UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 8 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the State Legislative Council. The constitution leaves the choice of having a Legislative Council to the Parliament. A Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members. The states having Legislative Council are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Ans: (b) Explanation: Under Article 168, states can have either one or two Houses of legislature. Article 169 leaves the choice of having a Vidhan Parishad to individual states. Under Article 171, a Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members. A third of the MLCs are elected by MLAs, another third by a special electorate comprising sitting members of local government bodies such as municipalities and district boards, 1/12th by an electorate of teachers, and another 1/12th by registered graduates. The remaining members are appointed by the Governor for distinguished services in various fields. Besides Andhra Pradesh, five other states have Vidhan Parishads — Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP. Jammu and Kashmir had a Council until the state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/prs-legislative-researchs-annual-review-of-state-laws-2023/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation: Under Article 168, states can have either one or two Houses of legislature. Article 169 leaves the choice of having a Vidhan Parishad to individual states. Under Article 171, a Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members. A third of the MLCs are elected by MLAs, another third by a special electorate comprising sitting members of local government bodies such as municipalities and district boards, 1/12th by an electorate of teachers, and another 1/12th by registered graduates. The remaining members are appointed by the Governor for distinguished services in various fields. Besides Andhra Pradesh, five other states have Vidhan Parishads — Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP. Jammu and Kashmir had a Council until the state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/prs-legislative-researchs-annual-review-of-state-laws-2023/

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the State Legislative Council.

• The constitution leaves the choice of having a Legislative Council to the Parliament. A Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members. The states having Legislative Council are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.

• The constitution leaves the choice of having a Legislative Council to the Parliament.

• A Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members.

• The states having Legislative Council are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Explanation:

• Under Article 168, states can have either one or two Houses of legislature. Article 169 leaves the choice of having a Vidhan Parishad to individual states.

• Under Article 171, a Council cannot have more than a third of the number of MLAs in the state, and not less than 40 members. A third of the MLCs are elected by MLAs, another third by a special electorate comprising sitting members of local government bodies such as municipalities and district boards, 1/12th by an electorate of teachers, and another 1/12th by registered graduates. The remaining members are appointed by the Governor for distinguished services in various fields.

• Besides Andhra Pradesh, five other states have Vidhan Parishads — Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, UP. Jammu and Kashmir had a Council until the state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/prs-legislative-researchs-annual-review-of-state-laws-2023/

Explanation:

• Under Article 168, states can have either one or two Houses of legislature. Article 169 leaves the choice of having a Vidhan Parishad to individual states.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/prs-legislative-researchs-annual-review-of-state-laws-2023/

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements: Mullaperiyar Dam is built at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers. The Periyar National Park is located around the dam’s reservoir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: It is a masonry gravity dam situated on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, in Kerala. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/mullaperiyar-dam-issue-5/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: It is a masonry gravity dam situated on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, in Kerala. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/mullaperiyar-dam-issue-5/

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements:

• Mullaperiyar Dam is built at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers. The Periyar National Park is located around the dam’s reservoir.

• Mullaperiyar Dam is built at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers.

• The Periyar National Park is located around the dam’s reservoir.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• It is a masonry gravity dam situated on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, in Kerala.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/mullaperiyar-dam-issue-5/

Explanation:

• It is a masonry gravity dam situated on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, in Kerala.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/mullaperiyar-dam-issue-5/

