Welcome to your 15july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog:
- NITI Aayog celebrated its 10th foundation day on January 1, 2025.
- The CEO of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR):
- CSIR operates under the Companies Act, 2013, as a statutory body of the Government of India.
- The CSIR Advisory Board consists of 15 distinguished individuals from science and technology fields.
- CSIR functions as India’s largest R&D organisation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the wheat variety PBW 343:
- PBW 343 was primarily cultivated in the Southern Plateau Zone of India.
- PBW 343 is known for its exceptionally tall height exceeding 140 cm.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following types of crop breeding and their key characteristics:
- Classical Breeding – Involves inserting foreign genes into plants using recombinant DNA.
- Mutation Breeding – Uses physical or chemical mutagens to create new genetic variants.
- Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS) – Relies on phenotypic traits for selecting desired plants.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Astra missile system:
- Astra is India’s first indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
- It uses a Radio Frequency (RF) seeker developed entirely within India.
- Astra has been integrated with the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Which one of the following is not a known variant of the Rafale fighter aircraft?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding Project Cheetah:
- India introduced 8 cheetahs from Namibia under Project Cheetah in September 2022.
- A total of 20 cheetahs were brought from Kenya and Tanzania by February 2023.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests:
- These forests experience distinct wet and dry seasons, receiving 70–150 cm of annual rainfall.
- Teak, sal, bamboo, neem, and peepal are commonly found tree species in these forests.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus):
- The Gharial is primarily found in the Chambal and Girwa rivers as a freshwater specialist.
- It has the most elongated snout among all crocodilian species.
- The Gharial is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding the FAME India Scheme:
- Phase 1 of FAME India started in 2015 and ended in 2020 with a total outlay of Rs. 1000 Crore.
- Vehicles under the FAME Scheme must be registered under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1951.
How many of the above statements are correct?
