1. Consider the following statements:

In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are elected from among its members by a simple majority of members present and voting in the House.
In Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker is governed by Rule 8 of The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2. What is Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2021?

It considers the issues of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural resources and resilience across a set of 113 countries.

It incorporates the “Natural Resources and Resilience” category into the main index.

Ireland, Australia, the UK, Finland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, France and the USA shared the top rank.

All the above

3. Who is Bhaskar Varman?

He was the founder of the Varmana dynasty.

He made political alliances with Guptas.

He issued the Dubi and Nidhanpur copper plate grants.

All the above

4. What is the difference between Vikram Samvat and Saka Samvat?

Vikram Samvat was introduced by King Vikramaditya and Saka Samvat was started by Saka rulers to mark their victory over Kushanas.

Saka Samvat is a lunar calendar as it is based on the movement of the moon, while Vikram Samvat is a solar calendar.

Saka Samvat has 354 days in a year, while Vikram Samvat has 365 days.

All the above

5. What is Mastitis?

It is an infectious disease of dairy cattle resulting in an inflammatory reaction in the mammary gland of the cow.
It affects farm productivity due to a fall in milk quality, thus impacting income-generating activities.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6. What is the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)?

It is a joint venture between the US, European and Canadian space agencies (CSA).

It is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity.

It will be a large infrared telescope with an approximately 6.5 meter primary mirror.

All the above

7. What is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

OPEC is led by Saudi Arabia, which is the largest exporter of crude oil in the world.
OPEC has a total of 15 Member Countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following statements about Black Sea:

The Black Sea is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
It is connected to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch.
There is a significant absence of oxygen in the water.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

9. What is Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)?

It is the second most commonly used fertiliser in India after urea.
It is high in phosphorus (P) that stimulates root development.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10. Consider the following statements:

Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) is a political initiative aimed at globally curbing ballistic missile proliferation.
India is a signatory to this convention.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

In which continent is Norway?

22-10-2021 MCQs Test