{"id":129600,"date":"2026-10-19T17:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=129600"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:27:36","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-19-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-19-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 19 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_282\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 19 October 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/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>With reference to the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an autonomous organisation working under the aegis of the Department of Higher Education.<\/li>\n<li>It funds and promotes social science research in Universities\/Colleges\/Research Institutes.<\/li>\n<li>It awards Doctoral, Post\u2013Doctoral, Senior, and National Fellowships to researchers and faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2789\"\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_282_2789\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_282_2789\"\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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent study on Internet use among school-going children, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), recommends that digital literacy must be encouraged for children and parents with active support from schools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>apex body<\/strong> of the Government of India for <strong>research<\/strong> in the <strong>social and human sciences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established <\/strong>in the year <strong>1969 <\/strong>by the Government of India on the <strong>recommendation <\/strong>of the <strong> V. K. R. V. Rao Committee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: <strong>Encourage, promote, and fund social science research<\/strong> in the country.<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous organisation<\/strong> working under the aegis of the <strong>Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>review and survey the progress<\/strong> of social science research and <strong>advise the Government<\/strong> on policy issues;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund and promote <\/strong>social science research in Universities\/Colleges\/Research Institutes;<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> award Doctoral, Post\u2013Doctoral, Senior, and National Fellowships<\/strong> to researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> award minor, major and collaborative research projects<\/strong> to researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund national and international seminars and conferences<\/strong> to disseminate social science research findings;<\/li>\n<li>To support <strong>training and capacity-building Programmes<\/strong> for young researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To provide <strong>International Travel and Data Collection Grants<\/strong> to scholars and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>encourage international collaboration<\/strong> in social science research with well recognized foreign research funding agencies;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund the publication of journals and books <\/strong>in social science research and also strengthen professional social science associations\/organizations;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>provide library, documentation, data, and online services<\/strong> for social science research; and<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>indicate periodic themes in neglected and new critical areas <\/strong>of research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organisational Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The ICSSR\u2019s <strong>highest decision-making body,<\/strong> known as the <strong>Council<\/strong>, has <strong>26 members,<\/strong> which includes the <strong>ICSSR Chairman<\/strong> and the <strong>Member-Secretary, 17 Social Scientists (Non-Ex-Officio members)<\/strong>, <strong>one co-opted member,<\/strong> and <strong>six Ex-officio members representing<\/strong> the<strong> Government of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Member Secretary<\/strong> is the<strong> Chief Executive Officer <\/strong>and heads the ICSSR Secretariat, consisting of Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and other officials.<\/li>\n<li>The Council has <strong>three standing committee<\/strong>s, namely the <strong>Research Committee (RC), Research Institutes Committee (RIC),<\/strong> and <strong>Planning and Administration Committee (PAC). <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>all-India network<\/strong> of <strong>24 frontline research institutes<\/strong> and <strong>six regional centres<\/strong> is maintained, and five recognized institutes are programmatically supported by the ICSSR.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Documentation center of ICSSR<\/strong>\u2013<strong>National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC)-<\/strong>provides library and information support services to researchers in social sciences.<\/li>\n<li>ICSSR has developed the <strong>ICSSR Data Service<\/strong> to serve as a<strong> national data service <\/strong>for promoting a powerful research environment through <strong>sharing and reuse of data among the social science community<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/study-on-internet-use-flags-emotional-and-physical-impact-on-children\/article71600441.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/study-on-internet-use-flags-emotional-and-physical-impact-on-children\/article71600441.ece<\/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>A recent study on Internet use among school-going children, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), recommends that digital literacy must be encouraged for children and parents with active support from schools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>apex body<\/strong> of the Government of India for <strong>research<\/strong> in the <strong>social and human sciences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established <\/strong>in the year <strong>1969 <\/strong>by the Government of India on the <strong>recommendation <\/strong>of the <strong> V. K. R. V. Rao Committee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: <strong>Encourage, promote, and fund social science research<\/strong> in the country.