GK Quiz | 3 October 2020

Q1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are about Lal Bahadur Shastri?

1. He introduced the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’.
2. He participated in the Salt Satyagraha.
3. He founded Servants of the People Society in 1921.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: About Lal Bahadur Shastri

• He was born on 2^nd October 1904 at Mughalsarai, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• He served as the second Prime Minister of India.
• He gave a slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”

• He was given the title “Shastri” meaning “Scholar” by Vidya Peeth as a part of his bachelor’s degree award.
• He participated in the Salt Satyagraha and non-cooperation movement.
• He was appointed as Home Minister in 1961.
• He promoted the White Revolution and Green Revolution.
• In 1966, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award) posthumously.
• Lala Lajpat Rai founded Servants of the People Society (SOPS) (Lok Sevak Mandal) in 1921 in Lahore. Lal Bahadur Shashtri became a life member of the Servants of the People Society, and later, he became the President of that Society.

 So, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q2. Bongosagar and IN - BN Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) are bilateral exercises between India and -

1. Bangladesh
2. Thailand
3. Indonesia
4. Sri Lanka

Solution: A)

Explanation:

The second edition of Exercise Bongosagar is scheduled to commence in the Northern Bay of Bengal on 3^rd October 2020. This Exercise will be followed by the 3^rd edition of IN - BN Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in Northern Bay of Bengal, wherein Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy units will undertake joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

BONGOSAGAR AND IN-BN CORPAT are bilateral exercises between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy.

The first edition of Exercise Bongosagar was held in 2019. It is aimed at developing inter-operability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a various maritime exercises and operation.

Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC):

1. It ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
2. Under the scheme, the migrants would not be eligible for subsidies given by their respective state government in some other state.
3. Ration cards must be linked to Aadhaar to access the portability scheme.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) ensures availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes, especially to the migrant workers and their families, at any Fair Price Shop (FPS) across the country.

• It enables better targeting of beneficiaries, elimination of bogus/ duplicate/ineligible cardholders. Thus, it enhances welfare and reduces leakage.
• Under the scheme, the poor migrant workers will be able to buy subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in the country but for that, their ration cards must be linked to Aadhaar.
• Migrants would only be eligible for the subsidies supported by the Centre, which include rice sold at Rs. 3/kg and wheat at Rs. 2/kg, it would not include subsidies given by their respective state government in some other state.
• The States of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Karnataka and Tripura have successfully carried out aforesaid reforms in PDS and implemented One Nation One Ration Card System.

So, all statements are correct and hence, option D is correct.

 

Q4. Consider the following statements about Jutland peninsula:

1. It is bounded to the west and north by the North Sea.
2. It forms the continental portion of Poland and Belarus.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: About Jutland

• It is a peninsula in northern Europe.
• It forms the mainland part of Denmark and a northern part of Germany.
• It is bounded to the east by the Kattegat and the Little Belt and to the west and north by the North Sea and the Skagerrak.

So, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q5. Which of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea?

1. Kazakhstan
2. Tajikistan
3. Azerbaijan
4. Armenia
5. Iran

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1, 3 and 5 only
2. 2 and 5 only
3. 1,2,3 and 4 only
4. 1,3, 4 and 5 only

Solution: A)

Explanation:

About Caspian Sea:

• It is the world’s largest inland body of water, located between Europe and Asia.
• It is bordered in the southeast by Turkmenistan, in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the south by Iran, in the southwest by Azerbaijan, and in the northwest by Russia.

(Source: BBC)

Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q6. Consider the following statements about Caucasus region:

1. It is a region between the Mediterranean sea and Black sea.
2. It is mainly occupied by Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: About Caucasus region:

• It is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
• It is mainly occupied by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.
• The Caucasus region is separated into two parts-
• the North Caucasus of Russia (Ciscaucasia) in Europe, and
• the South Caucasus (Transcaucasia) in Asia

• In the north, the Greater Caucasus mountain range is mostly occupied by Russia and Georgia, as well as the northernmost parts of Azerbaijan.
• In the south, the Lesser Caucasus mountain range is occupied by several independent states, namely, mostly by Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, but also extending to parts of northeastern Turkey, northern Iran and the partially recognized Artsakh Republic.

(Source: Wikipedia)

So, both statements are incorrect and hence, option C is correct.

