Traditional Miscellaneous (Part-II)

11. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on ________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 19th September 1960
(b) 18th October 1969
(c) 12th November 1959
(d) 16th December 1963

Correct Answer: (a) 19th September 1960

Solution:The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960.

12. A World Heritage Site is a demarcation mark, which is generally accepted by _________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) UNIDO
(b) UNESCO
(c) UNICEF
(d) UPU

Correct Answer: (b) UNESCO

Solution:A World Heritage Site is a demarcation mark which is generally accepted by UNESCO.

13. Hampi was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in which of the following years? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1986
(b) 1990
(c) 1999
(d) 1980

Correct Answer: (a) 1986

Solution:The ruins of Hampi (located in present-day northern Karnataka) represent the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

14. As of July 2020, which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
(b) Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat
(c) Jantar Mantar, Rajasthan
(d) Jantar Mantar, Delhi

Correct Answer: (d) Jantar Mantar, Delhi

Solution:Jantar Mantar, Delhi, is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra became UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987; Jantar Mantar, Rajasthan, in 2010 and Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat, in 2014.

15. Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, is a man-made reservoir. In which of the following years was it added in the list of Ramsar Sites? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 2015
(b) 1992
(c) 2020
(d) 1998

Solution:Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, is a manmade reservoir. It was included in the list of Ramsar sites in November, 2020. Sur Sarovar is located in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh

16. Which of the following is located in Gujarat? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Rani-ki-Vav
(b) Humayun Tomb
(c) Alai Darwaza
(d) Bibi Ka Maqbara

Correct Answer: (a) Rani-ki-Vav

Solution:Rani ki Vav is a famous stepwell located in Patan, Gujarat state. Rani ki Vav is featured on the Rs 100 note and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014.

17. __________ bears have white fur so that they are not easily visible in the snowy background. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sloth
(b) Asian
(c) Brown
(d) Polar

Correct Answer: (d) Polar

Solution:Polar bears have white fur so that they are not easily visible in the snowy background. They are found around the arctic circle, their existence has been threatened due to climate change.

18. Which of the following is India's military offensive against Pakistan in the Kargil war? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Operation Kargil
(b) Operation LOC
(c) Operation Vijay
(d) Operation Success

Correct Answer: (c) Operation Vijay

Solution:In July 1999, the Indian Army's action against Pakistan to clear Indian territories along the Line of Control in Kargil district of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir and other places was named 'Operation Vijay'.

19. Anti-apartheid activist ________ was imprisoned for 27 years by the South African Government in 1962. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Thabo Mbeki
(b) Kgalema Motlanthe
(c) Nelson Mandela
(d) Evelyn Mase

Correct Answer: (c) Nelson Mandela

Solution:Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years by the South African Government in 1962.

20. World Heritage Site Robben Island is related to which of the following personalities? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) John F Kennedy
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) Winston Churchill
(d) Jimmy Carter

Correct Answer: (b) Nelson Mandela

Solution:

World site Robben Island belongs to Nelson Mandela, who was arrested during the anti-apartheid struggle, spent 18 of his 27 years in prison in Robben Island's prison.