23 May : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Correct Answer: (c) Only three

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct. Keezhadi is located near the Vaigai river.

• Statement 2 – Correct. AMS dating was used to determine antiquity.

• Statement 3 – Correct. It suggests urbanization in South India predated or paralleled the north.

• Statement 4 – Incorrect. ASI has asked for a revised report and questioned the original claims.

Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• Option (a) – Incorrect. It is non-binding and doesn't target smart cities specifically.

• Option (b) – Incorrect. 30% target is for land/sea conservation, not city-specific zones.

• Option (c) – Correct. GBF encourages nature-positive urban design.

• Option (d) – Incorrect. Wetland protection is promoted but not mandated through blanket bans.

Correct Answer: (c) It is the first short story collection to win the International Booker Prize.

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect. It’s a short story collection, not a novel.

• (b) Incorrect. It’s not a graphic novel.

• (c) Correct. It’s the first short story collection to win the International Booker.

• (d) Incorrect. Only one author wrote, the other translated.

Correct Answer: (b) ASI questioned the use of AMS carbon dating for dating artefacts.

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect. Excavation not shut down.

• (b) Correct. ASI questioned the dating methodology.

• (c) Incorrect. No rejection of foreign collaboration was reported.

• (d) Incorrect. No such religious objection was cited.