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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 143
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Kazakhstan’ is not bordered by
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Solution (b)
Kazakhstan shares borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 143
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Kazakhstan shares borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea.
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 143
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements with respect to ‘Vaikom Satyagraha’
- It was a struggle of the backward class people of Kerala for establishing their right to walk through the temple roads of Vaikom.
- It was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a satyagraha (social protest) in Travancore, India (now part of Kerala) against untouchability in Hindu society. The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom, near (present district) Kottayam. The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom to all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom.
T. K. Madhavan (2 September 1885 – 27 April 1930) was an Indian social reformer, journalist and revolutionary who was involved with the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP).[2] He came from Kerala and led the struggle against untouchability which was known as Vaikom Satyagraha.
He met Gandhi at Tirunelveli, and persuaded him to visit Vaikom.
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Solution (a)
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a satyagraha (social protest) in Travancore, India (now part of Kerala) against untouchability in Hindu society. The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom, near (present district) Kottayam. The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom to all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom.
T. K. Madhavan (2 September 1885 – 27 April 1930) was an Indian social reformer, journalist and revolutionary who was involved with the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP).[2] He came from Kerala and led the struggle against untouchability which was known as Vaikom Satyagraha.
He met Gandhi at Tirunelveli, and persuaded him to visit Vaikom.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘AIS-155’ is associated with which of the following industries?
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Solution (c)
AIS-155 is an Indian standard for Microdot identifiers which are affixed on the motor vehicles and their parts, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies through amendment in Rule 92 of the Central Motor vehicles.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=196052
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AIS-155 is an Indian standard for Microdot identifiers which are affixed on the motor vehicles and their parts, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies through amendment in Rule 92 of the Central Motor vehicles.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=196052
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Bar-headed Goose’
- It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
- It is found in North East Region of India only.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (d)
The bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) is a goose that breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes and winters in South Asia, as far south as peninsular India.
IUCN – Least Concern.
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Solution (d)
The bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) is a goose that breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes and winters in South Asia, as far south as peninsular India.
IUCN – Least Concern.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Sivaramakrishnan committee’ is associated with
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Solution (d)
Sivaramakrishnan committee constituted by the Union Government to suggest the place to build the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
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Solution (d)
Sivaramakrishnan committee constituted by the Union Government to suggest the place to build the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
