Welcome to your 05june2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to Gautama Buddha and the early spread of Buddhism, consider the following statements:
- Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under a sal tree in Bodhgaya.
- His first sermon, known as Dharma-Chakra-Pravartana, was delivered at Sarnath near Varanasi.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
With reference to Rabindranath Tagore, consider the following statements:
- He was the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- He renounced his knighthood in protest against the Partition of Bengal.
- He founded the Vishwa-Bharati University in 1921 to promote Western scientific education.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
With reference to the economic and social impacts of heatwaves in India, consider the following statements:
- According to ILO, India lost nearly $100 billion in productivity due to heat-related disruptions.
- The World Bank estimates that over 75% of India’s workforce is employed in air-conditioned service sectors.
- A CEEW report states that over half of Indian districts are at high heatwave risk.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Which one of the following is NOT a criterion used by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for declaring a heat wave?
5.
With reference to the Aravalli Range in India, consider the following statements:
- It was formed during the Proterozoic Eon through orogenic processes.
- It acts as a natural barrier to the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert.
- Marine fossils found in the Aravalli rocks suggest that the region was once under the sea.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Which of the following statements about Zinc is correct?
7.
With reference to Mount Etna, consider the following statements:
- Mount Etna is located at the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.Â
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
With reference to earthquake, consider the following statements:
- Shallow-focus earthquakes occur at depths of 70–300 km.
- Deep-focus earthquakes are associated with the Wadati–Benioff zone.
- All earthquakes in the Wadati–Benioff zone occur along the subduction thrust fault.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to Vietnam, consider the following statements:
- Vietnam shares its northern land border with Cambodia.
- The Mekong River flows through northern Vietnam.
- Vietnam’s eastern maritime boundary is with the Andaman Sea.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to White Dwarfs in binary systems, consider the following statements:
- White dwarfs continue to undergo nuclear fusion at their cores after shedding their outer layers.
- Interaction in a binary system can cause unusual emission patterns from a white dwarf.
How many of the above statements are correct?
