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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 January 2023

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the arts of the Indus Valley civilization:

1. Bronze casting was widely practiced bythe Harappans.
2. Every Harappan seal was engraved in apictographic script.
3. Polychrome pottery and incised ware arefound in abundance in as many shapesand sizes as could be conceived of fordaily practical use.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) In the context of the Mughal court, 'Kornish','zaminbos', 'Chahar taslim' were forms of:

(a) Titles given to nobility
(b) Salutations for the ruler
(c) Feasts to celebrate Mughal victories
(d) Musical performances

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Bureau ofEnergy Efficiency rating program:

1. Standards and Labeling Program was launched in2006, under Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2. Under it, a Star Rating was introduced onappliances for visual representation of appliance’sefficiency.
3. Lowest energy consumption appliances havinghighest star and highest energy consumptionhaving the least star.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Ottanthullal (or Thullal) is a recite-and-dance art-form of

(a) Kerala
(b) Assam
(c) Manipur
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.In India 75 wetlands are part of Ramsar Wetland Sites.
2.Tamil Nadu has maximum no. of Ramsar sites
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only