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Which of the following regions are known for the occurrence of continental mantle earthquakes? Himalayan region Bering Strait region Mid-Atlantic Ridge

With reference to mud volcanoes in India, consider the following statements: The only active mud volcanoes in India are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Baratang Island hosts mud volcanoes. Mud volcanoes are commonly found in the Himalayan region.

With reference to the Valley of the Kings, consider the following statements: It is located on the eastern bank of the Nile River. It was part of the ancient city of Thebes. It served as the burial site for rulers of the New Kingdom period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme, consider the following statements: It is a behavioural transformation initiative for government servants. It aims to promote citizen-centric governance and improve service delivery. It is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation 1. With reference to Lymphatic Filariasis, consider the following statements: It is a vector-borne disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It is caused by parasitic nematodes. It primarily affects the respiratory system. 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: Transmitted mainly by female Culex mosquitoes. Statement 2 is correct: Caused by filarial nematodes (roundworms). Statement 3 is incorrect: It affects the lymphatic system, not the respiratory system. Source: PIB 2. With reference to Gilbert Hill, consider the following statements: It is a monolithic column of basalt rock. It was formed as a result of volcanic activity associated with the Deccan Traps. It belongs to the Cenozoic era. 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: Gilbert Hill is a 200-foot basalt monolith in Andheri, Mumbai. Statement 2 is correct: It was formed during massive volcanic eruptions that created the Deccan Traps. Statement 3 is incorrect: It dates to about 66 million years ago (late Mesozoic era), not the Cenozoic. Source: NDTV 3. Which of the following is the only nocturnal primate found in northeastern India and also present in Hollongapar? (a) Slow loris (b) Stump-tailed macaque (c) Hoolock gibbon (d) Golden langur Answer: (a) Explanation: The Bengal slow loris is the only nocturnal primate in Northeast India. Source: Down to Earth 4. Which of the following organization prepares Network Readiness Index? (a) World Economic Forum (b) International Telecommunication Union (c) Portulans Institute (d) United Nations Development Programme Answer: (c) Explanation: The NRI is prepared by the Portulans Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Washington, D.C. Source: PIB 5. Which of the following river basin projects associated with Almatti Dam? (a) Upper Godavari Irrigation Project (b) Upper Krishna Irrigation Project (c) Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project (d) Pennar Basin Development Project Answer: (b) Explanation: Almatti is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. Source: Deccan herald