0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 04.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. 98.5% of rural land records have been digitized by 2024, which will increase transparency and resolve land-related problems. 2. This achievement is part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program launched in 2005 with the aim to digitize and modernize agricultural land records. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: 98.5% of rural land records have been digitized by 2024, which will increase transparency and resolve land-related problems. This achievement is part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program launched in 2008, which aims to digitize and modernize agricultural land records to improve accessibility and reduce disputes related to it. The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Advanced Technology in Rural Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme is related to the preparation of land records related to residential areas, which aims to resolve land disputes, help villagers get bank loans based on their properties and help gram panchayats to prepare development plans and collect property taxes. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24 of the Ministry of Education (MoE), the total enrolment number of students in 2023-24 has decreased by more than one crore compared to previous years. 2. There has been a decrease in the total enrolment of students to 24.8 crore in the academic year 2023-24 as compared to 25.18 crore in the year 2022-23. 3. The enrolment rate declined by more than 6% (about 1.22 crore students) compared to the year 2018-19. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24 of the Ministry of Education (MoE), the total enrolment number of students in 2023-24 has decreased by more than one crore compared to previous years. Key points of the report Decline in enrolment: There has been a decrease in the total enrolment of students to 24.8 crore in the academic year 2023-24 as compared to 25.18 crore in the year 2022-23. The enrolment rate declined by more than 6% (about 1.22 crore students) compared to the year 2018-19. On the basis of gender Students: Enrolment is expected to decline by 4.87% in the year 2023-2024, with 12.87 crore students enrolled compared to 13.53 crore in the year 2018-19. Girl students: Enrolment of girl students has declined from 12.49 crores in 2018-19 to 11.93 crores in 2023-24, a decrease of 4.48%. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. The “Groundwater Quality Report 2024” released by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has raised significant concerns about the quality of groundwater in India. 2. According to the report, the rate of groundwater extraction in India is 7%. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The “Groundwater Quality Report 2024” released by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has raised significant concerns about the quality of groundwater in India. Key points of Groundwater Quality Report 2024 Groundwater extraction: According to the report, the rate of groundwater extraction in India is 4%. Safe blocks: About 73% of the blocks analysed have been placed in the ‘safe’ category, indicating adequate recharge of groundwater resources. Nitrate pollution: Excessive nitrate in groundwater has been found in 440 districts as of 2023. Rajasthan (49%), Karnataka (48%), and Tamil Nadu (37%) reported the highest rates of nitrate pollution. Uranium Pollution: Uranium pollution is a major problem in Rajasthan and Punjab, where most samples surveyed were found to be above 100 ppb (parts per billion). 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Famous botanist KS Manilal passed away at the age of 86. 2. Kattungal Subrahmanyan Manilal, popularly known as K. S. Manilal, was the former head of the Department of Botany at the University of Calicut. 3. His decades of contributions to botany, especially his efforts to translate the 17th-century botany treatise Hortus Malabaricus into English and Malayalam, brought him wide recognition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Famous botanist KS Manilal passed away at the age of 86. On January 1, eminent botanist and Padmashree awardee K S Manilal, best known for translating the ancient Latin text "Hortus Malabaricus" into English and Malayalam, passed away due to age-related ailments. Kattungal Subrahmanyan Manilal, popularly known as K. S. Manilal, was the former head of the Department of Botany at the University of Calicut. His decades of contributions to botany, especially his efforts to translate the 17th-century botany treatise Hortus Malabaricus into English and Malayalam, brought him wide recognition. Hortus Malabaricus documents the rich flora of the Malabar region (southwestern coast of India). The treatise remains an important resource for researchers, academics, and students studying the botanical history of the region. Manilal wrote several books and published over 200 research papers, besides introducing several new plant species. In 2020, he was honoured with the Padmashree by the Government for his contributions in the field of science. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s first ‘Coastline-Waders Bird Census’ has started at Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar. 2. The Department of Forest and the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG) are jointly organising a three-day census from January 3 to 5. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India’s first ‘Coastline-Waders Bird Census’ has started at Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar. The Department of Forest and the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG) are jointly organising a three-day census from January 3 to 5. BCSG is a voluntary organization for bird conservation, census activities, and observation. This census includes feature expert talks by specialists in forestry and wildlife on the first day, bird counting activities on the second day, and knowledge-sharing sessions followed by a closing ceremony on the final day. The Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Gujarat is India’s first designated marine national park. Jamnagar district hosts over 300 species of local and migratory birds, including more than 50 species of wader birds. This protected area in the Gulf of Kutch has been established to conserve marine biodiversity and mangrove ecosystems. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 04.01.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 06.01.2025
