01-09-2021 MCQs Test

1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Typhoons: China Sea and the Pacific Ocean
2. Hurricanes: West Indian islands in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
3. Tornados: Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA
4. Willy-willies: North-western Australia

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2. Consider the following statements:

1. An eye is the calmest part of the cyclone.
2. Storms that form towards the north of the equator rotate counterclockwise, while those that form to the south spin clockwise because of the rotation of the Earth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. What is Rowlatt Act?

1. It authorised the government to imprison or confine, without a trial, any person associated with seditious activities.
2. Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr Satyapal organised a peaceful protest against this act in whole Punjab and Lahore.

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4. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Disorders Inquiry Committee was formed after Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
2. The declaration of Martial Law was to empower the Viceroy to direct immediate trial by court-martial of any person involved in the revolutionary activities.

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5. What is Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)?

1. These are long-range surface ships, capable of operation in the maritime zones of India, including island territories with helicopter operation capabilities.
2. Their roles include coastal and offshore patrolling, policing maritime zones of India, anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations with limited wartime roles.

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6. What is the ICGS Vigraha?

7. What is Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?

8. What is the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine?

1. It is a live attenuated strain derived from an isolate of Mycobacterium Bovis.
2. Currently, BCG is the only licensed vaccine available for the prevention of

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9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tuberculosis (TB)?

1. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (bacteria).
2. TB is spread through the air.

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10. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Pashmina Shawl are a fine variant of shawls spun from cashmere wools.
2. Cashmere wool itself is obtained from the Changthangi goat, native to the high plateau of Ladakh.
3. Shahtoosh Shawls are made from the Tibetan Antelope.

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