Daily Quiz – 12th Jan 2024 By adminJanuary 15, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 12th Jan 2024 Daily Quiz - 12th Jan 2024 1 / 5 Consider the following statements:Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Ballistic missiles are powered by rocket engines throughout their entire trajectory. The engine operates for the first few minutes of flight, and then the missile follows a trajectory guided by gravity.On the other hand, cruise missiles are jet-propelled and they maintain powered flight for the entirety of their journey, not just the initial phase.Agni-V is an Indian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It uses solid fuel and has a range of over 5,000 kilometres.On the other hand, BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by India and Russia. It uses a two-stage propulsion system, with solid propellant in the first stage and liquid ramjet in the second stage. Explanation:Ballistic missiles are powered by rocket engines throughout their entire trajectory. The engine operates for the first few minutes of flight, and then the missile follows a trajectory guided by gravity.On the other hand, cruise missiles are jet-propelled and they maintain powered flight for the entirety of their journey, not just the initial phase.Agni-V is an Indian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It uses solid fuel and has a range of over 5,000 kilometres.On the other hand, BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by India and Russia. It uses a two-stage propulsion system, with solid propellant in the first stage and liquid ramjet in the second stage. 2 / 5 Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?River basin is the unit of planning and management.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal Ministry for the NGRBA (National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA).The NGRBA is chaired by the Prime Minister and has as its members the Union Ministers concerned, the Chief Ministers of the States through which Ganga flows, i.e. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, among others.The river basin is the unit of planning and management, an internationally accepted strategy for integrated management of rivers.National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) will spearhead river conservation efforts at the national level and implementation will be by the State Agencies and Urban Local Bodies. Explanation:The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal Ministry for the NGRBA (National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA).The NGRBA is chaired by the Prime Minister and has as its members the Union Ministers concerned, the Chief Ministers of the States through which Ganga flows, i.e. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, among others.The river basin is the unit of planning and management, an internationally accepted strategy for integrated management of rivers.National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) will spearhead river conservation efforts at the national level and implementation will be by the State Agencies and Urban Local Bodies. 3 / 5 Which one of the following statements is correct? Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of the Waghora River. Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of the Chambal River Pandu-lena cave shrines lie in the gorge of the Narmada River. Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of the Godavari River. Explanation: The Ajanta caves, along the left bank of the Waghora River in the Ajanta hills, showcase remarkable excavations.Situated near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Betwa River, the Sanchi Stupa is a notable structure.Situated along the Gomai River, the Pandu-lena caves form an ancient complex of rock-cut sculptures. Also recognized as Nasik Caves, Tirthankar Leni, Panch Pandav, or Pandav Leni Jain Cave, this site holds historical significance.Amaravati stupa is positioned on the South bank of the Krishna River in the Gunter district, Andhra Pradesh. It contributed to the heightened prominence of Theravada Buddhist practice in the region. Explanation: The Ajanta caves, along the left bank of the Waghora River in the Ajanta hills, showcase remarkable excavations.Situated near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Betwa River, the Sanchi Stupa is a notable structure.Situated along the Gomai River, the Pandu-lena caves form an ancient complex of rock-cut sculptures. Also recognized as Nasik Caves, Tirthankar Leni, Panch Pandav, or Pandav Leni Jain Cave, this site holds historical significance.Amaravati stupa is positioned on the South bank of the Krishna River in the Gunter district, Andhra Pradesh. It contributed to the heightened prominence of Theravada Buddhist practice in the region. 4 / 5 Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of clonal propagation of crop plants developing genetically modified crop plants production of plant growth substances production of biofertilizers Explanation: Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies:Bollgard I Bt cotton (single-gene technology) is India’s first biotech crop technology approved for commercialization in India in 2002, followed by Bollgard II – double-gene technology in mid-2006, by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), the Indian regulatory body for biotech crops.Bollgard I cotton provides in-built protection for cotton against destructive American Bollworm Heliothis Armigera infestations and contains an insecticidal protein from a naturally occurring soil microorganism, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).Bollgard II technology contains a superior double-gene technology - Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab which provides protection against bollworms and Spodoptera caterpillar, leading to better boll retention, maximum yield, lower pesticides costs, and protection against insect resistance.Both, Bollgard II and Bollgard I insect-protected cotton is widely planted around the world as an environmentally friendly way of controlling bollworms Explanation: Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies:Bollgard I Bt cotton (single-gene technology) is India’s first biotech crop technology approved for commercialization in India in 2002, followed by Bollgard II – double-gene technology in mid-2006, by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), the Indian regulatory body for biotech crops.Bollgard I cotton provides in-built protection for cotton against destructive American Bollworm Heliothis Armigera infestations and contains an insecticidal protein from a naturally occurring soil microorganism, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).Bollgard II technology contains a superior double-gene technology - Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab which provides protection against bollworms and Spodoptera caterpillar, leading to better boll retention, maximum yield, lower pesticides costs, and protection against insect resistance.Both, Bollgard II and Bollgard I insect-protected cotton is widely planted around the world as an environmentally friendly way of controlling bollworms 5 / 5 With reference to the ‘Officially recognised Classical Languages’ in India, consider the following statements:Sanskrit was the first language to be conferred the status of Classical language by the Government of India. Continuity between the classical language and its modern literature is an important criterion for obtaining official classical language status.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Presently there are Six classical languages in IndiaClassical Languages are declared by the Government of India.Classical languages are declared following the guidelines of the Ministry of culture.Guidelines for declaring classical languages areHigh antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years,A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers,The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community,The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.The Human Resource and Development Ministry provides certain benefits to promote the classical Languages of India when a language is notified Classical.Two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence in classical Indian languagesA Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages is set upThe University Grants Commission is requested to create, to start with at least in the Central Universities, a certain number of Professional Chairs for the Classical Languages so declared.The six classical languages and when they are declaredTamil in 2004,Sanskrit in 2005,Kannada in 2008,Telugu in 2008,Malayalam in 2013, andOdia in 2014All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution Explanation:Presently there are Six classical languages in IndiaClassical Languages are declared by the Government of India.Classical languages are declared following the guidelines of the Ministry of culture.Guidelines for declaring classical languages areHigh antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years,A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers,The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community,The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.The Human Resource and Development Ministry provides certain benefits to promote the classical Languages of India when a language is notified Classical.Two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence in classical Indian languagesA Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages is set upThe University Grants Commission is requested to create, to start with at least in the Central Universities, a certain number of Professional Chairs for the Classical Languages so declared.The six classical languages and when they are declaredTamil in 2004,Sanskrit in 2005,Kannada in 2008,Telugu in 2008,Malayalam in 2013, andOdia in 2014All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution Your score isThe average score is 40% 0% Restart quiz
