21-09-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the National Trust:

1. It is a statutory body of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Its mandate is to discharge two basic duties – legal and welfare.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. What is Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?

1. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum.
2. It will be managed and monitored through an online Management Information System (MIS) platform.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

3. What is isothermal forging?

4. Consider the following statements about Uranium:

1. It has a silvery grey metallic appearance is mainly used in nuclear power plants due to its unique nuclear properties.
2. Though itself radioactive, uranium’s high density makes it effective in halting radiation.
3. Its high density also makes it useful as counterweights in aircraft and industrial machinery.

Which of the above statements are correct?

5. What is a stablecoin?

1. It is a type of cryptocurrency that is typically pegged to an existing government-backed currency.
2. The price of stablecoins fluctuates very little, unlike high-profile cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

6. World Bamboo Day is observed across the globe on:

7. Consider the following statements about Bamboos:

1. This tree, which comes from the grass family, is known as a poor man’s timber and green gold.
2. It grows fast and requires low maintenance.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Safdarjung Tomb?

9. Consider the following statements regarding Sea cucumbers:

1. They are in high demand in China and Southeast Asia, where they are consumed as food and used in medicine.
2. One of the by-products of the sea cucumber’s digestion of sand is calcium carbonate, a key component of coral reef.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Which of the following UT/State of India has created the world’s first conservation area for sea cucumbers?