<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous organisation<\/strong> working under the aegis of the <strong>Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>review and survey the progress<\/strong> of social science research and <strong>advise the Government<\/strong> on policy issues;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund and promote <\/strong>social science research in Universities\/Colleges\/Research Institutes;<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> award Doctoral, Post\u2013Doctoral, Senior, and National Fellowships<\/strong> to researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> award minor, major and collaborative research projects<\/strong> to researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund national and international seminars and conferences<\/strong> to disseminate social science research findings;<\/li>\n<li>To support <strong>training and capacity-building Programmes<\/strong> for young researchers and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To provide <strong>International Travel and Data Collection Grants<\/strong> to scholars and faculties;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>encourage international collaboration<\/strong> in social science research with well recognized foreign research funding agencies;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>fund the publication of journals and books <\/strong>in social science research and also strengthen professional social science associations\/organizations;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>provide library, documentation, data, and online services<\/strong> for social science research; and<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>indicate periodic themes in neglected and new critical areas <\/strong>of research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organisational Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The ICSSR\u2019s <strong>highest decision-making body,<\/strong> known as the <strong>Council<\/strong>, has <strong>26 members,<\/strong> which includes the <strong>ICSSR Chairman<\/strong> and the <strong>Member-Secretary, 17 Social Scientists (Non-Ex-Officio members)<\/strong>, <strong>one co-opted member,<\/strong> and <strong>six Ex-officio members representing<\/strong> the<strong> Government of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Member Secretary<\/strong> is the<strong> Chief Executive Officer <\/strong>and heads the ICSSR Secretariat, consisting of Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and other officials.<\/li>\n<li>The Council has <strong>three standing committee<\/strong>s, namely the <strong>Research Committee (RC), Research Institutes Committee (RIC),<\/strong> and <strong>Planning and Administration Committee (PAC). <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>all-India network<\/strong> of <strong>24 frontline research institutes<\/strong> and <strong>six regional centres<\/strong> is maintained, and five recognized institutes are programmatically supported by the ICSSR.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Documentation center of ICSSR<\/strong>\u2013<strong>National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC)-<\/strong>provides library and information support services to researchers in social sciences.<\/li>\n<li>ICSSR has developed the <strong>ICSSR Data Service<\/strong> to serve as a<strong> national data service <\/strong>for promoting a powerful research environment through <strong>sharing and reuse of data among the social science community<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/study-on-internet-use-flags-emotional-and-physical-impact-on-children\/article71600441.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/study-on-internet-use-flags-emotional-and-physical-impact-on-children\/article71600441.ece<\/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 the Barak River:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the second largest river in Northeast India, after the Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n<li>It rises from Arunachal Pradesh near the India-China border.<\/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=\"2790\"\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_282_2790\"\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_282_2790\"\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_282_2790\"\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_282_2790\"\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>Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after allegedly jumping into the Barak River to evade police during an operation in Assam\u2019s Cachar district recently, with two police personnel reportedly injured in the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barak River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>transboundary river<\/strong> in <strong>India and Bangladesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>second largest river in Northeast India, <\/strong>after the Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>rises <\/strong>from the <strong>Manipur hills<\/strong>, south of Mao in the Senapati district of Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows <\/strong>through the hilly regions of Manipur, along parts of the <strong>Manipur\u2013Nagaland and Manipur\u2013Mizoram boundaries<\/strong>, and <strong>through Assam before entering Bangladesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In Bangladesh<\/strong>, the Barak <strong>divides into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers<\/strong>, which eventually <strong>form the Meghna River<\/strong> and <strong>drain into the Bay of Bengal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: It has a length of about <strong>900 km.<\/strong> It spans <strong>524 km in India, <\/strong>with a <strong>significant part <\/strong>along the <strong>Indo-Bangladesh border. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>121-km stretch <\/strong>of the river between <strong>Lakhipur and Bhanga in Assam <\/strong>was declared by the Government of India as <strong>National Waterway 16.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Basin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Barak River basin, formed by the Barak and its tributaries, drains <strong>India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India the basin spreads over states of<strong> Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>by the <strong>Barail range separating it from the Brahmaputra basin<\/strong> on the north, by the<strong> Naga and Lushai hills on the east,<\/strong> and by the<strong> Mizo hills and the territory of Bangladesh<\/strong> on the south and west.<\/li>\n<li>The entire basin falls in the <strong>Eastern Himalayan region of the Agro Climatic Zone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The major part of the basin is covered by forest.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the hilly topography, <strong>terrace farming is common<\/strong> in this region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Assam<\/strong>, the <strong>Barak Valley <\/strong>gets its name from the river and includes the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj, forming the southernmost part of the state.\n<ul>\n<li>The valley is home to <strong>many tribal and linguistic groups,<\/strong> including <strong>Dimasa, Manipuri, Rongmei Naga, and Hmar people<\/strong> and a <strong>large proportion of Bengali-speaking people. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: The principal tributaries of the Barak are <strong>Jiri, Chiri, Modhura, Jatinga, <\/strong>Harang, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.