Current Affairs Quiz 09 January 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 09 January 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Yamuna River is solely responsible for the water supply in Delhi.
2. The Taj Mahal is located on the Eastern bank of the Yamuna River.
3. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer :A) Only one
Explanation:
The Yamuna River is solely responsible for the water supply in Delhi.
• This statement is incorrect. While the Yamuna is a major source of water, Delhi relies on multiple sources for its water supply, including the Ganga Canal and groundwater.The Taj Mahal is located on the Eastern bank of the Yamuna River.
• This statement is incorrect. The Taj Mahal is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, not the eastern bank.The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
• This statement is correct. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River, flowing into it from the right near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh.IncorrectAnswer :A) Only one
Explanation:
The Yamuna River is solely responsible for the water supply in Delhi.
• This statement is incorrect. While the Yamuna is a major source of water, Delhi relies on multiple sources for its water supply, including the Ganga Canal and groundwater.The Taj Mahal is located on the Eastern bank of the Yamuna River.
• This statement is incorrect. The Taj Mahal is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, not the eastern bank.The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
• This statement is correct. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River, flowing into it from the right near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
.Consider the following statements:
1. The Indus Script is primarily pictographic.
2. There are no bilingual inscriptions available to help decipher the Indus Script.
3. The script is believed to have been written from left to right.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B)Only two
Explanation:
1. The Indus Script is primarily pictographic.
◦ This statement is true. The Indus Script consists of various symbols, many of which are pictographs representing objects, animals, and other elements. These symbols are often found on seals, pottery, and other artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization.2. There are no bilingual inscriptions available to help decipher the Indus Script.
◦ This statement is true. Unlike the Rosetta Stone, which helped decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, no bilingual inscriptions have been found that contain the Indus Script alongside a known language. This has made deciphering the script a significant challenge for researchers.3. The script is believed to have been written from left to right.
◦ This statement is false. The prevailing belief among researchers is that the Indus Script was written from right to left. Some inscriptions also show a boustrophedon style, where the direction of writing alternates with each line.IncorrectAnswer: B)Only two
Explanation:
1. The Indus Script is primarily pictographic.
◦ This statement is true. The Indus Script consists of various symbols, many of which are pictographs representing objects, animals, and other elements. These symbols are often found on seals, pottery, and other artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization.2. There are no bilingual inscriptions available to help decipher the Indus Script.
◦ This statement is true. Unlike the Rosetta Stone, which helped decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, no bilingual inscriptions have been found that contain the Indus Script alongside a known language. This has made deciphering the script a significant challenge for researchers.3. The script is believed to have been written from left to right.
◦ This statement is false. The prevailing belief among researchers is that the Indus Script was written from right to left. Some inscriptions also show a boustrophedon style, where the direction of writing alternates with each line. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. India shares its shortest land border with Bhutan.
2. The Line of Control (LoC) is the boundary between India and Pakistan.
3. The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Myanmar.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : B) 2 only
Explanation:
India shares its shortest land border with Bhutan.
• This statement is false. India shares its shortest land border with Afghanistan.The Line of Control (LoC) is the boundary between India and Pakistan.
• This statement is true. The LoC is indeed the de facto military control line between India and Pakistan in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Myanmar.
• This statement is false. The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Pakistan, not Myanmar.IncorrectAnswer : B) 2 only
Explanation:
India shares its shortest land border with Bhutan.
• This statement is false. India shares its shortest land border with Afghanistan.The Line of Control (LoC) is the boundary between India and Pakistan.
• This statement is true. The LoC is indeed the de facto military control line between India and Pakistan in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Myanmar.
• This statement is false. The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Pakistan, not Myanmar. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which African country has been a significant partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
CorrectAnswer: D) Kenya
Explanation:
Kenya has been a significant partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). One of the notable projects under this initiative is the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Nairobi and Mombasa, which was financed and built by Chinese companies.
So, the correct answer is: **B) KenyaIncorrectAnswer: D) Kenya
Explanation:
Kenya has been a significant partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). One of the notable projects under this initiative is the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Nairobi and Mombasa, which was financed and built by Chinese companies.
So, the correct answer is: **B) Kenya - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The National Green Tribunal is a statutory body.
2. The NGT has the power to hear all civil cases relating to environmental issues.
3. The decisions of the NGT can be challenged only in the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The NGT does not have the power to hear all civil cases related to environmental issues. Its jurisdiction is limited to specific environmental matters as defined in the NGT Act. These include cases arising under certain environmental laws listed in Schedule I of the Act, such as the Water Act, Forest Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.
• Statement 3 is correct. While NGT decisions are generally final, they can be challenged in the Supreme Court of India under limited circumstances.
IncorrectAnswer : C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The NGT does not have the power to hear all civil cases related to environmental issues. Its jurisdiction is limited to specific environmental matters as defined in the NGT Act. These include cases arising under certain environmental laws listed in Schedule I of the Act, such as the Water Act, Forest Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.
• Statement 3 is correct. While NGT decisions are generally final, they can be challenged in the Supreme Court of India under limited circumstances.
