DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 21 July 2025

Which of the following physical characteristics of Tuvalu make it particularly vulnerable to climate change?

1. Low elevation above sea level

2. Absence of rivers

3. Location in a cyclone-prone zone

4. Presence of dense rainforests

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, and 4 only

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct option:

A. B and C only
B. A and D only
C. A, B, and C only
D. All of the above

Consider the following statements regarding Dehing Patkai National Park:

1. It is the only national park in Assam with tropical lowland rainforests.

2. It lies adjacent to the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.

3. It receives annual rainfall of more than 4000 mm.

4. It is located entirely within the Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 2, 3, and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4a

With reference to Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka.

2. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is part of it.

3. Its vegetation is dominated by tropical thorn forests.

4. Families displaced by Sharavathi Dam reside in the sanctuary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2, and 4 only
B. 1, 3, and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

With reference to Rajendra Chola I, consider the following statements:

1. He was the first Indian king to undertake overseas naval expeditions.

2. He defeated the Pala king Mahipala and extended his influence to the Ganges.

3. He built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur to commemorate his northern victories.

4. He shifted the capital from Thanjavur to Gangaikondacholapuram.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only