Welcome to your Daily Short Quiz 17 Feb 2021
1. Consider the following statements with reference to Dibru Saikhowa National Park in news
- It was designated UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in July 1997.
- The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru river in the south.
- It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India, with a tropical monsoon climate.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the office Lieutenant Governor in news
- UT of Puducherry is headed by the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry as its nominal head, with a democratically elected Chief Minister as the real head of the executive.
- Puducherry, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir (newly formed UT) are the three territories that have democratically elected governments like Indian states.
- In case the LG has a difference of opinion with the Chief Minister, he/she can refer the matter to the central government for the decision of the President.
Which of the above statements are correct?
3. Nainativu, Delft or Neduntheevu, and Analaitivu islands in news recently are situated in which of the following?
4. Consider the following statements regarding Giant Leatherback turtles in news
- It is the largest of all living turtles.
- They are also listed in Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Most of these turtles are found in the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Which of the above statements are correct?
5. Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following?