17.05.2025 1 / 5 Q1. Mithun (Bos frontalis) is frequently seen in the news in the context of Northeast India. Which of the following correctly describes this species? a) It is a semi-domesticated bovine animal predominantly found in Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeastern states b) It is a rare species of migratory bird that visits Loktak Lake during winter months c) It is a traditional hand-weaving technique practiced by Nyishi tribes d) It is a sacred grove system practiced by indigenous communities for forest conservation 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to nuclear energy, what does SMR stand for? a) Small Mining Reactors - specially designed reactors for uranium mining operations with capacity less than 300 MWe b) Small Modular Reactors - advanced nuclear reactors with power capacity up to 300 MWe that can be factory-assembled and transported to a site for installation c) Sustainable Material Reactors - nuclear reactors specifically designed to use recycled nuclear waste as fuel d) Secondary Module Reactors - backup nuclear reactors installed alongside main reactors for emergency power generation 3 / 5 Q3. 'Predatory pricing', which was recently in the news, refers to: a) A practice where a dominant firm sets prices below its costs with the intention to eliminate competitors from the market and create a monopoly. b) A price-fixing agreement between competitors in an industry to artificially increase market prices and maximize profits. c) The practice of charging excessively high prices for essential commodities during natural disasters or emergencies. d) A strategy where companies keep their prices deliberately unpredictable to confuse competitors and gain market advantage. 4 / 5 Q4. The term "UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee", recently in the news, is related to: a) International sanctions against countries violating nuclear non-proliferation treaties b) Sanctions against terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State, and associated individuals and entities c) UN oversight mechanism for human rights violations in conflict zones d) Financial sanctions against countries involved in illegal wildlife trafficking 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the monsoon in India: The Northeast monsoon brings rainfall mainly to the eastern coast of India during the months of October to December. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) moves southward during the summer season, contributing to the onset of Southwest monsoon. The Tibetan Plateau acts as a heat source during summer, creating a low-pressure system that attracts the moisture-laden Southwest monsoon winds. The El Niño phenomenon generally strengthens the Indian summer monsoon, resulting in above-normal rainfall. How many statements given above are incorrect? a) One statement only b) Two statements only c) Three statements only d) All four statements Your score isThe average score is 80% 0% Restart quiz
