ODF2 UP3

Chungthang dam is situated in which of the following states?

• NAGALAND

• MANIPUR

• SIKKIM

• ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Answer explanation

SIKKIM

Fundamental rights of the Indian constitution is absolute in nature where it cannot be restricted

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The Fundamental rights of Indian constitution can be suspended during a national emergency. But, the rights guaranteed under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended. The application of fundamental rights can be restricted in an area that has been placed under martial law or military rule.

The skin of amphibians is more dry, hard and scaly compared to reptiles

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Amphibians have soft, sticky skin and reptiles have dry, scaly skin. Some examples of amphibians are the frogs, toads and salamanders. Reptiles contain snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, etc.

Who won the Nobel Peace prize in 2023?

• Ebrahim Raisi

• Malala Yousafzai

• Shirin Ebadi

• Narges Mohammadi

Answer explanation

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi for her relentless fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her unwavering commitment to promoting human rights and freedom.

1.435 metres of width belongs to ....

• BROAD GUAGE

• STANDARD GUAGE

• METRE GUAGE

• NARROW GUAGE

Answer explanation

The width of the broad gage in Indian Railways is 1.676 metre.
A Standard Gauge railway is a railway with a track gauge of 1,435 mm.
The width of the Metre gauge used in the Indian railway track is 1000 mm.

It is often called a small gauge. The width of the narrow gauge used in the Indian railway track is 762 mm and 610 mm.

Red data book of threatened species is published by the UNFCCC

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is an inventory of the global conservation status and extinction risk of biological species.

The Sinai peninsula belongs to which of the following countries?

• ISREAL

• PALESTINE

• EGYPT

• SYRIA

Answer explanation

THE SINAI PENINSULA IS LOCATED IN EGYPT.

Dead sea is in the West of Israel

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Unlike other lakes, the Dead Sea has no outlet, and intense evaporation leaves behind a rich, nourishing sediment of salts, mud and minerals.The Dead Sea is of great importance to industry and tourism in Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan. The composition of its waters is different from that of ordinary seawater and includes a high concentration of magnesium, calcium, and potassium.

In Indian Railway System, Standard Gauge is used in

• VANDE BHARATH TRAINS

• Nilgiri Mountain Railway

• Metro Rail

• NONE

Answer explanation

The distance between two tracks in this type of railway gauge is 4 ft 8½ inches (1435 mm). In India, standard gauge is used for urban rail transit systems like Monorail, Metro, and Tram.

Who is known as the 'Metro man' of India?

• Ambi Narayan

• E Sreedharan

• Vayalar Ravi

• A P J Abdul Kalam

Answer explanation

E. Sreedharan, also known as "Metro Man," is an Indian engineer and civil servant renowned for his role in the development and implementation of major infrastructure projects, particularly in the field of urban transportation. He was born on June 12, 1932, in Palakkad, Kerala, India.