UPSC Daily Quiz 10 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 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sheshnaag-150, recently seen in the news:
- It is a long-range collaborative attack swarm drone.
- It is developed by Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets.
About Sheshnaag-150:
It is a long-range collaborative attack swarm drone, with autonomous systems capable of deep strikes and saturation attacks.
It is being developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup focusing on AI-driven unmanned systems and swarm robotics.
Features:
Weighing about 150 kg, Sheshnag can carry 25-40 kg payload which is sufficient to damage infrastructure, military vehicles or personnel.
What sets it apart is its AI-powered swarm tech — multiple drones can team up autonomously to evade defenses and hit targets together.
It has an operational range of over 1,000 km.
It can stay airborne for over five hours, enabling it to loiter over target areas before executing an attack.
It is equipped with real-time surveillance, autonomous target identification, and strike capabilities.
It has the ability to operate in GPS-denied environments using visual navigation systems. This ensures that the drone can still reach targets even if satellite navigation signals are jammed during warfare.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets.
About Sheshnaag-150:
It is a long-range collaborative attack swarm drone, with autonomous systems capable of deep strikes and saturation attacks.
It is being developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup focusing on AI-driven unmanned systems and swarm robotics.
Features:
Weighing about 150 kg, Sheshnag can carry 25-40 kg payload which is sufficient to damage infrastructure, military vehicles or personnel.
What sets it apart is its AI-powered swarm tech — multiple drones can team up autonomously to evade defenses and hit targets together.
It has an operational range of over 1,000 km.
It can stay airborne for over five hours, enabling it to loiter over target areas before executing an attack.
It is equipped with real-time surveillance, autonomous target identification, and strike capabilities.
It has the ability to operate in GPS-denied environments using visual navigation systems. This ensures that the drone can still reach targets even if satellite navigation signals are jammed during warfare.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Gurudongmar Lake, recently seen in the news:
- It is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India.
- It is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Tourism to the high-altitude Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim has begun to revive after more than two years of disruption following the devastating South Lhonak Lake GLOF, which severely damaged road infrastructure.
About Stenothoe lowryi:
It is a rare marine amphipod.
This shrimp-like crustacean, previously known only from Malaysian shores, was detected for the first time in India during a targeted survey at Aryjapalli Beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
It belongs to the family Stenothoidae within the order Amphipoda.
It stands out with its approximate 5.5 mm body size, prominent large claws (gnathopods), and affinity for rocky intertidal habitats.
These claws likely aid in gripping substrates and prey, facilitating their scavenging lifestyle.
It is distinguished by unique morphological traits such as specific antennal structures and pereopod (walking leg) configurations.
Although little is currently known about its ecological role, it is believed to contribute significantly to the marine food web.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Tourism to the high-altitude Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim has begun to revive after more than two years of disruption following the devastating South Lhonak Lake GLOF, which severely damaged road infrastructure.
About Stenothoe lowryi:
It is a rare marine amphipod.
This shrimp-like crustacean, previously known only from Malaysian shores, was detected for the first time in India during a targeted survey at Aryjapalli Beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
It belongs to the family Stenothoidae within the order Amphipoda.
It stands out with its approximate 5.5 mm body size, prominent large claws (gnathopods), and affinity for rocky intertidal habitats.
These claws likely aid in gripping substrates and prey, facilitating their scavenging lifestyle.
It is distinguished by unique morphological traits such as specific antennal structures and pereopod (walking leg) configurations.
Although little is currently known about its ecological role, it is believed to contribute significantly to the marine food web.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich fish is popularly known as the “Doomsday Fish”?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Two giant oarfish, rarely seen deep-sea creatures sometimes called “doomsday fish,” were recently spotted near the shore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in an extremely rare sighting.
About Doomsday Fish:
The oarfish is commonly known as the “doomsday fish”.
It is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.
Scientific Name: Regalecus glesne
Habitat: They are deep-sea dwellers, thriving most often in the zone least explored by scientists to date: the mesopelagic zone (waters down to 1,000 meters).
Features:
It is known for its long, ribbon-like body that enables the species to float inconspicuously throughout the water column.
It also boasts large eyes and foreboding red spines that stick out to form a crown-like cluster.
Oarfish can reach up to 30 feet (about 9 metres) long, making them the longest bony fish known to exist in the ocean.
They float vertically and use their reflective bodies as a type of camouflage.
It is a filter feeder and primarily eats krill, plankton, and other small crustaceans.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Two giant oarfish, rarely seen deep-sea creatures sometimes called “doomsday fish,” were recently spotted near the shore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in an extremely rare sighting.
