Current Affairs Quiz 23 August 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 23 August 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Arrange the following states in the chronological order of their formation:
1. Mizoram
2. Haryana
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Aravalli Range:
1. The Aravalli Range acts as an ecotone, serving as a transition zone between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic Plain, supporting diverse ecosystems.
2. Gurusikhar, the highest peak of the Aravallis, is located in Haryana and stands at an elevation of 1,722 meters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the Aravalli Range indeed acts as an ecotone, supporting diverse ecosystems by providing a transition between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic Plain. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because Gurusikhar, the highest peak of the Aravallis, is located in Rajasthan, not Haryana. It stands at an elevation of 1,722 meters.IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the Aravalli Range indeed acts as an ecotone, supporting diverse ecosystems by providing a transition between the Thar Desert and the Gangetic Plain. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because Gurusikhar, the highest peak of the Aravallis, is located in Rajasthan, not Haryana. It stands at an elevation of 1,722 meters. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI):
1. The MVI provides a comprehensive assessment of a nation’s vulnerabilities by considering multiple dimensions, including economic, environmental, and social factors.
2. The MVI is designed to replace Gross National Income (GNI) per capita as the standard measure for determining development assistance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the MVI does assess a nation’s vulnerabilities across various dimensions to provide a holistic view of its stability and needs. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the MVI is not designed to replace GNI per capita but rather to complement it, offering a broader perspective on a nation’s developmental needs, particularly in terms of vulnerability and resilience to external shocks.IncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the MVI does assess a nation’s vulnerabilities across various dimensions to provide a holistic view of its stability and needs. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the MVI is not designed to replace GNI per capita but rather to complement it, offering a broader perspective on a nation’s developmental needs, particularly in terms of vulnerability and resilience to external shocks. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Atomic Clocks:
1. Atomic clocks are highly accurate timekeeping devices that rely on the resonance frequencies of atoms, commonly cesium or rubidium, to measure time.
2. Atomic clocks were invented in 1955 by Louise Essen.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Both statements are correct:IncorrectAnswer: C
Both statements are correct: - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which state of India is referred to as the ‘molasses basin’?
CorrectAnswer: C
The topography of Mizoram mostly consists of low, elongated hills of poorly consolidated
sedimentary rock that is easily and rapidly eroded, called molasses.IncorrectAnswer: C
The topography of Mizoram mostly consists of low, elongated hills of poorly consolidated
sedimentary rock that is easily and rapidly eroded, called molasses.