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the National Health Authority(NHA): National Health Agency (NHA) is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NHA has been set up by the Government of India to implement Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) through State level Health Agencies. NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: A study in Chhattisgarh revealed that despite the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), out-of-pocket spending (OOPE) on health remains high, particularly in private hospitals, due to the widespread practice of dual billing. National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing India’s flagship public health insurance/assurance scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana” & has been entrusted with the role of designing strategy, building technological infrastructure and implementation of “National Digital Health Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system. National Health Authority is the successor of the National Health Agency, which was functioning as a registered society since 23rd May, 2018. Pursuant to Cabinet decision for full functional autonomy, National Health Agency was reconstituted as the National Health Authority on 2nd January 2019, under Gazette Notification Registered No. DL –(N) 04/0007/2003-18. NHA has been set-up to implement PM-JAY, as it is popularly known, at the national level. An attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy, NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), an officer of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India, who manages its affairs. The CEO is the Ex-Office Member Secretary of the Governing Board. To implement the scheme at the State level, State Health Agencies (SHAs) in the form of a society/trust have been set up by respective States. SHAs have full operational autonomy over the implementation of the scheme in the State including extending the coverage to non SECC beneficiaries. NHA is leading the implementation for Ayushman Bharat Digital MissionABDM in coordination with different ministries/departments of the Government of India, State Governments, and private sector/civil society organizations. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/pradhan-mantri-jan-arogya-yojana-pmjay/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: A study in Chhattisgarh revealed that despite the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), out-of-pocket spending (OOPE) on health remains high, particularly in private hospitals, due to the widespread practice of dual billing. National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing India’s flagship public health insurance/assurance scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana” & has been entrusted with the role of designing strategy, building technological infrastructure and implementation of “National Digital Health Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system. National Health Authority is the successor of the National Health Agency, which was functioning as a registered society since 23rd May, 2018. Pursuant to Cabinet decision for full functional autonomy, National Health Agency was reconstituted as the National Health Authority on 2nd January 2019, under Gazette Notification Registered No. DL –(N) 04/0007/2003-18. NHA has been set-up to implement PM-JAY, as it is popularly known, at the national level. An attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy, NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), an officer of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India, who manages its affairs. The CEO is the Ex-Office Member Secretary of the Governing Board. To implement the scheme at the State level, State Health Agencies (SHAs) in the form of a society/trust have been set up by respective States. SHAs have full operational autonomy over the implementation of the scheme in the State including extending the coverage to non SECC beneficiaries. NHA is leading the implementation for Ayushman Bharat Digital MissionABDM in coordination with different ministries/departments of the Government of India, State Governments, and private sector/civil society organizations. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/pradhan-mantri-jan-arogya-yojana-pmjay/

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about the National Health Authority(NHA):

• National Health Agency (NHA) is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NHA has been set up by the Government of India to implement Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) through State level Health Agencies. NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.

• National Health Agency (NHA) is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• NHA has been set up by the Government of India to implement Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) through State level Health Agencies.

• NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Explanation:

• Context: A study in Chhattisgarh revealed that despite the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), out-of-pocket spending (OOPE) on health remains high, particularly in private hospitals, due to the widespread practice of dual billing.

• National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing India’s flagship public health insurance/assurance scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana” & has been entrusted with the role of designing strategy, building technological infrastructure and implementation of “National Digital Health Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system.

• National Health Authority is the successor of the National Health Agency, which was functioning as a registered society since 23rd May, 2018. Pursuant to Cabinet decision for full functional autonomy, National Health Agency was reconstituted as the National Health Authority on 2nd January 2019, under Gazette Notification Registered No. DL –(N) 04/0007/2003-18.

• NHA has been set-up to implement PM-JAY, as it is popularly known, at the national level. An attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy, NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), an officer of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India, who manages its affairs. The CEO is the Ex-Office Member Secretary of the Governing Board.

• To implement the scheme at the State level, State Health Agencies (SHAs) in the form of a society/trust have been set up by respective States. SHAs have full operational autonomy over the implementation of the scheme in the State including extending the coverage to non SECC beneficiaries.

