Welcome to your 21july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Swadesh Darshan Scheme:
- The Swadesh Darshan Scheme is fully funded by the Central Government and encourages CSR participation.
- It focuses on integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits like the Himalayan Circuit and Ramayana Circuit.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the PRASHAD scheme:
- The PRASHAD scheme was initially launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Culture.
- The original name of the scheme was PRASAD before it was renamed in 2017.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the Global Wetland Outlook 2025:
- Since 1970, over 400 million hectares of wetlands have been lost globally.
- Wetland degradation is now limited mostly to developing regions like Africa and Latin America.
- The annual rate of global wetland loss is around 1.8% per year across all types.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding wetlands in India:
- India has the second-highest number of Ramsar Sites in Asia.
- Coral reef wetlands are found in both Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Wetlands occupy nearly 10% of India’s total land area.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched regarding India’s biodiversity hotspots and their notable fauna?
6.
Which of the following best reflects the concept of Ethnobotany?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding Bitra Island in Lakshadweep:
- Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep.
- It lies close to Agatti Island in the Arabian Sea.
- It has a tropical savannah climate as per the Köppen-Geiger classification.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR):
- The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean in the world, covering over 70 million sq km.
- The IOR includes 26 coastal nations spanning Asia, Africa, and Australia.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements about the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT):
- HCT is a radio telescope installed at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.
- It operates remotely from Bangalore despite being located in Ladakh.
- The telescope is situated at an altitude of about 2500 meters in the Himalayas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements about Satellite Communication Systems:
- Geostationary satellites orbit at 25,000 km above the poles and move with Earth’s rotation.
- Medium Earth Orbit satellites are mainly used for weather forecasting and deep space exploration.
- Low Earth Orbit satellites orbit above 3,000 km and are suitable for stationary signal coverage.
How many of the above statements are correct?
