UPSC Quiz – 2020 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 12]

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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.

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1. Question 1 of 5

   1. Question

   Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 

               Geo-Heritage Sites   –  States

   1. Erra Matti Dibbalu – Andhra Pradesh
   2. Varkala Cliff – Goa
   3. National Fossil Wood Park – Rajasthan 

   Select the correct code: 

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 1 and 2
   • c) 2 and 3
   • d) 1,2 and 3
   Correct
   

   Solution (a)

   Erra Matti Dibbalu – Andhra Pradesh

   Varkala Cliff – Kerala

   National Fossil Wood Park – Tamil Nadu

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   Solution (a)

   Erra Matti Dibbalu – Andhra Pradesh

   Varkala Cliff – Kerala

   National Fossil Wood Park – Tamil Nadu
2. Question 2 of 5

   2. Question

   Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries is well known for ‘Golden Langurs’?

   • a) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
   • b) Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
   • c) Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
   • d) Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
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   Solution (a)

   Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam and is known for Golden Langur.

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   Solution (a)

   Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam and is known for Golden Langur.
3. Question 3 of 5

   3. Question

   Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to ‘Abdul Hamid Lahori’?

   1. He wrote the book Badshahnama, about the reign of Shahjahan.
   2. He was a traveller and historian during the period of Akbar.

   Select the correct statements 

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
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   Solution (a)

   He was a traveller and historian during the period of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who later became a court historian of Shah Jahan (Shah Jahan’s official chronicler). He wrote the book Badshahnama, about the reign of Shah Jahan.

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   Solution (a)

   He was a traveller and historian during the period of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who later became a court historian of Shah Jahan (Shah Jahan’s official chronicler). He wrote the book Badshahnama, about the reign of Shah Jahan.
4. Question 4 of 5

   4. Question

   ‘Takin’ is an ungulate found in which of the following biosphere reserves?

   • a) Seshachalam Hills
   • b) Great Rann of Kutch
   • c) Dihang-Dibang
   • d) Gulf of Mannar
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   Solution (c)

   It is a large species of ungulate of the subfamily Caprinae found in the eastern Himalayas.

   The  four subspecies are the Mishmi takin (B. t. taxicolor), the golden takin (B. t. bedfordi), the Tibetan (or Sichuan) takin (B. t. tibetana), and the Bhutan takin (B. t. whitei).

   The Mishmi takin occurs in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, while the Bhutan takin is in western Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh,India is a stronghold of both Mishmi, Upper Siang (Kopu) and Bhutan takins.

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   Solution (c)

   It is a large species of ungulate of the subfamily Caprinae found in the eastern Himalayas.

   The  four subspecies are the Mishmi takin (B. t. taxicolor), the golden takin (B. t. bedfordi), the Tibetan (or Sichuan) takin (B. t. tibetana), and the Bhutan takin (B. t. whitei).

   The Mishmi takin occurs in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, while the Bhutan takin is in western Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh,India is a stronghold of both Mishmi, Upper Siang (Kopu) and Bhutan takins.
5. Question 5 of 5

   5. Question

   Which of the following countries is the largest foreign holder of US Treasury Securities?

   • a) Japan
   • b) India
   • c) China
   • d) Switzerland
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   Solution (a)

   Japan is the largest holder. India is 12th. 

   Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/india-becomes-12th-largest-holder-of-us-govt-securities/articleshow/76494079.cms

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   Solution (a)

   Japan is the largest holder. India is 12th. 

   Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/india-becomes-12th-largest-holder-of-us-govt-securities/articleshow/76494079.cms