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Mega Quiz with correct Answers & Explanaton ! 1. Which of the following statements regarding Microdontinae species is/are correct? 1. Many species are considered rare or threatened globally. 2. Their rarity is due to specialised habitat requirements and patchy distribution. 3. India hosts more than half of the world’s Microdontinae species. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: Many Microdontinae species are globally rare or threatened. • Statement 2 is correct: Their specialised myrmecophilous lifestyle and patchy distribution limit populations. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Of 454 species worldwide, only 27 are known from the Indian subcontinent. Source: The Hindu 2. Under Atal Pension Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Subscribers can choose a guaranteed pension between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000 per month. 2. Government co-contribution was available to all subscribers for the entire duration of the scheme. 3. The government co-contribution was time-bound and subject to conditions. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (c) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: Guaranteed pension slabs range from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month. • Statement 2 is incorrect: Government co-contribution was not permanent. • Statement 3 is correct: Co-contribution was applicable only for those enrolled between 1 June 2015 and 31 March 2016, subject to conditions. Source: PIB 3. SIDBI is mandated to perform which of the following roles? 1. Promotion of the MSME sector 2. Financing of MSMEs 3. Development of MSMEs 4. Regulation of MSMEs Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation: • SIDBI is the Principal Financial Institution for MSMEs. • Its triple agenda includes: o Promotion o Financing o Development • Regulation of MSMEs is not its function. Source: PIB 4. Consider the following protected areas in relation to Bhitarkanika National Park: 1. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary 3. Chilika Lake Which of the above are located in the immediate ecological landscape of Bhitarkanika? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: • Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds the national park. • Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lies to the east, separating mangroves from the Bay of Bengal. • Chilika Lake is geographically separate. Source: Print 5. Steel slag primarily consists of which of the following components? 1. Calcium silicates and oxides 2. Magnesium compounds 3. Manganese and aluminium silicates 4. Sodium chloride crystals Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation: • Steel slag is rich in calcium, magnesium, manganese, and aluminium silicates and oxides. • Sodium chloride is not a component of steel slag. Source: DD News

Steel slag primarily consists of which of the following components? 1. Calcium silicates and oxides 2. Magnesium compounds 3. Manganese and aluminium silicates 4. Sodium chloride crystals

Consider the following protected areas in relation to Bhitarkanika National Park: 1. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary 3. Chilika Lake

SIDBI is mandated to perform which of the following roles? 1. Promotion of the MSME sector 2. Financing of MSMEs 3. Development of MSMEs 4. Regulation of MSMEs

Under Atal Pension Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Subscribers can choose a guaranteed pension between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000 per month. 2. Government co-contribution was available to all subscribers for the entire duration of the scheme. 3. The government co-contribution was time-bound and subject to conditions.