Explore topic-wise MCQs in GS questions based on daily current affairs.

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1.

Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Telangana is landlocked state
2. It shares border with Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka ,Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
2.

What is the Zero Shadow Moment?

A. When the sun is directly overhead
B. When there is no shadow of an object
C. When the sun is setting
D. When the sun is rising
Answer» B. When there is no shadow of an object
Discussion
3.

India s longest river bridge will be built on

A. Ganga
B. Branhmaputra
C. Yamuna
D. Godavari
Answer» B. Branhmaputra
Discussion
4.

The Ganga River Cleaning program has been collaborating with Germany. Germany has been known for cleaning which of its river?

A. Danube
B. Rur
C. Rhine
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is/are characteristic/s of coal found in India?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulfur content

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
6.

NITI Aayog has a Memorandum of Understanding with which country for building capacities in implementation of the Urban Rejuvenation Mission?

A. Sweden
B. USA
C. Singapore
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is amongst the 10-point agenda of the DRR?
1) Invest in risk mapping globally
2) Develop a network of universities to work on disaster issues
3) Encourage greater involvement and leadership of women in disaster risk management

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

What is interglaciation?

A. Period between ice ages
B. Cooler times of earth
C. The cycle of ice age and warmer periods of earth
D. The process of formation of coloured icebergs and glaciers
Answer» B. Cooler times of earth
Discussion
9.

A Negotiation Committee has been constituted for river Mahanadi for claims of which of the following states?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Jharkhand
3) Maharashtra

A. 1, 3
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) Indian cities in coastal areas are showing effects opposite to the Urban Heat Island Effect.
2) They are showing lower temperatures than surrounding non-urban areas during daytime in summer.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
11.

The Lakhwar multi-purpose project will make water available to which of the following states?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Haryana

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 1, 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
12.

How many Solar Zones is India planning till 2020-2021?

A. 15
B. 8
C. 10
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
Discussion
13.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) A target of 100 GW grid connected solar rooftops to be achieved by 2022 has been set.
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has tied up with ISRO for Geo tagging of all the Rooftop plants using ISRO s VEDAS Portal.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
14.

Which of the following is/are true regarding the Science City scheme?
1) The location of the Science City should not be a State capital.
2) The new Science Cities shall be set up compulsorily only in those places where no major Science Centre exists.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) India has the largest bovine population in the world.
2) Most of the indigenous bovine breeds have high genetic potential for milk production as well as suited for draught animal power.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
16.

Which of the following are shortcomings of the Animals Trade Market in India?
1) No organized market
2) Difficult to get disease free germplasm
3) Misleading valuation

A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) International Seabed Authority (ISA) governs living and non-living resources of seabed lying in international waters.
2) India has gained permission for mining of Polymetallic Sulphide along Central Indian Ridge (CIR) Southeast Indian Ridge region of the Indian Ocean.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion