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Current Affairs MCQs for Practice – 11 Jan 2022

Question-1

Which day will be marked as Veer Baal Diwas to pay homage to the courage of the Sahibzades, four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the last Sikh guru?

a)     February 26

b)    January 26

c)     December 26

d)    November 26

Ans- c

Exlpanation-

While all four were martyred, the date has been chosen as it was the day observed as the martyrdom day of the Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, who were killed at the tender age of six and nine in Sirhind by Mughal forces.

Question-2

Which fighter jet will fly from the Indian Navy’s Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) in Goa to demonstrate compatibility and suitability to operate from the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant’s deck?

a)     MiG-29

b)    Rafale-M

c)     Su-30MKI

d)    Tejas

Ans- b

Explanation-

The Rafale-M arrived in Goa last Thursday and the demonstration starting from Monday is expected to go up to February 1, two Defence officials independently said. Boeing will also demonstrate the compatibility of its F/A-18 Super Hornet on the SBTF likely in March, it has been learnt.

Question-3

With reference to Alps mountain range, consider the following statements:

1. The Alps Mountain chain in Europe is the most densely populated mountainous region in the world.
2. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a)     1 only

b)    2 only

c)     Both 1 and 2

d)    Neither 1 nor 2

Ans- b

Explanation-

Statement 1 is correct.  Statement 2 is incorrect: Aconcagua is a mountain of the Andes mountain range, in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia.  Mont Blanc is the highest peak of the Alps. 

Question-4

With reference to eDNA or Environmental DNA, consider the following statements:

1. It is a nuclear or mitochondrial DNA that is released from an organism into the environment.
2. Sources of eDNA include faeces, mucus, gametes, shed skin, carcasses and hair.

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

Ans- c

Question-5

With reference to Exercise Sea Dragon, consider the following statements:

1. It is a multinational exercise conducted by China.
2. India and Australia take part in this exercise.

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

Ans- b

Explanation-

Statement 1 is incorrect: It is an annual US-led, multinational exercise.  Statement 2 is correct: United States, India, Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea. 

Question-6

With reference to Tuberculosis, consider the following statements:

1. It is a viral disease.
2. Common symptoms of active lung TB are cough with sputum and blood at times, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.

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

Ans- b

Explanation-

TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, belonging to the Mycobacteriaceae family consisting of about 200 members. Common symptoms of active lung TB are cough with sputum and blood at times, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.

Question-7

Which of the following countries form a part of the Central Asian Flyway?

1. Maldives
2. India
3. Russia

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a)     1 and 2 only

b)    2 and 3 only

c)     1 and 3 only

d)    1, 2 and 3

Ans- d

Explanation-

A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle – breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding. Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans. It is one of the nine most important flyways of migratory birds around the world.  

Including India, there are 30 countries under the Central Asian Flyway. It extends from the northernmost breeding grounds in the Russian Federation (Siberia) to the southernmost non-breeding (wintering) grounds in West and South Asia, the Maldives and British Indian Ocean Territory. 

Question-8

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary sometimes seen in news is located in which of the following?

a)     Uttar Pradesh

b)    Haryana

c)     Bihar

d)    Jharkhand

Ans- a

Explanation-

The Hastinapur Wild Life Sanctuary, lies alongside the Northern tip of the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, flowing thru the districts of Muzzafarnagar and Bijnore. The sanctuary extends all the way to the districts of Hapur and Amroha. The regions of Khaadar, Khola and Bangar are also assimilated in the total spread of the sanctuary. 

Question-9

With reference to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), consider the following statements:

1. It is an apex organization established under Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It is a statutory body.
3. The raw materials for Khadi can be cotton, silk, or wool.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)     1 and 2 only

b)    2 and 3 only

c)     1 and 3 only

d)    1, 2 and 3

Ans- b

Question-10

Article 163 of the constitution, is related to which of the following:

a)     Council of Ministers to aid and advice Governor.

b)    The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the CM.

c)     The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.

d)    Conduct of business of the Government of a State.

Ans- a

Source: The Hindu / The Indian Express/ PIB