HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 29 May 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 29 May 2024Daily Quiz, May 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 29 May 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. Consider the following statements about Nyishi Tribe:1) It is the largest ethnic group in Assam.2) This tribe practices Polyandry.3) Boori-Boot and Nyokum are festivals celebrated by this tribe.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All Three None Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect:The Nyishi are the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh.Language: Their traditional language, Nishi, belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.Livelihood: Practice slash-and-burn agriculture.Engage in hunting and fishing.Experts in handicrafts such as weaving, cane and bamboo works, pottery, blacksmithing, wood carving, and carpentry.Statement 2 is incorrect: Society: Practice polygyny (a man has more than one wife).Patrilineal descent (lineage through the male line).No caste system.Women are considered sources of peace, progress, and prosperity.Statement 3 is correct: Festivals:Boori-Boot: Celebrated in February.Nyokum: Celebrated in February.Longte: Celebrated in April. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements regarding the Virupaksha Temple:1) The temple was substantially enlarged with the establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire.2) It is an example of Dravida style temple architecture.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Location and Significance:Part of the Temple Complex located at Hampi, Karnataka.Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Hampi was the capital city of the Vijayanagara kingdom (14th to 16th centuries).Substantially enlarged with the establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire.Vijayanagara’s Sangama kings transformed the shrine into a major religious monument, and the Tuluvas greatly expanded the temple.Statement 2 is correct: Architectural Style:A prime example of Dravida style temple architecture.Characterized by grand gopuras, Vimana, intricate carvings, and pillared halls. 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding Zero Debris Charter (ZDC):1) The Zero Debris Charter aims to achieve debris-neutrality in space by 2030.2) The Charter is legally binding.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Twelve countries and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed the Zero Debris Charter. Signatory countries include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.The Zero Debris Charter aims to achieve debris-neutrality in space by 2030.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Charter is non-legally binding, meaning it does not have the force of law. It promotes collaboration and a sense of shared responsibility among the signatories. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements:1) Typhoid2) Cholera3) Measles4) Hepatitis AHow many of the above mentioned disease/s is/are caused by the Bacteria? Only one Only two Only three All Four Explanation: Typhoid fever is caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella typhi.A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection.An extremely contagious virus called morbillivirus causes measles. Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). 5 / 5 5. Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is a river link project related to which of the following river? Ganga Yamuna Chambal Mahi Explanation: The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is aimed at intra-basin transfer of water within the Chambal basin, by utilising surplus monsoon water available in Kalisindh, Parvati, Mej and Chakan subbasins and diverting it into water deficit sub-basins of Banas, Gambhiri, Banganga and Parbati. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