• NHA is leading the implementation for Ayushman Bharat Digital MissionABDM in coordination with different ministries/departments of the Government of India, State Governments, and private sector/civil society organizations.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/pradhan-mantri-jan-arogya-yojana-pmjay/

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/pradhan-mantri-jan-arogya-yojana-pmjay/

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about ‘Goldene’: It is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It is a 2-dimensional allotrope of gold. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It marks the first instance of a metal being formulated into a freestanding 2D sheet. Goldene is made by sandwiching silicon between titanium carbide layers, depositing gold atoms on top, and then etching away the titanium carbide layers (using a chemical called Murakami’s reagent), resulting in the creation of a free-standing, one-atom-thick layer of gold. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/goldene/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It marks the first instance of a metal being formulated into a freestanding 2D sheet. Goldene is made by sandwiching silicon between titanium carbide layers, depositing gold atoms on top, and then etching away the titanium carbide layers (using a chemical called Murakami’s reagent), resulting in the creation of a free-standing, one-atom-thick layer of gold. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/goldene/

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about ‘Goldene’:

• It is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It is a 2-dimensional allotrope of gold.

• It is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold.

• It is a 2-dimensional allotrope of gold.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It marks the first instance of a metal being formulated into a freestanding 2D sheet.

• Goldene is made by sandwiching silicon between titanium carbide layers, depositing gold atoms on top, and then etching away the titanium carbide layers (using a chemical called Murakami’s reagent), resulting in the creation of a free-standing, one-atom-thick layer of gold.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/goldene/

Explanation:

• Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It marks the first instance of a metal being formulated into a freestanding 2D sheet.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/goldene/

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Which of the following statements about peptides is true? (a) Peptides are composed of two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds. (b) Peptides are exclusively found in animal cells. (c) Peptides are synthesized in the mitochondria. (d) Peptides are composed of nucleic acids. Correct Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: A peptide derived from cows shows promise in treating deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically composed of around 2 to 50 amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds. These bonds form between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another, resulting in the formation of a peptide bond. Peptides play crucial roles in biological processes such as signaling, enzyme function, and structural support. They are not exclusively found in animal cells, as they are also present in plants and microorganisms. Peptides are synthesized in the ribosomes, not in the mitochondria. Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/peptide/ Incorrect Ans: (a) Explanation: Context: A peptide derived from cows shows promise in treating deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically composed of around 2 to 50 amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds. These bonds form between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another, resulting in the formation of a peptide bond. Peptides play crucial roles in biological processes such as signaling, enzyme function, and structural support. They are not exclusively found in animal cells, as they are also present in plants and microorganisms. Peptides are synthesized in the ribosomes, not in the mitochondria. Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/peptide/

#### 5. Question

Which of the following statements about peptides is true?

• (a) Peptides are composed of two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

• (b) Peptides are exclusively found in animal cells.

• (c) Peptides are synthesized in the mitochondria.

• (d) Peptides are composed of nucleic acids.

Explanation:

• Context: A peptide derived from cows shows promise in treating deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically composed of around 2 to 50 amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds. These bonds form between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another, resulting in the formation of a peptide bond. Peptides play crucial roles in biological processes such as signaling, enzyme function, and structural support. They are not exclusively found in animal cells, as they are also present in plants and microorganisms. Peptides are synthesized in the ribosomes, not in the mitochondria.

Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/peptide/

Explanation:

• Context: A peptide derived from cows shows promise in treating deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Rfer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/peptide/

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points In which of the following states is Bhadra Tiger Reserve located? (a) Karnataka (b) Telangana (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala Correct Ans: (a) Explanation: About Bhadra Tiger Reserve: Situated in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, Bhadra Tiger Reserve is unique for being nestled within several hill ranges. It has served as both an Elephant Reserve and the 25th Project Tiger Reserve of India since 1998, boasting a substantial tiger population. Well-drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries, it features a variety of vegetation including dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. Other Tiger Reserves in Karnataka include Bandipura, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi, and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/ Incorrect Ans: (a) Explanation: About Bhadra Tiger Reserve: Situated in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, Bhadra Tiger Reserve is unique for being nestled within several hill ranges. It has served as both an Elephant Reserve and the 25th Project Tiger Reserve of India since 1998, boasting a substantial tiger population. Well-drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries, it features a variety of vegetation including dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. Other Tiger Reserves in Karnataka include Bandipura, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi, and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

#### 6. Question

In which of the following states is Bhadra Tiger Reserve located?

