GK Quiz | 23 March 2020

1. Which of the following is true about the Promotion of Bulk Drug Park Scheme?

1. Under this scheme, states are to develop 3 bulk drug parks.
2. The state government will be provided a grant of INR 1000 crore for the development of the park.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

The Promotion of Bulk Drug Park Scheme aims to provide common infrastructure facilities through 3 bulk drug parks with a total project funding of 3000 crore. The states will be provided a grant of INR 1000 crore per park. The project will be implemented by the State Implementing Agencies  (SIA) constituted by the states for a particular purpose. The park will have common facilities like solvent recovery plant, distillation plant, power & steam units, common effluent treatment plant, etc.

India is the 3^rd largest pharmaceutical industry but has to import 70% of the bulk drugs or API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients). The scheme aims to bring down the dependency and reduce the cost of bulk drugs.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

2. Which of the following is true about Ordnance Factory?

1. Ordnance Factories lies under the Ministry of Defence.
2. There are a total of 41 ordnance factories under Ordnance Factory Board Kolkata.
3. The official beginning of army ordnance in India dates back to 1775 when the Britishers accepted the idea of establishing an ordnance board in Fort Williams in Kolkata.
4. The board is also involved in making foreign deals related to army equipment.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Ordnance Factories are government factories under the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence which are tasked with the production of defence equipment. There are a total of 41 factories under the Ordnance factory Board established at Kolkata.  The vision of the board includes:

• To Equip our Armed Forces with Modern Defence and Battle Field Equipments
• To Continuously Modernise our Production Facilities
• To Train and Motivate Personnel
• To equip ourselves with Technologies through Acquisition, Synergy and In-house R&D
• To Continuously Improve Quality
• To improve operational efficiency and communications by extensive use of information technology
• To improve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• To increase the customer base in Defence, Non-Defence and Export markets and establish Global Presence.

(Source: OFB site)

The official beginning of army ordnance in India dates back to 1775 when the Britishers accepted the idea of creating an ordnance board in Fort Williams in Kolkata. In 1787, a gun powder factory was established in Ishapore, Kolkata. In 1801, a gun carriage agency was established at Cossipore, Kolkata which marks the start of the industrial establishments of Ordnance factories.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Non-Resident Indian Deposits?

1. NRI deposits form part of the current account under Balance of Payment.
2. Income earned on Fixed deposits under the FCNR account is not taxable in India.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. B

Explanation

Non-Resident Indian deposits in India are considered as an investment in India, thus forms part of capital receipts in India. Hence, Statement A is not true.

Foreign Currency Non-resident account is one of the modes to maintain NRI deposits. Under this account, deposits can be made in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars. The interest income earned on FCNR accounts is not taxable in India. Therefore, Statement B is true.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

4. Which of the following is true about Carissa Kopilli?

1. It is a type of fruit having medicinal value.
2. It is a variety of tree whose oil is used as a mosquito repellent.
3. It is a species of fish widely exported from India.
4. It is a wild animal species.

Ans. A

Explanation

Carissa Kopilli is a wild variety of fruit called berry and is closely related to Carissa Caranda. It is found in Assam and is threatened by the hydroelectric project on river Kopili and the acidic water due to coal mining in Meghalaya upstream.

It has been in use as herbal medicine in a variety of ailments diarrhea, anemia, constipation, indigestion, skin infections, and urinary disorders. Its leaves are used as fodder for silkworms, while a paste of its pounded roots serves as a fly repellent. It gives white fruits from November- January and flowers from August- October.

Hence, the correct answer is A.

 

5. Which of the following is true about mangrove in India?

1. Mangroves are found only in tropical and subtropical regions.
2. These are tidal forests that grow in soil with low oxygen.
3. The roots are pneumatophore.
4. Mangroves are found in the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. A

Explanation

Mangroves are tropical and subtropical evergreen, inter-tidal, halophytic, evergreen trees or shrubs found in swampy, delta region. The Mangrove region represents a region of ecotone where terrestrial and marine ecosystem meets. Since the region is swampy, the soil has less oxygen and is saline. Due to the presence of water, the roots have pneumatophores having spores in them which allows plants to float. Mangroves exhibit viviparity mode of reproduction i.e. seeds germinate in the tree itself and excess salt is secreted out through the glands on the leaves.

In India, mangroves are found in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat (Gulf of Kutchh, Khambhat, Dumas- Ubhrat).

Hence, A is the correct answer.

 

6. Which of the following statements is true?

1. India has conducted 1^st joint patrol in France in the Indian Ocean.
2. France is the 1^st non-Indian Ocean region country with which India conducted the joint patrolling.
3. ICGS Samrat was used for patrolling purposes.

Select the incorrect statement from the codes given below-

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

Ans. D

Explanation

India and France conducted 1^st coordinated patrol in the Indian ocean from the Reunion island. France is the 1^st non -Indian Ocean Region country to conduct patrol in the Indian ocean. India earlier had rejected the request of the US to conduct patrol. P-8I aircraft was used for patrolling purpose.

Hence, the correct answer is D.