Welcome to your 30july2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, consider the following statements:
- State Pollution Control Boards must submit a preliminary site assessment within 90 days of notification.
- Criminal liability is applicable under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023) if environmental or human harm is established.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
With reference to Golden Jackals, consider the following statements:
- Golden jackals are larger than foxes but smaller than wolves.
- They are found only in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Golden jackals belong to the canid family and have wolf-like features.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
With reference to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, consider the following statements:
- The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty focused on the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
- It was signed in 1971 in Paris and is celebrated globally as World Environment Day.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
With reference to the Kanchan Tree (also known as Kachnar or Orchid Tree), consider the following statements:
- is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to South Asia.
- Its leaves are bilobed and shaped like a butterfly.
- It is often grown for ornamental purposes due to its attractive flowers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
With reference to Majuli Island, consider the following statements:
- Majuli is the world’s largest river island located in Assam.
- It is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
With reference to the Subansiri River, consider the following statements:
- The Subansiri River originates in the Tibetan Himalayas.
- It is called the “Gold River” because of visible gold mines along its banks.
- Subansiri is a minor tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
With reference to the Sonowal Kachari community, consider the following statements:
- The Sonowal Kachari are a migrant tribe that settled in Assam during the colonial period.
- The Kacharis were appointed as forest guards by the Ahom kings.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
With reference to Bhaona, consider the following statements:
- Bhaona is a classical dance form popular in southern India.
- It is a theatrical performance also known as Ankia Naat, rooted in Assam’s Vaishnavite tradition.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to the NISAR satellite mission, consider the following statements:
- NISAR is the world’s first Earth observation satellite to use dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
- NISAR will orbit Earth at 747 km in a Geostationary Orbit.   Â
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to Cryogenics, consider the following statements:
- Cryogenics deals with the study and production of materials at temperatures below –150°C.
- Cryogenic engines are known for high specific impulse.
- A cryogenic dewar is used to store extremely low-temperature substances.
How many of the above statements are correct?
