GK Quiz 13 Jan 2020

1. Which of the following is true about Avian Influenza (H9N2)?

1. It is a subtype of the Influenza A virus.
2. Waterfowls and some shorebirds are the natural carriers of the virus.
3. It normally does not infect humans directly and affects mainly birds, poultry and animal species.
4. It can spread from human to human.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below-

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Statement 1: H9N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: Waterfowls and some shorebirds are the natural carriers of the virus. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Statement 3: It normally does not infect humans directly and affects mainly birds, poultry and animal species. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4: There have been no confirmed reports of human to human transmission of H9N2. Thus, statement 4 is wrong.

Therefore, only statements 1,2 and 3 are correct.

Hence, B is the correct answer.

2. Which of the following is incorrect about Kaziranga National Park?

1. It is located in Assam.
2. It is a UNESCO’s Natural World Heritage Site
3. River Brahmaputra flows through the park.
4. The Big five animals are found here.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below-

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. None of the above

Ans. D

Explanation

Statement 1: Kaziranga National Park, also a tiger reserve, is located in Assam. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: It is one of the Indian natural sites included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Other sites included under UNESCO’s natural world heritage site are Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, Western Ghats, Great Himalaya National Park.

Khangchendzonga National Park is included as a mixed site.

Statement 3: River Brahmaputra circumscribes the national park. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4: The Big Five animals i.e One-Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Wild water buffalo, and Swamp deer, are found here. Hence, statement 4  is correct.

Since all statements are correct.

Hence, D is the correct answer.

3. Which of the following is true about the Right to Property?

1. It is a fundamental right.
2. It is a legal right.
3. It is a constitutional right.
4. Both B and C

Ans. D

Explanation

Right to Property is a legal right and not a fundamental right. Though it is a constitutional right under Article 300A.

According to 300A, no person can be deprived of his property except by the authority of the law. Earlier under Article 19, it was included as the fundamental right. But by the 44^th Constitutional amendment, it was made a constitutional and legal right.

Hence, D is the correct answer.

4. Which of the following is incorrect about the Indian Coast Guard?

1. Indian Coast Guard has jurisdiction over India’s territorial water but excludes Exclusive Economic zone and contiguous zone.
2. ICG operates under the Ministry of Defence.
3. It works towards preserving marine ecology.
4. It was formed on the recommendation of the Rustamji Committee.

Ans. A

Explanation

Indian Coast Guard is an independent armed force under the Defence Ministry, formed under the Indian Coast Guard Act 1978. It was formed after the Rustamji Committee recommendations. It is tasked to protect India’s marine interest. It enforces maritime law within the boundaries of India’s Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ).

The mission of ICG includes:

• EEZ Security
• Coastal Security
• Offshore Security
• Marine Safety
• Marine Environment Protection
• Scientific Assistance
• National Defence in War

        (Source: Indian coast guard website)

5. Agoratoli, Bagori, Kohora, and Burapahar ranges are located in which state?

1. Assam
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Sikkim
4. Arunachal Pradesh

Ans. A

Explanation

Agoratoli, Bagori, Kohora and Burapahar ranges are found in Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

There are five National Parks in Assam :

• Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
• Kaziranga national Park
• Manas
• Nameri National Park
• Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park

Hence, A is the correct answer.