Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 16 March 2024 March 16, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements regarding Agniveer Scheme: It is applicable to all three divisions of Indian Armed Forces Agniveers are required to serve the army for a period of four years and entitled to receive pension afterwards. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. ‘Flying Buttresses’ is a notable feature of which of the following architectural styles: (a) Gothic Architecture (b) Ancient Greek Architecture (c) Romanesque Architecture (d) Neolithic Architecture 3. Recently seen in news, Reusable Launch Vehicle Pushpak is developed by? (a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) (c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (d) SpaceX 4. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test in comparison to traditional methods for assessing blood sugar levels? (a) The HbA1C test provides blood sugar levels within a specific time frame, while traditional methods reflect average blood glucose levels over the last 2 to 3 months. (b) The HbA1C test are independent of recent meals and when they were consumed, whereas traditional methods are dependent of such variables. (c) The HbA1C test is less reliable than traditional methods for assessing long-term control of diabetes. (d) The HbA1C test is primarily used to diagnose acute fluctuations in blood sugar levels, while traditional methods are used for long-term monitoring of diabetes management. 5. Consider the following statements: Atapaka Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of Pulicat lake. Major part of pulicat lake lies in Tamil Nadu. Pulicat lake is the 2nd largest freshwater lake in India. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Loading …
