HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 15 July 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 15 July 2024Daily Quiz, July 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 15 July 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. Kharchi Puja is celebrated in: Tripura Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Explanation:Kharchi Puja, also known as the Festival of 14 Gods, is a century-old auspicious festival celebrated every year by the people of Tripura. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahabodhi Temple Complex:1) It was built by king Harshwardhana in 10th century BC.2) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.3) It is one of the four holy sites associated with Lord Mahavir.How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect:Built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C.Statement 2 is correct:It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Statement 3 is incorrect:The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha, marking the spot of his Enlightenment (Bodhi). 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Asur Community:1) The Asur language was listed by UNESCO as a “definitely endangered language.”2) Asurs were traditional iron smelters.3) Asurs follow the 'Sarana' (or Sharana) faith.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The Asur language, which has no script of its own, was listed by UNESCO as a “definitely endangered language.”Statement 2 is correct: Known as ancient metallurgists, the Asurs were traditional iron smelters. However, most have now taken up agriculture for their livelihood.Statement 3 is correct: Most Asurs follow the 'Sarana' (or Sharana) faith, which emphasizes ecology as the most important ethical guide for humans. 4 / 5 4. Recently which day has been declared as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas? 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June Explanation:The Centre has declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’.The day commemorates the contributions of individuals who endured hardships during the Emergency period imposed on June 25, 1975. 5 / 5 5. Consider the following statements regarding Commemorative coins:1) These coins have generally smaller denomination than regular coins.2) The first commemorative coins in India were issued in 1964 after the death of Mahatma Gandhi.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: Commemorative or ceremonial coins are issued to commemorate a certain event, celebrate a certain person, or promote a specific message. These coins have a distinctive design that references the occasion for which they were issued and different, generally larger, denomination than regular coins.Statement 2 is incorrect: The first commemorative coins in India were issued in 1964 after the death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
