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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.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Indian Skimmer:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a riverine bird species native to the Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1632\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1632\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1632\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1632\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1632\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sighting of endangered Indian Skimmer birds along a 60-km stretch of the Ganga under the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bhagalpur district after nearly 20 years has highlighted significant improvement in the river\u2019s ecological health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Skimmer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian skimmer, also known as the <strong>Indian scissor-bill<\/strong>, is a specialised <strong>riverine bird <\/strong>species<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known for its unique feeding behaviour of <strong>flying low over water and skimming the surface with its elongated lower mandible to catch fish. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Rynchops albicollis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>formerly widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent<\/strong> but it is presently <strong>confined only to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The species primarily<strong> inhabits large, sandy, lowland rivers, lakes<\/strong>, and adjacent marshes.<\/li>\n<li>During the <strong>non-breeding season,<\/strong> it is found in <strong>estuaries and coastal areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Most <strong>breeding colonie<\/strong>s are now<strong> confined to rivers such as the Chambal, Ganges,<\/strong> <strong>Yamuna, Mahanadi, and Son,<\/strong> with additional records from Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh and the Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is recognised as an<strong> indicator species of healthy riverine ecosystems. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 40\u201343 cm in length.<\/li>\n<li>It is easily identifiable by its <strong>drooping, bright orange bill,<\/strong> where the<strong> lower mandible extends farther than the upper. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>distinctive black cap, <\/strong>black mantle, and <strong>black wings,<\/strong> which contrast sharply with its <strong>white underparts. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In flight, it displays a white trailing edge on its wings and a short, forked tail with blackish central feathers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Endangered<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/rare-indian-skimmer-birds-spotted-after-20-yrs-in-bhagalpur\/articleshow\/131184245.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/rare-indian-skimmer-birds-spotted-after-20-yrs-in-bhagalpur\/articleshow\/131184245.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sighting of endangered Indian Skimmer birds along a 60-km stretch of the Ganga under the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bhagalpur district after nearly 20 years has highlighted significant improvement in the river\u2019s ecological health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Skimmer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian skimmer, also known as the <strong>Indian scissor-bill<\/strong>, is a specialised <strong>riverine bird <\/strong>species<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known for its unique feeding behaviour of <strong>flying low over water and skimming the surface with its elongated lower mandible to catch fish. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Rynchops albicollis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>formerly widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent<\/strong> but it is presently <strong>confined only to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The species primarily<strong> inhabits large, sandy, lowland rivers, lakes<\/strong>, and adjacent marshes.<\/li>\n<li>During the <strong>non-breeding season,<\/strong> it is found in <strong>estuaries and coastal areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Most <strong>breeding colonie<\/strong>s are now<strong> confined to rivers such as the Chambal, Ganges,<\/strong> <strong>Yamuna, Mahanadi, and Son,<\/strong> with additional records from Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh and the Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is recognised as an<strong> indicator species of healthy riverine ecosystems. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 40\u201343 cm in length.<\/li>\n<li>It is easily identifiable by its <strong>drooping, bright orange bill,<\/strong> where the<strong> lower mandible extends farther than the upper. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>distinctive black cap, <\/strong>black mantle, and <strong>black wings,<\/strong> which contrast sharply with its <strong>white underparts. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In flight, it displays a white trailing edge on its wings and a short, forked tail with blackish central feathers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Endangered<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/rare-indian-skimmer-birds-spotted-after-20-yrs-in-bhagalpur\/articleshow\/131184245.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/rare-indian-skimmer-birds-spotted-after-20-yrs-in-bhagalpur\/articleshow\/131184245.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n              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Nepal                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A fire destroyed part of the Daishoin Buddhist temple complex, the Reikado Hall, which housed Japan&#8217;s &#8216;eternal flame&#8217; for 1,200 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Daishoin Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Buddhist temple<\/strong> of the<strong> Shingon School<\/strong> located on <strong>Miyajima Island <\/strong>in the Chugoku region of <strong>Japan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It lies at the <strong>base of Mount Misen,<\/strong> the tallest mountain on Miyajima.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>founded by Kobo Daishi in 806 <\/strong>on his return from China following gumonji-ho, a 100-day Buddhist training.<\/li>\n<li>Its vast grounds are covered in <strong>multiple unique halls, structures, and statues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Miyajima Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miyajima, also known as <strong>Itsukushima<\/strong>, is a small island located in the <strong>Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiroshima <\/strong>is the <strong>nearest major city.