Static Quiz 19th June

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Rabindranath Tagore renounced knighthood in protest over the Partition of Bengal.
2. Sir S. Subramaniya Aiyar renounced his knighthood in protest over repression of Home Rule League.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which among the following are volcanic islands?

1. Minicoy
2. Sriharikota
3. Narcondam
4. Diu
5. Barren

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3. With reference to Inter-State Council of India, consider the following statements:

1. It was set up as per the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission
2. It is chaired by the Union Home Ministers
3. Its decision is binding on the states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank (ADB):

1. It was conceived in the 1990s post the Asian Financial Crisis to revitalize the Asian economy.
2. It has members from the Asia and Pacific region only.
3. It also provides direct assistance to private enterprises of developing member countries through loans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. ‘It is a critically endangered, rare bustard species that is very well known for its mating dance. Among the tall grasslands, secretive males advertise their territories by springing from the ground and flitting to and fro in the air. In India, it occurs in 3 states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.’

Identify the species from the passage given above.