UPSC Daily Quiz 2 March 2026
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Vajiram & Ravi’s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims & Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsDebrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary lies in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is set to host the second edition of the two-day ‘Indian Bison Fest’.
About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in the Bargarh district of Odisha.
- It is located near Hirakud Dam (the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world) on the Mahanadi River.
- It finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai.
- During his rebellion against the British, his base at Barapathara was located within the sanctuary.
- Vegetation: Most of the plant sanctuary is covered with mixed and dry deciduous forest.
- Flora: Major trees found here are Sal, Asana, Bija, Aanla, Dhaura, etc.
- Fauna:
- Indian leopards, sloth bears, chousingha (four-horned antelope), sambar deer, gaurs (Indian bison), wild boars, and Indian wild dogs (dholes) are among the notable animal residents.
- It is one of the most flocked wintering grounds of migratory birds that visit the sanctuary from far-off places.
- Some of the most prominent among them are the crested serpent eagle, Flower Peckers, red-vented bulbul, tree pie, drongo, and white eye oriental.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is set to host the second edition of the two-day ‘Indian Bison Fest’.
About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in the Bargarh district of Odisha.
- It is located near Hirakud Dam (the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world) on the Mahanadi River.
- It finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai.
- During his rebellion against the British, his base at Barapathara was located within the sanctuary.
- Vegetation: Most of the plant sanctuary is covered with mixed and dry deciduous forest.
- Flora: Major trees found here are Sal, Asana, Bija, Aanla, Dhaura, etc.
- Fauna:
- Indian leopards, sloth bears, chousingha (four-horned antelope), sambar deer, gaurs (Indian bison), wild boars, and Indian wild dogs (dholes) are among the notable animal residents.
- It is one of the most flocked wintering grounds of migratory birds that visit the sanctuary from far-off places.
- Some of the most prominent among them are the crested serpent eagle, Flower Peckers, red-vented bulbul, tree pie, drongo, and white eye oriental.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Kosi River:
- It is a prominent tributary of the Ganges.
- It flows through China, Nepal, and India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Over the past 200 years, the Kosi River has shifted its path westward by over 100 kilometres.
About Kosi River:
- It is a transboundary river which flows through China, Nepal, and India.
- It is a prominent tributary of the Ganges.
- People often call it the “Sorrow of Bihar” because of the big floods it can cause, especially in the Indian state of Bihar.
- Course:
- The river Kosi is formed by the confluence of three streams, namely the Sun Kosi, the Arun Kosi, and the Tamur Kosi, all of which have their origin in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet.
- About 48 km north of the Indian-Nepalese frontier, the Kosi is joined by several major tributaries and breaks southward through the Siwalik Hills at the narrow Chatra Gorge.
- The river then emerges on the great plain of northern India in Bihar state on its way to the Ganges River, which it enters south of Purnea after a course of about 724 km.
- The Kosi drains an area of 74,500 sq.km, of which only 11,070 sq.km lie within Indian Territory.
- Over the last 250 years, the Kosi has shifted its course over 100 kilometres from East to West and the unstable nature of the river is attributed to the heavy silt it carries during the monsoon season.
- Corn (maize) is extensively cultivated on the sandy soils of the Kosi’s basin.
- Tributaries: It has seven major tributaries: Sun Koshi, Tama Koshi or Tamba Koshi, Dudh Koshi, Indravati, Likhu, Arun, and Tamore or Tamar.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Over the past 200 years, the Kosi River has shifted its path westward by over 100 kilometres.
About Kosi River:
- It is a transboundary river which flows through China, Nepal, and India.
- It is a prominent tributary of the Ganges.
- People often call it the “Sorrow of Bihar” because of the big floods it can cause, especially in the Indian state of Bihar.
- Course:
- The river Kosi is formed by the confluence of three streams, namely the Sun Kosi, the Arun Kosi, and the Tamur Kosi, all of which have their origin in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet.
- About 48 km north of the Indian-Nepalese frontier, the Kosi is joined by several major tributaries and breaks southward through the Siwalik Hills at the narrow Chatra Gorge.
- The river then emerges on the great plain of northern India in Bihar state on its way to the Ganges River, which it enters south of Purnea after a course of about 724 km.
- The Kosi drains an area of 74,500 sq.km, of which only 11,070 sq.km lie within Indian Territory.
- Over the last 250 years, the Kosi has shifted its course over 100 kilometres from East to West and the unstable nature of the river is attributed to the heavy silt it carries during the monsoon season.
