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Daily-mcqs 12 Dec 2024
Q1:
1. With reference to the UNEP "Champions of the Earth" award, consider the following statements: 1. It is the highest environmental honor awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme. 2. The award includes categories such as lifetime achievement and policy leadership. 3. It is awarded exclusively to individuals working on biodiversity conservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: Only 1
B: 1 and 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the UNEP "Champions of the Earth" is the highest environmental recognition by UNEP.
Statement 2 is correct because the award recognizes achievements in categories like "lifetime achievement" and "policy leadership."
Statement 3 is incorrect because the award covers broader environmental domains, not just biodiversity conservation.
Q2:
The "Gadgil Report" is primarily associated with which of the following?
A: Conservation of mangroves along the Konkan coast
B: Protection of the Western Ghats
C: Restoration of Himalayan ecosystems
D: Preservation of the Sundarbans
Answer: B
Explanation:
The "Gadgil Report," submitted by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel in 2011, highlighted the ecological sensitivity of the Western Ghats and advocated for their protection by restricting industrial activities.
Q3:
With reference to the Golden Globe Awards, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct as the HFPA presents the Golden Globe Awards.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Golden Globe Awards recognize achievements in both film and television.
Statement 3 is correct as the awards were established in 1944.
Q4:
What is the primary purpose of the vacuum-sealed environment in Hyperloop technology?
A: To reduce the overall cost of construction
B: To eliminate air resistance and enable high-speed travel
C: To prevent external environmental damage to the pods
D: To generate energy required for pod movement
Answer: B
Explanation:
The vacuum-sealed environment reduces air resistance, allowing the Hyperloop pods to travel at extremely high speeds with minimal energy consumption.
Q5:
Which of the following mountain ranges forms a natural boundary between Syria and Lebanon?
A: Zagros Mountains
B: Taurus Mountains
C: Anti-Lebanon Mountains
D: Atlas Mountains
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Anti-Lebanon Mountains lie along the border between Syria and Lebanon and are a prominent geographical feature that defines part of the region's topography.
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