<\/li>\n<li>There are four<strong> major dams, <\/strong>namely <strong>Khoupum Dam, Mawphlang Dam, Gumti Hydro Dam, <\/strong>and <strong>Myntdu-Leshka Dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/video\/two-bangladeshis-arrested-after-jumping-into-barak-river-to-evade-assam-police-two-personnel-injured-1464331-2026-10-18\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/video\/two-bangladeshis-arrested-after-jumping-into-barak-river-to-evade-assam-police-two-personnel-injured-1464331-2026-10-18<\/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>Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after allegedly jumping into the Barak River to evade police during an operation in Assam\u2019s Cachar district recently, with two police personnel reportedly injured in the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barak River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>transboundary river<\/strong> in <strong>India and Bangladesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>second largest river in Northeast India, <\/strong>after the Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>rises <\/strong>from the <strong>Manipur hills<\/strong>, south of Mao in the Senapati district of Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows <\/strong>through the hilly regions of Manipur, along parts of the <strong>Manipur\u2013Nagaland and Manipur\u2013Mizoram boundaries<\/strong>, and <strong>through Assam before entering Bangladesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In Bangladesh<\/strong>, the Barak <strong>divides into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers<\/strong>, which eventually <strong>form the Meghna River<\/strong> and <strong>drain into the Bay of Bengal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: It has a length of about <strong>900 km.<\/strong> It spans <strong>524 km in India, <\/strong>with a <strong>significant part <\/strong>along the <strong>Indo-Bangladesh border. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>121-km stretch <\/strong>of the river between <strong>Lakhipur and Bhanga in Assam <\/strong>was declared by the Government of India as <strong>National Waterway 16.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Basin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Barak River basin, formed by the Barak and its tributaries, drains <strong>India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India the basin spreads over states of<strong> Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>by the <strong>Barail range separating it from the Brahmaputra basin<\/strong> on the north, by the<strong> Naga and Lushai hills on the east,<\/strong> and by the<strong> Mizo hills and the territory of Bangladesh<\/strong> on the south and west.<\/li>\n<li>The entire basin falls in the <strong>Eastern Himalayan region of the Agro Climatic Zone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The major part of the basin is covered by forest.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the hilly topography, <strong>terrace farming is common<\/strong> in this region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Assam<\/strong>, the <strong>Barak Valley <\/strong>gets its name from the river and includes the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj, forming the southernmost part of the state.\n<ul>\n<li>The valley is home to <strong>many tribal and linguistic groups,<\/strong> including <strong>Dimasa, Manipuri, Rongmei Naga, and Hmar people<\/strong> and a <strong>large proportion of Bengali-speaking people. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: The principal tributaries of the Barak are <strong>Jiri, Chiri, Modhura, Jatinga, <\/strong>Harang, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.<\/li>\n<li>There are four<strong> major dams, <\/strong>namely <strong>Khoupum Dam, Mawphlang Dam, Gumti Hydro Dam, <\/strong>and <strong>Myntdu-Leshka Dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/video\/two-bangladeshis-arrested-after-jumping-into-barak-river-to-evade-assam-police-two-personnel-injured-1464331-2026-10-18\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/video\/two-bangladeshis-arrested-after-jumping-into-barak-river-to-evade-assam-police-two-personnel-injured-1464331-2026-10-18<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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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>Exercise Akhand Prahar-II, recently seen in the news, is conducted by which of the following?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2791\"\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_282_2791\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Indian Navy                                            <\/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_282_2791\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Indian Army                                            <\/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_282_2791\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Indian Air Force                                            <\/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_282_2791\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Indian Coast Guard                                            <\/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>The Indian Army, in a bid to strengthen combat readiness, recently conducted Exercise Akhand Prahar-II at Jaisalmer in the desert region of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Akhand Prahar-II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>military exercise <\/strong>conducted by the <strong>Indian Army.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>jointly conducted<\/strong> by the <strong>Army\u2019s &#8220;Black Mace&#8221; Brigade<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Battle Axe&#8221; Division <\/strong>at <strong>Jaisalmer<\/strong> in the desert region of <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It followed the success of &#8220;Akhand Prahar-I&#8221;, during which the Army demonstrated its combat and operational readiness through<strong> joint military operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise <strong>focused on<\/strong> <strong>strengthening operational effectiveness <\/strong>by <strong>integrating New Generation Equipment (NGEs) and Force Multipliers (FMs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also tested the formations\u2019 preparedness to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare, highlighting the Army\u2019s emphasis on technological advancement, operational coordination, and battlefield adaptability.<\/li>\n<li>During the exercise, the formations <strong>tested integrated battle drills in a multi-domain operational environment<\/strong>, demonstrating coordination among combat elements and the effective use of advanced technologies.