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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 18-04-2024

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Question 1

With respect to the Great Indian Bustard, consider the following statements:

1. It is exclusive to the North Western Plains.
2. It is the state bird of Rajasthan.
3. Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2

With reference to the Green Credit scheme, consider the following statements:

1.It is an initiative within the government’s Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) movement.
2. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) serves as the GCP Administrator.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

Question 3

Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out 
to the Mediterranean Sea?

Question 4

Consider the following statements about heat waves:

1. A heatwave is a period of extremely hot weather, accompanied by high humidity from time to time.
2. India does not recognize heat waves as a disaster under the Disaster Management Act.
3. The health impact involves dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

Which of the following statements can be considered as advantages 
of agroforestry:

1. Agroforestry systems have more biodiversity than conventional farming systems.
2. The absentee landlords go for agroforestry to retain the title of the land and to increase their income.
3. To manage the agricultural land even without the availability of family labour.
4. Improved food security and nutrition.
5. To meet the needs of fuel wood, fodder and timber.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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