HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 20 April 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 20 April 2024April 2024, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 20 April 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. Which one of the following types of volcanoes is characterized by alternating layers of lava flows, ash, and volcanic rocks? Stratovolcano Cinder cone volcano Shield volcano Caldera Explanation:Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are conical-shaped structures formed by layers of solidified lava, ash, and volcanic rocks.These layers accumulate over time due to successive eruptions, giving stratovolcanoes their characteristic layered appearance. 2 / 5 2.Which one of the following is the primary purpose of “Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)”, seen in the news recently? Determine the cost-effectiveness of a treatment Evaluate the efficacy and safety of a treatment or intervention Assess the long-term side effects of a treatment Provide a historical overview of medical treatments Explanation:Randomized Controlled Trials are considered the gold standard in clinical research for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a particular treatment or intervention. In an RCT, participants are randomly assigned to either receive the treatment being studied or a control treatment (usually the standard treatment or a placebo). The outcomes of the participants in both groups are then compared to assess the efficacy and safety of the new treatment or intervention. 3 / 5 3.Which one of the following economic indicators is negatively impacted by a trade deficit? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Consumer Price Index (CPI) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Unemployment rate Explanation:A trade deficit occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports, which can lead to a negative impact on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is because GDP is calculated as the sum of a nation's domestic production and its net exports (exports minus imports).When imports are greater than exports, the net exports figure is negative, which can reduce the overall GDP. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements:1) The Gray Slender Loris is native to India.2) It is primarily a herbivorous primate.3) Gray Slender Lorises are known for their highly active daytime behavior.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:The gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) is a small primate native to India and Sri Lanka that lives in subtropical and tropical forests.Gray slender lorises are nocturnal hunters and foragers that use their large, forward-facing eyes to detect prey.They are insectivores that eat mostly ants and termites, but also eat beetles, spiders, mollusks, and other small vertebrates.The Gray Slender Loris is listed on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. 5 / 5 5.Which of the following statements about bumblebees is true? Bumblebees produce honey in large quantities like honeybees. Bumblebees can sting multiple times without dying unlike honeybees. Bumblebees are exclusively nocturnal creatures. Bumblebees do not play a significant role in pollination. Explanation:About Bumblebees:Bumblebees are social insects known for their important role as pollinators in ecosystems.They belong to the genus Bombus and are characterized by their robust bodies, dense fur, and distinctive black and yellow colouration.Bumblebees are vital for the pollination of a wide variety of flowering plants, including many crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and berries.Unlike honeybees, which have perennial colonies, bumblebee colonies are annual, with a single queen establishing a nest each year.Bumblebees and carpenter bees have smooth stingers and are capable of stinging multiple times without dying. Fortunately, they are both relatively docile species. For honey bees, on the other hand, stinging is typically fatal. This is because, unlike other species, honey bees have barbed stingers. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