<\/li>\n<li>The drills showcased their ability to combine different operational capabilities, execute tasks with precision, and improve combat effectiveness across multiple domains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/amp\/en\/bharat\/army-conducts-military-exercise-in-jaisalmer-under-akhand-prahar-ii-to-test-battle-readiness-enn26101804348\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/amp\/en\/bharat\/army-conducts-military-exercise-in-jaisalmer-under-akhand-prahar-ii-to-test-battle-readiness-enn26101804348<\/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>The Indian Army, in a bid to strengthen combat readiness, recently conducted Exercise Akhand Prahar-II at Jaisalmer in the desert region of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Akhand Prahar-II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>military exercise <\/strong>conducted by the <strong>Indian Army.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>jointly conducted<\/strong> by the <strong>Army\u2019s &#8220;Black Mace&#8221; Brigade<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Battle Axe&#8221; Division <\/strong>at <strong>Jaisalmer<\/strong> in the desert region of <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It followed the success of &#8220;Akhand Prahar-I&#8221;, during which the Army demonstrated its combat and operational readiness through<strong> joint military operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise <strong>focused on<\/strong> <strong>strengthening operational effectiveness <\/strong>by <strong>integrating New Generation Equipment (NGEs) and Force Multipliers (FMs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also tested the formations\u2019 preparedness to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare, highlighting the Army\u2019s emphasis on technological advancement, operational coordination, and battlefield adaptability.<\/li>\n<li>During the exercise, the formations <strong>tested integrated battle drills in a multi-domain operational environment<\/strong>, demonstrating coordination among combat elements and the effective use of advanced technologies.<\/li>\n<li>The drills showcased their ability to combine different operational capabilities, execute tasks with precision, and improve combat effectiveness across multiple domains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/amp\/en\/bharat\/army-conducts-military-exercise-in-jaisalmer-under-akhand-prahar-ii-to-test-battle-readiness-enn26101804348\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/amp\/en\/bharat\/army-conducts-military-exercise-in-jaisalmer-under-akhand-prahar-ii-to-test-battle-readiness-enn26101804348<\/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>Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which one of the following Indian states?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2792\"\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_282_2792\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_282_2792\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Assam                                            <\/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_282_2792\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Gujarat                                            <\/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_282_2792\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Bihar                                            <\/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<h2>As per a recent study, the lions have come back to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly 144 years of absence.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Barda Hills of <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>, <strong>near the coastal city of Porbandar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Spread over an area of roughly 192.31 square kilometers, it was established in 1979.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Known locally as Jam Barda<\/strong>, it was <strong>once a private hunting ground<\/strong> for the <strong>royal families of Jamnagar and Porbandar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is surrounded by agricultural fields, wastelands, and forests, and the terrain of Barda is almost hilly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: There are two waterways, the<strong> Bileshvary River<\/strong> and the <strong>Joghri River, <\/strong>and two <strong>dams, Khambala and Fodara.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes<\/strong>: Ethnic races such a<strong>s Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, <\/strong>and <strong>Gadhvis <\/strong>live in this region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: There are several forest sub-types, such as <strong>southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest,<\/strong> and <strong>northern tropical thorn forest. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The area has the <strong>maximum floral diversity in the state<\/strong> (650 plant species). <strong>Gorad, Babul<\/strong>, Dhav, Rayan, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Dhudhlo, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medicinal plants<\/strong> of great use grow profusely within the forested belt of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It shelters species like <strong>leopards, wolves, sambar deer, <\/strong>chinkara, hyenas, and blue bulls (nilgai).<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also a paradise for bird watchers, with numerous resident and migratory birds such as eagles, owls, crested serpent eagles, and partridges found here.<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is a<strong> key area for the conservation of Asiatic Lions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To develop Barda as the second home for the Asiatic lion, the <strong>state government <\/strong>implemented the \u2018<strong>Gir-Barda Project\u2019 in 1979. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> first fully protected satellite lion habitat in Gujarat. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is now home to <strong>17 Asiatic lions,<\/strong> according to recent reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/asiatic-lions-return-to-gujarats-barda-wildlife-sanctuary-after-144-years-what-travellers-should-know\/articleshow\/134955738.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/asiatic-lions-return-to-gujarats-barda-wildlife-sanctuary-after-144-years-what-travellers-should-know\/articleshow\/134955738.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<h2>As per a recent study, the lions have come back to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly 144 years of absence.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Barda Hills of <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>, <strong>near the coastal city of Porbandar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Spread over an area of roughly 192.31 square kilometers, it was established in 1979.