HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 12 Jun 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 12 Jun 2024Daily Quiz, June 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 12 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. Who was referred to as 'Dharti Aba' or the father of the earth among his followers? Veer Surendra Sai Matmur Jamoh Birsa Munda Budhu Bhagat Explanation:Birsa Munda's leadership during the Munda Rebellion earned him the title of "Bhagwan" or "Birsa Bhagwan" among his followers.Birsa also played a crucial religious role among the Munda people.He founded the faith of Birsait, a blend of animism and indigenous beliefs, which emphasized the worship of a single god.He often took inspiration from Munda traditions, Christianity, and Hinduism to guide his followers in rituals and prayers. He became their leader and was given the nickname ‘Dharti Aba’ or the father of the earth. 2 / 5 2. The Ghataprabha River is a tributary of: Kaveri Krishna Godavari Manjra Explanation:The Ghataprabha River is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows through the state of Karnataka.Course: The river originates in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 884 meters.It flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before merging with the Krishna River. The river debouches by 53 meters at Gokak Falls in the Belgaum (Belagavi) District, Karnataka. 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY):1) It is a central sector scheme.2) It offers interest subsidies on home loans for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) only.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) was launched on June 25, 2015. This centrally sponsored scheme involves financial contributions from both the Union and State governments. Statement 2 is incorrect: Offers interest subsidies on home loans for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Group (LIG), and Middle-Income Group (MIG). 4 / 5 4. Where is the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary located? Rajasthan Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Explanation:Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated across the districts of Shravasti, Balrampur, and Gonda in the state of Uttar Pradesh. 5 / 5 5. Which of the following is the smallest antelope found in Asia? Blackbuck Chinkara Nilgai Four-Horned Antelope Explanation: The four-horned antelope, also called Chousingha, is a small bovid antelope. It is the smallest antelope found in Asia. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