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its <strong>\u201cfloating\u201d red torii gate<\/strong> that appears to <strong>stand on water during high tide. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Itsukushima Shrine:<\/li>\n<li>Constructed around 1168 C.E., it is the center of activity on the island of Miyajima.<\/li>\n<li>This shrine is unique in that it is built over water.<\/li>\n<li>Each of the buildings \u2014 the main hall, the prayer hall, and the Noh theater \u2014 are supported by stilts and connected by boardwalks over the water.<\/li>\n<li>It is listed as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/japanese-temple-housing--eternal-flame--for-1-200-yrs-destroyed-by-fire-1779375212944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/japanese-temple-housing&#8211;eternal-flame&#8211;for-1-200-yrs-destroyed-by-fire-1779375212944<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Bismarck Sea is a part of which ocean?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1634\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1634\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Indian Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1634\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Arctic Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1634\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Atlantic Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1634\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Pacific Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, north of Papua New Guinea has drawn attention to the poor mapping of the deep ocean floor on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bismarck Sea:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a part of the<strong> southwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>to the southwest by the northeast coast of <strong>Papua New Guinea<\/strong> and to the northwest through to the southeast by the <strong>Bismarck Archipelago<\/strong>, consisting of the <strong>Admiralty Islands (north), New Ireland (east), and New Britain (southeast). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a total surface area of about 40,000 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>opens to the Pacific on the north <\/strong>and to the <strong>Solomon Sea on the southeast through the Vitiaz and Dampier straits and St. George\u2019s Channel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>basin<\/strong>, with a general depth of 2,000 meters and maximum depths approaching 2,500 meters, is <strong>divided by a central ridge <\/strong>into the <strong>eastern New Ireland and western New Guinea sections. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sea was under<strong> German control from about 1885 until 1914 <\/strong>and bears the <strong>name <\/strong>of the<strong> German statesman Otto von Bismarck.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>During World War II,<\/strong> it was the<strong> site of many important naval battles<\/strong> between the Allied Forces and Japanese troops.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March 1943<\/strong> was a significant event where<strong> Allied forces stopped a Japanese convoy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Today, the area is explored by historians and divers looking for sunken ships and airplanes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news9live.com\/science\/nasa-tracks-volcano-eruption-in-remote-bismarck-sea-2973256\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news9live.com\/science\/nasa-tracks-volcano-eruption-in-remote-bismarck-sea-2973256<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, north of Papua New Guinea has drawn attention to the poor mapping of the deep ocean floor on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bismarck Sea:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a part of the<strong> southwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>to the southwest by the northeast coast of <strong>Papua New Guinea<\/strong> and to the northwest through to the southeast by the <strong>Bismarck Archipelago<\/strong>, consisting of the <strong>Admiralty Islands (north), New Ireland (east), and New Britain (southeast). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a total surface area of about 40,000 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>opens to the Pacific on the north <\/strong>and to the <strong>Solomon Sea on the southeast through the Vitiaz and Dampier straits and St. George\u2019s Channel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>basin<\/strong>, with a general depth of 2,000 meters and maximum depths approaching 2,500 meters, is <strong>divided by a central ridge <\/strong>into the <strong>eastern New Ireland and western New Guinea sections. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sea was under<strong> German control from about 1885 until 1914 <\/strong>and bears the <strong>name <\/strong>of the<strong> German statesman Otto von Bismarck.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>During World War II,<\/strong> it was the<strong> site of many important naval battles<\/strong> between the Allied Forces and Japanese troops.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March 1943<\/strong> was a significant event where<strong> Allied forces stopped a Japanese convoy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Today, the area is explored by historians and divers looking for sunken ships and airplanes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news9live.com\/science\/nasa-tracks-volcano-eruption-in-remote-bismarck-sea-2973256\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news9live.com\/science\/nasa-tracks-volcano-eruption-in-remote-bismarck-sea-2973256<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n  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<span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1635\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1635\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Uttar Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1635\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1635\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Haryana                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1635\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Karnataka                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Haryana&#8217;s first constellation garden has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the <strong>Seonsar Forest,<\/strong> is located in the districts of Kaithal and Kurukshetra, in <strong>Haryana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is spread over an area of about 4452.85 hectares.<\/li>\n<li>Culturally and ecologically significant, the sanctuary is <strong>tied to the mythical Saraswati River, <\/strong>believed to have flowed through the region.