UPSC Current Affairs Quiz - 05 March 2025

1. Which of the following behaviors have been observed in narwhals using their tusks?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

2. Which of the following statements about the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is/are correct?

It was established under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Act mandates that, without the approval or recommendation of the NBWL, de-notification of Tiger Reserves cannot be done.
The Chairperson of the NBWL is the Union Minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

3. Consider the following:

How many of the above is/are Jyotirlingas?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(d) All four

4. The Komagata Maru incident during the Indian freedom struggle refers to which of the following events?

(a) The denial of entry to Indian immigrants in Canada

(b) The British authorities’ decision to restrict Indian freedom fighters from traveling abroad by seizing their passports.

(c) The arrest and imprisonment of Indian leaders aboard a Japanese ship during their voyage to Europe for a peace conference.

(d) The sinking of an Indian merchant ship by British naval forces during World War I

5. Which of the following statements about the Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is/are correct?

It is a 10-digit alphanumeric number assigned to each registered voter by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
It is used for the identification of voters during elections but does not grant voting rights outside the designated constituency.
Despite identical EPIC numbers, each voter can only vote in their registered constituency as per the electoral roll.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 05 March 2025