Sep 22nd, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following African countries
1. Democratic Republic of Congo
2. Burundi
3. Zambia
4. Tanzania
5. Kenya
Lake Tanganyika is surrounded by which of the above countries?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 5 only
2. Consider the following international agreements
1. Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
2. Sanitation and Phytosanitary Agreement (SPS)
3. Ashgabat Agreement
Which of the above agreements formed part of the World Trade Organisation?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The chemical Ammonium Nitrate which is seen in news can be used in producing
1. Agricultural pesticides
2. Anaesthetic gases
3. Commercial explosives
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. Which one of the following national parks cannot be considered as a natural habitat for India’s Greater One Horned Rhinoceros?
(a) Jaldapara National Park
(b) Orang National Park
(c) Gorumara National Park
(d) Anshi National Park
5. Consider the following marine animals of India
1. Coral
2. Sea Cucumber
3. Sea Cow
4. Olive Ridley Turtle
5. Green Sea Turtle
Which of the above animals are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer's
1- (c)
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/most-internal-displacement-in-east-africa-s-burundi-due-to-rise-of-lake-tanganyika-79106
2- (a)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/five-main-issues-on-the-quad-agenda/article36562223.ece
3- (d)
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/for-safety-govt-amends-ammonium-nitrate-rules-7525833/
4- (d)
https://www.thequint.com/lifestyle/world-rhino-day-2021-history-and-significance
5- (d)
https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-coast-guard-seize-2-tons-of-endangered-sea-cucumber-worth-rs-8-crore-2395418.html
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tamil-nadu-marine-conservation-reserve-for-sea-cows-1849144-2021-09-04
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