GK Quiz | 19 March 2020

1. Which of the following correctly describes polymerase chain reaction?

1. It is a process of creating copies of DNA.
2. It is a process of creating copies of RNA.
3. It is a process of mutating DNA.
4. It is a process of mutating RNA.

Ans. A

Explanation

Polymerase Chain Reaction involves creating copies of DNA. Polymerase refers to the enzyme for carrying out the chain reaction that can produce multiple copies. The technique was invented by the American biochemist Kary Mulls.

The process is being carried out to detect the presence of the SARS COV-2 virus. In this process, the RNA of the virus is converted into DNA. The process is called reverse transcript. After that, the DNA is being copied. The copies of the virus are then enlarged, and identification is made by the use of DNA binding dye called probe.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following correctly describes the term “Beach Nourishment”?

1. It refers to coastal pollution due to the presence of waste and wastewater run-off.
2. It refers to planting Psammophyte on the beaches to avoid coastal erosion.
3. It is a cyber-term that focuses on ensuring the safety of local nodes in a network to ensure the protection of centralized data.
4. It means adding more sand to the coast to avoid coastal erosion.

Ans. D

Explanation

Beach nourishment is a soft technique to avoid coastal erosion in which more sand is added over the beach to save it from erosion. The beach nourishment is being carried by Visakhapatnam Port Trust on the Vishakhapatnam port to protect it from erosion.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

3. Which of the following is correct about P-8I aircraft?

1. It is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
2. It has been manufactured by Boeing and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
3. The aircraft has the capacity of mid-air refueling.
4. The aircraft is a variant of P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Indian navy will get 4 P-8I aircraft from the U.S.A. P-8I aircraft are long-range multirole naval patrol aircrafts capable of mid-air refueling. The aircraft is manufactured by Boeing. The aircraft is a variant of P-8A Poseidon aircraft used by the U.S Navy. Currently, P-8I aircraft are based at INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about No-confidence motion?

1. It does not find any mention in the Constitution of India.
2. For the motion to be discussed, it requires the approval of 50 members of the Lok Sabha.
3. If the existing ministry loses the vote of confidence, then the President has to find another group enjoying the majority before calling for the dissolution of the house and new general elections.

Select the right answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

The procedure of No-confidence motion is mentioned under Rule 198 of procedure and conduct of the business of the Lok sabha. Under this rule, any member of the house can give written notice to the Secretary of the house. After that, the speaker accepts it and presents it before the house. For the motion to be taken up for the discussion, it requires to be passed by at least 50 members of the house.

If taken up for the discussion, the motion needs to be passed by the majority of the house. If passed, then the existing ministry needs to resign, after which the President can call another group to form the government if that group enjoys the majority.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following is incorrect about Chaitra Jatra Festival?

1. The festival is celebrated on the Tara-Tarini hill shrine in Odisha.
2. During this festival, Shakti is worshipped.
3. The festival is celebrated on the Rushikulya beach.
4. None of the above

Ans. D

Explanation

The Chaitra Jatra festival is celebrated at the Tara Tarini hill shrine at Rushikulya beach in Odisha. It is a Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Chaitra, and Shakti is worshipped.

Recently, the Odisha Government has cancelled the famous Chaitra Jatra festival due to the risk of the spread of COVID-19.

Indian Navy’s sailboat INSV Tarini was named after the Tara Tarini hill shrine in which the first Indian all-woman crew circumnavigated the globe.

Hence, the correct answer is D.