Feb 27, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones:
(i) They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west.
(ii) Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii (d) Neither i nor ii
2. Nikshay Poshan Yojana is a direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme to provide nutritional support to:
(a) Malnourished children (b) Tuberculosis patients
(c) Anemic women (d) Destitute people
3. Consider the following statements and find the correct ones:
(i) Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive virus.
(ii) Contact with anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals.
(iii) Anthrax is usually spread in the form of a spore.
(a) i and ii only (b) ii and iii only
(c) i and iii only (d) i, ii and iii
4. Consider the following statements about the ‘Ready to Use Therapeutic Food’ (RUTF):
(i) RUTF is a high-energy, micronutrient enhanced paste used to treat children under age 5 who are affected by severe acute malnutrition.
(ii) RUTF does not need to be cooked or prepared before consumption.
(iii) RUTF is safe for use even in the absence of clean drinking water.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) i and ii only (b) ii and iii only
(c) i and iii only (d) i, ii and iii
5. Which one of the following regions is the world’s best cod-fishing ground?
(a) West central Pacific (b) South-east Pacific
(c) North-east Atlantic (d) South-west Pacific
ANSWERS
1. (a)
2. (b)
3. (b) https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/indian-scientists-develop-more-potent-anthrax-vaccine/article27995317.ece
4. (d) https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/peanut-paste-not-a-solution-for-severe-malnutrition-study/article29714078.ece
5. (c) Because of the very high availability of food in the form of phytoplankton throughout the year in the North-East Atlantic region.
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