QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,27 December 2018
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2017
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about RYTHU BANDHU scheme
1. Scheme is proposed by Government of Andhra Pradesh
2. It provides grant of Rs. 4,000/- per acre per farmer each season for purchase of inputs like Seeds, Fertilizers, and Pesticides.
3. The scheme covers Horticulture crops also.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Telangana government launched ‘Rythu Bandhu’ investment support scheme for Agriculture and Horticulture crops.
The Rythu Bandhu (Agriculture Investment Support Scheme) takes care of initial investment needs of every farmer.
Aimed at relieving farmers of debt burden and cease them from falling into the debt trap again, the scheme provides a grant of Rs 4,000 per acre per farmer each season for the purchase of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labour and other investments in the field operations of farmer’s choice for the crop season.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Telangana government launched ‘Rythu Bandhu’ investment support scheme for Agriculture and Horticulture crops.
The Rythu Bandhu (Agriculture Investment Support Scheme) takes care of initial investment needs of every farmer.
Aimed at relieving farmers of debt burden and cease them from falling into the debt trap again, the scheme provides a grant of Rs 4,000 per acre per farmer each season for the purchase of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labour and other investments in the field operations of farmer’s choice for the crop season.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWorld Food Programme is the initiative of
CorrectSolution: c)
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWho among the following is considered as the Trinity of Carnatic music
- Purandara Dāsa
- Tyagaraja
- Kanakadasa
- Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Syama Sastri
Select the correct code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The Trinity of Carnatic music, also known as The Three Jewels of Carnatic music, refer to the outstanding trio of composer-musicians of Carnatic music in the 18th century, being Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Trinity of Carnatic music, also known as The Three Jewels of Carnatic music, refer to the outstanding trio of composer-musicians of Carnatic music in the 18th century, being Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsOlive Ridleys Turtles are naturally found in India in
- Andhra Pradesh coast
- Odisha coast
- Maharashtra coast
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
CorrectSolution: d)
Olive Ridley turtle is the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle found in the world.
It is found in warm waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
It commences its journey from Indian Ocean towards Bay of Bengal during their mating season in October and November every year.
The Gahirmatha Beach in Kendrapara district of Odisha (India), which is now a part of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, is the largest breeding ground for these turtles.
Green turtles and olive ridleys are known to nest in Maharashtra in small numbers. Goa has records of three species of sea turtles: olive ridley, leatherback and green turtles.
Recently many of these turtles were found dead near the Andhra Pradesh coast.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Olive Ridley turtle is the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle found in the world.
It is found in warm waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
It commences its journey from Indian Ocean towards Bay of Bengal during their mating season in October and November every year.
The Gahirmatha Beach in Kendrapara district of Odisha (India), which is now a part of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, is the largest breeding ground for these turtles.
Green turtles and olive ridleys are known to nest in Maharashtra in small numbers. Goa has records of three species of sea turtles: olive ridley, leatherback and green turtles.
Recently many of these turtles were found dead near the Andhra Pradesh coast.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian
- He is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas
The above statements refer to:
CorrectSolution: d)
Tansen:
He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
- He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh(1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
- This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
- Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Tansen:
He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
- He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh(1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
- This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
- Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.