Reading Section
1.
Which of the foolwing statement(s) is/are correct about Mount Semeru recently errupted ?
1. It is a Shield Volcano.
2. It is located in Indonesia and also forms a part of Pacific Ring of Fire.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
It is a Stratovolcano.
Other active volcanoes of Indonesia are Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, Mount Merapi.
2.
Consider the following statements about Brain Eating Amoeba (Naegleri Fowleri)
1. It lives in fresh water such as lakes, hot springs, rivers etc.
2. It cases Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalits (PAM) in humans.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
3.
Recently Meerut Bugle has got Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, majorily finds its use in?
- [A] Military Drills in Army, Police units & Paramilitary forces
- [B] Wedding Ceremonies
- [C] Giving salutes to the President of India
- [D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: A [Military Drills in Army, Police units & Paramilitary forces]
Notes:
4.
UPI-TIPS (TARGET Instant Payment Settlement) Interlinkage to enhance cross-corder payments in Euro Area has been launched by?
- [A] Security & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- [B] State Bank of India (SBI)
- [C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- [D] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Correct Answer: D [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)]
Notes:
5.
Sagar Kavach is a biannual coastal security Exercise, is conducted by?
- [A] Indian Coast Guard
- [B] Indian Navy
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Indian Coast Guard]
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