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Known locally as Jam Barda<\/strong>, it was <strong>once a private hunting ground<\/strong> for the <strong>royal families of Jamnagar and Porbandar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is surrounded by agricultural fields, wastelands, and forests, and the terrain of Barda is almost hilly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: There are two waterways, the<strong> Bileshvary River<\/strong> and the <strong>Joghri River, <\/strong>and two <strong>dams, Khambala and Fodara.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes<\/strong>: Ethnic races such a<strong>s Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, <\/strong>and <strong>Gadhvis <\/strong>live in this region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: There are several forest sub-types, such as <strong>southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest,<\/strong> and <strong>northern tropical thorn forest. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The area has the <strong>maximum floral diversity in the state<\/strong> (650 plant species). <strong>Gorad, Babul<\/strong>, Dhav, Rayan, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Dhudhlo, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medicinal plants<\/strong> of great use grow profusely within the forested belt of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It shelters species like <strong>leopards, wolves, sambar deer, <\/strong>chinkara, hyenas, and blue bulls (nilgai).<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also a paradise for bird watchers, with numerous resident and migratory birds such as eagles, owls, crested serpent eagles, and partridges found here.<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is a<strong> key area for the conservation of Asiatic Lions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To develop Barda as the second home for the Asiatic lion, the <strong>state government <\/strong>implemented the \u2018<strong>Gir-Barda Project\u2019 in 1979. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> first fully protected satellite lion habitat in Gujarat. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is now home to <strong>17 Asiatic lions,<\/strong> according to recent reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/asiatic-lions-return-to-gujarats-barda-wildlife-sanctuary-after-144-years-what-travellers-should-know\/articleshow\/134955738.cms\" 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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>Which one of the following best describes \u2018Vasuki indicus\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2793\"\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_282_2793\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. An extinct species of giant crocodile.                                            <\/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_282_2793\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A prehistoric flying reptile.                                            <\/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_282_2793\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. An extinct species of giant monitor lizard.                                            <\/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_282_2793\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. An extinct giant snake species.                                            <\/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 massive prehistoric snake discovered in India named Vasuki indicus may have rivaled the largest snake ever known.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vasuki indicus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancient snake species,<\/strong> the <strong>fossils <\/strong>of which were first <strong>unearthed in 2005 <\/strong>at the <strong>Panandhro Lignite Mine<\/strong> in the<strong> Kutch district of Gujarat. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, the <strong>species <\/strong>was only identified and <strong>described as a new genus in 2024. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is n<strong>amed after Vasuki<\/strong>, the <strong>mythical snake<\/strong> often depicted <strong>around the neck <\/strong>of the <strong>Hindu god Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>belonged <\/strong>to the <strong>now-extinct Madtsoiidae family,<\/strong> a<strong> group of large, non-venomous constrictor snakes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is thought to have existed during the <strong>Middle Eocene (47.8 to 38 million years ago),<\/strong> when the <strong>Earth&#8217;s temperature<\/strong> was <strong>good enough to permit <\/strong>the<strong> evolution of large, cold-blooded reptiles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vasuki indicus is believed to have been an <strong>incredible 49 feet long.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This discovery places it among the <strong>longest known snake species<\/strong>, <strong>rivaling Titanoboa, <\/strong>which grew up to<strong> 42 feet<\/strong> and <strong>lived around 60 million years ago in South America. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Individual vertebrae measured between 37.5 and 62.7 millimeters (1.48 and 2.47 inches) long and between 62.4 and 111.4 millimeters (2.46 and 4.39 inches) wide.<\/li>\n<li>Their unusually broad shape suggests that Vasuki possessed a <strong>thick, cylindrical body <\/strong>capable of supporting tremendous weight.<\/li>\n<li>Its skeletal structure suggests that it was a <strong>slow-moving ambush predator<\/strong>, similar to modern pythons and anacondas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261014001406.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261014001406.htm<\/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 massive prehistoric snake discovered in India named Vasuki indicus may have rivaled the largest snake ever known.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vasuki indicus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancient snake species,<\/strong> the <strong>fossils <\/strong>of which were first <strong>unearthed in 2005 <\/strong>at the <strong>Panandhro Lignite Mine<\/strong> in the<strong> Kutch district of Gujarat. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, the <strong>species <\/strong>was only identified and <strong>described as a new genus in 2024. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is n<strong>amed after Vasuki<\/strong>, the <strong>mythical snake<\/strong> often depicted <strong>around the neck <\/strong>of the <strong>Hindu god Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>belonged <\/strong>to the <strong>now-extinct Madtsoiidae family,<\/strong> a<strong> group of large, non-venomous constrictor snakes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is thought to have existed during the <strong>Middle Eocene (47.8 to 38 million years ago),<\/strong> when the <strong>Earth&#8217;s temperature<\/strong> was <strong>good enough to permit <\/strong>the<strong> evolution of large, cold-blooded reptiles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vasuki indicus is believed to have been an <strong>incredible 49 feet long.