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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation! Q1. With reference to Burkina Faso, consider the following statements: It is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of Africa. The Volta River originates entirely within Burkina Faso. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer 6: a) 1 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, with significant Sahelian characteristics in the north. Statement 2 is incorrect: While tributaries such as Black, White and Red Volta originate or pass through Burkina Faso, they converge in Ghana to form the Volta River. Additional Information The country has a predominantly savannah landscape with mineral resources such as gold and manganese. Q2. With reference to Newcastle Disease, consider the following statements: It is caused by a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus group. There is no cure for the disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer 7: c) Both 1 and 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It is caused by avian paramyxovirus serotype 1, affecting a wide range of birds. Statement 2 is correct: There is no cure; antibiotics may only help control secondary bacterial infections, not the viral disease itself. Additional Information The disease has three forms: lentogenic, mesogenic and velogenic, with varying severity. Q3. With reference to Earthquake Lights, consider the following statements: They are caused due to ionisation of air molecules triggered by electric charges generated in stressed rocks. They are most commonly associated with vertical fault systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer 8: c) Both 1 and 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Stress in rocks generates electric charges, which ionise air molecules and produce luminous plasma. Statement 2 is correct: They are more commonly observed in regions with vertical faults and rift zones. Additional Information These lights may appear before, during or after earthquakes and are associated with tectonic stress conditions. Q4. With reference to the Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative, consider the following statements: It is a Central Sector Scheme under the RAMP Programme. It aims to onboard MSMEs onto the ONDC network. It is implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer 9: d) 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It is part of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance Programme. Statement 2 is correct: A key objective is onboarding MSMEs onto ONDC for digital commerce participation. Statement 3 is correct: It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation. Additional Information The scheme targets 5 lakh MSMEs with emphasis on digital marketing, logistics and e commerce capacity building. Q5. With reference to the SAMPANN Platform, consider the following statements: It is a cloud based end to end pension management system under the Department of Telecommunications. It is operated by the Controller General of Accounts under the Ministry of Finance. It enables direct credit of pension without intermediaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer 10: c) 1 and 3 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It is a cloud based integrated pension system under the Department of Telecommunications. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is managed by the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), not the Controller General of Accounts. Statement 3 is correct: It ensures direct benefit transfer of pensions, improving efficiency and transparency. Additional Information Launched in 2018, it provides grievance redressal, tracking and faster pension processing.

Q5. With reference to the SAMPANN Platform, consider the following statements: It is a cloud based end to end pension management system under the Department of Telecommunications. It is operated by the Controller General of Accounts under the Ministry of Finance. It enables direct credit of pension without intermediaries.

Q4. With reference to the Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative, consider the following statements: It is a Central Sector Scheme under the RAMP Programme. It aims to onboard MSMEs onto the ONDC network. It is implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Q3. With reference to Earthquake Lights, consider the following statements: They are caused due to ionisation of air molecules triggered by electric charges generated in stressed rocks. They are most commonly associated with vertical fault systems.

Q2. With reference to Newcastle Disease, consider the following statements: It is caused by a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus group. There is no cure for the disease.

Q1. With reference to Burkina Faso, consider the following statements: It is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of Africa. The Volta River originates entirely within Burkina Faso.

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