About Doomsday Fish:
The oarfish is commonly known as the “doomsday fish”.
It is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.
Scientific Name: Regalecus glesne
Habitat: They are deep-sea dwellers, thriving most often in the zone least explored by scientists to date: the mesopelagic zone (waters down to 1,000 meters).
Features:
It is known for its long, ribbon-like body that enables the species to float inconspicuously throughout the water column.
It also boasts large eyes and foreboding red spines that stick out to form a crown-like cluster.
Oarfish can reach up to 30 feet (about 9 metres) long, making them the longest bony fish known to exist in the ocean.
They float vertically and use their reflective bodies as a type of camouflage.
It is a filter feeder and primarily eats krill, plankton, and other small crustaceans.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the DART Mission, recently seen in the news:
- It is a NASA space probe.
- Its primary objective is to detect exoplanets in distant galaxies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
A groundbreaking study has revealed that NASA’s DART Mission not only altered the motion of a small asteroid within its system but also slightly changed the orbit of the entire asteroid pair around the Sun.
About DART Mission:
DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) was a NASA space probe dedicated to investigating and demonstrating one method of asteroid deflection by changing an asteroid’s motion in space through kinetic impact.
It was launched on November 24, 2021.
It was the first-ever space mission to demonstrate asteroid deflection by a kinetic impactor.
It was the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration.
It was aimed at finding out whether or not we could redirect the trajectory of a near-Earth object simply by crashing into it.
The target of DART was a binary asteroid system consisting of a smaller moonlet, Dimorphos, orbiting around a larger asteroid, Didymos.
Because the two were linked by gravity, the theory went, knocking little Dimorphos off-kilter would affect both objects.
DART spacecraft successfully collided with Dimorphos on 26 September 2022.
Weighing in at over 1,000 pounds, the spacecraft’s collision with Dimorphos was as energetic as an explosion of over three tons of TNT.
DART’s collision shortened the orbit of the asteroid by around 33 minutes.
The collision also slightly altered the orbit of the Didymos system around the Sun.
Researchers found that the solar orbital period changed by about 0.15 seconds.
The mission was a success. For the first time, humans have successfully demonstrated the ability to change the motion of an asteroid in space.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News:https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/nasa-s-dart-mission-changed-an-asteroid-system-s-orbit-around-the-sun-scientists-revealed-how-article-13853985.html/amp
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
A groundbreaking study has revealed that NASA’s DART Mission not only altered the motion of a small asteroid within its system but also slightly changed the orbit of the entire asteroid pair around the Sun.
About DART Mission:
DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) was a NASA space probe dedicated to investigating and demonstrating one method of asteroid deflection by changing an asteroid’s motion in space through kinetic impact.
It was launched on November 24, 2021.
It was the first-ever space mission to demonstrate asteroid deflection by a kinetic impactor.
It was the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration.
It was aimed at finding out whether or not we could redirect the trajectory of a near-Earth object simply by crashing into it.
The target of DART was a binary asteroid system consisting of a smaller moonlet, Dimorphos, orbiting around a larger asteroid, Didymos.
Because the two were linked by gravity, the theory went, knocking little Dimorphos off-kilter would affect both objects.
DART spacecraft successfully collided with Dimorphos on 26 September 2022.
Weighing in at over 1,000 pounds, the spacecraft’s collision with Dimorphos was as energetic as an explosion of over three tons of TNT.
DART’s collision shortened the orbit of the asteroid by around 33 minutes.
The collision also slightly altered the orbit of the Didymos system around the Sun.
Researchers found that the solar orbital period changed by about 0.15 seconds.
The mission was a success. For the first time, humans have successfully demonstrated the ability to change the motion of an asteroid in space.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News:https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/nasa-s-dart-mission-changed-an-asteroid-system-s-orbit-around-the-sun-scientists-revealed-how-article-13853985.html/amp
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsSinhagad Fort, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
At least 25 people were injured after a swarm of bees attacked visitors at Sinhagad Fort recently.
About Sinhagad Fort :
Sinhagad, earlier known as ‘Kondhana’, is a fortress located near Pune, Maharashtra.
It perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range of Sahyadri Mountains, 1,312 m above sea level.
According to history, the fort was built 2,000 years ago and it is said that the name Kondana was derived from sage Kaundinya.
Early inscriptions and carvings suggest it served as a spiritual retreat and strategic outpost for ancient dynasties.
Mohammed bin Tughalak captured the fort from the Koli tribal chieftain, Nag Naik in 1340 CE.
