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UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations at the end of the article.
With reference to the Nagara style of temple architecture, consider the following statements:
1. These temples are built on a raised plinth.
2. Shikhara is the most distinguishable aspect of Nagara style temples.
3. In these temples, circumambulatory passage around the garbha griha is absent.
4. The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged during the late Maurya period.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
QUESTION 2
With reference to the hydroxychloroquine, consider the following statements:
1. It has been used to treat malaria.
2. It is used to treat autoimmune disorders.
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 3
Consider the following ports:
1. Port of Hodeidah
2. Gwadar Port
3. Chabahar Port
4. Port of Duqm
What is the correct chronological order of these ports from west to east?
(a) 2—3—1—4
(b) 2—1—3—4
(c) 1—3—4—2
(d) 1—4—3—2
QUESTION 4
With reference to the Free Movement Regime, consider the following statements:
1. It is an agreed arrangement between India and the Myanmar that allows tribes living along the border on either side to travel up to 16 km inside the other country without a visa.
2. It was implemented since the Independence.
3. Mizoram is not a part of Free Movement Regime.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
QUESTION 5
With reference to the Republic Day Parade 2024, consider the following statements:
1. The theme for the tableaux at the Republic Day Parade 2024 has been decided as Bharat – The Mother of Democracy.
2. For the first time, the parade will see the first-ever participation of a tri-service women contingent.
3. The list of special guests includes sarpanches of vibrant villages.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
QUESTION 6
The Government has constituted a High-Level Committee to examine the issue relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country under the chairmanship of:
(a) Sunil Arora
(b) Ram Nath Kovind
(c) Justice B P Jeevan Reddy
(d) Manmohan Singh
QUESTION 7
Which of the following statements is not correct about Lakshadweep?
(a) It lies on the chain of coralline islands that extends southward beyond the equator to the Chagos archipelago.
(b) All the coral islands of Lakshadweep are inhabited.
(c) It is India’s smallest Union Territory.
(d) To enter Lakshadweep Islands, one requires an entry permit.
QUESTION 8
With reference to the northeast monsoon, consider the following statements:
1. It is also known as the retreating monsoon.
2. It occurs from October to December and affects peninsular India.
3. It is crucial for the growth of Kharif crops.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
QUESTION 9
Kural is a collection of 1,330 couplets that are an essential part of Tamil household. It was written by:
(a) Thiruvalluvar
(b) Aiyur Mudavanar
(c) Ammallanar
(d) Tholkapilar
QUESTION 10
Consider the following places:
(Place) (Location)
1. Tehran Iraq
2. Damascus Israel
3. Sanaa Oman
How many of the pairs given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
QUESTION 11
Consider the following statements with reference to the Moon Mission seen in the news:
1. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) launched by NASA has successfully landed on the Moon’s surface.
2. The SLIM mission is called the Moon Sniper because it attempted to land within 100 metres of its target.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION 12
Recently seen in news, SPICA refers to:
(a) Russian hacking group
(b) Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG)
(c) Customer malware tool
(d) None of the above
QUESTION 13
Nassau County International Stadium that will host India vs Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup is situated in
(a) USA
(b) West Indies
(c) Canada
(d) South Africa
QUESTION 14
Consider the following factors
1. Decline in Western Disturbances
2. Prevailing El Nino event in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Which of the above may be possible factors due to which Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
QUESTION 15
Recently seen in news ‘Punganur’ refers to:
(a) Indian traditional temple ritual
(b) Folk dance of Assam
(c) Cattle breed
(d) Ayurvedic medicine
ANSWERS TO THE MCQs:
1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (a)
5. (b)
6. (c)
7. (a)
8. (b)
9. (a)
10. (d)
11. (a)
12. (d)
13. (b)
14. (c)
15. (c)
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