UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 4 April 2025

Q 1 . Consider the following statements regarding Green Sea Turtle .

1. It is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle.

2. Green turtles are found throughout the world, mainly in tropical and subtropical waters.

 Which of statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 2 . Consider the following statements regarding Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.

1. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park are protected areas located in the Western Ghats.

2.The area is home to diverse wildlife, such as Bengal tigers, leopards, black panthers, gaurs, sloth bears.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 3.Consider the following statements regarding Santh Sevalal Maharaj.

1. Santh Sevalal Maharaj was a revered social reformer and spiritual leader of the Banjara community.

2. He encouraged planting and protecting trees, abstaining from harming animals, and maintaining cleanliness.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 4.Consider the following statements regarding Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary .

1. Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.

2. it is home to Red Sanders .

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 5. Consider the following statements regarding Pandoh Dam

1.Pandoh Dam is an embankment Dam that lies in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. 

2. The dam is under Bhakra Beas Management Board.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 6 .Consider the following statements regarding BIMSTEC .

1. It's a regional organization that aims to foster economic and technical cooperation.

2. BIMSTEC bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 7.Consider the following statements regarding Act East" policy.

1. It evolved from the "Look East" policy, which was initiated in 1991. The "Act East" policy, launched in 2014.

2. It's crucial for India's regional influence and its role in the Indo-Pacific.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 8 .Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN.

1.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian

 countries.

2.It plays a crucial role in the political and economic landscape of Southeast Asia.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 9.Consider the following statements regarding waqf .

1. waqf is an inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law.

2. A charitable trust may hold the donated assets.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 10 .Consider the following statements regarding Kancha Gachibowli tree .

1. Kanche Gachibowli Forest is a beautiful forest located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

2. It's known for its lush greenery and serene atmosphere.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.  1 only

b.  2 only

c.  Both 1 and 2

d.  Neither 1 nor 2

Ans & explanation :

1.C

The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a large, herbivorous sea turtle found globally in tropical and subtropical waters.

2.C

Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Goa, India. It's a lush park offering a lot of greenery and wildlife.

3.C

Sant Sevalal Maharaj (15 February 1739 – 4 December 1806) was an Indian socio-religious reformer and community leader, revered as a spiritual guru by the Gor Banjara community.

4.C

Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. 

5.C

Pandoh Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Himachal Pradesh, India. It was built between 1973 and 1977 on the Beas River.

6.C

BIMSTEC stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. It is a regional organization comprising seven Member States bordering the Bay of Bengal, forming a contiguous regional unity.  

7.C

The "Act East" policy is a foreign policy initiative by the Government of India to promote economic, strategic, and cultural relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It is an upgrade and re-orientation of the "Look East" policy, which was launched in 1991

8.C

ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten

Southeast Asian states which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational, and socio-cultural integration among its members and other countries in Asia.

9.C

A Waqf involves a Muslim permanently dedicating some of their movable or immovable property for religious, pious, or charitable purposes recognized by Muslim law.

Once a property is designated as Waqf, the ownership is considered to be transferred to Allah (God), making it irrevocable. The property cannot be sold, gifted, inherited, or otherwise transferred.

10.C

Kanche Gachibowli Forest, located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.