Daily Quiz – 7th Feb 2024 By adminFebruary 10, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 7th Feb 2024 Daily Quiz - 7th Feb 2024 1 / 5 According to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? CassavaDamaged wheat grainsGroundnut seedsHorse gramRotten potatoesSugar beetSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 2, 5 and 6 only 1, 3, 4 and 6 only 2, 3, 4 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 According to India`s National Policy on Biofuels, the raw materials that can be used for the production of biofuels include Cassava, Damaged wheat grains, Rotten potatoes, and Sugar beet. Option 1 is correct because all four are listed in the policy as eligible raw materials. According to India`s National Policy on Biofuels, the raw materials that can be used for the production of biofuels include Cassava, Damaged wheat grains, Rotten potatoes, and Sugar beet. Option 1 is correct because all four are listed in the policy as eligible raw materials. 2 / 5 Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol? Jatropha Maize Pongamia Sunflower The plant species generally used for ethanol production in India are - Maize, sugarcane, corn grain, etc. Since maize is easily available and less costly, it makes a good choice for ethanol production. The plant species generally used for ethanol production in India are - Maize, sugarcane, corn grain, etc. Since maize is easily available and less costly, it makes a good choice for ethanol production. 3 / 5 Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only The growth of PVTGs' population is either stagnating or declining, compared to the general population growth, particularly in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where the declining rate is very high. There are five PVTGs in the Andaman islands such as Great Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges, Sentineles and Shom Pens.Due to this factor, more developed and assertive tribal groups take a major chunk of the tribal development funds, because of which PVTGs need more funds directed for their development.In this context, in 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of Dhebar commission.Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census).Konda reddy of Khammam district of Telangana and Irular of Tamil Nadu are in the list of PVTGs. Hence, statement 4 is correct. The growth of PVTGs' population is either stagnating or declining, compared to the general population growth, particularly in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where the declining rate is very high. There are five PVTGs in the Andaman islands such as Great Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges, Sentineles and Shom Pens.Due to this factor, more developed and assertive tribal groups take a major chunk of the tribal development funds, because of which PVTGs need more funds directed for their development.In this context, in 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of Dhebar commission.Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census).Konda reddy of Khammam district of Telangana and Irular of Tamil Nadu are in the list of PVTGs. Hence, statement 4 is correct. 4 / 5 Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? Nagarhole National ParkPapikonda National ParkSathyamangalam Tiger ReserveWayanad Wildlife SanctuarySelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Nagarhole National Park is in the Cauvery Basin. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve lies on the banks of the River Bhavani, a tributary of the River Cauvery in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Kabini river (a tributary of Cauvery river) flows through the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary Papikonda National Park is a national park in India, located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the Alluri Sitharama Raju and Eluru districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covering an area of 1,012.86 km². It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. Nagarhole National Park is in the Cauvery Basin. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve lies on the banks of the River Bhavani, a tributary of the River Cauvery in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Kabini river (a tributary of Cauvery river) flows through the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary Papikonda National Park is a national park in India, located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the Alluri Sitharama Raju and Eluru districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covering an area of 1,012.86 km². It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. 5 / 5 Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body? They protect the environmental allergens. Body They alleviate the body’s pain and inflammation. They act as immunosuppressants in the body. They protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens. T cells can wipe out infected or cancerous cells. They also direct the immune response by helping B lymphocytes to eliminate invading pathogens. B cells create antibodies. B lymphocytes, also called B cells, create a type of protein called an antibody. T cells can wipe out infected or cancerous cells. They also direct the immune response by helping B lymphocytes to eliminate invading pathogens. B cells create antibodies. B lymphocytes, also called B cells, create a type of protein called an antibody. Your score isThe average score is 60% 0% Restart quiz