Indian Geography Quiz: Day: 106

September 13, 2022

Which of the following are the criteria for the status of the “Wetland of International Importance”, under the Ramsar Convention?
1. If it supports vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered species, or threatened ecological communities.
2. If it supports the population of plant and/or animal species important for maintaining the biological diversity of a particular bio-geographic region.
3. If it regularly supports 20,000 or more water-birds.
4. If it regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or sub-species of wetlanddependent non-avian animal species.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements:
1. The Gumti River connects Meghalaya and Bangladesh.
2. The Bharatapuzha river is a tributary of the Cauvery River.
3. The Dzukou valley is located in the state of Sikkim.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 3 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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Answer : D

With reference to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Minor Forest Produce (MFP), consider the following statements:
1. The MSP for the Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is declared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. The TRIFED is the nodal agency under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer : B

The Minor Forest Produce (MFP) include tamarind seeds, honey, Sal seeds, Mohua seeds, Neem seeds etc. Around 100 million forest dwellers depend on the MFP for food, shelter, medicines, income etc.

Declaration of the MSP: It is declared by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It is done based upon the recommendations of the Pricing Cell set up within TRIFED.

Coverage: Initially, the scheme included 10 MFPs in 9 Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) states. Subsequently, it has been expanded to cover all the states and 50 MFPs.

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) was established in 1987, under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984. This body works for the social and economic development of the tribal people of the country.

It is administered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has launched “Sankalp Se Siddhi” – Village and Digital Connect Drive under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The aim of the drive is to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in the villages.

Which of the following is/are favourable condition(s) for the formation of the tropical cyclones?
1. They are associated with the InterTropical Convergence Zone during the summer season.
2. Anti-cyclonic conditions should prevail in the upper troposphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : C

Which among the following international agencies publishes the "Energy Transition Index"?

(A) The World Bank
(B) The World Economic Forum
(C) The International Energy Agency
(D) The International Monetary Fund

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Answer : B

India has been ranked at the 87th position among 115 countries in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) that tracks nations on the current performance of their energy systems across various aspects, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF)

The top 10 countries in the index are Western and Northern European countries, with Sweden in the first place, followed by Norway and Denmark. “

China (68) and India (87), which collectively account for a third of global energy demand, have both made strong improvements over the past decade, despite coal continuing to play a significant role in their energy mix.

Which of the following islands are located in the Western Indian Ocean?
1. Comoros
2. Madagascar
3. Mauritius
4. Seychelles
5. Borneo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(B) 5 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Answer : A

Which of the following countries are not the members of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?
1. Nepal
2. Bangladesh
3. India
4. Laos
5. Cambodia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 3, 4 and 5 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 1 and 5 only

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Answer : B

Consider the following statements:
1. A group of 23 oil-producing countries that includes 13 members of OPEC and 10 other oil-producing countries.
2. The Vienna Agreement of 2016 is an agreement between the OPEC and the non-OPEC oil producers, to cut oil production in order to prevent falling oil prices.
3. The USA, Canada and Russia are now members of OPEC+.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : A

ORGANISATION OF THE PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES

It is a permanent and intergovernmental organisation.

It was created at the Baghdad Conference in September 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.

Libya, UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Congo joined it later.

The OPEC Secretariat is its executive organ and is located in Vienna.

OBJECTIVES

To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries.

To secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers.

To ensure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.

OPEC Plus

It refers to a group of 23 oil-producing countries that includes 13 members of OPEC (Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, and Venezuela) and 10 other oil-producing countries (Russia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, South Sudan and Sudan).

Saudi Arabia is the largest oil producer among OPEC members.

Russia, which produces more oil than even Saudi Arabia, plays a crucial role, along with OPEC, in influencing global crude oil prices.

Which of the following statements are correct about the Rushikulya River?
1. It does not have any delta in its mouth region.
2. It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and the South Koel rivers.
3. The place from where the river originates, Daringbadi, is called the ' Kashmir of Odisha ‘.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) All of the above
(B) 2 and 3 Only
(C) 1 and 3 Only
(D) 2 Only

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Answer : C

THE RUSHIKULYA RIVER

The Rushikulya River is one of the major rivers in the state of Odisha and covers entire catchment area in the districts of Kandhamal and Ganjam of Odisha.

It originates at an elevation of about 1000 metres from Daringbadi hills of the Eastern Ghats range.

The place from where the river originates, Daringbadi is called the ‘ Kashmir of Odisha ‘.

Its tributaries are the Baghua, the Dhanei, the Badanadi etc. It has no delta as such at its mouth.

large scale nesting of olive ridley sea turtles was taking place near the mouth of the Rushikulya River.

THE BRAHMANI RIVER

The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of eastern India.

It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.

Together with the river Baitarani, it forms a large delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal at Dhamra.

It is the second widest river in Odisha after Mahanadi .

Consider the following pairs:
1. Pamban Bridge Tamil Nadu
2. Maitri Bridge West Bengal
3. Jadukata Bridge Meghalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 Only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : B

Indian Army built the longest suspension bridge over Indus river in Leh in just 40 days and the bridge is named as Maitri Bridge.

This cable suspension bridge is expected to give a major boost to connectivity in remote areas in Ladakh.

Maitri Bridge has been dedicated to the people of India to commemorate the 20th year of Kargil Vijay Divas.

The bridge is part of the central government plans to all-weather road connectivity in the region.

THE JADUKATA BRIDGE

It is a Famous cantilever bridge over Kynshi river.

It is a 140m Single Span Prestressed Concrete Cantilever Bridge.

The Jadukata Bridge is the longest span cantilever bridge in India with a central span of 140 m, stretches so naturally from one shore to the other that it seems to grow out of the rich vegetation itself.