HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 8 July 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 8 July 2024Daily Quiz, July 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 8 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. Consider the following statements regarding Shri Jagannath Temple:1) The temple was called ‘White Pagoda’ by the European sailors in contrast to ‘Black Pagoda’, the Kalaram temple.2) The temple houses the Aruna stambha. 3) It was constructed in the 12th century by Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola Dynasty.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect:Due to its white washed exterior, the temple was called ‘White Pagoda’ by the European sailors in contrast to ‘Black Pagoda’, the Konark temple.Statement 2 is correct:The temple houses the Aruna stambha. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was constructed in the 12th century by Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva of the Ganga Dynasty. 2 / 5 2. Arrange the following gallantry awards in the order of precedence:1) Ashoka Chakra2) Vir Chakra3) Shaurya Chakra4) Mahavir ChakraChoose the correct order: 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 1 1, 4 2, 3 4, 1, 2, 3 Explanation:Ashoka Chakra (Highest)Mahavir ChakraVir ChakraShaurya Chakra (Lowest) 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements regarding Vaquita:1) Vaquita is the world's rarest Reptile.2) Vaquitas communicate using echolocation. 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: Vaquita is the world's rarest marine mammal.Statement 2 is correct:Vaquitas communicate using echolocation (or sonar) by emitting high-frequency clicks. 4 / 5 4. Mount Etna is located in: Japan Italy Thailand Indonesia Explanation:Mount Etna is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. 5 / 5 5. Which of the following is the world’s highest saltwater lake? Pangong Lake Lake Titicaca Great Salt Lake Caspian Sea Explanation:Pangong Lake, situated at an elevation of approximately 4,350 meters, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
