Current Affairs Quiz 20 September 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 20 September 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Match the following :
Digital Currency : Country of origin
1. Petro : Venezuela
2. Aber : UAE
3. Bitcoin : USA
Which of the above are correctly matched ?CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are marine protected areas in India?
1. Wildlife Sanctuary Pitti
2. Wildlife Sanctuary Coringa
3. Wildlife Sanctuary Gahirmatha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Golden Langur is found only in the state of Assam and the borders of India and Bhutan. Which of the following status has been accorded to it by IUCN Red List?
CorrectAnswer : b
More about Golden Langur• It is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam, and in the neighbouring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
• Long considered sacred by many Himalayan people, the golden langur was first brought to the attention of the western world by the naturalist E. P. Gee in the 1950s.
• It is listed as among the world’s 25 most endangered primates.Habitat
• Their habitat lies in the region, south of the Brahmaputra River, on the east by the Manas River, on the west by the Sankosh River, all in Assam, India, and on the north by the Black Mountains of Bhutan
• Chakrashila WLS in Assam is India’s first wildlife sanctuary with golden langur as the primary species.Protection status
• They are listed in Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• IUCN status: EndangeredIncorrectAnswer : b
More about Golden Langur• It is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam, and in the neighbouring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
• Long considered sacred by many Himalayan people, the golden langur was first brought to the attention of the western world by the naturalist E. P. Gee in the 1950s.
• It is listed as among the world’s 25 most endangered primates.Habitat
• Their habitat lies in the region, south of the Brahmaputra River, on the east by the Manas River, on the west by the Sankosh River, all in Assam, India, and on the north by the Black Mountains of Bhutan
• Chakrashila WLS in Assam is India’s first wildlife sanctuary with golden langur as the primary species.Protection status
• They are listed in Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• IUCN status: Endangered - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
If you are travelling in India from North to South, in which of the following orders are
you likely to meet the following tribes?
1. Chenchu
2. Shompen
3. Sahariya
4. Pangwala
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectSolution: C
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5. Question
With reference to Pochampally, consider the following statements:
1. It is referred to as the silk city of India.
2. Ikat, a unique style of weaving sarees in this village, has received the GI status.
3. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has selected it as one of the best tourism villages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
