Welcome to your 12July2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements about the Mahisagar (Mahi) River:
- It is one of the few major rivers in India that flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
- The Mahi River originates in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
- It is the only Indian river that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the Tropic of Cancer in India:
- The Tropic of Cancer passes through a total of eight Indian states.
- It marks the northernmost latitude where the sun can appear directly overhead.
- It divides India roughly into tropical and subtropical climatic zones.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding Starlink satellite internet service:
- Starlink is a satellite-based internet network developed by SpaceX.
- It uses geostationary satellites positioned over the equator.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding Satellite Spectrum:
- Satellite spectrum is created only after satellites are successfully launched into orbit.
- It lies outside the broader category of the radio frequency spectrum used for wireless communication.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements about Lake Turkana:
- Lake Turkana is located in the Eastern Rift Valley in the southern region of Kenya.
- It is the world’s largest permanent desert lake.
- The lake lies in a hot, arid zone with high evaporation rates and semi-saline water.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements about Nyangai Island:
- Nyangai Island is situated off the coast of Sierra Leone.
- It is part of the Turtle Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding Sierra Leone:
- Sierra Leone shares its borders with Guinea, Liberia, and the Atlantic Ocean.
- The country includes island groups like the Banana and Turtle Islands.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding the Laughing Dove:
- Laughing Dove is a migratory bird commonly found in Arctic and sub-Arctic zones.
- Its scientific name is Spilopelia senegalensis.
- The species is native only to the Indian Subcontinent and not found elsewhere.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS):
- ETPBS allows any registered Indian citizen to vote online using Aadhaar authentication.
- The system uses two layers of security—OTP and PIN—to ensure secure access for service voters.
- ETPBS was launched by the Election Commission of India with technical support from C-DAC.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
The Supreme Court’s judgment in Lal Babu Hussein v. Electoral Registration Officer (1995) is related to which of the following?