Daily Prelims Quiz : Indian Climate – Monsoon system

Answer: Option C - Multiple Battles during World War II

Explanation:

• Iwo Jima, a small volcanic island south of Tokyo, was the site of a major World War II battle between the United States and Japan in 1945.
• The five-week-long Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the fiercest in the Pacific theater, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
• The island is also symbolized by the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the flag on Mount Suribachi, marking its historical significance.

Answer: Option B - It involves large-scale deforestation, threatening biodiversity and indigenous communities.

Explanation:

• Indonesia’s food estate project has sparked global concern due to plans to clear over 30,000 sq km of forests for agriculture.
• This large-scale deforestation threatens critical biodiversity, including endangered species like orangutans, and disrupts indigenous communities that depend on forests.
• While the project aims to boost food security and bioethanol production, it raises serious environmental and social concerns.
• Reforestation cannot fully replace the ecological value of old-growth forests.

Answer: Option A - Veer Kaum

Explanation:

• The vibrant yellow flower traditionally known as Veer Kaum blooms early in the spring across Kashmir’s hills and meadows.
• It holds significant traditional medicinal value and has long been part of the region’s ecological and cultural landscape.
• However, due to habitat loss and increasing human activities, this flower is now under threat.
• Its early bloom also plays a key role in supporting biodiversity, especially pollinators emerging at the start of the season.

Answer: Option B - Light passes through the glass, reflects off the shiny metal layer, and returns through the glass to the eyes.

Explanation:

• A standard mirror reflects light due to its structure: a transparent glass front and a shiny metal layer at the back.
• When light hits the mirror, it first passes through the glass and then reflects off the metal layer behind it.
• This reflected light travels back through the glass and enters our eyes, allowing us to see a clear image.
• The glass protects the metal while letting light move freely in both directions.

Answer: Option C - Article 82

Explanation:

• Article 82 of the Indian Constitution mandates the readjustment of Lok Sabha seats after every Census to reflect changes in population.
• This process includes both increasing or decreasing the number of seats allocated to each state and redrawing constituency boundaries (delimitation).
• However, through the 42nd and 84th Constitutional Amendments, the total number of seats has been frozen based on the 1971 Census until the year 2026 to encourage population control efforts.