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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi:
- World famous Stone Chariot of Hampi is inside this Temple
- It was built by the Wodeyar of Mysore
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
- It was built in the 15th century during the rule of Devaraya II, one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- It is dedicated to Vittala and is also called Vijaya Vittala Temple.
- Vittala is said to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Dravidian style adorns the built of the complex, which is further enhanced with elaborate carvings.
- Hampi Chariot is inside the Vijaya Vittala Temple
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Solution (a)
- It was built in the 15th century during the rule of Devaraya II, one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- It is dedicated to Vittala and is also called Vijaya Vittala Temple.
- Vittala is said to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Dravidian style adorns the built of the complex, which is further enhanced with elaborate carvings.
- Hampi Chariot is inside the Vijaya Vittala Temple
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Hayabusa 2 is carrying the first extensive samples of dust from the asteroid Ryugu, is launched by which country?
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Solution (b)
- Hayabusa 2 was launched from Japan’s Tanegashima space centre in 2014 and took four years to reach the asteroid Ryugu.
- The mission builds on the original Hayabusa mission that was launched in 2003 and successfully linked up with asteroid Itokawa in 2005.
- It returned samples to Earth in 2010 marking the first time when sample materials from an asteroid were brought back to Earth.
- Hayabusa is the Japanese term used for the peregrine falcon, which is the fastest bird during its hunting dive (200 mile per hour).
- The space probe orbited above the asteroid for a few months to map its surface before landing. Then it used small explosives to blast a crater, collected the resulting debris and headed back to Earth in November 2019.
- The craft’s mission seeks to answer some fundamental questions about the origins of the Solar systemand where molecules like water came from.
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Solution (b)
- Hayabusa 2 was launched from Japan’s Tanegashima space centre in 2014 and took four years to reach the asteroid Ryugu.
- The mission builds on the original Hayabusa mission that was launched in 2003 and successfully linked up with asteroid Itokawa in 2005.
- It returned samples to Earth in 2010 marking the first time when sample materials from an asteroid were brought back to Earth.
- Hayabusa is the Japanese term used for the peregrine falcon, which is the fastest bird during its hunting dive (200 mile per hour).
- The space probe orbited above the asteroid for a few months to map its surface before landing. Then it used small explosives to blast a crater, collected the resulting debris and headed back to Earth in November 2019.
- The craft’s mission seeks to answer some fundamental questions about the origins of the Solar systemand where molecules like water came from.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following Red sea turtles:
- Green turtle
- Hawksbill turtle
- Loggerhead turtle
Which of the above is/are critically endangered?
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Solution (b)
The Red Sea is home to five out of seven species of sea turtles. They are:
- Green turtle – Endangered
- Hawksbill turtle – Critically Endangered
- Loggerhead turtle – Critically Endangered
- Olive Ridley turtle – Vulnerable
- Leatherback turtle – Vulnerable
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Solution (b)
The Red Sea is home to five out of seven species of sea turtles. They are:
- Green turtle – Endangered
- Hawksbill turtle – Critically Endangered
- Loggerhead turtle – Critically Endangered
- Olive Ridley turtle – Vulnerable
- Leatherback turtle – Vulnerable
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to houbara bustard:
- It lives in arid climates
- IUCN Red List Status of this species is Vulnerable
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The houbara bustard
- It lives in arid climates.
- It comes in two distinct species as recognised by the IUCN.
- One species resides in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other in Asia (Chlamydotis macqueenii) which is commonly known as MacQueen’s bustard.
- The population of the Asian houbara bustards extends from northeast Asia, across central Asia, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula to reach the Sinai desert.
- According to the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), roughly 33,000 Asian houbara bustards remain today.
- After breeding in the spring, the Asian bustards migrate south to spend the winter in Pakistan, the Arabian Peninsula and nearby Southwest Asia.
- Some Asian houbara bustards live and breed in the southern part of their ranges including parts of Iran, Pakistan and Turkmenistan.
- IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
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Solution (c)
The houbara bustard
- It lives in arid climates.
- It comes in two distinct species as recognised by the IUCN.
- One species resides in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other in Asia (Chlamydotis macqueenii) which is commonly known as MacQueen’s bustard.
- The population of the Asian houbara bustards extends from northeast Asia, across central Asia, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula to reach the Sinai desert.
- According to the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), roughly 33,000 Asian houbara bustards remain today.
- After breeding in the spring, the Asian bustards migrate south to spend the winter in Pakistan, the Arabian Peninsula and nearby Southwest Asia.
- Some Asian houbara bustards live and breed in the southern part of their ranges including parts of Iran, Pakistan and Turkmenistan.
- IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The amount of energy released in nuclear fission is much lower than the energy released during Nuclear fusion.
- Nuclear fission reaction produces highly radioactive substances than that of fusion reaction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Difference between Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion Definition Fission would be defined as the division of a single atom into multiple atoms of small size. Fusion would be defined as the joining of two or more small atoms to form a large atom. The necessity of Energy Requires less energy to divide atoms into two or more ones. A massive amount of energy is required to combine small atoms to form a large atom. The release of Energy The amount of energy released in fission is much lower than the energy released during fusion. The release of energy during fusion is way higher than that of the fission reaction. Production/Usage of energy The energy produced in nuclear power plants uses this technology. Experiments in power plants use this technology. Natural Reactions Never occurs in nature in normal cases. Takes place in stars and the Sun that are natural forces. Ideal Conditions There is a necessity to have a critical mass of the substance and neutrons with high speed. High density and high-temperature atmosphere are the requirements. Reaction Outcome The fission reaction produces highly radioactive substances. Very few radioactive chemicals come out of this reaction. Fuel Used Uranium is one of the primary fuels in nuclear power plants. Hydrogen isotopes are used as fuel in experimental plants. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Difference between Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion Definition Fission would be defined as the division of a single atom into multiple atoms of small size. Fusion would be defined as the joining of two or more small atoms to form a large atom. The necessity of Energy Requires less energy to divide atoms into two or more ones. A massive amount of energy is required to combine small atoms to form a large atom. The release of Energy The amount of energy released in fission is much lower than the energy released during fusion. The release of energy during fusion is way higher than that of the fission reaction. Production/Usage of energy The energy produced in nuclear power plants uses this technology. Experiments in power plants use this technology. Natural Reactions Never occurs in nature in normal cases. Takes place in stars and the Sun that are natural forces. Ideal Conditions There is a necessity to have a critical mass of the substance and neutrons with high speed. High density and high-temperature atmosphere are the requirements. Reaction Outcome The fission reaction produces highly radioactive substances. Very few radioactive chemicals come out of this reaction. Fuel Used Uranium is one of the primary fuels in nuclear power plants. Hydrogen isotopes are used as fuel in experimental plants.