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This discovery places it among the <strong>longest known snake species<\/strong>, <strong>rivaling Titanoboa, <\/strong>which grew up to<strong> 42 feet<\/strong> and <strong>lived around 60 million years ago in South America. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Individual vertebrae measured between 37.5 and 62.7 millimeters (1.48 and 2.47 inches) long and between 62.4 and 111.4 millimeters (2.46 and 4.39 inches) wide.<\/li>\n<li>Their unusually broad shape suggests that Vasuki possessed a <strong>thick, cylindrical body <\/strong>capable of supporting tremendous weight.<\/li>\n<li>Its skeletal structure suggests that it was a <strong>slow-moving ambush predator<\/strong>, similar to modern pythons and anacondas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261014001406.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261014001406.htm<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \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>Consider the following statements regarding the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a quasi-judicial institution that adjudicates appeals made under the Income Tax Act of 1961.<\/li>\n<li>It functions under the Ministry of Law and Justice.<\/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=\"2794\"\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_282_2794\"\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_282_2794\"\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_282_2794\"\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_282_2794\"\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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a major automaker company of India said favourable\u00a0the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order and is expected to have a positive tax impact, including interest, of approximately \u20b913,000 crore.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>quasi-judicial institution<\/strong> set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals <strong>under the Direct Taxes Acts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It adjudicates appeals made under <strong>the Income Tax Act of 1961.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Initial Structure:<\/strong> It was started in 1941 with six Members constituting three Benches \u2013 one each at <strong>Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta), and Mumbai<\/strong> (Bombay).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Present Structure:<\/strong> It presently has <strong>63 Benches at 27 different cities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It functions under the <strong>Ministry of Law and Justice.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> The President of the ITAT constitutes a bench from among the members of the ITAT.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member:<\/strong> Each bench has an <strong>accountant member<\/strong> and a <strong>judicial member.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Bench:<\/strong> In some cases, a special bench with three or more members may be constituted to dispose of income tax appeals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hearing Appeal:<\/strong> It hears appeals concerning orders passed by the income-tax authorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute Resolution:<\/strong> ITAT serves as the final fact-finding body in tax disputes, <strong>offering both taxpayers<\/strong> and the income tax authorities a convenient platform to resolve disputes.<\/li>\n<li>It is the second forum to hear income-tax appeals after the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals)<\/li>\n<li>ITAT functions under the <strong>regional High Court\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong> and must adhere to the rules of the same.<\/li>\n<li>ITAT is subordinate to both the <strong>region\u2019s High Court and the Indian Supreme Court.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The orders passed by the ITAT are final. An <strong>appeal lies to the High Court only<\/strong> if a substantial question of <strong>law arises for determination.<\/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:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a major automaker company of India said favourable\u00a0the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order and is expected to have a positive tax impact, including interest, of approximately \u20b913,000 crore.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>quasi-judicial institution<\/strong> set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals <strong>under the Direct Taxes Acts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It adjudicates appeals made under <strong>the Income Tax Act of 1961.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Initial Structure:<\/strong> It was started in 1941 with six Members constituting three Benches \u2013 one each at <strong>Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta), and Mumbai<\/strong> (Bombay).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Present Structure:<\/strong> It presently has <strong>63 Benches at 27 different cities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It functions under the <strong>Ministry of Law and Justice.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> The President of the ITAT constitutes a bench from among the members of the ITAT.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member:<\/strong> Each bench has an <strong>accountant member<\/strong> and a <strong>judicial member.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Bench:<\/strong> In some cases, a special bench with three or more members may be constituted to dispose of income tax appeals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hearing Appeal:<\/strong> It hears appeals concerning orders passed by the income-tax authorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute Resolution:<\/strong> ITAT serves as the final fact-finding body in tax disputes, <strong>offering both taxpayers<\/strong> and the income tax authorities a convenient platform to resolve disputes.<\/li>\n<li>It is the second forum to hear income-tax appeals after the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals)<\/li>\n<li>ITAT functions under the <strong>regional High Court\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong> and must adhere to the rules of the same.<\/li>\n<li>ITAT is subordinate to both the <strong>region\u2019s High Court and the Indian Supreme Court.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The orders passed by the ITAT are final. An <strong>appeal lies to the High Court only<\/strong> if a substantial question of <strong>law arises for determination.<\/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:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/income-tax-tribunal-orders-13000-crore-tax-relief-to-maruti-suzuki\/article71589498.