UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz — Environment, Geography, Science and Technology (Week 31)

1. It is used to describe a set of cognitive impairments that significantly interfere with an individual’s ability to perform daily activities.

2. It is one of the major reasons for disability and dependency among the younger population.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION 2

With reference to the nuclear power, consider the following statements:

1. Nuclear Grade Heavy Water is used as a moderator and coolant in Pressurized Heavy Water

2. Deuterium is present in hydrogen but not present in hydrogen bearing compounds.

3. India is the largest producer of Heavy Water in the world.

4. India does not have indigenously developed nuclear power reactors.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

QUESTION 3

Consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.

2. It is nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground.

3. It is protected under Schedule IV of the Wild Life Protection Act 1972.

The above-mentioned statements refer to

(a) Red Sand Boa

(b) Bengal-Monitor-Lizard

(c) Rough green snake

(d) Eastern racer

QUESTION 4

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 5

With reference to the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, consider the following statements:

1. It was jointly organised by Indian Air Force (IAF) and Drone Federation of India (DFI).

2. It was a first-of-its-kind drone exhibition cum display held at Bangalore.

3. The drones featured during the event can only be employed for a civil applications.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

ANSWERS TO THE MCQs

1. (a)

FYI:

— Dementia is a broad term used to describe a set of cognitive impairments that significantly interfere with an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and maintain independence. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— It is not a specific disease, but rather a syndrome caused by various underlying conditions, the most common being Alzheimer’s disease.

— Affecting more than 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization, dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major reasons for disability and dependency among the elderly population. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

2. (b)

FYI:

— The third unit of the indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP3) in Gujarat has commenced operations at full capacity. Hence, statement 4 is not correct.

— Deuterium is a stable isotope of hydrogen and Heavy Water (D2O) contains two atoms of Deuterium (D) and one atom of oxygen.

— Deuterium is present in hydrogen and hydrogen bearing compounds like water, hydrocarbons, etc. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— Nuclear Grade Heavy Water is used as a moderator and coolant in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— India is the largest producer of Heavy Water in the world. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: hwb.gov.in)

3. (a)

FYI:

— Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) is a non-venomous snake, which is protected under Schedule IV of the Wild Life Protection Act 1972.

— The non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Facts about Red Sand Boa

— Non-venomous

— Ovoviviparous

— Nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: http://www.wwfindia.org)

4. (d)

FYI:

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

5. (a)

FYI:

— Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition at the Hindan Air Base in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— It has been jointly organised by Indian Air Force (IAF) and Drone Federation of India (DFI). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The drones on display can be used for a variety of military and civil applications. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The formal induction of the first C-295 MW transport aircraft into the IAF followed the inauguration of Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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