Daily Quiz – 30.10.2026

1. The Act empowers the Central Government to constitute a National Board for Wildlife, with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson.
2. The Chief Wildlife Warden of a State is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the State Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1. The development of crop varieties with enhanced concentrations of micronutrients through conventional plant breeding can help address nutritional deficiencies without necessarily altering the dietary habits of consumers.
2. The presence of naturally occurring pigments such as anthocyanins in certain crop varieties can contribute to their antioxidant properties, illustrating the nutritional potential of plant secondary metabolites.

The above statements have been associated with which of the following?

1. Biofortification
2. Food fortification

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Statements:

1. A large reservoir constructed on a transboundary river can serve not only as a source of hydropower but also as a buffer against sudden variations in upstream water releases.
2. The construction of large reservoirs in highly seismic regions can potentially induce seismic activity and alter the geological stability of the surrounding terrain.

The above statements have been associated with which of the following?

1. Inter-basin river water transfer projects
2. Multipurpose river valley projects

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