Daily Current Affair Quiz: 3rd August 2019
1. Which of the following places are associated with Indus valley civilization
1. Banawali
2. Kalibangan
3. Dholovira
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Ans:c
Justification:
- There are seven important cities in Indus valley civilization. They are Mohanjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal, Chanhudaru, Dholavira and Banawali. Surkotada, Lothal, and Dholavira are the important port towns in the Indus valley. Harappa, Mohanjodaro, Banawali and Dholavira are considered as the four main Harappan Sites.
2. Which of the following states are associated with Pashmina wool production?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Gujarat
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans: a
Justification:
- Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina goat from the Changthang Plateau of Kashmir, … Members of the Changpa tribe are the traditional producers of the Pashmina wool in the Ladakh region.
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Nilgiri Thar is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
2. According to IUCN red list It is endangered species.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
- It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- IUCN status: Endangered.
4. Rani ki Vav monument is located at?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Delhi
(c) Odisha
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: a
Justification:
- Among the largest stepwells in Gujarat, the sculptural wealth of Rani ki Vav surpasses all others. Built during the 11th century by the Solanki-dynasty Queen Udayamati to commemorate her husband Bhimadeva I, the stepwell is testimony to the exemplary craftsmanship of the time.
- Rani ki Vav is one of the most unique and exceptional stepwells in the world. No wonder then that this 11th century monument has been incorporated in the recent Rs 100 currency note unveiled by the Reserve Bank of India in July 2018.
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
2. This area is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b
Justification:
- The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is about 7500 km² in area and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people.
