10-12-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Ken and Betwa rivers originate in Madhya Pradesh and are the tributaries of Yamuna.
2. Rajghat, Paricha and Matatila dams are over Ken river.
3. Betwa River passes through Panna tiger reserve.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

2. What is Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project ?

1. It is the first major centrally-driven river interlinking project in the country between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
2. The project will partly submerge the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh and affect the habitat of vultures and jackals.

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3. What is Panna National Park?

4. Who was Guru Teg Bahadur?

1. He resisted forced conversions of non-Muslims to Islam during Aurangzeb’s rule.
2. He had set up community kitchens and wells for the local people wherever he went.
3. He founded the town of Chak-Nanki in Lahore.

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5. What is Mi-17V5 chopper?

1. It is a Russian-made helicopter which is produced by Kazan Helicopters.
2. The first batch of these helicopters came to India in September 2011.
3. It is a military transport variant in the Mi-8/17 family of helicopters.

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6. What is Sperm whales?

1. They are the largest of the toothed whales, with males up to 19 meters long.
2. Their status is endangered in IUCN Red List.

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7. What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?

1. It is a sovereign currency issued by a central bank in electronic form.
2. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency. Only its form is different.

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8. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020?

1. The National Registry will be established under the Bill and will act as a central database with details of all ART clinics and banks in the country.
2. The registration will be valid for five years and can be renewed for a further five years.

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9. What is Poshan Abhiyaan?

1. The programme seeks to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. It aims to reduce stunting and wasting by 2% a year (total 6% until 2022) among children.

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10. Consider the following statements:

1. The salary payable to a Supreme Court Judge was previously, specified in the Constitution in Article 125(1) and the Second Schedule.
2. Parliament now has the authority to determine questions relating to the privileges, allowances, etc., for these Judges.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?