Current Affairs Quiz 14 May 2022
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Current Affairs Quiz 14 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Caspian Sea are correct?
1. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea.
2. The Caspian sea is an Endorheic Basin
3. Russia, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan all bordering the Caspian Sea ,have agreed in principle on how to divide it up.CorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The statement 3rd is incorrect because it is Iran not Iraq which borders the Caspian Sea.
About Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea.
As an endorheic basin, it lies between Europe and Asia; east of the Caucasus, west of the broad steppe of Central Asia, south of the fertile plains of Southern Russia in Eastern Europe, and north of the mountainous Iranian Plateau of Western Asia.
• An endorheic basin is a drainage basin that normally retains water and allows no outflow to other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans, but converges instead into lakes or swamps, permanent or seasonal, that equilibrate through evaporation.
• Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan all bordering the Caspian Sea ,have agreed in principle on how to divide it up.IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The statement 3rd is incorrect because it is Iran not Iraq which borders the Caspian Sea.
About Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea.
As an endorheic basin, it lies between Europe and Asia; east of the Caucasus, west of the broad steppe of Central Asia, south of the fertile plains of Southern Russia in Eastern Europe, and north of the mountainous Iranian Plateau of Western Asia.
• An endorheic basin is a drainage basin that normally retains water and allows no outflow to other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans, but converges instead into lakes or swamps, permanent or seasonal, that equilibrate through evaporation.
• Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan all bordering the Caspian Sea ,have agreed in principle on how to divide it up. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Find the list of rivers and its tributaries. Which of the above is incorrectly matched?
CorrectAns: B
IncorrectAns: B
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The metal central to this age finds frequent mention in the Vedas and the age itself follows after the Chalcolithic age. It can be
CorrectSolution: (b)
The Chalcolithic age is followed by Iron Age. Iron is frequently referred to in the Vedas. The Iron Age of the southern peninsula is often related to Megalithic Burials. Megalith means Large Stone. The burial pits were covered with these stones. Such graves are extensively found in South India. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of these materials coincided with other changes in society, including differing agricultural practices, religious beliefs and artistic styleIncorrectSolution: (b)
The Chalcolithic age is followed by Iron Age. Iron is frequently referred to in the Vedas. The Iron Age of the southern peninsula is often related to Megalithic Burials. Megalith means Large Stone. The burial pits were covered with these stones. Such graves are extensively found in South India. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of these materials coincided with other changes in society, including differing agricultural practices, religious beliefs and artistic style - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statement is/are correct about cyclones?
CorrectAns;- d) All of the above are correct
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above are correct
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana are correct?
1. It is considered as world’s largest food security scheme, aims at ensuring sufficient food for the poor and needy during the coronavirus crisis
2. Priority Households (PHH) are to be identified by State Governments/Union Territory Administrations as per criteria evolved by them.
Select the correct answer using the code below.CorrectAnswer: c
Both the statements are correct.IncorrectAnswer: c
Both the statements are correct.
