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Mega Quiz with correct Answer & Explanation 1. With reference to the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is located on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. It is a storage - based hydropower project with a large reservoir. 3. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:  Statement 1 is correct: The project is on the Chenab River in Ramban district.  Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a run-of-the-river project, not a large storage dam.  Statement 3 is correct: At 1,856 MW, it will be the largest hydropower project in J&K. Source: News 18 2. Which of the following services are provided by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)? 1. Tsunami early warning 2. Ocean state forecast and advisories for fishermen 3. Weather forecasting for aviation 4. Search and rescue support at sea Select the correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (a) Explanation:  INCOIS provides tsunami warnings, ocean information, and fishermen advisories.  It developed SARAT for search and rescue operations.  Aviation weather forecasting is the responsibility of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Source: The Hindu 3. Which of the following water bodies are located within the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve? 1. Shivsagar Reservoir on the Koyna River 2. Vasant Sagar Reservoir on the Warana River 3. Hirakud Reservoir 4. Tungabhadra Reservoir Select the correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (a) Explanation:  Shivsagar (Koyna River) and Vasant Sagar (Warana River) lie within STR.  Hirakud (Odisha) and Tungabhadra (Karnataka–Andhra Pradesh) are unrelated. Source: Hindustan Times 4. Which of the following habitats are preferred by Peregrine Falcons? 1. Open grasslands and tundra 2. Coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops 3. Dense tropical rainforests 4. Urban areas with tall buildings Select the correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation:  They prefer open habitats such as grasslands, tundra, and coastal regions.  They nest on cliffs and crevices.  Many populations have adapted to urban environments, nesting on tall buildings.  They are rare in dense tropical forests. Source: BBC 5. With reference to the Basic Structure Doctrine, consider the following statements: 1. It was first propounded by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case. 2. It limits the amending power of Parliament under Article 368. 3. Fundamental Rights cannot be amended under any circumstances. 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: The doctrine was established in Kesavananda Bharati (1973).  Statement 2 is correct: Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is limited by the Basic Structure.  Statement 3 is incorrect: Fundamental Rights can be amended, but the amendment must not damage the Basic Structure.

With reference to the Basic Structure Doctrine, consider the following statements: It was first propounded by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case. It limits the amending power of Parliament under Article 368. Fundamental Rights cannot be amended under any circumstances.

Which of the following habitats are preferred by Peregrine Falcons? Open grasslands and tundra Coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops Dense tropical rainforests Urban areas with tall buildings

Which of the following water bodies are located within the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve? Shivsagar Reservoir on the Koyna River Vasant Sagar Reservoir on the Warana River Hirakud Reservoir Tungabhadra Reservoir

Which of the following services are provided by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)? Tsunami early warning Ocean state forecast and advisories for fishermen Weather forecasting for aviation Search and rescue support at sea