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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation 1. With reference to Lymphatic Filariasis, consider the following statements: It is a vector-borne disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It is caused by parasitic nematodes. It primarily affects the respiratory system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Transmitted mainly by female Culex mosquitoes. Statement 2 is correct: Caused by filarial nematodes (roundworms). Statement 3 is incorrect: It affects the lymphatic system, not the respiratory system. Source: PIB 2. With reference to Gilbert Hill, consider the following statements: It is a monolithic column of basalt rock. It was formed as a result of volcanic activity associated with the Deccan Traps. It belongs to the Cenozoic era. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Gilbert Hill is a 200-foot basalt monolith in Andheri, Mumbai. Statement 2 is correct: It was formed during massive volcanic eruptions that created the Deccan Traps. Statement 3 is incorrect: It dates to about 66 million years ago (late Mesozoic era), not the Cenozoic. Source: NDTV 3. Which of the following is the only nocturnal primate found in northeastern India and also present in Hollongapar? (a) Slow loris (b) Stump-tailed macaque (c) Hoolock gibbon (d) Golden langur Answer: (a) Explanation: The Bengal slow loris is the only nocturnal primate in Northeast India. Source: Down to Earth 4. Which of the following organization prepares Network Readiness Index? (a) World Economic Forum (b) International Telecommunication Union (c) Portulans Institute (d) United Nations Development Programme Answer: (c) Explanation: The NRI is prepared by the Portulans Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Washington, D.C. Source: PIB 5. Which of the following river basin projects associated with Almatti Dam? (a) Upper Godavari Irrigation Project (b) Upper Krishna Irrigation Project (c) Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project (d) Pennar Basin Development Project Answer: (b) Explanation: Almatti is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. Source: Deccan herald

With reference to Gilbert Hill, consider the following statements: It is a monolithic column of basalt rock. It was formed as a result of volcanic activity associated with the Deccan Traps. It belongs to the Cenozoic era.

With reference to Lymphatic Filariasis, consider the following statements: It is a vector-borne disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It is caused by parasitic nematodes. It primarily affects the respiratory system.

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