UPSC Quiz- 2017 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 29]

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Q.1) Consider the following statements concerning Polymetallic Nodules (PMN)

1. They are called as manganese nodules
2. It contains nickel, cobalt and copper
3. India has contract for exploration of PMN in Central Indian Ocean Basin with the International Seabed Authority (ISA)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Only 3
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.2) Which of the following countries are landlocked by a single country?

1. Lesotho
2. San Marino
3. Liechtenstein

Select the correct code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. Only 1

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF)

1. The funds will be raised by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) through issuance of bonds
2. These funds will be for the implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) only

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) Consider the following statements

1. Amazon tropical rainforests are known as Selvas
2. The majority of the Amazon rainforest is contained within Brazil

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Supreme Court held the practice of triple talaq unconstitutional.
2. In case of talaq-e-bidat, even if the man realizes that he has made a mistake, the divorce cannot be revoked

Select the correct statements

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2