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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following:
- It is a pearl shaped ‘mountain lake’ that lies on the Ladakhi part of the Changthang plateau.
- It is considered to be ‘a sacred gift to a living planet.’
- It is encircled by mountains and said to be the ‘Jewel of the Rupshu Valley’ is at an altitude of 14,836 ft.
The above characteristics are associated with which of the following lake?
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Solution (a)
The Tso Morari, a pearl shaped ‘mountain lake’ that lies on the Ladakhi part of the Changthang plateau is considered to be ‘a sacred gift to a living planet.’
Encircled by mountains rising over 20,000ft., this ‘Jewel of the Rupshu Valley’ is at an altitude of 14,836 ft. Changpas, the nomadic community of shepherds inhabit this part of the valley raising Yak, Sheep, goats and horses of Tibetan origin.
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Solution (a)
The Tso Morari, a pearl shaped ‘mountain lake’ that lies on the Ladakhi part of the Changthang plateau is considered to be ‘a sacred gift to a living planet.’
Encircled by mountains rising over 20,000ft., this ‘Jewel of the Rupshu Valley’ is at an altitude of 14,836 ft. Changpas, the nomadic community of shepherds inhabit this part of the valley raising Yak, Sheep, goats and horses of Tibetan origin.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the below map and identify the correct locations from the options given below:
Choose correct answer:
A – B – C – D
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Solution (b)
Observe the figure below
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Solution (b)
Observe the figure below
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following:
- This State occupies a unique position in the tribal map of India.
- It is home to 62 different tribal communities including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs)
- Tribes in this State speaks around 21 languages and 74 dialects.
The above unique characteristics corresponds to which of the below State?
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Solution (c)
Odisha’s unique position
- Odisha occupies a unique position in the tribal map of India.
- Odisha has most diverse tribal communities. It is home to 62 different tribal communities including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).
- Tribes in Odisha speak around 21 languages and 74 dialects.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/imparting-education-to-tribals-in-their-languages-wont-be-hard/article32263356.ece
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Solution (c)
Odisha’s unique position
- Odisha occupies a unique position in the tribal map of India.
- Odisha has most diverse tribal communities. It is home to 62 different tribal communities including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).
- Tribes in Odisha speak around 21 languages and 74 dialects.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/imparting-education-to-tribals-in-their-languages-wont-be-hard/article32263356.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
(Militant group) : : (Country of origin)
- Boko Haram : : Nigeria
- Hezbollah : : Syria
- Hamas : : Lebanon
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Correct pairs:
- Boko Haram : : Nigeria
- Hezbollah : : Lebanon
- Hamas : : Palestine
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Solution (a)
Correct pairs:
- Boko Haram : : Nigeria
- Hezbollah : : Lebanon
- Hamas : : Palestine
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Khelo India’ program?
- It aims at providing an annual scholarship of ₹ 500,000 each for eight years to 1,000 selected athletes.
- This scheme is applicable only to the sports persons who have qualified for Olympics.
- It will promote 20 universities as the hub of sports excellence.
Select the code from below:
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Solution (c)
Khelo India Scheme aims at providing an annual scholarship of ₹ 500,000 each for eight years to 1,000 selected athletes.
The government also promised to promote 20 universities across India as hubs for sporting excellence.
The revamped Khelo India programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.
Until now, sports schemes were focused on building infrastructure such as stadiums. However, the new scheme will focus on nurturing talent and connecting rural India to global games.
Companies could also fund the Khelo India scheme under corporate social responsibility.
Recently, 8 states were identified where Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) will be set up.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1643379
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Solution (c)
Khelo India Scheme aims at providing an annual scholarship of ₹ 500,000 each for eight years to 1,000 selected athletes.
The government also promised to promote 20 universities across India as hubs for sporting excellence.
The revamped Khelo India programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.
Until now, sports schemes were focused on building infrastructure such as stadiums. However, the new scheme will focus on nurturing talent and connecting rural India to global games.
Companies could also fund the Khelo India scheme under corporate social responsibility.
Recently, 8 states were identified where Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) will be set up.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1643379
