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Mega Quiz with right Answer and explanation 1. The virus causing Kyasanur Forest Disease belongs to which of the following groups? A. Coronavirus family B. Flavivirus genus C. Retrovirus family D. Orthomyxovirus family Answer: B Explanation: KFD virus belongs to family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus, and is part of the tick-borne encephalitis complex. Source: Times of India 2. Which of the following statements best describes solar minimum? A. A period when the Sun stops nuclear fusion B. The phase when sunspot numbers are at their lowest C. The time when Earth is farthest from the Sun D. A period of intense solar flare activity Answer: B Explanation: Solar minimum marks the beginning (and end) of a cycle, characterised by very few sunspots and reduced solar activity. Source: The Hindu 3. With reference to the Vishwamitri River, consider the following statements: 1. It is a perennial Himalayan River. 2. It originates from the Pavagadh Hills. 3. It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 2 and 3 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Explanation:  Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a small non-perennial river,and not from Himalaya.  Statement 2 is correct: Originates from Pavagadh Hills.  Statement 3 is correct: Empties into Gulf of Khambhat. Source: Indian Express 4. With reference to Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements: 1. It is located in the state of Odisha. 2. It shares its boundary with protected areas in Chhattisgarh. 3. It lies in the catchment area of a tributary of the Mahanadi River. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1 only Answer: C Explanation: All three are correct: It is in Odisha, borders sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh, and lies in the basin of the Jonk River, a tributary of the Mahanadi. Source: Times of India 5. With reference to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), consider the following statements: 1. It was established under a constitutional provision. 2. It provides free legal services to weaker sections of society. 3. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 2 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Explanation:  Statement 1 is incorrect: It was created under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, not directly by the Constitution.  Statement 2 is correct: Its main purpose is free legal aid.  Statement 3 is incorrect: It is under the Ministry of Law and Justice, not Home Affairs. Source: PIB

With reference to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), consider the following statements: It was established under a constitutional provision. It provides free legal services to weaker sections of society. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

With reference to Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements: It is located in the state of Odisha. It shares its boundary with protected areas in Chhattisgarh. It lies in the catchment area of a tributary of the Mahanadi River.

With reference to the Vishwamitri River, consider the following statements: It is a perennial Himalayan River. It originates from the Pavagadh Hills. It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.

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