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August 21, 2020 - Daily Quiz

1. Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species? (a) Elephants, Lions, Rhinoceros, Gorillas and Vaquita. (b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard (c) Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane) (d) Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal
2. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2 3. Consider the following kinds of organisms:
  • Bat
  • Bee
  • Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3    4. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4   5. Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3   ANSWERS 1. (a) 2. (c) We see that Bio Diversity will flourish where there will be favourable climatic conditions such as high temperature and humidity. Mostly biodiversity will be more at poles than at the tropics so places at low latitudes will have many species as compared to places located at high latitudes. On the other hand, there will be decrease in species diversity from lower to higher altitudes on mountain due to variance in temperature and seasonal variability 3. (d) Pollinator is an agent which moves pollen, whether it be bees, flies, bats, moths or birds 4. (b) National Development Council is chaired by Prime Minister of India which also includes Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of States/Union Territories along with Members of Planning Commission 5. (b) Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1960 under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and not under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986






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