8th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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8th April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Meghalaya:
1. The state is drained by a number of rivers, which include Sanda, Simsang, Umngot and Myntdu.
2. The wettest place on the Earth, Mawsynram, is located in the state.
3. The forests in Meghalaya are largely under the community and private ownership.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: D
All the statements are correct - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about mangroves in India:
1. Viviparity refers to the property of the mangroves which allows the roots to breathe.
2. Pneumatophores are related to the reproduction of the mangroves.
3. Among the states, Gujarat has the second highest area under mangroves in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Viviparity: Saline water, unconsolidated saline soil with little or no oxygen is not a conducive environment for the seeds to germinate and establish. To overcome this, mangrove species have a unique way of reproduction, which is generally known as viviparity.Pneumatophores are a type of aerial root. Aerial roots are roots that grow from above the ground and
absorb water directly from the air.IncorrectAnswer: A
Viviparity: Saline water, unconsolidated saline soil with little or no oxygen is not a conducive environment for the seeds to germinate and establish. To overcome this, mangrove species have a unique way of reproduction, which is generally known as viviparity.Pneumatophores are a type of aerial root. Aerial roots are roots that grow from above the ground and
absorb water directly from the air. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills in the state of Meghalaya are an extension of which of the following?
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
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4. Question
Consider the following statements about Sikkim:
1. Sikkim shares its border with two Indian states.
2. Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India, is located in Sikkim.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: B
Sikkim is a state in north-eastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and the north-east; Bhutan in the east; Nepal inthe west; and West Bengal in the south.
IncorrectAnswer: B
Sikkim is a state in north-eastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and the north-east; Bhutan in the east; Nepal inthe west; and West Bengal in the south.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following chemical elements is the largest constituent of the Earth’s crust?
CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