<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also home to <strong>ancient archaeological remain<\/strong>s, with<strong> bricks<\/strong> found here <strong>dating back to the Kushan and Gupta period<\/strong>s, suggesting the <strong>area was inhabited over 1,500 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is also a<strong> 400-year-old Water well <\/strong>made of small lakhauri bricks associated with the <strong>Mughal empire era.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Flora: The forest is characterized by &#8220;<strong>Sub-group 5B tropical deciduous forest<\/strong>&#8221; vegetation, featuring dense clusters of Kikar, Neem, Shisham, and Peepal trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is a critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including the<strong> Blue Bull (Nilgai), Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, and the rare Hog Deer. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It hosts over <strong>250 species of resident and migratory birds, <\/strong>especially during the winter months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/india\/haryana-develops-constellation-garden-at-saraswati-wildlife-sanctuary-in-pehowa\/ar-AA23AFve?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/india\/haryana-develops-constellation-garden-at-saraswati-wildlife-sanctuary-in-pehowa\/ar-AA23AFve?apiversion=v2&#038;domshim=1&#038;noservercache=1&#038;noservertelemetry=1&#038;batchservertelemetry=1&#038;renderwebcomponents=1&#038;wcseo=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Haryana&#8217;s first constellation garden has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the <strong>Seonsar Forest,<\/strong> is located in the districts of Kaithal and Kurukshetra, in <strong>Haryana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is spread over an area of about 4452.85 hectares.<\/li>\n<li>Culturally and ecologically significant, the sanctuary is <strong>tied to the mythical Saraswati River, <\/strong>believed to have flowed through the region.<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also home to <strong>ancient archaeological remain<\/strong>s, with<strong> bricks<\/strong> found here <strong>dating back to the Kushan and Gupta period<\/strong>s, suggesting the <strong>area was inhabited over 1,500 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is also a<strong> 400-year-old Water well <\/strong>made of small lakhauri bricks associated with the <strong>Mughal empire era.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Flora: The forest is characterized by &#8220;<strong>Sub-group 5B tropical deciduous forest<\/strong>&#8221; vegetation, featuring dense clusters of Kikar, Neem, Shisham, and Peepal trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is a critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including the<strong> Blue Bull (Nilgai), Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, and the rare Hog Deer. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It hosts over <strong>250 species of resident and migratory birds, <\/strong>especially during the winter months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/india\/haryana-develops-constellation-garden-at-saraswati-wildlife-sanctuary-in-pehowa\/ar-AA23AFve?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/india\/haryana-develops-constellation-garden-at-saraswati-wildlife-sanctuary-in-pehowa\/ar-AA23AFve?apiversion=v2&#038;domshim=1&#038;noservercache=1&#038;noservertelemetry=1&#038;batchservertelemetry=1&#038;renderwebcomponents=1&#038;wcseo=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Ambazari Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian city?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1636\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1636\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Jaipur                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1636\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Hyderabad                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1636\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Bengaluru                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1636\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Nagpur                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deployment of high-capacity harvester machines at Ambazari Lake has finally given a major push to the long-pending battle against the massive spread of water hyacinth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ambazari Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located near the southwest border of <strong>Nagpur in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>oldest, largest, <\/strong>and <strong>one of the eleven lakes adorning the city. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It spans approximately 6.2 hectares.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>in <strong>1870 <\/strong>under the rule of the <strong>Bhonsle dynasty.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was constructed as a <strong>reservoir to supply water to Nagpur,<\/strong> and it played a crucial role in meeting the city\u2019s water needs for over 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>The lake\u2019s origins are tied to the <strong>Nag River,<\/strong> which <strong>flows from it. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>name \u201cAmbazari\u201d <\/strong>is derived from the <strong>Marathi word \u201cAmba,\u201d meaning mango<\/strong>, as the <strong>lake is surrounded by mango trees. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>well-maintained garden<\/strong> was developed beside Ambazari Lake in 1958.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/nagpur\/hi-tech-machines-deployed-to-remove-water-hyacinth-from-ambazari-lake\/articleshow\/131251571.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/nagpur\/hi-tech-machines-deployed-to-remove-water-hyacinth-from-ambazari-lake\/articleshow\/131251571.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deployment of high-capacity harvester machines at Ambazari Lake has finally given a major push to the long-pending battle against the massive spread of water hyacinth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ambazari Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located near the southwest border of <strong>Nagpur in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>oldest, largest, <\/strong>and <strong>one of the eleven lakes adorning the city. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It spans approximately 6.2 hectares.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>in <strong>1870 <\/strong>under the rule of the <strong>Bhonsle dynasty.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was constructed as a <strong>reservoir to supply water to Nagpur,<\/strong> and it played a crucial role in meeting the city\u2019s water needs for over 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>The lake\u2019s origins are tied to the <strong>Nag River,<\/strong> which <strong>flows from it. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>name \u201cAmbazari\u201d <\/strong>is derived from the <strong>Marathi word \u201cAmba,\u201d meaning mango<\/strong>, as the <strong>lake is surrounded by mango trees. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>well-maintained garden<\/strong> was developed beside Ambazari Lake in 1958.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/nagpur\/hi-tech-machines-deployed-to-remove-water-hyacinth-from-ambazari-lake\/articleshow\/131251571.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/nagpur\/hi-tech-machines-deployed-to-remove-water-hyacinth-from-ambazari-lake\/articleshow\/131251571.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding UMMID Programme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a national initiative promoting early intervention and affordable healthcare for families affected by rare genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science &amp; Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1637\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1637\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1637\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1637\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1637\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Science &amp; Technology dedicated the UMMID Programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UMMID (<strong>Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders<\/strong>) programme is launched for <strong>Rare Genetic Disorders\/ Diseases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a national initiative promoting early intervention and affordable healthcare for families affected by rare genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>improving the diagnosis and management<\/strong> of inherited and rare genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>The initiative represents <strong>India\u2019 first comprehensive national effort<\/strong> <strong>to address inherited genetic disorders <\/strong>through an integrated approach encompassing diagnosis, counselling, prevention, training and public health awareness.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The programme functions through three <strong>major pillars such as<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIDAN Kendras<\/strong> for diagnostics and counselling, <strong>outreach programmes<\/strong> in aspirational districts, and <strong>specialised training centres<\/strong> for <strong>capacity building.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It supports implementation of the <strong>National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021<\/strong> by creating structured care pathways for patients suffering from inherited disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is a national <strong>initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology, <\/strong>Ministry of Science &amp; Technology to tackle inherited genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2263736&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2263736&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Science &amp; Technology dedicated the UMMID Programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UMMID (<strong>Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders<\/strong>) programme is launched for <strong>Rare Genetic Disorders\/ Diseases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a national initiative promoting early intervention and affordable healthcare for families affected by rare genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>improving the diagnosis and management<\/strong> of inherited and rare genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li>The initiative represents <strong>India\u2019 first comprehensive national effort<\/strong> <strong>to address inherited genetic disorders <\/strong>through an integrated approach encompassing diagnosis, counselling, prevention, training and public health awareness.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The programme functions through three <strong>major pillars such as<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIDAN Kendras<\/strong> for diagnostics and counselling, <strong>outreach programmes<\/strong> in aspirational districts, and <strong>specialised training centres<\/strong> for <strong>capacity building.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It supports implementation of the <strong>National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021<\/strong> by creating structured care pathways for patients suffering from inherited disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is a national <strong>initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology, <\/strong>Ministry of Science &amp; Technology to tackle inherited genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2263736&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2263736&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Muga Silk:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is obtained from semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm, Antheraea assamensis.<\/li>\n<li>It has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1638\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1638\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1638\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1638\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1638\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Prime Minister of India gifted Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to the Italian Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>known as the &#8220;golden silk&#8221; of Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>rare and prestigious textile<\/strong> from the <strong>Brahmaputra Valley.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is obtained from <strong>semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm<\/strong>, <strong>Antheraea assamensis<\/strong>. These silkworms feed on the <strong>aromatic leaves of Som and Soalu plants<\/strong> and are reared on trees similar to that of tasar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is valued for its <strong>natural golden hue<\/strong>, durability and eco-friendly\u00a0production <strong>without artificial dyes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Muga culture is specific to the state of Assam and an integral part of the tradition and culture of that state.<\/li>\n<li>The muga silk, an high value product is used in <strong>products like sarees, mekhalas, chaddars, etc. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was received the <strong>Geographical Indication<\/strong> (GI) tag <strong>in 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Prime Minister of India gifted Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to the Italian Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>known as the &#8220;golden silk&#8221; of Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>rare and prestigious textile<\/strong> from the <strong>Brahmaputra Valley.