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Daily Prelims Quiz | 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Topic: World Geography

3. Around 90% of India's saffron production comes from Kashmir. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (c) All three Explanation: All three are correct. Kashmir saffron grows at an elevation of about 1,500–2,000 m, thrives on loamy, sandy and calcareous soils (best on acidic soil, pH 5.5–8.5), and around 90% of India's saffron is produced in Kashmir, chiefly around Pampore. It is often called 'red gold' and secured a GI tag in 2020.

Mega Quiz with correct Answer & Explanation Q1. Which one of the following statements about the Mombasa Declaration is correct? (a) It is primarily aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (b) It is a legally binding climate treaty adopted under the UNFCCC. (c) It was signed at the first Our Ocean Conference held in 2014. (d) It bans all commercial fishing in the Indian Ocean. Answer: (a) It is primarily aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Explanation: The Mombasa Declaration is aimed at stepping up efforts against IUU fishing and improving fisheries transparency; it is not a UNFCCC climate treaty (b wrong). It was adopted at the 11th Our Ocean Conference (the OOC was launched in 2014, but Mombasa hosted the 11th edition — so c is wrong). It does not ban all commercial fishing (d wrong); it seeks better data sharing, vessel registries and published authorisations. Q2. With reference to rangelands, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) They cover roughly half of the Earth's land surface and provide nearly 70% of global livestock feed. (b) They are highly suitable for intensive crop agriculture. (c) They store negligible amounts of carbon. (d) In India they occupy less than 10 million hectares. Answer: (a) They cover roughly half of the Earth's land surface and provide nearly 70% of global livestock feed. Explanation: Rangelands — natural areas dominated by grasses, shrubs and forbs — cover about 50% of Earth's land surface and provide almost 70% of livestock feed globally. They are generally not suitable for intensive agriculture due to low precipitation and poor soils (b wrong), store vast amounts of carbon (c wrong), and Indian rangelands occupy about 121 million hectares from the Thar Desert to the Himalayan alpine meadows (d wrong). Q3. Which one of the following statements about the Mishmi Takin is correct? (a) It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. (b) It is a carnivorous member of the cat family. (c) Only males possess horns. (d) Horns are present in both sexes, and the animal can live at altitudes up to about 4,500 m. Answer: (d) Horns are present in both sexes, and the animal can live at altitudes up to about 4,500 m. Explanation: Horns are present in both sexes of the Mishmi Takin, and it is well-adapted to mountain life, living at altitudes up to about 4,500 m. It is a herbivorous (folivorous) goat-antelope of family Bovidae, not a carnivore or a cat (b wrong); both sexes — not only males — bear horns (c wrong). It is native to the eastern Himalayas, not endemic to the Western Ghats (a wrong); the recent footage came from North Sikkim. Q4. With reference to the Kishau Dam Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is a multipurpose project proposed on the Tons river. 2. Its beneficiary states include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. 3. Under the recent agreement, the entire cost of the project is borne by the Centre. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (b) Only two Explanation: Only statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Kishau Dam is a multipurpose project on the Tons river benefiting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Statement 3 is wrong: under the recent consensus, 90% of the water component is funded by the Centre and 10% by the six beneficiary states; the power component cost (about ₹2,000 crore) is also shared, so the Centre does not bear the entire cost. Q5. With reference to saffron cultivation in Kashmir, consider the following statements: 1. It grows best at an elevation of about 1,500–2,000 m above mean sea level. 2. It thrives on loamy, sandy and calcareous soils.

Q5. With reference to saffron cultivation in Kashmir, consider the following statements: 1. It grows best at an elevation of about 1,500–2,000 m above mean sea level. 2. It thrives on loamy, sandy and calcareous soils. 3. Around 90% of India's saffron production comes from Kashmir.

Q4. With reference to the Kishau Dam Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is a multipurpose project proposed on the Tons river. 2. Its beneficiary states include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. 3. Under the recent agreement, the entire cost of the project is borne by the Centre.

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