These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
1. All BIMSTEC members are coastal nations surrounding Bay of Bengal
2. India is a founding member of BIMSTEC
Choose the correct statements from the option given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans.
BExplanation:
Nepal is also a member of BIMSTEC which is not a coastal nation.Read more: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/bimstec-2/
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella Disease:
1. Symptoms of Measles-Rubella include cataracts and deafness
2. Rubella is generally a mild infection, but has serious consequences if infection occurs in pregnant women
Choose the correct statements from the option given belo
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation:
Read here: http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/measles-rubella-disease/
Q.3) Which of the following state does not touch Nepal’s border:
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttrakhand
c) Sikkim
d) West Bengal
Ans. A
Explanation:
Q.4) Brahmo Sabha (later known as the Brahmo Samaj) was founded by
a) Rajaram Mohan Roy
b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
c) Kamal Bose
d) Dwarkanath Tagore
Ans.
AExplanation:
One of the reformer was Raja Rammohun Roy (1772-1833). He founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Sabha (later known as the Brahmo Samaj) in Calcutta.Source: NCERT 8th: Our Past – III, Chapter 9, Page 109
Q.5) Who among the following are Viviparous animals:
1. Bear
2. Turtle
3. Cobra
4. Dolphin
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
Ans. B
Explanation: We have learnt that some animals give birth to young ones while some animals lay eggs which later develop into young ones. The animals which give birth to young ones are called viviparous animals. Those animals which lay eggs are called oviparous animals. Oviparous animals are animals that lay eggs e.g. Octopus, Turtle, Cobra, Ladybug, Crocodile, Butterfly, Spider, Horned Lizard, Ostrich etc. Viviparous animals are animals that give birth to young ones e.g. horse, cow, mouse, cat, dog, bear, kangaroo, dolphin etc.
Source: NCERT 8th: Science, Chapter 9