0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 28.12.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. President has announced the appointment of Governor for 5 states, which has been done under this constitutional provision. 2. According to Article 255 of the Indian Constitution, “The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by his hand and seal.” Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, the President has announced the appointment of Governor for 5 states, which has been done under this constitutional provision. According to Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, “The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by his hand and seal.” Appointment of new Governor of 5 states Odisha: Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has been appointed as the new Governor of Odisha. Manipur: Former Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the Governor for Manipur. Kerala: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been made the new Governor of Kerala. He was earlier the Governor of Bihar. Bihar: The current Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad has been appointed as the new Governor of Bihar. Mizoram: Former Army Chief and Union Minister VK Singh has been made the Governor of Mizoram. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Sagar Island in West Bengal, where the famous Gangasagar Mela is held every January, is now being affected by climate change. 2. Sagar Island, also called Gangasagar or Sagar Island, is located in the Ganges Delta, situated on the continental shell of the Bay of Bengal. 3. Sagar Island is located in the Ganges Delta, situated on the continental shell of the Bay of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Sagar Island in West Bengal, where the famous Gangasagar Mela is held every January, is now being affected by climate change. Sagar Island Sagar Island, also called Gangasagar or Sagar Island, is located in the Ganges Delta, situated on the continental shell of the Bay of Bengal. Location: Sagar Island is located in the Ganges Delta, situated on the continental shell of the Bay of Bengal. Sagar Island Geographical Features The Muriganga River separates the Batlasagar and Mahisani islands. The island is classified under the sand dunes, which also includes Mahisani and Ghoramara islands. Even though it is a part of the Sundarbans, it does not have tiger habitat, mangrove forests and other small river tributaries of the Sundarbans delta. Religious significance: Sagar Island is a major Hindu pilgrimage site, where the Gangasagar Mela is held every year during Makar Sankranti, which is the second largest human gathering in the world. The Kapil Muni Temple located on Sagar Island is a major pilgrimage site, which is an important religious center for devotees. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa Link Project at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. 2. This Rs 35,000 crore initiative, as part of the National Perspective Plan (NPP) for interlinking of rivers, aims to address the water supply shortage in Bundelkhand. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa Link Project at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. This Rs 45,000 crore initiative, as part of the National Perspective Plan (NPP) for interlinking of rivers, aims to address the water supply shortage in Bundelkhand. Along with KBLP, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Daudhan Dam Irrigation Project, which will benefit 11 lakh hectares of land in the region. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Madhya Pradesh’s first floating solar project at Omkareshwar, a significant step towards adopting renewable energy. Ken-Betwa Link Project What are the main features of Ken-Betwa Link Project KBLP is India's first initiative under NPP, formulated in 1980 to interlink rivers, implemented by Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority. It aims to transfer surplus water from Ken River in Madhya Pradesh to Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh, both of which are tributaries of Yamuna. Phase of the Project Phase I: Construction of Daudhan Dam Complex, low-level and high-level tunnels, Ken-Betwa Link Project and powerhouses. Phase II: Construction of Lower Orr Dam, Bina Complex Project and Kota Barrage situated on Orr/Orr River (a tributary of Betwa) 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Bald eagle has been officially declared a US national bird. 2. Bald eagles have been seen as symbols of strength, courage, freedom and immortality for generations. 3. The bald eagle is also protected under the National Emblem Act of 1950. It makes it illegal to sell or hunt the creature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: The bald eagle has officially become the national bird of the US. The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years. Bald eagles have been seen as symbols of strength, courage, freedom and immortality for generations. The bald eagle is also protected under the National Emblem Act of 1940. It makes it illegal to sell or hunt the creature. This was once on the brink of extinction, but the population has greatly increased since 2009. The bald eagle is indigenous to North America. It is a national symbol used in official documents such as treaties and commissions. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. China has given its approval to build the biggest dam in the world on Brahmaputra in Tibet. 2. In Bangladesh and India, this $137 billion hydroelectric project presents strategic and environmental issues. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: China has given its approval to build the biggest dam in the world on Brahmaputra in Tibet. In Bangladesh and India, this $137 billion hydroelectric project presents strategic and environmental issues. Water control, possible floods during conflicts, and ecological dangers in an area with seismic activity are the key areas of concern. This hydroelectric dam will be situated near an earthquake-prone tectonic border. Chinese authorities have characterised it as safe due to use of advanced engineering methods. The dam will be built close to the Indian border on the lower parts of the Yarlung Zangbo River, which is the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra. The river makes a U-turn to enter Arunachal Pradesh before flowing into Bangladesh, and the dam will be constructed in this gorge. It is anticipated to generate more than 300 billion kWh of power annually, surpassing the world's largest dam, the Three Gorges dam in China. The project comes under China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). It will utilize the river's hydropower potential, which has a 50-kilometer, 2,000-meter vertical drop. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 28.12.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.12.2024
