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October 30, 2020 - Daily Quiz
1. Who of the following threw a bomb over Lord Hardinge on 23 December 1912?
(a) Rash Behari Bose
(b) Batukeswar Dutta
(c) Shuk Dev
(d) None of the above
2. Which of the following in the Indian Constitution highlights the secular character of the Indian State?
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Schedule VII of the Indian Constitution
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct answer code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(d) All of the above
3. How many 6-digit telephone numbers can be constructed with the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 if each number starts with 35 and no digit appears more than once?
(a) 1620
(b) 1650
(c) 1660
(d) 1680
4. Consider the following diferences between RBCs and WBCs in human body:
- RBCs are smaller in size but larger in number compared to WBCs
- While RBCs do not have nucleus, WBCs have nucleus
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. What are the advantages of Humps in Camels as an adaptation to dry climates ?
1. store water
2. store fat
3. insulation of Heat
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 2
(d) 1, 2 & 3
ANSWERS
1. (a) It was Rash Behari Bose who threw a bomb over Lord Hardinge on 23 December 1912. Later in the year 1915, he managed to escape to Japan under the fictitious name P.N. Thakur.
2. (c) The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of religion (Article 15)
The State shall endeavour to secure for all the citizens a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is mentioned in DPSP – Part IV.
The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies the allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List, 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List.
3. (d)
4. (c) RBCs have haemoglobin which carries oxygen to lungs whereas WBCs helps in blood clotting in the body.
5. (b) Camels do not store water in their humps as is commonly believed.
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