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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 4, 2023 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 4, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following events happened before 1857 revolt?
- Revolt of Jungle Mahal
- Sambalpur Revolt
- Hareka movement
- Kuka Namdhari movement
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
- ‘Saga of Freedom: Known & Lesser-known Struggle’, an exhibition was organized by the National Archives of India. This exhibition provides a glimpse into a number of revolutionary movements and struggles in various parts of the country including:
- Revolt of Jungle Mahal, or Chuar Uprising (1771- 1809) (West Bengal),
- Sambalpur Revolt, Odisha (1827-62),
- Great uprising (1857),
- Kuka Namdhari Movement, Punjab (1871),
- Kirti Kisan Movement, 1927,
- Hareka movement (Rani Gaidinliu 1930).
2. Consider the following statements regarding Bannerman's turaco:
- It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Neither 1 nor 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: B [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
Bannerman's turaco is endemic to Cameroon, not the Indian subcontinent. It is classified as “Endangered”, not “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN. The species is mainly threatened by habitat loss from forest clearance for agriculture in Cameroon's montane regions. Thus, neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Anopheles stephensi:
- Anopheles stephensi is an invasive malaria vector primarily found in Africa.
- It is capable of transmitting both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Neither 1 nor 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
Anopheles stephensi, originally found in South Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, has recently spread to Africa, making it an invasive malaria vector there. It is capable of transmitting both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. However, statement 1 is incorrect as it is not primarily native to Africa but has recently invaded the region.
Originally written on
January 11, 2023
and last modified on
January 13, 2023.
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