• (a) Karnataka

• (b) Telangana

• (c) Tamil Nadu

• (d) Kerala

Explanation: About Bhadra Tiger Reserve:

• Situated in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka, Bhadra Tiger Reserve is unique for being nestled within several hill ranges. It has served as both an Elephant Reserve and the 25th Project Tiger Reserve of India since 1998, boasting a substantial tiger population.

• Well-drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries, it features a variety of vegetation including dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. Other Tiger Reserves in Karnataka include Bandipura, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi, and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

Explanation: About Bhadra Tiger Reserve:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points ‘Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani’ are in news related to: (a) Border disputes between India and Pakistan (b) Territorial disputes between Israel and Syria (c) Conflict between India and Nepal (d) Maritime disputes in the South China Sea Correct Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: Nepal plans to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories with India, including Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani. Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill which provided legal status to its claims over these territories India has objected to this move, considering it an “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/ Incorrect Ans: (c) Explanation: Context: Nepal plans to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories with India, including Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani. Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill which provided legal status to its claims over these territories India has objected to this move, considering it an “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

#### 7. Question

‘Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani’ are in news related to:

• (a) Border disputes between India and Pakistan

• (b) Territorial disputes between Israel and Syria

• (c) Conflict between India and Nepal

• (d) Maritime disputes in the South China Sea

Explanation:

• Context: Nepal plans to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories with India, including Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.

• Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill which provided legal status to its claims over these territories

• India has objected to this move, considering it an “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

Explanation:

• Context: Nepal plans to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories with India, including Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.

• Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill which provided legal status to its claims over these territories

• India has objected to this move, considering it an “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Arrange the following territories in the direction of West to East: Lipulekh Limpiyadhura Kalapani Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1-2-3 (b) 2-3-1 (c) 1-3-2 (d) 2-1-3 Correct Ans: (b) Explanation: Kalapani is the largest territorial dispute between Nepal and India, situated at a tri-junction with Tibet (China). The disagreement stems from the origin of River Kali, demarcated in the Treaty of Sagauli (1816). Nepal claims the river west of Kalapani as the main River Kali, originating at Limpiyadhura or Lipulekh pass, while India argues it originates from a rivulet named Pankhagad, defining the border differently. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation: Kalapani is the largest territorial dispute between Nepal and India, situated at a tri-junction with Tibet (China). The disagreement stems from the origin of River Kali, demarcated in the Treaty of Sagauli (1816). Nepal claims the river west of Kalapani as the main River Kali, originating at Limpiyadhura or Lipulekh pass, while India argues it originates from a rivulet named Pankhagad, defining the border differently. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

#### 8. Question

Arrange the following territories in the direction of West to East:

• Lipulekh Limpiyadhura Kalapani

• Limpiyadhura

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Explanation:

• Kalapani is the largest territorial dispute between Nepal and India, situated at a tri-junction with Tibet (China). The disagreement stems from the origin of River Kali, demarcated in the Treaty of Sagauli (1816). Nepal claims the river west of Kalapani as the main River Kali, originating at Limpiyadhura or Lipulekh pass, while India argues it originates from a rivulet named Pankhagad, defining the border differently.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/lipulekh-limpiyadhura-and-kalapani-nepal/

