Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 3rd June 2021

Solve this quiz based on static GK and Current events to gain an insight into the type of questions put up in various competitive exams.

1. Where is Mayun Island located?

1. Mediterranean Sea
2. South of Cape of Good Hope
3. Strait of Bab al-Mandab
4. Atlantic Ocean

Ans. c

Explanation: The precise location of Mayun island is in Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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2. How many children are allowed in China per couple?

1. One child
2. Two children
3. Three children
4. Four children

Ans. c

Explanation: China has recently done away with its two child policy and relaxed it to make it a three child policy. This means a couple in China can have three children. 

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3. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Mayun islands?

i) These are also called Perim islands

ii) They were under French Government's control between 1857 and 1967

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Mayun islands also called as Perim Island was under British control between 1857 and 1967. 

4. Which leader of China was responsible for the One child Policy of the nation?

1. Mao Zedong
2. Song Qingling
3. Hu Jintao
4. Deng Xiaoping

Ans. d

Explanation: After Mao's death Deng Xiaoping emphasized the need for population control in China and brought into force the famous One Child Policy. 

5. In which year was China's One Child Policy abandoned?

1. 1979
2. 1991
3. 2016
4. 2019

Ans.c

Explanation: The one child policy remained in force till 2016. China has recently relaxed its two child policy to three, six years after it abandoned the one child policy of 1979. 

6. Where is Lamu Port located?

1. Madagascar
2. Kenya
3. Sudan
4. Ethiopia

Ans. b

Explanation: Lamu port is located in Kenya and is a much anticipated project. Know all about the Port here 

7. When is World Environment Day observed?

1. June 4
2. June 5
3. July 5
4. April 5

Ans. b

Explanation: World Environment Day is observed on 5 June annually across the world.

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8. Which country is hosting the World Environment Day this year?

1. China
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Maldives

Ans. c

Explanation: This year's theme of World Environment Day is "Ecosystem Restoration" and Pakistan will be the host country for its official celebrations.

9. Choose the correct statement about the World Environment Day?

i) World Environment Day is being celebrated since 1974

ii) t is also called People's Day

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation:  World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1974. It is also called "People's Day" to take care of the earth and the environment.

10. What is the theme of World Environment Day 2021?

1. Air Pollution
2. Ecosystem Restoration
3. Celebrate Biodiversity
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: The theme of World Environment Day 2021 is "Ecosystem Restoration". The theme for World Environment Day 2020 was "Celebrate Biodiversity" . 

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