- Corn (maize) is extensively cultivated on the sandy soils of the Kosi’s basin.
- Tributaries: It has seven major tributaries: Sun Koshi, Tama Koshi or Tamba Koshi, Dudh Koshi, Indravati, Likhu, Arun, and Tamore or Tamar.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regard to Tomahawk Missile:
- It is an American-made long-range subsonic cruise missile.
- It is launched from ships or submarines through a Vertical Launch System.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets recently, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs.
About Tomahawk Missile:
- It is an American-made long-range subsonic cruise missile used for deep land attack warfare.
- It is launched from ships or submarines through a Vertical Launch System.
- The Tomahawk was first conceptualised in the early 1970s as a Cold War-era weapon.
- Features:
- It can carry a 1,000-pound conventional warhead or cluster munitions.
- It is powered by a solid propellant during its launch phase. Thereafter, it is powered by a turbofan engine that does not emit much heat, which makes infrared detection difficult.
- They cruise at subsonic speeds of 880 kmph and fly as low as 30-50 metres to avoid radar detection.
- Tomahawks are guided by advanced GPS, inertial navigation, and terrain contour mapping. This makes them highly accurate-with a margin of error of just 10 meters.
- They are built to follow a non-linear path, reducing the chance of interception.
- It has a range of up to approximately 2,400 km.
US uses Anthropic AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets recently, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs.
About Tomahawk Missile:
- It is an American-made long-range subsonic cruise missile used for deep land attack warfare.
- It is launched from ships or submarines through a Vertical Launch System.
- The Tomahawk was first conceptualised in the early 1970s as a Cold War-era weapon.
- Features:
- It can carry a 1,000-pound conventional warhead or cluster munitions.
- It is powered by a solid propellant during its launch phase. Thereafter, it is powered by a turbofan engine that does not emit much heat, which makes infrared detection difficult.
- They cruise at subsonic speeds of 880 kmph and fly as low as 30-50 metres to avoid radar detection.
- Tomahawks are guided by advanced GPS, inertial navigation, and terrain contour mapping. This makes them highly accurate-with a margin of error of just 10 meters.
- They are built to follow a non-linear path, reducing the chance of interception.
- It has a range of up to approximately 2,400 km.
US uses Anthropic AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Persian Gulf:
- It is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean.
- Saudi Arabia has the longest coastline along the Persian Gulf.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently issued an urgent advisory, asking all Indian carriers to avoid flying through the West Asian and Persian Gulf airspace following escalating military tensions in the region.
About Persian Gulf:
- It is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean.
- It is located in Western Asia.
- It is an extension of the Gulf of Oman and connects to the Indian Ocean via the Strait of Hormuz in the east.
- It is also referred to as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Iran.
- It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran to the southwest and northeast, respectively.
- It is about 989 km long. Its narrowest point between two land areas is 56 km.
- Iran borders it from the north, east and northeast, while Oman and UAE surround it from the south and southeast.
- It is surrounded by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from the southwest and west and Iraq and Kuwait from the northwest.
- To the west, it connects to a large river delta called Shatt al-Arab. Here, the waters from two major rivers, the Euphrates and the Tigris, flow into the Gulf.
- It has a coastline length of about 5,117 km, with Iran having the longest coastline (1,536 km).
- Islands:
- There are several islands in the Persian Gulf, including Bahrain, the Persian Gulf state. Bahrain comprises over 50 islands centered on Bahrain Island.
- Qeshm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, almost 2.5 times the size of Bahrain.
- The area in and around the Persian Gulf holds the world’s largest amounts of crude oil.
- Al-Safaniya, the world’s largest offshore oilfield, is located in the Persian Gulf.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently issued an urgent advisory, asking all Indian carriers to avoid flying through the West Asian and Persian Gulf airspace following escalating military tensions in the region.
About Persian Gulf:
- It is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean.
- It is located in Western Asia.
- It is an extension of the Gulf of Oman and connects to the Indian Ocean via the Strait of Hormuz in the east.
- It is also referred to as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Iran.
- It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran to the southwest and northeast, respectively.
- It is about 989 km long. Its narrowest point between two land areas is 56 km.
- Iran borders it from the north, east and northeast, while Oman and UAE surround it from the south and southeast.
- It is surrounded by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from the southwest and west and Iraq and Kuwait from the northwest.
