Day 22- 07 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 22- 07 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs

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Q 1. "South Pars" is a

a) New regional economic grouping of South Pacific countries.
b) Cyber attack threat.
c) Research station in Antarctica.
d) World’s largest Natural gas field.
Solution:   d Explaination    https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-inks-pact-with-iran-to-pay-crude-bill-in-rupee/article25680498.ece
South Pars Natural Gas Field is a natural-gas condensate field located in the Persian Gulf. It is by far the world’s largest natural gas field, with ownership of the field shared between Iran and Qatar. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the field holds an estimated 1,800 trillion cubic feet (51 trillion cubic metres) of in-situ natural gas and some 50 billion barrels (7.9 billion cubic metres) of natural gas condensates. On the list of natural gas fields it has almost as much recoverable reserves than all the other fields combined. It has a significant geostrategic influence also.

Q 2. Consider the following statements regarding Hilsa fish recently in news:

1. India has given GI tag to Hilsa fish.

2. Hilsa fish is on brink of extinction due to decades of migration barriers, over-fishing and pollution.

3. The roaming ground of Hilsa ranges from Persian Gulf to Gulf of China through Bay of Bengal and 75 per cent of it are produced in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 3 Only
Solution:   b Explaination    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/hilsa-fish-now-a-cerified-unique-product-of-bangladesh/articleshow/59984725.cms
The Hilsa fish has been recognised as a unique product of Bangladesh and been given the geographical indication (GI) tag. It is the second product to get the GI tag after Jamdani sari from Bangladesh Hilsa fish is on brink of extinction due to decades of migration barriers, over-fishing and pollution. According to literature on fish resources, the roaming ground of hilsa ranges from Persian Gulf to Gulf of China through Bay of Bengalbut 75 per cent of it are produced in Bangladesh.



Q 3. Which among the following Critically Endangered species can you find in the Arctic region as well as in some parts of India

a) Himalayan quail
b) Spoonbill sandpiper
c) Pink-headed duck
d) None of the above
Solution:   b Explaination   https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22693452/117520594#geographic-range
Arctic is no longer the safe haven it once was for nesting birds, a new scientific report warns. Having nests raided by predators is a bigger threat for birds flocking to breed than in the past, it shows. This raises the risk of extinction for birds on Arctic shores, say researchers. For critically endangered species such as the spoonbill sandpiper, this could be “the last nail in the coffin”.

Q 4. The top suppliers of crude oil to India include

1. Iraq

2. UAE

3. Nigeria

4. Venezuela

5. Russia

a) 2, 4 and 5 Only
b) 1, 2 and 3 Only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
d) 4 and 5 Only
Solution:   c    https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/iraq-topples-saudi-arabia-to-become-indias-top-crude-oil-supplier/64960838
Iraq toppled Saudi Arabia to become the largest crude oil supplier for India, the world’s fastest-growing oil consumer, last financial year (2017-18). Iraq’s rise in supply -- with crucial ramifications for India’s crude mix -- is mainly attributed to Indian refiners’ growing hunger for heavier grades of crude and Saudi Arabia’s decision to over-confirm on output cuts decided in the January 2017 OPEC meet.

Q 5. The "Keystone XL Pipeline" will boost the flow of oil from

a) Canada to USA
b) Turkmenistan to India
c) Kazakhstan to China
d) Myanmar to China
Solution:   a Explaination   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46150577The Keystone XL Pipeline is a planned 1,897km pipeline running from the oil sands of Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska, where it would join an existing pipe. It could carry 830,000 barrels of oil each day. It would mirror an operational pipe, also called Keystone, but would take a more direct route, boosting the flow of oil from Canada.