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is obtained from <strong>semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm<\/strong>, <strong>Antheraea assamensis<\/strong>. These silkworms feed on the <strong>aromatic leaves of Som and Soalu plants<\/strong> and are reared on trees similar to that of tasar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is valued for its <strong>natural golden hue<\/strong>, durability and eco-friendly\u00a0production <strong>without artificial dyes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Muga culture is specific to the state of Assam and an integral part of the tradition and culture of that state.<\/li>\n<li>The muga silk, an high value product is used in <strong>products like sarees, mekhalas, chaddars, etc. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was received the <strong>Geographical Indication<\/strong> (GI) tag <strong>in 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pms-gifts-muga-silk-stole-for-italy-pm-ladakhi-stole-for-sweden-pm-kesar-mangoes-for-uae-president\/article71006083.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding India-Africa Forum Summit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the highest apex institutional platform for dialogue and cooperation between India and African countries.<\/li>\n<li>It is held annually and hosted alternatively in India and Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1639\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1639\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1639\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1639\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1639\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                             <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV postponed in wake of Ebola virus outbreak.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the highest <strong>apex institutional platform<\/strong> for dialogue and cooperation <strong>between India and African countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 2008.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It aims to <strong>strengthen political dialogue<\/strong>, economic cooperation, trade, investment, technology transfer, capacity building and people-to-people relations between India and Africa.<\/li>\n<li>The Summit reflects a shared commitment to South\u2013South cooperation, inclusive development, multilateralism and sustainable partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Summit has been held three times:<\/strong> IAFS-I in 2008 (<strong>New Delhi<\/strong>), IAFS-II in 2011 (<strong>Addis Ababa<\/strong>), and IAFS-III in 2015 <strong>(New Delhi).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations<\/strong> between India and African countries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote economic cooperation<\/strong> and increase bilateral trade and investment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage technology transfer<\/strong>, innovation and industrialization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance cooperation in health<\/strong>, agriculture, education and infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Support <strong>sustainable development<\/strong> and regional integration<\/li>\n<li>Foster youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and skills development<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen peace, security and maritime cooperation<\/li>\n<li>Promote South\u2013South cooperation and multilateral collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV postponed in wake of Ebola virus outbreak.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the highest <strong>apex institutional platform<\/strong> for dialogue and cooperation <strong>between India and African countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 2008.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It aims to <strong>strengthen political dialogue<\/strong>, economic cooperation, trade, investment, technology transfer, capacity building and people-to-people relations between India and Africa.<\/li>\n<li>The Summit reflects a shared commitment to South\u2013South cooperation, inclusive development, multilateralism and sustainable partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Summit has been held three times:<\/strong> IAFS-I in 2008 (<strong>New Delhi<\/strong>), IAFS-II in 2011 (<strong>Addis Ababa<\/strong>), and IAFS-III in 2015 <strong>(New Delhi).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations<\/strong> between India and African countries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote economic cooperation<\/strong> and increase bilateral trade and investment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage technology transfer<\/strong>, innovation and industrialization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance cooperation in health<\/strong>, agriculture, education and infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Support <strong>sustainable development<\/strong> and regional integration<\/li>\n<li>Foster youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and skills development<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen peace, security and maritime cooperation<\/li>\n<li>Promote South\u2013South cooperation and multilateral collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-africa-forum-summit-postponed-in-wake-of-ebola-virus-outbreak\/article71005909.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n     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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Kiwi Fruit, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It grows well between 900 to 1600 m above mean sea level wherever the climate is warm and humid.<\/li>\n<li>It is grown only in the North Eastern states of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is a rich source of vitamin B &amp; C.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1640\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1640\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1640\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1640\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1640\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region launched the Mission on \u201cArunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh mission, a Cluster-based Kiwi Cultivation and Value Chain Development Mission with an outlay of nearly 167 crore rupees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa also known as <strong>Chinese Gooseberry<\/strong>) is a <strong>small, edible, oval-shaped fruit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It has fuzzy brown skin and bright green or golden flesh with edible black seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Kiwi:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It grows well <strong>between 900 to 1600 m above mean sea level<\/strong> wherever the climate <strong>is warm and humid.