These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Miyako Strait connects:
a) East China sea to Pacific Ocean
b) South China sea to Pacific ocean
c) Pacific ocean to Arctic sea
d) Sea of Japan to Pacific Ocean
Ans. A
Explanation:
- It is also known as the Kerama Gap
- It is a waterway which lies between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island.
- The Miyako Strait is of global geopolitical significance, as it is one of the few international waterways for China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy to access the Pacific Ocean from the East China Sea.
- It is become an issue between Japan and China recently.
Q.2) Which of the following countries is not a part of P5+1:
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Japan
d) China
Ans. C
Explanation: P5+1 countries are United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France, China plus Germany
Q.3) Consider the following statements about UIDAI:
1. UIDAI is a statutory body
2. UIDAI functions as an attached office of NITI Aayog
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) Only 1 is correct
b) Only 2 is correct
c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Ans. A
Explanation:
- UIDAI was created with the objective to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), named as “Aadhaar”, to all residents of India that is
- Prior to its establishment as a statutory authority, UIDAI was functioning as an attached office of the then Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)
- It comes under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- It was granted statutory status by Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.
- UIDAI is nodal statutory organization behind the Aadhaar, a 12 digit unique number.
- robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and
- can be verified and authenticated in an easy, cost-effective way.
- The first UID number was issued on 29 September 2010 to a resident of Nandurbar, Maharashtra.
- The Authority has so far issued more than 111 crore Aadhaar numbers to the residents of India.
Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Ahom state depended upon forced labour. Those forced to work for the state were called paiks.
2. Ahom society was divided into clans or khels. A khel often controlled several villages.
3. Ahom society promoted Poets, scholars, theatre and important works of Sanskrit were translated into the local language.
4. Historical works, known as buranjis, were also written
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. D
Explanation: The Ahom state depended upon forced labour. Those forced to work for the state were called paiks. A census of the population was taken. Each village had to send a number of paiks by rotation.
Ahom society was divided into clans or khels. There were very few castes of artisans, so artisans in the Ahom areas came from the adjoining kingdoms. A khel often controlled several villages.
Ahom society was very sophisticated. Poets and scholars were given land grants. Theatre was encouraged. Important works of Sanskrit were translated into the local language. Historical works, known as buranjis, were also written – first in the Ahom language and then in Assamese.
Source: NCERT 7th: Our Past – II, Chapter 7, Page 99, 100
Q. 5) Consider the following statements:
i) Carbohydrates and fats provide energy to our body.
ii) Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body.
iii) Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases and help in keeping our eyes, bones, teeth and gums healthy.
Which of the following statements are true:
a) i) and ii)
b) Only ii)
c) ii) and iii)
d) All of these
Ans. D
Explanation:
Carbohydrates and fats provide energy to our body. Fats and carbohydrates are also called ‘energy giving foods’. Hence, option 1 is true.
Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body. Foods containing proteins are often called ‘body building foods’. Hence, option 2 is true.
Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases and help in keeping our eyes, bones, teeth and gums healthy. Vitamin A keeps our skin and eyes healthy. Vitamin C helps body to fight against many diseases. Vitamin D helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth. Hence, option 3 is also correct.
Source: NCERT Class 6th Science Chapter 2
Q-3 (UIDAI)
According to explanation both the statements are true. So the answer must be “C”.
No. Please read the explanation carefully. It says prior to establishment as a statutory body it was an attached office. It is currently a statutory body under Aadhar Act.
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