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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Abscisic acid (ABA):
- ABA helps prepare a plant for winter by slowing growth
- ABA ensures seeds do not germinate during winter
- ABA inhibits growth, and closes stomata during water stress.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Abscisic acid (ABA) inhibits growth, and closes stomata during water stress. It also promotes seed dormancy. Seed dormancy only germinates seed under good conditions of light, temp, and moisture.
The high levels of ABA in maturing seeds inhibit germination, inducing production of special proteins that help seeds withstand dehydration.
ABA helps prepare a plant for winter by slowing growth, preventing new branches from forming and ensuring seeds do not germinate during winter.
Abscisic acid is the key to many plant processes, including to survival tactics in challenging environmental conditions.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/iiser-bhopal-scientists-study-on-seed-germination-may-lead-to-crop-improvement/article32340355.ece
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Solution (d)
Abscisic acid (ABA) inhibits growth, and closes stomata during water stress. It also promotes seed dormancy. Seed dormancy only germinates seed under good conditions of light, temp, and moisture.
The high levels of ABA in maturing seeds inhibit germination, inducing production of special proteins that help seeds withstand dehydration.
ABA helps prepare a plant for winter by slowing growth, preventing new branches from forming and ensuring seeds do not germinate during winter.
Abscisic acid is the key to many plant processes, including to survival tactics in challenging environmental conditions.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/iiser-bhopal-scientists-study-on-seed-germination-may-lead-to-crop-improvement/article32340355.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the statements given below are true with reference to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971?
- Under the Act, an abortion cannot be performed based solely on women’s request.
- Under the Act, a pregnancy may be terminated within 20 weeks, only with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
- Under the 1971 Act, even pregnant rape victims cannot abort after 20 weeks.
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (c)
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
In India, under the MTP Act, abortion is a qualified right. An abortion can’t be performed based solely on a woman’s request. And it can only be performed by a registered medical practitioner before 12 weeks of pregnancy. In case the woman had been pregnant for more than 12 weeks – but for less than 20 weeks – the opinions of two medical practitioners are required.
However, the underlying condition remains: an abortion is permitted only if continuing the pregnancy poses a ‘substantial risk’ to the woman’s life or to her ‘physical or mental health’. Alternatively, if the child that is yet to be born faces similar substantial risk – in that it would suffer from ‘physical or mental abnormalities’ or may be ‘seriously handicapped’ – an abortion may be allowed.
In case of pregnancies caused by rape, or a failure of birth control (for married women), the risk to their mental health is admissible grounds for abortion. The premise of keeping the window for abortion open only until 20 weeks is that, generally, abnormalities can be detected by that time.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/study-finds-poor-access-to-abortion-drugs/article32340119.ece
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Solution (c)
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
In India, under the MTP Act, abortion is a qualified right. An abortion can’t be performed based solely on a woman’s request. And it can only be performed by a registered medical practitioner before 12 weeks of pregnancy. In case the woman had been pregnant for more than 12 weeks – but for less than 20 weeks – the opinions of two medical practitioners are required.
However, the underlying condition remains: an abortion is permitted only if continuing the pregnancy poses a ‘substantial risk’ to the woman’s life or to her ‘physical or mental health’. Alternatively, if the child that is yet to be born faces similar substantial risk – in that it would suffer from ‘physical or mental abnormalities’ or may be ‘seriously handicapped’ – an abortion may be allowed.
In case of pregnancies caused by rape, or a failure of birth control (for married women), the risk to their mental health is admissible grounds for abortion. The premise of keeping the window for abortion open only until 20 weeks is that, generally, abnormalities can be detected by that time.
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/study-finds-poor-access-to-abortion-drugs/article32340119.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Assam.
- Pakke Tiger Reserve lies in the foothills of the eastern Himalaya in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary to the west.
Pakke Tiger Reserve lies in the foothills of the eastern Himalaya in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece
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Solution (b)
Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary to the west.
Pakke Tiger Reserve lies in the foothills of the eastern Himalaya in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
(Endangered species) : : (IUCN Status)
- Wreathed hornbill : : Least Concern
- Rufous-necked hornbill : : Vulnerable
- Oriental pied hornbill : : Vulnerable
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Solution (c)
Wreathed hornbill
- It is a species of hornbill found in forests from far north-eastern India and Bhutan, east and south through mainland Southeast Asia and the Greater Sundas in Indonesia, except Sulawesi.
- IUCN – Vulnerable
Oriental pied hornbill
- It is considered to be among the smallest and most common of the Asian hornbills. It has the largest distribution in the genus and is found in the Indian Subcontinent and throughout Southeast Asia.
- Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
- IUCN – Least Concern
Rufous-necked hornbill
- It is a species of hornbill in northeastern India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- It is locally extinct in Nepal due to hunting and significant loss of habitat.
- IUCN – Vulnerable
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece
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Solution (c)
Wreathed hornbill
- It is a species of hornbill found in forests from far north-eastern India and Bhutan, east and south through mainland Southeast Asia and the Greater Sundas in Indonesia, except Sulawesi.
- IUCN – Vulnerable
Oriental pied hornbill
- It is considered to be among the smallest and most common of the Asian hornbills. It has the largest distribution in the genus and is found in the Indian Subcontinent and throughout Southeast Asia.
- Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
- IUCN – Least Concern
Rufous-necked hornbill
- It is a species of hornbill in northeastern India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- It is locally extinct in Nepal due to hunting and significant loss of habitat.
- IUCN – Vulnerable
Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Adi, Galos, Nyishi and Tagin are ethnic groups or communities belonging to gin community-
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Solution (a)
Galos are one of the 26 major communities of Arunachal Pradesh, and dominate West Siang, Lepa Rada and Lower Siang districts. They have a big population in East Siang, Upper Subansiri and Namsai districts too.
The Nyishi community is the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Tagin are one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, a member of the larger designation of Tani Tribes.Tagins are known for their warm hospitality and are considered very friendly in nature and also pure hearted.
The Adi people are one of the most populous groups of indigenous peoples in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Solution (a)
Galos are one of the 26 major communities of Arunachal Pradesh, and dominate West Siang, Lepa Rada and Lower Siang districts. They have a big population in East Siang, Upper Subansiri and Namsai districts too.
The Nyishi community is the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Tagin are one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, a member of the larger designation of Tani Tribes.Tagins are known for their warm hospitality and are considered very friendly in nature and also pure hearted.
The Adi people are one of the most populous groups of indigenous peoples in Arunachal Pradesh.
