10-03-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC):

1. It connects India Ocean and the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea.
2. It is a multi-modal transportation established in 2000 in St. Petersburg, by Iran, Russia and India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements is correct about the Quasars?

1. They are non-luminous objects in faraway galaxies.
2. They are only found in galaxies that have supermassive blackholes.

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3. With reference to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), consider the following statements:

1. It is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on capital acquisitions for all three services only.
2. The Chief of Defence Staff is the Chairman of the Council.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. What are Sattras?

1. These are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th century Shaivite reformist movement.
2. Each Sattra has a naamghar (worship hall) as its nucleus.

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5. What is Sankardeva’s philosophy?

1. Focused on prayer and chanting
2. Opposed caste differences and orthodox Brahmanical rituals and sacrifices
3. Espoused a society based on equality and fraternity

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6. What is a rare disease?

1. It is also referred to as an orphan disease.
2. It is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population.

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7. Consider the following statements about the Techbharat 2021:

1. It is an e-conclave bringing together stakeholders from Health Tech & Edutech sectors.
2. This is the second edition of the e-conclave organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati and the IMS Foundation.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

8. Consider the following statements about the Grey water:

1. It is defined as wastewater that is produced from industrial processes.
2. It contains harmful bacteria and even faecal matter that contaminates soil and groundwater.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

9. With reference to the Chabahar Port, consider the following statements:

1. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean.
2. It consists of two separate ports named Shahid Beheshti and Shahid Kalantari.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements about the JalJeevan Mission:

1. The fund sharing pattern between the Centre and states is 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.
2. It aims to provide universal coverage of water supply to all households through functional taps in all statutory towns in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal- 6.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?