- To the west, it connects to a large river delta called Shatt al-Arab. Here, the waters from two major rivers, the Euphrates and the Tigris, flow into the Gulf.
- It has a coastline length of about 5,117 km, with Iran having the longest coastline (1,536 km).
- Islands:
- There are several islands in the Persian Gulf, including Bahrain, the Persian Gulf state. Bahrain comprises over 50 islands centered on Bahrain Island.
- Qeshm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, almost 2.5 times the size of Bahrain.
- The area in and around the Persian Gulf holds the world’s largest amounts of crude oil.
- Al-Safaniya, the world’s largest offshore oilfield, is located in the Persian Gulf.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the India Meteorological Department (IMD):
- It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- It is responsible for forecasting, naming, and distributing warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
An above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast.
About India Meteorological Department (IMD):
- Established in 1875, IMD is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects.
- It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica.
- The Director General of Meteorology is the Head of the IMD.
- There are 6 Regional Meteorological Centres, each under a Deputy Director General, with headquarters at Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Nagpur, and Guwahati.
- IMD Mandate:
- To take meteorological observations and to provide current and forecast meteorological information for weather-sensitive activities like agriculture, shipping, aviation, offshore oil explorations, etc.
- To warn against severe weather phenomena like tropical cyclones, norwesters, duststorms, heavy rains and snow, cold and heat waves.
- To provide meteorological statistics required for agriculture, water resource management, industries, oil exploration, and other nation-building activities.
- To conduct and promote research in meteorology and allied disciplines.
- IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
- It is responsible for forecasting, naming, and distributing warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Straits of Malacca, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
An above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast.
About India Meteorological Department (IMD):
- Established in 1875, IMD is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects.
- It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica.
- The Director General of Meteorology is the Head of the IMD.
- There are 6 Regional Meteorological Centres, each under a Deputy Director General, with headquarters at Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Nagpur, and Guwahati.
- IMD Mandate:
- To take meteorological observations and to provide current and forecast meteorological information for weather-sensitive activities like agriculture, shipping, aviation, offshore oil explorations, etc.
- To warn against severe weather phenomena like tropical cyclones, norwesters, duststorms, heavy rains and snow, cold and heat waves.
- To provide meteorological statistics required for agriculture, water resource management, industries, oil exploration, and other nation-building activities.
- To conduct and promote research in meteorology and allied disciplines.
- IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
- It is responsible for forecasting, naming, and distributing warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Straits of Malacca, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme:
- It provides manufacturer importers to clear imported goods without paying Customs duty at the time of clearance.
- It is only available to the existing authorised economic operators.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued detailed eligibility conditions, application process and operational guidelines for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) scheme.
- It is designed as a trust-based facilitation measure, encouraging compliant manufacturers to benefit from simplified procedures.
- Under this initiative, Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) will be able to clear imported goods without paying Customs duty at the time of clearance.
- Instead, the applicable duty can be paid on a monthly basis as prescribed under the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016.
- Duration: EMI facility will be available from 1st April, 2026 and will remain in force till 31st March,
- Eligible Manufacturer Importers are: Existing Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) AEO-T1 entities, including MSMEs that fulfill the eligibility conditions are also eligible to participate.
- Under this, approved Eligible Manufacturer Importers are expected to progressively obtain AEO-T2 or AEO-T3 status, enabling access to enhanced facilitation, faster clearances and priority treatment under the AEO Programme.
- It is expected to improve ease of doing business, strengthening compliance culture, and boosting domestic manufacturing.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2234116®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued detailed eligibility conditions, application process and operational guidelines for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) scheme.
- It is designed as a trust-based facilitation measure, encouraging compliant manufacturers to benefit from simplified procedures.
- Under this initiative, Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) will be able to clear imported goods without paying Customs duty at the time of clearance.
- Instead, the applicable duty can be paid on a monthly basis as prescribed under the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016.
- Duration: EMI facility will be available from 1st April, 2026 and will remain in force till 31st March,
- Eligible Manufacturer Importers are: Existing Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) AEO-T1 entities, including MSMEs that fulfill the eligibility conditions are also eligible to participate.
- Under this, approved Eligible Manufacturer Importers are expected to progressively obtain AEO-T2 or AEO-T3 status, enabling access to enhanced facilitation, faster clearances and priority treatment under the AEO Programme.
- It is expected to improve ease of doing business, strengthening compliance culture, and boosting domestic manufacturing.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2234116®=3&lang=1
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sulphur Dioxide:
- It is cannot dissolves in water easily.