In 1496 CE, Malik Ahmad, the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty took control of the fort.
Nearly 200 years later, the Maratha leader Shahaji Bhonsale captured the fort.
In 1647 CE, Shivaji held the stronghold.
In 1665 CE, as per the Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji handed over Sinhagad to the Mughals and again captured it in 1670 CE, under the direction of Tanaji Malusare who was Shivaji’s favorite general.
It has witnessed epic battles, including the legendary Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, where valor, sacrifice, and strategy led to an unforgettable victory for the Marathas over the Mughal Army.
While recouping the fort during Battle of Sinhagad, Malusare lost his life for which Shivaji Maharaj honoured the fort with the name Sinhagad Fort or Lion’s Fort.
Aurangzeb laid siege to Sinhagad in 1701- 03 CE, but could not hold it for long.
Finally the British seized the fort from the Marathas in 1818 AD. The fort was later used as a retreat for many European residents of Pune.
Architecture:
It is a marvel of Maratha architecture and engineering.
The fort features two main entrances—the Pune Darwaza, facing Pune, and the Kalyan Darwaza, opening towards the Konkan region—both showcasing intricate stonework and strategic placement for enhanced security.
It has an advanced water storage system, which includes ancient rainwater harvesting techniques and natural reservoirs that ensure a continuous water supply.
The fort has several bastions, ramparts, walls, and gates that enclose its premises.
The fort also houses a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a brewery, some military sheds and the tombs of Rajaram Chhatrapati (Shivaji’s youngest son) and Tanaji Malusare.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/sinhagad-fort-bee-attack-injured-visitors-evacuation-forest-department-10571971/
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
At least 25 people were injured after a swarm of bees attacked visitors at Sinhagad Fort recently.
About Sinhagad Fort :
Sinhagad, earlier known as ‘Kondhana’, is a fortress located near Pune, Maharashtra.
It perched on an isolated cliff of the Bhuleswar range of Sahyadri Mountains, 1,312 m above sea level.
According to history, the fort was built 2,000 years ago and it is said that the name Kondana was derived from sage Kaundinya.
Early inscriptions and carvings suggest it served as a spiritual retreat and strategic outpost for ancient dynasties.
Mohammed bin Tughalak captured the fort from the Koli tribal chieftain, Nag Naik in 1340 CE.
In 1496 CE, Malik Ahmad, the founder of the Nizam Shahi dynasty took control of the fort.
Nearly 200 years later, the Maratha leader Shahaji Bhonsale captured the fort.
In 1647 CE, Shivaji held the stronghold.
In 1665 CE, as per the Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji handed over Sinhagad to the Mughals and again captured it in 1670 CE, under the direction of Tanaji Malusare who was Shivaji’s favorite general.
It has witnessed epic battles, including the legendary Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, where valor, sacrifice, and strategy led to an unforgettable victory for the Marathas over the Mughal Army.
While recouping the fort during Battle of Sinhagad, Malusare lost his life for which Shivaji Maharaj honoured the fort with the name Sinhagad Fort or Lion’s Fort.
Aurangzeb laid siege to Sinhagad in 1701- 03 CE, but could not hold it for long.
Finally the British seized the fort from the Marathas in 1818 AD. The fort was later used as a retreat for many European residents of Pune.
Architecture:
It is a marvel of Maratha architecture and engineering.
The fort features two main entrances—the Pune Darwaza, facing Pune, and the Kalyan Darwaza, opening towards the Konkan region—both showcasing intricate stonework and strategic placement for enhanced security.
It has an advanced water storage system, which includes ancient rainwater harvesting techniques and natural reservoirs that ensure a continuous water supply.
The fort has several bastions, ramparts, walls, and gates that enclose its premises.
The fort also houses a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a brewery, some military sheds and the tombs of Rajaram Chhatrapati (Shivaji’s youngest son) and Tanaji Malusare.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/sinhagad-fort-bee-attack-injured-visitors-evacuation-forest-department-10571971/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe joint military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”, recently in news, is conducted between India and:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Indian Armed Forces contingent is participating in the eleventh edition of joint military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) in Seychelles.
- It is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Seychelles.
- ‘LAMITIYE’ means ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language.
- It is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
- Participating Troop: The contingent comprises of personnel from the ASSAM Regiment and participation from Indian Navy and Indian Air Force including INS Trikand and a C-130 aircraft.
- Exercise LAMITIYE 2026:
- This edition marks a significant milestone with the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The exercise will strive to enhance synergy in the domains of Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban environment and cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peace Keeping Operations.
- Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing New Generation Equipment and technology.
- It will include Field Training Exercises, combat discussions, case studies, lectures & demonstrations, culminating with Validation Exercise.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2236791®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Indian Armed Forces contingent is participating in the eleventh edition of joint military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) in Seychelles.
- It is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Seychelles.
- ‘LAMITIYE’ means ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language.
- It is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
- Participating Troop: The contingent comprises of personnel from the ASSAM Regiment and participation from Indian Navy and Indian Air Force including INS Trikand and a C-130 aircraft.
- Exercise LAMITIYE 2026:
- This edition marks a significant milestone with the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The exercise will strive to enhance synergy in the domains of Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban environment and cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peace Keeping Operations.
- Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing New Generation Equipment and technology.
- It will include Field Training Exercises, combat discussions, case studies, lectures & demonstrations, culminating with Validation Exercise.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2236791®=3&lang=1
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Anavaran Portal:
- It provides information related to deforestation to Forest Survey of India.
- It uses Sentinel-2 satellite images as input data.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Forest Survey of India stopped its Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System to states on deforestation.
- It has been operational since January 2024.
- It has been using satellite data and machine learning to enable Forest Survey of India to issue location alerts on the loss of forest cover to states every 15 days so that targeted field inspections can be carried out.
- Technology Used:
- The Anavaran alert system is based on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform.
- It uses Sentinel-2 satellite images as input data.
- For continuous monitoring during cloudy and monsoon seasons, this is further integrated with Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/forest-survey-of-india-stops-its-ai-based-fortnightly-alerts-to-states-on-deforestation-10573705/
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Forest Survey of India stopped its Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System to states on deforestation.
- It has been operational since January 2024.
- It has been using satellite data and machine learning to enable Forest Survey of India to issue location alerts on the loss of forest cover to states every 15 days so that targeted field inspections can be carried out.
- Technology Used:
- The Anavaran alert system is based on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform.
- It uses Sentinel-2 satellite images as input data.
- For continuous monitoring during cloudy and monsoon seasons, this is further integrated with Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/forest-survey-of-india-stops-its-ai-based-fortnightly-alerts-to-states-on-deforestation-10573705/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Highways Green Cover Index:
- It has been prepared in coordination with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- It is derived from chlorophyll content detected through high-resolution satellite sensors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released the first National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI).
- It is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India.
- It has been prepared in coordination with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The initiative aims to provide a scientific and quantitative assessment of green cover within the Right of Way (RoW) along the National Highways network by leveraging advanced space-based technologies.
- Methodology Used:
- The assessment is derived from chlorophyll content detected through high-resolution satellite sensors, enabling an objective, technology-driven measure of vegetation presence along the left and right sides of the highways.
- It measures the percentage of land covered with vegetation along highway corridors, including plantations on the left and right sides of the road, as well as in the median wherever feasible.
- The analysis is conducted for every one-kilometre highway segment using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from satellite imagery.
- Coverage: It covered approximately 30,000 km of National Highways spanning 24 States have been covered for the period July–December 2024.
- Significance:
- It offers a robust, reliable, cost-effective, and time-efficient mechanism for macro-level estimation of the green cover along the National Highways.
- It will enable comparison, ranking, and targeted interventions for improved plantation management.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2237080®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released the first National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI).
- It is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India.
- It has been prepared in coordination with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The initiative aims to provide a scientific and quantitative assessment of green cover within the Right of Way (RoW) along the National Highways network by leveraging advanced space-based technologies.
- Methodology Used:
- The assessment is derived from chlorophyll content detected through high-resolution satellite sensors, enabling an objective, technology-driven measure of vegetation presence along the left and right sides of the highways.
- It measures the percentage of land covered with vegetation along highway corridors, including plantations on the left and right sides of the road, as well as in the median wherever feasible.
- The analysis is conducted for every one-kilometre highway segment using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from satellite imagery.
- Coverage: It covered approximately 30,000 km of National Highways spanning 24 States have been covered for the period July–December 2024.
- Significance:
- It offers a robust, reliable, cost-effective, and time-efficient mechanism for macro-level estimation of the green cover along the National Highways.
- It will enable comparison, ranking, and targeted interventions for improved plantation management.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2237080®=3&lang=2
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Malawi:
- It is a landlocked nation located in southeastern Africa.
- It shares border with Mozambique and Kenya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, India has dispatched a consignment of one thousand metric tonnes of rice to Malawi to support Malawi’s efforts towards food security following the drought caused by the El Niño effect.
