Daily Quiz 06 May 2026
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Mahanadi River, consider the following statements:
- It originates in the Western Ghats and flows into the Arabian Sea.
- Hirakud Dam is one of the longest earthen dams in the world.
- The river dispute is mainly due to upstream barrages affecting downstream flow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Mahanadi originates in the Sihawa range (Chhattisgarh) and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea.
• Statement 2 is Correct: Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur is among the longest earthen dams globally, serving irrigation, flood control, and power needs.
• Statement 3 is Correct: The dispute arises due to numerous upstream barrages in Chhattisgarh, which Odisha claims reduce non-monsoon water flow affecting agriculture and reservoirs.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Mahanadi originates in the Sihawa range (Chhattisgarh) and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea.
• Statement 2 is Correct: Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur is among the longest earthen dams globally, serving irrigation, flood control, and power needs.
• Statement 3 is Correct: The dispute arises due to numerous upstream barrages in Chhattisgarh, which Odisha claims reduce non-monsoon water flow affecting agriculture and reservoirs. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ramsar Sites, consider the following statements:
- The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971.
- A Ramsar site must necessarily support more than 1 lakh waterbirds.
- India became a contracting party in the 1980s.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Correct: The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar (Iran) and came into force in 1975.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: The criterion is 20,000 waterbirds or 1% of a species population, not necessarily 1 lakh birds.
• Statement 3 is Correct: India became a contracting party in 1982, falling within the broader 1980s period.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Correct: The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar (Iran) and came into force in 1975.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: The criterion is 20,000 waterbirds or 1% of a species population, not necessarily 1 lakh birds.
• Statement 3 is Correct: India became a contracting party in 1982, falling within the broader 1980s period. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Jain philosophy, consider the following statements:
- Anekantavada suggests that truth has multiple perspectives.
- Syadvada promotes absolute and unconditional truth.
- Kevala Jnana represents complete knowledge free from karmic limitations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Correct: Anekantavada means non-absolutism, implying reality is complex and can be understood from multiple viewpoints.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: Syadvada emphasizes conditional truth (“maybe” or “from a perspective”), not absolute truth.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Kevala Jnana refers to omniscience, where the soul attains complete knowledge free from karmic bondage.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Correct: Anekantavada means non-absolutism, implying reality is complex and can be understood from multiple viewpoints.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: Syadvada emphasizes conditional truth (“maybe” or “from a perspective”), not absolute truth.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Kevala Jnana refers to omniscience, where the soul attains complete knowledge free from karmic bondage. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to biotechnology regulation and acceptance, consider the following statements:
- Healthcare applications of biotechnology face the highest public resistance.
- GM crops often face societal resistance due to environmental concerns.
- Over-regulation can slow innovation in biotechnology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: Healthcare biotechnology has high acceptance due to direct life-saving benefits.
• Statement 2 is Correct: GM crops face resistance due to concerns like biodiversity loss, ecological risks, and corporate control.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Over-regulation delays approvals, discourages investment, and slows innovation in emerging biotech sectors.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: Healthcare biotechnology has high acceptance due to direct life-saving benefits.
• Statement 2 is Correct: GM crops face resistance due to concerns like biodiversity loss, ecological risks, and corporate control.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Over-regulation delays approvals, discourages investment, and slows innovation in emerging biotech sectors. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India, consider the following statements:
- LWE has expanded geographically in recent years.
- Security-centric approaches alone are sufficient to eliminate LWE permanently.
- Development and governance expansion have contributed to decline in LWE.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: LWE has shrunk geographically, now limited to pockets like Bastar and parts of Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: Security measures alone are insufficient; without addressing root causes like governance gaps and marginalisation, insurgency may re-emerge.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Expansion of infrastructure, welfare schemes, and governance presence has significantly contributed to the decline of LWE.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is Incorrect: LWE has shrunk geographically, now limited to pockets like Bastar and parts of Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect: Security measures alone are insufficient; without addressing root causes like governance gaps and marginalisation, insurgency may re-emerge.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Expansion of infrastructure, welfare schemes, and governance presence has significantly contributed to the decline of LWE.
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