- It is used to manufacture chemicals, paper pulping and food processing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, it was observed that India still has no national standards for sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from steel-producing facilities like sinter plants, mill zones, despite their being recognised as SO2 emission sources.
- It is a colorless gas with a pungent odor.
- Properties of Sulphur Dioxide:
- It is a liquid when under pressure, and it dissolves in water very easily.
- It has a pungent, irritating odor, familiar as the smell of a just-struck match.
- Sources of Sulphur Dioxide Emissions:
- Sulfur dioxide in the air comes mainly from activities such as the burning of coal and oil at power plants or from copper smelting.
- It is usually prepared industrially by the burning in air or oxygen of sulfur or such compounds of sulfur as iron pyrite or copper pyrite.
- In nature, sulfur dioxide can be released to the air from volcanic eruptions.
- The largest source of SO2 in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by power plants and other industrial facilities.
- Applications: It is used to manufacture chemicals, in paper pulping, in metal and food processing.
- Impacts of Sulphur Dioxide: It is harmful for human health, environment and climate.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india-still-lacks-national-so2-emission-standards-for-various-steel-plant-stacks-compromising-child-health-and-the-economy-crea
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, it was observed that India still has no national standards for sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from steel-producing facilities like sinter plants, mill zones, despite their being recognised as SO2 emission sources.
- It is a colorless gas with a pungent odor.
- Properties of Sulphur Dioxide:
- It is a liquid when under pressure, and it dissolves in water very easily.
- It has a pungent, irritating odor, familiar as the smell of a just-struck match.
- Sources of Sulphur Dioxide Emissions:
- Sulfur dioxide in the air comes mainly from activities such as the burning of coal and oil at power plants or from copper smelting.
- It is usually prepared industrially by the burning in air or oxygen of sulfur or such compounds of sulfur as iron pyrite or copper pyrite.
- In nature, sulfur dioxide can be released to the air from volcanic eruptions.
- The largest source of SO2 in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by power plants and other industrial facilities.
- Applications: It is used to manufacture chemicals, in paper pulping, in metal and food processing.
- Impacts of Sulphur Dioxide: It is harmful for human health, environment and climate.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india-still-lacks-national-so2-emission-standards-for-various-steel-plant-stacks-compromising-child-health-and-the-economy-crea
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency:
- It is a statutory body which was established under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- It works under the Ministry of Power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the 25th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, was celebrated in New Delhi.
- It is a statutory body which was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Objective: The primary objective of BEE is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy.
- Function and Duties of Bureau of Energy Efficiency:
- It coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations; recognizes, identifies and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
- The EC Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions which are assigned to the organisation.
- Regulatory functions
- Develop minimum energy performance standards for equipment and appliances under Standards and Labelling
- Develop minimum energy performance standards for Commercial Buildings
- Develop Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers
- Nodal Ministry:Ministry of Power.
- Schemes of Bureau of Energy Efficiency
- National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), Standards and Labeling Scheme, Municipal Demand Side Management (MuDSM) Scheme, Agricultural Demand Side Management (AgDSM) Scheme.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2234134®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the 25th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, was celebrated in New Delhi.
- It is a statutory body which was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Objective: The primary objective of BEE is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy.
- Function and Duties of Bureau of Energy Efficiency:
- It coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations; recognizes, identifies and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
- The EC Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions which are assigned to the organisation.
- Regulatory functions
- Develop minimum energy performance standards for equipment and appliances under Standards and Labelling
- Develop minimum energy performance standards for Commercial Buildings
- Develop Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers
- Nodal Ministry:Ministry of Power.
- Schemes of Bureau of Energy Efficiency
- National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), Standards and Labeling Scheme, Municipal Demand Side Management (MuDSM) Scheme, Agricultural Demand Side Management (AgDSM) Scheme.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2234134®=3&lang=2
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, consider the following:
- It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- The River Ghaggar originates from this reserve.
- It consists of Tropical Moist Deciduous and Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
An adult male tiger, estimated to be between six and seven years old, was found dead near the Mala forest range of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR).
- Location: It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, forming part of the Terai Arc Landscape, in the upper Gangetic Plain Biogeographic Province.
- It lies along the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalayas.
- Rivers: The River Gomti originates from the PTR, which is also the catchment of several others like Sharda, Chuka, and Mala Khannot.
- The Sharda Sagar Dam, extending up to a length of 22 km, is on the boundary of the reserve.
