HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 7 Jun 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 7 Jun 2024Daily Quiz, June 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 7 June Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 1. The Montreux Record is a register of: Species which are endangered Wetland where changes in ecological character have occurred Forests where changes in ecological character have occurred Species which have gone extinct Explanation:The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding Thismia Malayana:1) It belongs to a group of plants known as mycoheterotrophs.2) It is categorised as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Definition: Thismia Malayana is a newly discovered species of plant found in the tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia.Statement 1 is correct: Classification: It belongs to a group of plants known as mycoheterotrophs, which do not perform photosynthesis like most plants.Nutrient Acquisition: Unlike typical plants, mycoheterotrophs such as Thismia malayana act as parasites, stealing carbon resources from fungi on their roots.This adaptation exploits the mycorrhizal symbiosis, a mutually beneficial relationship between fungi and a plant’s root system.Statement 2 is correct: Despite its sensitivity to environmental changes, Thismia malayana has been classified as Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List. 3 / 5 3. The world's largest man-made lake is: Lake Mead Lake Volta Lake Kariba Lake Nasser Explanation:Lake Kariba is a lake in central Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe.Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe is the world's largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements regarding Gangetic Dolphins:1) It is blind and uses echolocation to navigate and find prey in river waters.2) The Gangetic River dolphin lives only in saltwater environments.3) Its IUCN Status is endangered.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:National Recognition: The Gangetic River dolphin was declared India’s national aquatic animal in 2009. Statement 1 is correct:Echolocation and Navigation: The Gangetic River dolphin is blind and uses echolocation to navigate and find prey in river waters.Respiratory Characteristics: As a mammal, the Ganges River dolphin cannot breathe underwater and must surface every 30-120 seconds.Due to the sound produced when breathing, the animal is popularly referred to as ‘Souns’, ‘Susu’, ‘Sushuk’, and ‘Seho’.Physical Description: The dolphin has a long, thin snout, a rounded belly, a stocky body, and large flippers.Statement 2 is incorrect:Habitat and Dimorphism: The Gangetic River dolphin lives only in freshwater environments.Statement 3 is correct:Conservation Status: IUCN Status: Endangered 5 / 5 5. Consider the following statements regarding Koya Tribe:1) The Koya speak Koyi, a language belonging to the Indo-Aryan language family. 2) The Koya have a matrilineal family structure.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:The Koya are one of the few multi-racial and multi-lingual tribal communities in India.They reside in the forests, plains, and valleys on both sides of the Godavari River, in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.The Koya are believed to have migrated to central India from their original home in Bastar, northern India.Statement 1 is incorrect:The Koya speak Koyi, a language belonging to the Dravidian language family.Statement 2 is incorrect:The Koya have a patrilineal and patrilocal family structure. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
