GK Quiz | 29 May 2020

1. Which of the following is true about the Index of 8 core industries under the Index of Industrial Production?

1. The highest weightage in the index is given to the refinery products.
2. In the last 8 years, the overall growth of the 8 core sectors was lowest in 2019-20.
3. Both statements are true.
4. None of the statements is true.

Ans.  C

Explanation

Index of Industrial Production (IIP) shows the industrial growth across various sectors. It is compiled and released by Central Statistical Organisation on a monthly basis with the base year of 2011-12. The broad sectors of division are Manufacturing, Mining, and Electricity.

The 8 core industries weigh around 40% in the IIP. These 8 core industries are as follows -Refinery products, Electricity, Steel, Coal, Crude oil, Natural gas, Cement, Fertilizers.

The financial year 2019-20 saw the lowest growth in IIP in the last 8 years, which was 0.4%.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Missile park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ will be established at which of the following places?

1. INS Kalinga
2. INS Porbandar
3. INS Karanj
4. INS Kunjali

Ans. A

Explanation

Indian Navy will establish missile park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ at INS Kalinga in Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and is dedicated to all the Officers, Sailors and Support Staff of INS Kalinga since its establishment in 1981.

It will showcase the history of missile and Ground Support Equipment of the unit.

Recently, the foundation for this park has been laid by the Commanding officer Cmde Rajesh Debnath at INS Kalinga.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Poppyseed is used as

1. Narcotics
2. Food
3. Food flavoring agent
4. To produce oil
5. For medicinal use

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4 and 5
2. 2,3,4 and 5
3. 1,3,4 and 5
4. 1 and 5 only

Ans. B

Explanation

Poppy seeds are small dried seeds of opium poppy that are used as food, food flavoring agent, and source of poppy seeds oil. Poppy seeds have no narcotics properties because fluid present in the bud that later becomes opium is present only before seeds are fully formed. Poppyseed oil is used in producing varnishes, oil, and paints.

People take poppy seeds for the treatment of asthma, constipation, cough, diarrhea caused by infection, to diagnose vesicoenteric fistula, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Cordyceps militaris is a type of-

1. A parasitic plant recently discovered in the Western Ghats
2. A parasitic fungus
3. An invasive species of frog
4. A species of exotic flower

Ans.  B

Explanation

Cordyceps Militaris is a parasitic fungus. Using this fungus students of the Bodoland University of Assam have prepared a fungus powder which can increase immunity against COVID-19. It is also called super mushroom and was powdered through lyophilization (freeze-drying at -80°C). Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

5. Which of the following statements is true?

1. Indus Valley people used to trade through maritime shipping.
2. The Britishers 1^st landed in Surat in India.
3. The 1^st shipbuilding factory in India was established in Vishakhapatnam.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 1 and 3
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3

Ans. A

Explanation

The government is aiming to promote the shipping industry and maritime trade through its flagship Sagarmala project. Maritime shipping has been an important part of India since ancient times. Indus Valley people used to trade through maritime shipping with Mesopotamian people. Evidence of dockyard has been found in Lothal, Puhar, etc.

During Britishers’ time, the maritime trade was influential. The Britishers first entered India in the form of traders at the port of Surat. The 1^st shipbuilding factory was established in Vishakhapatnam in 1941.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

6. Which of the following herb is correctly matched with their medicinal properties?

1. Sandalwood: Heal wounds and boils
2. Lemon Grass: Anti-Pyretic
3. Aloe Vera: Skin inflammation
4. Giloy: Treat diabetes

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3 and 4
2. 1,3 and 4
3. 2,3 and 4
4. 2 and 4 only

Ans.  A

Explanation

The correct combination is:

• Sandalwood: Heal wounds and boils
• Lemon Grass: Anti- Pyretic
• Aloe Vera: Skin Inflammation
• Giloy: Treat diabetes

The Uttar Pradesh government has started the herbal Road Project under which the government will plant trees that have medicinal value on both sides of the road. For the project, an 800 Km long road has been selected including both state and national highways. The objective is to provide the raw material for medicine and prevent land erosion.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

7. Which among the following are the members of the Delimitation Commission?

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Retired Supreme Court Justice
3. Chief Election Commissioner
4. State Election Commissioners
5. President

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3 and 5
2. 3,4 and 5
3. 2,3 and 4
4. 1, 3 and 4

Ans.  C

Explanation

Delimitation Commission is a statutory body established under the provision of Delimitation Commission Act. The commission is tasked with the responsibility to redraw the boundaries of the various constituencies of State Assemblies and Lok Sabha on the basis of recent census.

The commission is appointed by the President. The members of commission are Retired Supreme Court Judge, Chief Election Commissioner and respective state election commissioners.

Recently, 15 MPs have been nominated by Lok Sabha speaker as associate members to Delimitation Commission for redrawing the Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir and four northeastern states- Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

On March 6, the Delimitation Commission was constituted which was headed by former Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai while, Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and state election commissioners of J&K and the four states are its ex-officio members.

Hence, the correct answer is C.