Weekly UPSC General Studies Quiz 02.08.2020

Consider the following statements regarding the Wallace Line:

1) This line is the narrow strait between Bali and Lombok.

2) It is a boundary line that separates the ecozones of a transitional zone between Asia and Australia.

3) To the West of the line, organisms related to Asiatic species are found; to the east, a mixture of species of Asian and Australian origin is present.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

He was a disciple of Narayan Guru.
He became a member of Cochin Legislative Council.
He modified Narayan Guru slogan into" no religion no caste and no god for mankind".

Who among the following  is being described above:

Which of the following is a part of the invisible account of the Balance of Payments?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):

1) It has been constituted by the Central Government under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2) NBWL serves as an apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
3) Advice tendered by NBW is binding on Government of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following is not correctly matched in context to the symbol of Buddhism related to the life of Buddha?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is/are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1935?

1) Separation of provincial budgets from the central budget

2) Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

3) Introduction of provincial autonomy in the place of dyarchy in the provinces

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gig Economy?

1) Uber drivers and Swiggy delivery executives are part of the gig economy.

2) Stand-up comedians, who perform on their own shows, are part of the gig economy.

3) It is based on flexible, temporary or freelance jobs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

 Inter-specific interactions arise from the interaction of populations of two different species. Consider the following pairs in this regard:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

In which inscription, the information about two Ashwamedha yajna performed by Pushyamitra Sunga has been found?

Consider the following statements:

1) Harihar and Bukka established Vijayanagara in front of Anegondi situated on the southern bank of Tungabhadra.

2) Hampi is the city representing the old capital of Vijayanagar.

3) Portuguese traveller, Domingo Paes, travelled to Vijayanagar during the reign of Krishna Devaraya.

Of these statements,

With reference to the share and stock market, consider the following statements:

1) A depository is like a bank, wherein, the deposits are in electronic form.

2) National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is the only depository in India at present.

3) The minimum net worth stipulated by SEBI for a depository is Rs 100 crore.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

You must have noticed a code written on air conditioners used in home, offices, etc., which generally begin with ‘R’ and followed by a number. These codes denote the most common refrigerants used for air conditioning. 
Consider the following statements in this regard:

1) R-12 or Freon-12 is the most widely used of all the refrigerants. It denotes the Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
2) R-22 represents Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
3) The most common Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) used in air conditioners is R-410A and it is better than R-22 in terms of “Ozone Depletion” potential and energy efficiency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which microorganism causes the disease ‘Athlete’s Foot’?

Who among the following composers, who lived till 1253-1325 AD and was known as the inventor of traditional tabla and sitar?

Consider the following sentences regarding the Humayun’s Tomb:

1) It was commissioned by Noor Mahal in memory of her husband

2) The tomb is set in the middle of beautiful Persian-style gardens with lawns.

3) it is a perfectly symmetrical red sandstone structure with beautiful marble domes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?