Daily Prelims Quiz :Bhakti Movement

Answer: Option B - Myanmar

Explanation:

• The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project is a key India-Myanmar connectivity initiative aimed at improving access to India's northeastern states via Myanmar.
• It includes developing a sea route from Kolkata to Sittwe Port (Myanmar), an inland waterway on the Kaladan River, and a road link to Mizoram.
• This project enhances trade, strengthens regional connectivity, and reduces India's dependence on the Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) for accessing the Northeast.

Answer: Option D - Nyishi

Explanation:

• Nyokum Yullo is a significant harvest festival celebrated by the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh on February 26 each year.
• It is observed to seek divine blessings for prosperity, good health, and a bountiful harvest.
• The festival includes sacrificial offerings, traditional dances, folk songs, and community feasts.
• It plays a crucial role in preserving indigenous traditions and fostering social harmony among different communities in the region.

Answer: Option A - Mishmi Hills – Patkai Hills – Gorichen Range – Dafla Hills

Explanation:

• Arunachal Pradesh's mountain ranges extend from east to west as part of the Eastern Himalayas. Mishmi Hills, in the far east, border China and Myanmar.
• Patkai Hills lie west of Mishmi, forming part of the Indo-Myanmar border.
• Gorichen Range, with high peaks like Gorichen and Kangto, is further west near the China border.
• Dafla Hills, in the extreme west, mark the boundary with Assam. This east-to-west sequence defines Arunachal’s terrain.

Answer: Option C - P. V. Narasimha Rao

Explanation:

• The Look East Policy was initiated by Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1991 as part of India’s economic and foreign policy reforms.
• It aimed to strengthen trade, strategic, and cultural ties with Southeast Asian nations, aligning with India's liberalization efforts.
• The policy laid the foundation for deeper regional engagement, which was later upgraded to the Act East Policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 to enhance strategic action.

Answer: Option B - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Explanation:

• The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was established in 1962 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
• It serves as the advisory body to the Government of India on animal welfare laws and policies.
• The board promotes animal protection, monitors welfare organizations, and ensures the ethical treatment of animals in various sectors.