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Jan 9th, 2022 - Daily Quiz

1. Consider the following statements regarding the historical Moplah rebellion: 1.The Moplah Rebellion was a part of the Khilafat Movement. 2.Gandhi opposed Moplah Rebellion . Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Consider the followings statements with respect to the President’s Rule in the Indian context. 1. Any proclamation under Article 356 —which stands for six months — has to be approved by both Houses in the Parliament session following it. 2. The six-month time-frame mentioned under Statement 1 can be extended in phases, up to two years. Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Which one of the following countries borders both the Black Sea as well as the Caspian Sea? (a) Turkey (b) Iran (c) Ukraine (d) Russia 4. Consider the following statements with respect to the Black carbon: 1. It is a greenhouse contributor. 2. Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant. Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. With reference to the Kaziranga National park, consider the following statements: 1. It is located on the edge of the Western Himalayan biodiversity hotspot and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. It is recognized as an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International. Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answers 1 - c https://scroll.in/article/901670/revolt-against-british-or-communal-riot-removal-of-kerala-mural-revives-debate-on-moplah-rebellion https://www.opindia.com/2019/10/khilafat-movement-100-years-mahatma-gandhi-unleashed-islamic-fanaticism/ 2 - a https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-presidents-rule-in-maharashtra-what-now-6116739/ https://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-article-356-presidents-rule-imposition-5838367/ 3- d 4- c https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/climate_law_institute/global_warming_what_how_why/black_carbon/index.html https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2016/03/22/the-damaging-effects-of-black-carbon/ 5-b https://nagaon.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/kaziranga-national-park#:~:text=Kaziranga%20National%20Park%20a%20world,as%20National%20Park%20in%201974.


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