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Mega Quiz 1. Which of the following vegetation types are found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve? 1. Tropical evergreen forests 2. Moist deciduous forests 3. Grasslands 4. Thorn forests Select the correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation:  PTR includes: o Tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests o Moist deciduous forests o Grasslands  Thorn forests are typical of arid regions, not Western Ghats ecosystems. Source: The Hindu 2. Which of the following include/s guidance system of the CM-302 missile? 1. Inertial Navigation System (INS) 2. BeiDou satellite navigation 3. Active radar seeker for terminal homing Select the correct answer: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (d) Explanation: The missile uses a multi-layered guidance system:  INS for initial guidance  BeiDou satellite navigation for mid-course correction  Active radar seeker for accurate terminal targeting This enhances its high hit probability (~90%). Source: Reuters 3. With reference to Tsomgo Lake, consider the following statements: 1. The lake is primarily fed by monsoon rainfall. 2. It remains frozen during the winter season. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both (d) None Answer: (b) Explanation:  Statement 1 is incorrect: It is mainly fed by melting snow from surrounding mountains, not monsoon rainfall.  Statement 2 is correct: The lake freezes in winter due to high altitude. Source: The Hindu 4. Which of the following cancers is most strongly associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection? (a) Liver cancer (b) Cervical cancer (c) Lung cancer (d) Thyroid cancer Answer: (b) Explanation:  More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV.  Certain high-risk strains (e.g., HPV-16, HPV-18) are oncogenic. Source: The Hindu 5. Which of the following features of Jeju Island are recognized under UNESCO World Heritage status? 1. Lava tube systems 2. Mount Hallasan volcanic formations 3. Coral reef ecosystems Select the correct answer: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation:  Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.  It includes: o Lava tube cave systems o Mount Hallasan  Coral reefs are not the basis of its UNESCO listing. Source: NDTV

Which of the following features of Jeju Island are recognized under UNESCO World Heritage status? Lava tube systems Mount Hallasan volcanic formations Coral reef ecosystems

With reference to Tsomgo Lake, consider the following statements: The lake is primarily fed by monsoon rainfall. It remains frozen during the winter season.

Which of the following include/s guidance system of the CM-302 missile? Inertial Navigation System (INS) BeiDou satellite navigation Active radar seeker for terminal homing

Which of the following vegetation types are found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve? Tropical evergreen forests Moist deciduous forests Grasslands Thorn forests

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