Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 60
11 November 2015
From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2015-16
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements associated with ‘Unakoti’, considered to be a ‘lost civilization’, is/are correct?
- The pantheons are of two types – rock carved and stone images
- A rock-carved image of Shiva’s head, 30 feet high, is known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’
- It is influenced not only by the Shiva cult, but also the cults of Tantric and Hatha Yogis
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Ans: d.
Unakoti is in Tripura.
“…Unakoti pantheons are of two types namely rock-carved and stone images. Central to these rock cut carvings are the Shiva and Ganesha. The colossal image of Shiva head, of 30 ft height, carved in a vertical rock is known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’. Its head is embroidered in tresses forming a headdress of 10 feet high. Just a few meters down the Shiva carving three magnificent images of Lord Ganesha are found. A rare carving of the four-armed seated Ganesha and on its side two standing figures of Sarabhuja Ganesha with three tusks and the Asthabhuja Ganesha with four tusks are also found…”
“…Unakoti is believed to have had the influence of the Shiva cult originating from the Pala-era of the mediaeval period of Indian history. At the same time, the influences of several other cults like Tantric, Shakti, and Hatha yogis are also found to be present around this archaeological wonder. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Unakoti dates back to the 8th or 9th century AD…”
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Unakoti is in Tripura.
“…Unakoti pantheons are of two types namely rock-carved and stone images. Central to these rock cut carvings are the Shiva and Ganesha. The colossal image of Shiva head, of 30 ft height, carved in a vertical rock is known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’. Its head is embroidered in tresses forming a headdress of 10 feet high. Just a few meters down the Shiva carving three magnificent images of Lord Ganesha are found. A rare carving of the four-armed seated Ganesha and on its side two standing figures of Sarabhuja Ganesha with three tusks and the Asthabhuja Ganesha with four tusks are also found…”
“…Unakoti is believed to have had the influence of the Shiva cult originating from the Pala-era of the mediaeval period of Indian history. At the same time, the influences of several other cults like Tantric, Shakti, and Hatha yogis are also found to be present around this archaeological wonder. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Unakoti dates back to the 8th or 9th century AD…”
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2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the season of ‘retreating monsoon’ in India:
- It begins with the southward shift of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
- It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature in North India
- Tropical cyclones of the season can strike the coast of Bangladesh too
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: d.
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. Earlier this period was also referred to as “Post-Monsoon Season” or “Retreating Southwest Monsoon Season”.
Climate, Pg 49, India: Physical Environment, NCERT Class : XI
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The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. Earlier this period was also referred to as “Post-Monsoon Season” or “Retreating Southwest Monsoon Season”.
Climate, Pg 49, India: Physical Environment, NCERT Class : XI
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points. ‘Whooping Cough’, is another name for
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Ans: a.
Pertussis is the medical name for whooping cough.
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Pertussis is the medical name for whooping cough.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points‘Mission Indradhanush’ is designed to be a national immunization drive with special attention to districts with low immunization coverage. Which of the following are included in the strategy for its implementation?
- Meticulous planning of campaigns
- Effective communication and social mobilization efforts
- Training of the Risk Management Task Force
- Establish an accountability framework
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Ans: a.
There is no ‘Training of the Risk Management Task Force’, but there is the fourth strategy: ‘Intensive training of the health officials and frontline workers’
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There is no ‘Training of the Risk Management Task Force’, but there is the fourth strategy: ‘Intensive training of the health officials and frontline workers’
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhat colors make up the United Nations Flag?
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Ans: c.
The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world. White and blue are the official colours of the United Nations. 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
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The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world. White and blue are the official colours of the United Nations. 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
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