- It is a landlocked nation in southeastern Africa.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by three countries namely Mozambique on the east, south, and southwest. Tanzania to the north and northeast and Zambia is located to the west.
- Capital City: Lilongwe
- Geographical Features of Malawi:
- It occupies a narrow, curving strip of land along the East African Rift Valley.
- Major Lakes: Lake Nyasa, known in Malawi as Lake Malawi, accounts for more than one-fifth of the country’s total area.
- Major Rivers: Shire, Rukuru, Dwangwa, Lilongwe, Bua etc.
- Plateaus: The two largest plateaus are the Nyika Plateau and the Shire Highlands.
- Highest Peak:Sapitwa peak in Mt. Mulanje near the Mozambique border.
- Waterfalls: Likhubula Falls is a stunning waterfall located in Malawi.
- Natural Resources: Coal, lime, limestone, graphite, black granite, aquamarine, tourmaline, ruby, sapphire, bauxite, and marble are some of the minerals found in Malawi.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-sends-1000-metric-tons-of-rice-to-malawi-for-drought-relief/
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, India has dispatched a consignment of one thousand metric tonnes of rice to Malawi to support Malawi’s efforts towards food security following the drought caused by the El Niño effect.
- It is a landlocked nation in southeastern Africa.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by three countries namely Mozambique on the east, south, and southwest. Tanzania to the north and northeast and Zambia is located to the west.
- Capital City: Lilongwe
- Geographical Features of Malawi:
- It occupies a narrow, curving strip of land along the East African Rift Valley.
- Major Lakes: Lake Nyasa, known in Malawi as Lake Malawi, accounts for more than one-fifth of the country’s total area.
- Major Rivers: Shire, Rukuru, Dwangwa, Lilongwe, Bua etc.
- Plateaus: The two largest plateaus are the Nyika Plateau and the Shire Highlands.
- Highest Peak:Sapitwa peak in Mt. Mulanje near the Mozambique border.
- Waterfalls: Likhubula Falls is a stunning waterfall located in Malawi.
- Natural Resources: Coal, lime, limestone, graphite, black granite, aquamarine, tourmaline, ruby, sapphire, bauxite, and marble are some of the minerals found in Malawi.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-sends-1000-metric-tons-of-rice-to-malawi-for-drought-relief/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Silent Valley National Park, consider the following:
- It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- It mainly consists of tropical evergreen forest.
- It is nourished by the Kunthipuzha River.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, a comprehensive bird survey conducted in Silent Valley National Park documented 192 bird species.
- Location: It is located along the southwest corner of the Nilgiris in South India, in the State of Kerala.
- It is one of the last undisturbed tracts of tropical rainforest in India.
- It constitutes the centerpiece of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, sanctified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012.
- The altitude of the park varies between 658 to 2383 meters.
- River: It is nourished by the Kunthipuzha River.
- Vegetation: It has four types of vegetation “West Coast tropical evergreen forest, southern sub-tropical broad-leaved hill forest, montane wet temperature forest, and grasslands.
- Flora:The flora of the valley includes about 1000 species of flowering plants, 107 species of orchids, 100 ferns and fern allies, 200 liverworts, 75 lichens, and about 200 algae.
- Plants of high medicinal value as well as the towering Culinea trees are also found here.
- Fauna: It is famous for its population of lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langur, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian elephant, tiger, leopard, and gaur (Indian bison).
Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bird-survey-in-silent-valley-records-192-species/article70722884.ece/amp/
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, a comprehensive bird survey conducted in Silent Valley National Park documented 192 bird species.
- Location: It is located along the southwest corner of the Nilgiris in South India, in the State of Kerala.
- It is one of the last undisturbed tracts of tropical rainforest in India.
- It constitutes the centerpiece of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, sanctified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012.
- The altitude of the park varies between 658 to 2383 meters.
- River: It is nourished by the Kunthipuzha River.
- Vegetation: It has four types of vegetation “West Coast tropical evergreen forest, southern sub-tropical broad-leaved hill forest, montane wet temperature forest, and grasslands.
- Flora:The flora of the valley includes about 1000 species of flowering plants, 107 species of orchids, 100 ferns and fern allies, 200 liverworts, 75 lichens, and about 200 algae.
- Plants of high medicinal value as well as the towering Culinea trees are also found here.
- Fauna: It is famous for its population of lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langur, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian elephant, tiger, leopard, and gaur (Indian bison).
Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bird-survey-in-silent-valley-records-192-species/article70722884.ece/amp/
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