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following Pairs [Elephant Reserves:State]: Sonitpur ER: West Bengal Rayala ER: Karnataka Lemru ER: Chhattisgarh Singphan ER: Nagaland How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Ans: (b) Explanation S. No. Elephant Reserve State 1 Rayala ER Andhra Pradesh 2 Kameng ER Arunachal Pradesh 3 South Arunachal ER Arunachal Pradesh 4 Sonitpur ER Assam 5 Dihing-Patkai ER Assam 6 Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong ER Assam 7 Dhansiri-Lungding ER Assam 8 Chirang-Ripu ER Assam 9 Badalkhol-Tamorpingla Chhattisgarh 10 Lemru ER Chhattisgarh 11 Singhbhum ER Jharkhand 12 Mysore ER Karnataka 13 Dandeli ER Karnataka 14 Wayanad ER Kerala 15 Nilambur ER Kerala 16 Anamudi ER Kerala 17 Periyar Kerala 18 Garo Hills ER Meghalaya 19 Intanki ER Nagaland 20 Singphan ER Nagaland 21 Mayurbhanj ER Odisha 22 Mahanadi ER Odisha 23 Sambalpur ER Odisha 24 Nilgiri ER Tamil Nadu 25 Coimbatore ER Tamil Nadu 26 Anamalai ER Tamil Nadu 27 Srivilliputtur ER Tamil Nadu 28 Agsthyamalai ER Tamil Nadu 29 Uttar Pradesh ER Uttar Pradesh 30 Terai ER Uttar Pradesh 31 Shivalik ER Uttarakhand 32 Mayurjharna ER West Bengal 33 Eastern Dooars ER West Bengal Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation S. No. Elephant Reserve State 1 Rayala ER Andhra Pradesh 2 Kameng ER Arunachal Pradesh 3 South Arunachal ER Arunachal Pradesh 4 Sonitpur ER Assam 5 Dihing-Patkai ER Assam 6 Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong ER Assam 7 Dhansiri-Lungding ER Assam 8 Chirang-Ripu ER Assam 9 Badalkhol-Tamorpingla Chhattisgarh 10 Lemru ER Chhattisgarh 11 Singhbhum ER Jharkhand 12 Mysore ER Karnataka 13 Dandeli ER Karnataka 14 Wayanad ER Kerala 15 Nilambur ER Kerala 16 Anamudi ER Kerala 17 Periyar Kerala 18 Garo Hills ER Meghalaya 19 Intanki ER Nagaland 20 Singphan ER Nagaland 21 Mayurbhanj ER Odisha 22 Mahanadi ER Odisha 23 Sambalpur ER Odisha 24 Nilgiri ER Tamil Nadu 25 Coimbatore ER Tamil Nadu 26 Anamalai ER Tamil Nadu 27 Srivilliputtur ER Tamil Nadu 28 Agsthyamalai ER Tamil Nadu 29 Uttar Pradesh ER Uttar Pradesh 30 Terai ER Uttar Pradesh 31 Shivalik ER Uttarakhand 32 Mayurjharna ER West Bengal 33 Eastern Dooars ER West Bengal Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

#### 9. Question

Consider the following Pairs [Elephant Reserves:State]:

• Sonitpur ER: West Bengal Rayala ER: Karnataka Lemru ER: Chhattisgarh Singphan ER: Nagaland

