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Daily-mcqs 10 Nov 2025
Q1:
Consider the following statements about the Sudan crisis: 1. The current civil war in Sudan began in April 2023 due to a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 2. Recently, Darfur region is witnessing mass killings and atrocities similar to those in the early 2000s. 3. The Janjaweed militia currently leads the ongoing atrocities in Darfur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The conflict began in April 2023 due to a power struggle between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (SAF) and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (RSF).
Statement 2 is correct. Mirjana Spoljaric (ICRC) warned that “history is repeating itself” in Darfur, referring to atrocities similar to the early 2000s.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Janjaweed militia was involved in the early 2000s, the current atrocities are primarily carried out by the RSF, which evolved from the Janjaweed but is now a formal paramilitary force.
Q2:
Consider the following statements about the region of Darfur: 1. Darfur was an independent sultanate until it was conquered by Sudanese forces in 1874. 2. The Marrah Mountains, located in central Darfur, rise up to over 3,000 meters. 3. The region’s landscape includes goz plains, wadis, basement rock areas, and volcanic mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Darfur was an independent sultanate until 1874, when it fell to the Sudanese warlord Rabih az-Zubayr.
Statement 2 is correct. The Marrah Mountains, a volcanic range in central Darfur, reach 3,042 meters at Deriba Crater.
Statement 3 is correct. Darfur’s physical geography is defined by goz plains, seasonal and perennial wadis, infertile basement rock, and volcanic mountains.
Q3:
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India: 1. The CBFC operates under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and is governed by the Cinematograph Act, 1952. 2. All films must be certified by the CBFC before public exhibition in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and operates under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Statement 2 is correct. All films must be certified by the CBFC before public exhibition.
Q4:
Consider the following statements regarding the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) and its protection under Indian law: 1. The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 moved the Rhesus Macaque from Schedule II to a Schedule IVschedule. 2. Schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act are subject to less stringent protection compared to Schedule IV species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The 2022 amendment rationalized the schedules, moving the Rhesus Macaque to a lower protection category (effectively Schedule IV). This resulted in lower penalties for hunting, poaching, and illegal trade, making enforcement more difficult for forest officials.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Schedule II is a higher protection category, while Schedule IV is less protected. Therefore, the statement reverses the actual legal hierarchy of schedules under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding Section 49M of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended in 2022): 1. It provides for the registration of possession, transfer, birth, and reporting of death of living scheduled animal species listed in CITES Appendices. 2. It applies only to animals listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. 3. The rules require all persons possessing such animals to register their specimens with the State Chief Wildlife Warden through the PARIVESH 2.0 portal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Section 49M governs possession, transfer, birth, and death reporting of animals listed in the CITES Appendices, which are also in Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It applies to Schedule IV species, not Schedule I.
Statement 3 is correct. Registration and reporting are to be done via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal to the State Chief Wildlife Warden.
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