Oct 20th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements regarding the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)
1. IMBLs are determined on the basis of UN convention on the Law of Sea.
2. India and Bangladesh are yet to resolve the differences regarding their maritime border.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following food crops
1. Rice
2. Brinjal
3. Tomato
The genetically modified version of which of the above crops is/are commercially available in India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None
3. Consider the following statements regarding the European Union (EU)
1. It was established in 1993 through the Maastricht treaty.
2. Non European countries are not eligible to become its member.
3. Currently there are 27 member countries in the EU.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the ancient King Bhaskar Varman
1. He ruled the present day region of Assam and was a contemporary to king Harshavardhana.
2. Bhaskarabda was the name of a city established by him.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding perovskites
1. Perovskites are a family of materials with a specific crystal structure, named after the mineral with that structure.
2. They are increasingly finding its application in the manufacture of solar cells.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer's
1- (a)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/sl-navy-takes-home-body-of-tn-fisherman-drowned-in-sea/articleshow/87144778.cms
2- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eu-food-recall-linked-to-gm-rice-exports-from-india/article37078352.ece
3- (d)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/polish-pm-clashes-with-eu-chief-over-supremacy-of-blocs-laws/article37079851.ece
4- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bhaskarabda-to-be-added-to-official-assam-calendar/article37068273.ece
5- (c)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-global-player-in-solar-power/article37079443.ece
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