• Sonitpur ER: West Bengal

• Rayala ER: Karnataka

• Lemru ER: Chhattisgarh

• Singphan ER: Nagaland

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Explanation

S. No. | Elephant Reserve | State

1 | Rayala ER | Andhra Pradesh

2 | Kameng ER | Arunachal Pradesh

3 | South Arunachal ER | Arunachal Pradesh

4 | Sonitpur ER | Assam

5 | Dihing-Patkai ER | Assam

6 | Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong ER | Assam

7 | Dhansiri-Lungding ER | Assam

8 | Chirang-Ripu ER | Assam

9 | Badalkhol-Tamorpingla | Chhattisgarh

10 | Lemru ER | Chhattisgarh

11 | Singhbhum ER | Jharkhand

12 | Mysore ER | Karnataka

13 | Dandeli ER | Karnataka

14 | Wayanad ER | Kerala

15 | Nilambur ER | Kerala

16 | Anamudi ER | Kerala

17 | Periyar | Kerala

18 | Garo Hills ER | Meghalaya

19 | Intanki ER | Nagaland

20 | Singphan ER | Nagaland

21 | Mayurbhanj ER | Odisha

22 | Mahanadi ER | Odisha

23 | Sambalpur ER | Odisha

24 | Nilgiri ER | Tamil Nadu

25 | Coimbatore ER | Tamil Nadu

26 | Anamalai ER | Tamil Nadu

27 | Srivilliputtur ER | Tamil Nadu

28 | Agsthyamalai ER | Tamil Nadu

29 | Uttar Pradesh ER | Uttar Pradesh

30 | Terai ER | Uttar Pradesh

31 | Shivalik ER | Uttarakhand

32 | Mayurjharna ER | West Bengal

33 | Eastern Dooars ER | West Bengal

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

Explanation

S. No. | Elephant Reserve | State

1 | Rayala ER | Andhra Pradesh

2 | Kameng ER | Arunachal Pradesh

3 | South Arunachal ER | Arunachal Pradesh

4 | Sonitpur ER | Assam

5 | Dihing-Patkai ER | Assam

6 | Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong ER | Assam

7 | Dhansiri-Lungding ER | Assam

8 | Chirang-Ripu ER | Assam

9 | Badalkhol-Tamorpingla | Chhattisgarh

10 | Lemru ER | Chhattisgarh

11 | Singhbhum ER | Jharkhand

12 | Mysore ER | Karnataka

13 | Dandeli ER | Karnataka

14 | Wayanad ER | Kerala

15 | Nilambur ER | Kerala

16 | Anamudi ER | Kerala

17 | Periyar | Kerala

18 | Garo Hills ER | Meghalaya

19 | Intanki ER | Nagaland

20 | Singphan ER | Nagaland

21 | Mayurbhanj ER | Odisha

22 | Mahanadi ER | Odisha

23 | Sambalpur ER | Odisha

24 | Nilgiri ER | Tamil Nadu

25 | Coimbatore ER | Tamil Nadu

26 | Anamalai ER | Tamil Nadu

27 | Srivilliputtur ER | Tamil Nadu

28 | Agsthyamalai ER | Tamil Nadu

29 | Uttar Pradesh ER | Uttar Pradesh

30 | Terai ER | Uttar Pradesh

31 | Shivalik ER | Uttarakhand

32 | Mayurjharna ER | West Bengal

33 | Eastern Dooars ER | West Bengal

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points The Bhadra river originates from the (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Amarkantak Range (d) Eastern Himalaya Correct Ans: (b) Explanation: The Bhadra is a river in Karnataka state in southern India. It originates in Gangamoola near Kudremukha, Western Ghats range, and flows east across the southern part of Deccan Plateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns of Kudremukh, Kalasa, Horanadu, Haluvalli, Balehonnur, Balehole and Narasimharajapura. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/ Incorrect Ans: (b) Explanation: The Bhadra is a river in Karnataka state in southern India. It originates in Gangamoola near Kudremukha, Western Ghats range, and flows east across the southern part of Deccan Plateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns of Kudremukh, Kalasa, Horanadu, Haluvalli, Balehonnur, Balehole and Narasimharajapura. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

#### 10. Question

The Bhadra river originates from the

• (a) Eastern Ghats

• (b) Western Ghats

• (c) Amarkantak Range

• (d) Eastern Himalaya

Explanation:

• The Bhadra is a river in Karnataka state in southern India.

• It originates in Gangamoola near Kudremukha, Western Ghats range, and flows east across the southern part of Deccan Plateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns of Kudremukh, Kalasa, Horanadu, Haluvalli, Balehonnur, Balehole and Narasimharajapura.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

Explanation:

• The Bhadra is a river in Karnataka state in southern India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/05/07/bhadra-tiger-reserve/

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