 

Q7. Consider the following statements about Pakur Honey:

1. It is a good source of antioxidants.
2. It is 100% natural honey, which is Multi Floral and Forest Fresh.
3. It is gathered by Konyak tribes from Nagaland.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statement 1,2 and 3: About Pakur Honey:

• It is 100% natural honey, which is Multi Floral and Forest Fresh.
• Natural Multiflora honey is a good source of antioxidants and antiseptic vitamins, nutrients, enzymes and other herbal properties that no other super-food can provide.
• It is gathered by Santhal Tribals and Vulnerable Pahadhiya tribes from Pakur, Jharkhand.

So, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, option D is correct.

 

Q8. Consider the following statements about Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO):

1. It is administered by the Ministry of Finance.
2. It implements the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2: About Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO):

• It is a government organization that manages the provident fund and pension accounts of member employees.
• It is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• It implements the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

So, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct. Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q9. With reference to the UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) Mobile App, consider the following statements:

1. It is developed by NITI Aayog to drive Mobile Governance in India.
2. It can be accessed only on mobile applications.
3. It provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: C)

Explanation:

Statement 1,2 and 3: About UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) Mobile App:

• It is a unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app.
• It was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to drive Mobile Governance in India.
• It can be accessed on multiple channels like web, mobile application and SMS, which can be accessed through desktops, tablets and smartphones.
• It provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen-centric services.

So, statements 1 and 3 are correct and statement 2 is incorrect. Hence, option C is correct.

 

Q10. Consider the following statements:

1. The liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) indicates the proportion of highly liquid assets held by financial institutions to ensure their ongoing ability to meet short-term obligations.
2. The high-quality liquid assets are those assets which have a very low potential to be converted easily and quickly into cash.
3. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the minimum amount of deposits that a commercial bank has to maintain in the form of cash, gold, and government-approved securities.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

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

Solution: B)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) indicates the proportion of highly liquid assets held by banks to ensure their ability to meet short-term obligations.

Features:

• It is essentially a generic stress test that aims to anticipate market-wide shocks and make sure that financial institutions possess suitable capital preservation to ride out any short-term liquidity disruptions that may plague the market.
• It is calculated by dividing a bank’s high-quality liquid assets by its total net cash flows over a 30-day stress period.
• The high-quality liquid assets include only those with a high potential to be converted easily and quickly into cash.

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the proportion of funds that the banks have to deposit with the Central Bank in the form of cash. If the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) then, bank credit will decrease and that leads to a decrease in loanable funds.

Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is the proportion of liquid assets to time and demand liabilities. It is the minimum amount of deposits that a commercial bank has to maintain in the form of gold, cash, and government-approved securities.

So, statement 1 is correct and statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. Hence, option B is correct.

 

Q11. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?

1. It is a Centrally sponsored scheme.
2. It was launched in 2001-2002.
3. It is the main vehicle to implement the Right to Education Act (RTE).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Statement 1,2 and 3: About Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):

• SSA has been launched in 2001-2002 in partnership with the State Governments and Local Self Governments for universalizing elementary education across the country. 
• It aimed at universalization of Elementary Education (UEE) in a time-bound manner, as mandated by the 86^th amendment to the Constitution of India, making free and compulsory Education to the Children of 6-14 years age group a Fundamental Right.
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme and the main vehicle to implement RTE.

So, all statements are correct and hence, option D is correct.

 

Q12. Consider the following statements about the conservation status of Leopard:

1. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
2. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
3. It is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Solution: A)

Explanation:

Statements 1,2 and 3: About Leopard:

• It is a nocturnal animal (those who are awake and active at night and then sleep during the day).
• Melanism is a common occurrence in leopards, wherein the entire skin of the animal is black in colour, including its spots. A melanistic leopard is often known as jaguar or black panther.
• It is the smallest of the big cats.
• They are distributed across Africa and Asia. 
• It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
• It is listed in Appendix I of CITES and under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• In India, except mangroves of Sundarbans and deserts, they are found in all forest types, from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous and alpine coniferous forests. They are also found in dry scrubs and grassland.

So, statements 1 and 3 are incorrect and statement 2 is correct. Hence, option A is correct.

 

Q13. Which of the following reserve/sanctuary is/are located in Karnataka?

1. Bandipur Tiger Reserve                        
2. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve 
3. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctu­ary

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Solution: D)

Explanation:

Bandipur National Park is a national park located in Karnataka, India. It was established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Nagarhole National Park is located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It was declared a Tiger reserve of India in 1999.

The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Karnataka, India. The Cauvery River passes through the middle of sanctuary.

Hence, option D is correct.