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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 09-04-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements

Statement-I: The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree is regarded as the oldest living cultivated plant globally, originating from a branch taken to Sri Lanka from Bodhgaya.

Statement-II: It is a Ficus religiosa tree linked to the Bodhgaya tree under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree

  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree is considered the oldest living cultivated plant in the world.
  • It is believed to have grown from a branch that an Indian princess carried to Sri Lanka.
  • This Bo (Ficus religiosa, Pipal in Hindi) tree is believed to have grown from a branch of the tree in Bodhgaya (Bihar) under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • The branch was carried to Sri Lanka by Sanghamitta (or Sanghamitra), the Mauryan king Ashoka’s daughter and Buddhist nun.

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2) Consider the following statements regarding Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

  1. It is a protected area located in the bhabar region of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

  • Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, a protected area in Uttar Pradesh's Terai region.
  • It encompasses Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Established in - 1988.

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3) Consider the following statements regarding delimitation under the Constitution

  1. Article 82 allows Parliament to decide the authority and manner of delimitation by enacting a law.
  2. The 85th Amendment requires delimitation to be based on the census conducted immediately after 2026.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Delimitation

  • Article 82 – Delimitation shall be carried out by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by law determine.
  • Delimitation commission– Consequent to the above provision, the parliament enacts delimitation act to constitute the delimitation commission.
  • The Commission is appointed by the President of India.
  • Constitutional mandate – As per the 84th amendment, the delimitation needs to be carried out following the census conducted after 2026.

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4) Consider the following statements regarding Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

  1. It is located in the Southern Western Ghats across Tamil Nadu and karnataka.
  2. It forms part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

  • Location – In the Southern Western Ghats including Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
  • It is part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
  • Status – It is recognised by the UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve.
  • Named After – The Sage Agastya, with cultural and spiritual significance in Tamil tradition.

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5) Consider the following statements regarding PaRRVA

  1. PaRRVA will verify the past performance claims of investment advisors and research analysts.
  2. Its establishment aims to prevent misleading claims and promote transparency for investors.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)

  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued the operational framework for Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA).
  • Purpose - It is the main verification agency that will validate past performance claims made by investment advisors, research analysts, and algo providers.
  • Need for verification – It prevents misleading performance claims and ensures transparency for investors.
  • It also standardizes risk-return calculations and protects against cherry-picking or exaggeration.

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