GK Quiz | 22 April 2020

1. Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. Zinc: Production of plant hormone
2. Manganese: Key component of chlorophyll
3. Calcium: Development of leaves
4. Potassium: Increase disease resistance in plants

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

• Zinc is a micronutrient that helps in the production of plant hormones responsible for leaf elongation and expansion.
• Manganese: This is a nutrient that plays a role in oxidation and reduction processes in plants and also helps in chlorophyll production.
• Calcium: It is needed for roots growth, development of new roots, and development of leaves.
• Potassium: It increases disease resistance of a plant and helps in the movement of starch, sugar, and oil in plants thus also improving the fruit quality.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

2. Which of the following is true about Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

1. The current capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserves in India is 5.33 million tonnes which is full.
2. The current SPRs are made with a capacity to meet the oil demand of up to 10 days.
3. Strategic Petroleum Reserves are maintained by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited.
4. India has added two more reserves at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Udupi (Karnataka).

Select the correct answers from the codes given below:

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

Ans.  D

Explanation

The Strategic Petroleum Reserves are oil storage facilities produced to meet the demand of oil in an emergency. They are maintained by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited.

Currently, there are 3 strategic petroleum reserves at Mangalore (Karnataka), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and Padur (Karnataka) having a capacity to store 5.33 million tonnes. However, currently, these storages are not filled up to their full capacity.

Under Phase 2, the government aims to open the reserves at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Udupi (Karnataka) having the capacity to store up to 6.5 million tonnes. Currently, the potential of the reserves under phase 1, if filled up to full is to meet the demand of 10 days of oil. With phase-2 reserves, the capacity will be of 22 days (9+12).

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Sepsis?

1. It is a viral disease.
2. Sepsis shock may occur in case of less immunity in the body.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above is true.

Ans. B

Explanation

Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to fight the infections in the body goes out of balance. The infection may be fungal, bacterial, or viral. The vulnerable people include pregnant women, older people, young children (generally less than 1-year-old), people having chronic conditions like diabetes, kidney, lung disease, people with weakened immune systems, etc.

Hence the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is not true about the UN World Food Program?

1. The parent organization for this program is the Food and Agriculture Organization.
2. The decision of setting up this program was taken in the 1960 conference of FAO.
3. It addresses hunger and food security issues.
4. It is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Ans. A

Explanation

United Nations’ World Food Program is the largest humanitarian program to ensure food security to people around the world. Its decision was taken at FAO Conference in 1960 and it was set up under UN General Assembly. It is headquartered in Rome and is also a part of the UN Development Group.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following correctly describes Vidyadaan 2.0?

1. It is a program in which anyone can voluntarily teach at government schools.
2. It is a program that invites voluntary foreign contribution towards teaching infrastructure in the country.
3. It is a program that invites voluntary digital contributions to the study material.
4. None of the above is correct.

Ans. C

Explanation

Vidyadaan 2.0 is a program started by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development according to which people can voluntarily contribute towards digital content for education. The content would be analyzed by the specialist and will be uploaded on the DIKSHA app.

Hence, the correct answer is C.