MCQ for 19-march-2023-mcqs-test

AFINDEX-23, which was recently seen in the news is:

With reference to the REACHOUT scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to develop skilled and trained manpower in Earth Sciences.

2. It is implemented under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the planet Venus, consider the following statements:

1. It is the hottest and brightest planet in the solar system. 

2. The Magellan spacecraft was launched by European Space Agency to study planet Venus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyrtopodion Vindhya, which was recently seen in the news is:

With reference to the Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve which is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

2. The river Kaveri flows through this wildlife sanctuary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which was recently seen in the news is:

With reference to the enzyme Laccase, consider the following statements:

1. It is generated by a group of bacteria and is capable of degrading various organic molecules.

2. It produces less virulent oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur during redox reactions. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Trichrysis poseidonia, which was recently seen in the news is:

With reference to the Poshan Pakhwada, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits.

2. It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Jhamarkotra fossil park, consider the following statements:

1. It hosts stromatolites dating back 1.8 billion years which exhibit a variety of textures and sizes.

2. It is located in the state of Rajasthan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?