GK Quiz 29 Feb 2020

1. Arrange the following in decreasing order of their albedo?

1. Ice
2. Snow
3. Water
4. Sand
5. Clay

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1-2-3-4-5
2. 2-1-3-4-5
3. 3-2-1-4-5
4. 2-1-4-5-3

Ans. D

Explanation

Albedo is the process in which the sunlight gets reflected into the atmosphere without being absorbed. The reflection process depends on various factors like color, size, density, etc. Snow reflects most of the sunlight. Sand is of light color than the clay, so its albedo is more than clay. Water has the least albedo capacity.

Therefore, the correct sequence will be: Snow < Ice < Sand < Clay < Water

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. Which of the following is true about Cheetah?

1. India, once home to the Asiatic Cheetah, now does not have any population of Cheetah.
2. All species of Cheetah are included in Appendix I of the Convention of Migratory Species.
3. Cheetah is included in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
4. IUCN status of Asiatic Cheetah is Critically Endangered.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. C

Explanation

Statement 1: Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the Earth, was the first to become extinct in independent India mainly because of its use as a game trophy which promoted widespread hunting. The last Asiatic Cheetah died in 1947 in Chhattisgarh. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: In 2009, Cheetah was included in Appendix I of the Convention on Migratory Species except for its population in Zimbabwe. Cheetah population of Botswana and Namibia are not included as both the countries are not a party to the convention. The inclusion in Appendix I ensures that it is given the highest protection as the species is facing a high risk of extinction. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 3: In India, Cheetah is given the highest protection by its inclusion in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. It implies that its hunting or related activities are prohibited. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4: The Asiatic Cheetah IUCN status is critically endangered, while generally, it is listed as Vulnerable. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

Hence, C is the correct answer.

 

3. Which of the following is true about Digital Communication Commission?

1. It is an executive body under the Department of Telecommunications.
2. It is the topmost decision-making body under the department.
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

Digital Communication Commission, formerly known as Telecom Commission, is an executive body under the Department of Communication. It is the highest decision-making body. It consists of a Chairman and 4 full-time members. The secretary under the Department of Communication is the ex-officio chairman of the commission.

The functions of DCC are:

• Formulating the policy of Department of Telecommunications for approval of the Government;
• Preparing the budget for the Department of Telecommunications for each financial year and getting it approved by the Government
• Implementation of the Government's policy in all matters concerning telecommunication.

Hence, C is the correct answer.

 

4. Which of the following is true about the Farmer Producer Organization?

1. FPOs consist of primary producers including craftsmen and artisans.
2. These entities can be registered under the Companies Act 2013.
3. FPOs are promoted by Small Farmer Agriculture Consortium, which is an autonomous body under the Agriculture ministry.
4. These organizations can look after non- farming activities.

Ans. D

Explanation

A Farmer producer Organisation is a primary producer organization consisting of farmers, who come together, produce and share the profits among themselves. FPOs can be established as a cooperative society, company or any other legal entity. So they can be registered under any of the following acts:

1. Cooperative Societies Act/ Autonomous or Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies Act of the respective State
2. Multi-State Cooperative Society Act, 2002
3. Producer Company under Section 581(C) of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, as amended in 2013
4. Section 25 Company of Indian Companies Act, 1956, as amended as Section 8 in 2013
5. Societies registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860
6. Public Trusts registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.

They come under SFAC or Small Farmer Agriculture Consortium who supports and promote them. The FPOs consist of farmers, whereas there can be other Producer organizations consisting of artisans, milk producers, etc. which come in non- farm producers like artisans, craftspersons, milk producers and other primary producers.

Hence, D is the correct answer.

 

5. Afghanistan is bordered by which of the following countries?

1. Uzbekistan
2. Tajikistan
3. Turkmenistan
4. Kyrgyzstan

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Ans. B

Explanation

Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, and Pakistan. Recently, the US and the Taliban have signed a peace deal.

Hence, D is the correct answer.