Welcome to your 02july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- A legislator can be disqualified only if they vote against the party whip.
- The decision on disqualification is taken by the Election Commission of India.
- This Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the types of whips in Indian Parliamentary practice:
- A One-line whip allows members to abstain if they choose not to follow the party line.
- A Two-line whip directs members to vote as per the official party position.
- A Three-line whip mandates voting strictly along party lines and any violation may attract disciplinary action.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP):
- The National Bioenergy Programme was launched in 2022 with a total outlay of ₹1,715 crore.
- The Waste to Energy Programme under NBP supports large-scale Biogas, Bio-CNG, and power generation projects.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Biomass Atlas:
- The National Biomass Atlas has been developed by the Biomass and Energy Management Division of Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE).
- The atlas was prepared based on a nationwide study conducted by ASCI for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding Plant Discoveries 2024 in India:
- Kerala recorded the highest number of new plant species discovered in the country.
- A total of 433 new plant taxa were recorded, of which 410 were new genera.
- Angiosperms accounted for the highest number of newly discovered plant taxa.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s Plant Discoveries 2024:
- The Western Ghats and North-Eastern India together accounted for over one-third of the total plant discoveries.
- Gastrodia indica and Coelogyne tripurensis are newly discovered fern species from Eastern India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the SBS-III Programme of India:
- The SBS-III Programme was approved in 2023 by the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Prime Minister.
- A total of 52 satellites will be launched under the programme by 2029.
- The SBS-III satellite constellation will span both LEO and GEO orbits.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding Mission Shakti:
- Under the Sambal sub-scheme, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme has been discontinued and merged with Swadhar Greh.
- The Samarthya component of Mission Shakti focuses exclusively on legal aid for women survivors of violence.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements about Mud Volcanoes:
- Mud volcanoes erupt due to molten magma pushing up sediments and gases to the surface.
- These volcanoes are also known as “sedimentary volcanoes” due to the nature of their material.
- Their eruptions commonly involve gases like methane and water mixed with clay.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements about Namibia:
- The Namib Desert in Namibia is among the oldest deserts in the world.
- The Zambezi River forms part of Namibia’s northeastern border.
How many of the above statements are correct?