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📚 Daily Mini Quiz | Geography (Rivers & Dams) 🌊 🧠 Topic: Mettur Dam & Stanley Reservoir

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Q5. With reference to Mesalina bishnoi, consider the following statements: It is a newly discovered species of lizard. It represents the first confirmed record of the genus Mesalina in India. It is currently known only from Rajasthan.

Q4. With reference to a Blue Micromoon, consider the following statements: A Blue Moon is the second full moon occurring within a calendar month. A Micromoon occurs when the Moon is near apogee during a full moon. A Micromoon appears larger than a typical full moon.

Q3. With reference to Mule Accounts, consider the following statements: Mule accounts are commonly used for money laundering. Every money mule knowingly participates in criminal activity. Mule accounts help conceal the movement of illicit funds.

Q2. With reference to the Kadamparai Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant, consider the following statements: It was Tamil Nadu's first pumped-storage hydroelectric project. Its turbines can operate both as generators and pumps. It helps store surplus renewable energy for future use.

Q1. With reference to the Kshipra River, consider the following statements: It is a tributary of the Chambal River. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is held on its banks every 12 years. It originates from the Satpura Range.

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