- It has a dry and hot climate, which brings a combination of dry teak forest and Vindhya Mountain soils.
- Vegetation: It consists of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests, Seasonal Swamp Forests and Tropical Semi-evergreen Forests.
- Flora: The Sal woodland is very dense with good natural regeneration, amounting to almost 76% of the reserve area.
- The forest patches are interspersed with grass meadows with several species like Sacchrum, Sclerostachya, Imperata, Themeda, Bothriochloa, Vetiveria, Apluda, Dichanthium, Digitaria and Cyperus.
- Fauna: It is home to a myriad of wild animals, including the endangered tiger, swamp deer, Bengal florican, hog deer, leopard, etc.
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/tiger-found-dead-in-ptr-27th-since-2012/articleshow/128923550.cms
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
An adult male tiger, estimated to be between six and seven years old, was found dead near the Mala forest range of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR).
- Location: It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, forming part of the Terai Arc Landscape, in the upper Gangetic Plain Biogeographic Province.
- It lies along the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalayas.
- Rivers: The River Gomti originates from the PTR, which is also the catchment of several others like Sharda, Chuka, and Mala Khannot.
- The Sharda Sagar Dam, extending up to a length of 22 km, is on the boundary of the reserve.
- It has a dry and hot climate, which brings a combination of dry teak forest and Vindhya Mountain soils.
- Vegetation: It consists of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests, Seasonal Swamp Forests and Tropical Semi-evergreen Forests.
- Flora: The Sal woodland is very dense with good natural regeneration, amounting to almost 76% of the reserve area.
- The forest patches are interspersed with grass meadows with several species like Sacchrum, Sclerostachya, Imperata, Themeda, Bothriochloa, Vetiveria, Apluda, Dichanthium, Digitaria and Cyperus.
- Fauna: It is home to a myriad of wild animals, including the endangered tiger, swamp deer, Bengal florican, hog deer, leopard, etc.
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/tiger-found-dead-in-ptr-27th-since-2012/articleshow/128923550.cms
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ALMA Telescope:
- It is a radio telescope located in the Atacama Desert in Chile.
- It studies celestial objects at millimetre and submillimetre wavelengths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way and unveiled a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail with the help of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).
- Location: The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is a radio telescope located in the Atacama Desert in Chile.
- It is a state-of-the-art radio-telescope that studies celestial objects at millimetre and submillimetre wavelengths.
- It has been fully functional since 2013.
- It was designed, planned and constructed by the US’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
- Properties of ALMA Telescope:
- It also has extraordinary sensitivity, which allows it to detect even extremely faint radio signals.
- It consists of 66 high-precision antennas, spread over a distance of up to 16 km in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
- These antennas can be moved closer together or farther apart for different perspectives – like the zoom lens of a camera.
- Major Discoveries of ALMA Telescope:
- In 2013 it discovered starburst galaxies earlier in the universe’s history than they were previously thought to have existed.
- It provided detailed images of the protoplanetary disc surrounding HL Tauri — a very young T Tauri star in the constellation Taurus, approximately 450 light years from Earth.
- It helped scientists observe a phenomenon known as the Einstein ring.
- Einstein ring occurs when light from a galaxy or star passes by a massive object en route to the Earth, in extraordinary detail.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://phys.org/news/2026-02-largest-image-kind-hidden-chemistry.html
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way and unveiled a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail with the help of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).
- Location: The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is a radio telescope located in the Atacama Desert in Chile.
- It is a state-of-the-art radio-telescope that studies celestial objects at millimetre and submillimetre wavelengths.
- It has been fully functional since 2013.
- It was designed, planned and constructed by the US’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
- Properties of ALMA Telescope:
- It also has extraordinary sensitivity, which allows it to detect even extremely faint radio signals.
- It consists of 66 high-precision antennas, spread over a distance of up to 16 km in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
- These antennas can be moved closer together or farther apart for different perspectives – like the zoom lens of a camera.
- Major Discoveries of ALMA Telescope:
- In 2013 it discovered starburst galaxies earlier in the universe’s history than they were previously thought to have existed.
- It provided detailed images of the protoplanetary disc surrounding HL Tauri — a very young T Tauri star in the constellation Taurus, approximately 450 light years from Earth.
- It helped scientists observe a phenomenon known as the Einstein ring.
- Einstein ring occurs when light from a galaxy or star passes by a massive object en route to the Earth, in extraordinary detail.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://phys.org/news/2026-02-largest-image-kind-hidden-chemistry.html
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