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September 07, 2020 - Daily Quiz

1. The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen the news in the context of(a) Pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East (b) Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change (c) Capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (d) Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals 2. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats? (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (b) Nallamala Forest (c) Nagarhole National Park (d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
3. With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:
  1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
  2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
  3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”? (a) Corbett (b) Ranthambore (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam (d) Sunderbans 5. With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
  1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
  2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
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. (b) - Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) is a term used under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution is balanced and comprehensive. India aims to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level and to create additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030 2. (a) - Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a protected area between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats 3. (b) DMH-11 is a Genetically Modified (GM) mustard hybrid.
  • Hybrids are normally obtained by crossing 2 genetically diverse plantsfrom the same species.
The 1st-generation offspring resulting from it has higher yields than what either of the parents is individually capable of giving. But there is no natural hybridization system in mustard, unlike in, say, cotton, maize or tomato.
  • This is because its owners contain both the female (pistil) and male(stamen) reproductive organs, making the plant naturally self-pollinating.
4. (c) - Tiger Reserve                                          Area of the Core / Critical Tiger Habitat (in sq. Km) Corbett                                                     821.99 Ranthambore                                           1113.364 Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam                          2595.72 Sunderbans                                              1699.62 5. (c) - Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in opposition to the partition of Bengal in 1905. It emphasised on self-reliance thus contributing to revival of indigenous artisans craft and industries. In August 1906 the National Council of Education was established to provide an impetus to program of national education as a part of Swadeshi movement.  


POSTED ON 07-09-2020 BY ADMIN
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