Welcome to your 14july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Jarawa Tribe of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
- The Jarawa are among the oldest tribal communities inhabiting the Andaman Islands.
- The term “Jarawa” translates to “stranger” or “outsider” in their own language.
- The tribe primarily resides in the forests of South and Middle Andaman.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
With reference to major tribal communities in India, consider the following pairs:
- Bhil – Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
- Gond – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha
- Munda – Jharkhand and other eastern states
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the Patriot Air Defence Missile System:
- The Patriot system is a surface-to-air missile designed to intercept airborne threats.
- A full Patriot battery requires at least 90 personnel in the control station.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding Limestone in India:
- Limestone is primarily formed by volcanic activity beneath the earth’s crust.
- Major limestone reserves in India are located in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding Electrolysers and Hydrogen Production:
- An electrolyser uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis.
- One of the world’s largest electrolysers is situated in Fukushima, Japan.
- In a PEM electrolyser, the electrolyte used is a solid specialty plastic membrane.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are best described as:
7.
How many of the following wheat varieties are correctly matched with their notable characteristics?
- Lokwan (Lok-1): High-yielding variety known for chapati quality
- Sharbati: Durum wheat with golden color and high protein content
- HD 2967: Semi-dwarf variety with good disease resistance
- PBW 343: High-yielding, suited for Punjab, good bread-making quality
8.
Consider the following statements regarding the geographical location of Singapore:
- Singapore shares a land border with Indonesia to its south.
- The Johor Strait separates Singapore from Malaysia to its north.
- Singapore is located far from the Strait of Malacca.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the South China Sea:
- The South China Sea is located between the eastern coast of Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
- It is bordered by countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
- The idea for IORA was initiated during Nelson Mandela’s visit to India in 1995.
- The apex decision-making body of IORA is the Council of Ministers, which convenes annually.
How many of the above statements are correct?
