Welcome to your 18june2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the newly discovered earthworm species in Tripura:
- Kanchuria tripuraensis is noted for its single ventromedian spermatheca located in segments 7 and 8.
- Kanchuria priyasankari belongs to the turaensis species group and has three pairs of spermathecal pores.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka:
- Kali Tiger Reserve is located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
- The reserve includes Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park.
- The Kali River forms part of a wildlife corridor linking Maharashtra’s sanctuaries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding melanistic big cats (commonly called black panthers):
- Melanism in leopards is caused by dominant alleles.
- Black panthers are known for their solitary and territorial behavior.
- Their dark fur provides effective camouflage in dense forests.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the ET-LDHCM hypersonic cruise missile:
- ET-LDHCM has been imported from Russia under a bilateral defense agreement.
- It can be launched only from ground-based platforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Scramjet engine:
- A Scramjet engine requires external moving parts like turbines or compressors to compress incoming air.
- Scramjet combustion takes place while maintaining supersonic airflow inside the engine.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding the Order of Makarios III:
- It is named after the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III.
- The Order was established in 1991 to honour global peace and cooperation.
- The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Order of Makarios III.
- It is conferred by the President of Cyprus to individuals.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the Montreux Convention:
- The Montreux Convention has been in effect since November 1936.
- The Convention grants Russia permanent control over the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding Shipki La Pass and the Sutlej River:
- The Sutlej River, known as Langqen Zangbo in Tibet, enters India through Shipki La.
- Shipki La was historically called Pema La and served as a vital Indo-Tibetan trade route.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding Portulaca bharat:
- Portulaca bharat has been found in multiple locations across central and southern India.
- It has been provisionally classified as “Data Deficient” under the IUCN Red List guidelines.
- The genus Portulaca comprises over 300 species globally, with most found in temperate regions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding Agro-Climatic Regions in India:
- The Planning Commission of India divided India into agro-climatic zones in 1981.
- The National Remote Sensing Agency collaborated to develop the agro-climatic classification.
How many of the above statements are correct?