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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/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 with regard to France:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is bordered by Belgium and Poland.<\/li>\n<li>It is drained by the Loire and Seine rivers.<\/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=\"2795\"\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_282_2795\"\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_282_2795\"\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_282_2795\"\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_282_2795\"\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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, France witnessed nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools escalated into violence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a country located in <strong>North Western Europe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by 7 countries: <strong>Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Andorra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water bodies:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Bay of Biscay<\/strong> (North Atlantic Ocean) in the west; by the <strong>English Channel<\/strong> in the northwest and by the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> in the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of France:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate in mainland <strong>France is temperate,<\/strong> with quite significant regional differences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> It is drained by <strong>Loire<\/strong> (drains into Atlantic ocean ), Seine (drains into English channel).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountains:<\/strong> Alps (southern France), <strong>Jura Mountains<\/strong> (north of Alps), <strong>Pyrenees<\/strong> (forms border with Spain).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest mountain in <strong>France is Mont Blanc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of Coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorspar, gypsum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms<\/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, France witnessed nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools escalated into violence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a country located in <strong>North Western Europe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by 7 countries: <strong>Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Andorra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water bodies:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Bay of Biscay<\/strong> (North Atlantic Ocean) in the west; by the <strong>English Channel<\/strong> in the northwest and by the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> in the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of France:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate in mainland <strong>France is temperate,<\/strong> with quite significant regional differences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> It is drained by <strong>Loire<\/strong> (drains into Atlantic ocean ), Seine (drains into English channel).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountains:<\/strong> Alps (southern France), <strong>Jura Mountains<\/strong> (north of Alps), <strong>Pyrenees<\/strong> (forms border with Spain).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest mountain in <strong>France is Mont Blanc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of Coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorspar, gypsum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-on-fire-city-halls-set-ablaze-shops-looted-as-protests-turn-violent-in-videos\/articleshow\/135037812.cms<\/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>Consider the following statements about Valley of Flowers National Park\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Uttarakhand.<\/li>\n<li>It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/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=\"2796\"\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_282_2796\"\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_282_2796\"\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_282_2796\"\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_282_2796\"\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, Uttarakhand officials reviewed proposed eco-sensitive zones around Rajaji and Valley of Flowers national parks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Uttarakhand.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and forms one of the two core zones (the other being the Nanda Devi National Park) of the <strong>Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The gentle landscape of the <strong>Valley of Flowers National Park<\/strong> complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Together they encompass a unique <strong>transition zone between the Zanskar and Great Himalayan ranges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its <strong>alpine meadows and rich biodiversity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It mainly consists<strong> of Exotic flowers<\/strong> (over 600 species) like orchids, poppies, primulas, marigolds, daisies, and anemones are an eye-catching spectacle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sub-alpine forests<\/strong> birch and <strong>rhododendron<\/strong> cover parts of the park\u2019s area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to such rare and amazing wildlife species like <strong>the gray langur<\/strong>, the flying squirrel, the <strong>Himalayan weasel, black bear<\/strong>, the red fox, the lime butterfly, and the snow leopard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/18\/valley-of-flowers-carrying-capacity-to-shape-tourism-rules-under-proposed-eco-sensitive-zone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/18\/valley-of-flowers-carrying-capacity-to-shape-tourism-rules-under-proposed-eco-sensitive-zone\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/18\/valley-of-flowers-carrying-capacity-to-shape-tourism-rules-under-proposed-eco-sensitive-zone<\/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>Recently, Uttarakhand officials reviewed proposed eco-sensitive zones around Rajaji and Valley of Flowers national parks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Uttarakhand.