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain: <\/strong>It requires a well distributed rainfall of <strong>about 150 cm<\/strong> for its growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Deep, rich, <strong>well-drained sandy loam<\/strong> soils are ideal for cultivation of kiwi.<\/li>\n<li>It requires <strong>700-800 chilling hours<\/strong> (no. of hours during which temperature remains at or below 70\u00a0C during the winter season).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Value:<\/strong> It is a rich source of <strong>vitamin B &amp; C<\/strong> and minerals like <strong>phosphorus, potassium &amp; calcium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is grown widely in <strong>New Zealand, Italy, USA, China<\/strong>, Japan, Australia, France, Chile and Spain.<\/li>\n<li>In India, it is mostly grown in <strong>Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, <strong>Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region launched the Mission on \u201cArunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh mission, a Cluster-based Kiwi Cultivation and Value Chain Development Mission with an outlay of nearly 167 crore rupees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa also known as <strong>Chinese Gooseberry<\/strong>) is a <strong>small, edible, oval-shaped fruit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It has fuzzy brown skin and bright green or golden flesh with edible black seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Kiwi:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It grows well <strong>between 900 to 1600 m above mean sea level<\/strong> wherever the climate <strong>is warm and humid.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain: <\/strong>It requires a well distributed rainfall of <strong>about 150 cm<\/strong> for its growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Deep, rich, <strong>well-drained sandy loam<\/strong> soils are ideal for cultivation of kiwi.<\/li>\n<li>It requires <strong>700-800 chilling hours<\/strong> (no. of hours during which temperature remains at or below 70\u00a0C during the winter season).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Value:<\/strong> It is a rich source of <strong>vitamin B &amp; C<\/strong> and minerals like <strong>phosphorus, potassium &amp; calcium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is grown widely in <strong>New Zealand, Italy, USA, China<\/strong>, Japan, Australia, France, Chile and Spain.<\/li>\n<li>In India, it is mostly grown in <strong>Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, <strong>Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/kiwi-identified-as-usp-of-arunachal-mission-launched-for-value-chain-development\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Cyprus, an Island country, recently in news is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1641\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1641\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Pacific Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1641\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Atlantic Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1641\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Indian Ocean                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_165_1641\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mediterranean Sea                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister of India will hold talks with President of Cyprus in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Eurasian island country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>extreme northeastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, south of the Anatolian peninsula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neighbouring Countries:<\/strong> Turkey\u00a0(North),\u00a0Syria\u00a0(East), and\u00a0Lebanon\u00a0(Southeast).<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of the\u00a0<strong>European Union (EU).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City: <\/strong>Nicosia\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Cyprus:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>the third largest<\/strong> Mediterranean island <strong>after Sicily and Sardinia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> <strong>Temperate and Mediterranean<\/strong> with dry summers and variably rainy winters.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Cities:<\/strong> Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges:<\/strong>Kyrenia and Troodos Mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Mount Olympus (1,952 m).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Pedieos is the longest river in Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong>It mainly consists of Copper, <strong>pyrites, asbestos, gypsum<\/strong>, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/pm-narendra-modi-to-hold-talks-with-president-of-cyprus-nikos-christodoulides-in-new-delhi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/pm-narendra-modi-to-hold-talks-with-president-of-cyprus-nikos-christodoulides-in-new-delhi\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/pm-narendra-modi-to-hold-talks-with-president-of-cyprus-nikos-christodoulides-in-new-delhi\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister of India will hold talks with President of Cyprus in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Eurasian island country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>extreme northeastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, south of the Anatolian peninsula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neighbouring Countries:<\/strong> Turkey\u00a0(North),\u00a0Syria\u00a0(East), and\u00a0Lebanon\u00a0(Southeast).<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of the\u00a0<strong>European Union (EU).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City: <\/strong>Nicosia\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Cyprus:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>the third largest<\/strong> Mediterranean island <strong>after Sicily and Sardinia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> <strong>Temperate and Mediterranean<\/strong> with dry summers and variably rainy winters.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Cities:<\/strong> Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges:<\/strong>Kyrenia and Troodos Mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Mount Olympus (1,952 m).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Pedieos is the longest river in Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong>It mainly consists of Copper, <strong>pyrites, asbestos, gypsum<\/strong>, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/pm-narendra-modi-to-hold-talks-with-president-of-cyprus-nikos-christodoulides-in-new-delhi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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