UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 21 February 2024

1. Which among the following are included under the definition of forest in India?

1. Areas recorded as “forest” in any government record.
2. Areas conforming to the “dictionary” meaning of forest.
3. Areas identified as “forests” by an expert committee of SC.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Nickel is a hard, silvery-white metal which is very hard and resistant to erosion
2. Indonesia is the leading producer of Nickel in the world
3. Sukinda Valley in Odisha is famous for its Nickel reserves

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following options:

1. Media Engagement and Digital Strategy
2. Advocacy and Communications
3. Community Mobilization
4. Social and Behaviour Change Communications

How many of the above options come under the pillars of strategy of Jal Jeevan Mission?

4. Recently, seen ‘parthenogenesis’ seen in news refers to:

5. Consider the following statements regarding snakes:

1. Some species can acts as indicator species.
2. Some species have camouflage ability.
3. Some species are non venomous.

How many of the above statements are correct?