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and forms one of the two core zones (the other being the Nanda Devi National Park) of the <strong>Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The gentle landscape of the <strong>Valley of Flowers National Park<\/strong> complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Together they encompass a unique <strong>transition zone between the Zanskar and Great Himalayan ranges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its <strong>alpine meadows and rich biodiversity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It mainly consists<strong> of Exotic flowers<\/strong> (over 600 species) like orchids, poppies, primulas, marigolds, daisies, and anemones are an eye-catching spectacle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sub-alpine forests<\/strong> birch and <strong>rhododendron<\/strong> cover parts of the park\u2019s area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to such rare and amazing wildlife species like <strong>the gray langur<\/strong>, the flying squirrel, the <strong>Himalayan weasel, black bear<\/strong>, the red fox, the lime butterfly, and the snow leopard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a 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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 Kufri Jamunia, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a biofortified table variety of purple potato.<\/li>\n<li>It contains higher levels of ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, and carotenoids.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2797\"\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_282_2797\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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>The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute developed nutrient-rich coloured potato varieties, including Kufri neelkanth, Kufri manik, and Kufri jamunia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>biofortified table variety purple potato<\/strong> developed by the <strong>Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>officially released in 2024.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>medium-maturing potato<\/strong> variety with medium-tall plants and a semi-compact canopy.<\/li>\n<li>Kufri jamunia has demonstrated stable performance in multi-location trials and has been <strong>recommended for cultivation in the North Indian plains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient characteristics of Kufri jamunia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its <strong>tubers are dark purple<\/strong> on the <strong>skin and purple in the flesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are oblong, with shallow eyes and a mealy texture.<\/li>\n<li>It shows medium dormancy of around 6-8 weeks. Hence, <strong>tubers do not sprout quickly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It possesses good storage quality with low rottage and minimal weight loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Content:<\/strong> The variety contains higher <strong>levels of ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, and carotenoids.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its purple flesh indicates <strong>high antioxidant content<\/strong> and better nutritional quality. Kufri jamunia also contains <strong>enhanced levels of zinc and iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> It is suitable for a wide range of <strong>culinary applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Varieties of Potatoes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kufri Neelkanth<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was the first <strong>purple-skinned specialty potato<\/strong> variety developed by ICAR-CPRI (Central Potato Research Institute), released in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The variety is suitable for cultivation in <strong>Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its high antioxidant content. The variety is suitable for people of all age groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kufri manik:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>released in 2021.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It produces attractive, deep red tubers with a round shape, medium eyes, and yellow flesh.<\/li>\n<li>The variety is rich in nutrients and <strong>contains high levels of anthocyanin, zinc, and iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&amp;ModuleId=3&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&#038;ModuleId=3&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&#038;ModuleId=3&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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>The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute developed nutrient-rich coloured potato varieties, including Kufri neelkanth, Kufri manik, and Kufri jamunia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>biofortified table variety purple potato<\/strong> developed by the <strong>Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>officially released in 2024.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>medium-maturing potato<\/strong> variety with medium-tall plants and a semi-compact canopy.<\/li>\n<li>Kufri jamunia has demonstrated stable performance in multi-location trials and has been <strong>recommended for cultivation in the North Indian plains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient characteristics of Kufri jamunia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its <strong>tubers are dark purple<\/strong> on the <strong>skin and purple in the flesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are oblong, with shallow eyes and a mealy texture.<\/li>\n<li>It shows medium dormancy of around 6-8 weeks. Hence, <strong>tubers do not sprout quickly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It possesses good storage quality with low rottage and minimal weight loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Content:<\/strong> The variety contains higher <strong>levels of ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, and carotenoids.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its purple flesh indicates <strong>high antioxidant content<\/strong> and better nutritional quality. Kufri jamunia also contains <strong>enhanced levels of zinc and iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> It is suitable for a wide range of <strong>culinary applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Varieties of Potatoes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kufri Neelkanth<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was the first <strong>purple-skinned specialty potato<\/strong> variety developed by ICAR-CPRI (Central Potato Research Institute), released in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The variety is suitable for cultivation in <strong>Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its high antioxidant content. The variety is suitable for people of all age groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kufri manik:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>released in 2021.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It produces attractive, deep red tubers with a round shape, medium eyes, and yellow flesh.<\/li>\n<li>The variety is rich in nutrients and <strong>contains high levels of anthocyanin, zinc, and iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&amp;ModuleId=3&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&#038;ModuleId=3&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=160494&#038;ModuleId=3&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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