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It will cover PYQs all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
Daily 5 questions (Monday to Saturday) will be posted from static topics (PYQs)
The questions will be in the quiz format so you will be able to answer them directly on the portal.
Schedule
- Week 1 – Polity
- Week 2 – Economics
- Week 3 – History and Art & Culture
- Week 4 – Geography
- Week 5 – Environment and Science & Technology
Same cycle will be repeated from Week 6.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
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Solution (c)
These areas are highly favourable for growth of planktons due to good availability of nutrients, brought by both the currents and thus leads to increase in population of fish in the region, giving boost oit fishing industry.
Two such regions are found – in Newfoundland in North Atlantic (due to meeting of Gulf Stream & Labrador current) and Near Japan (Meeting of cold yahoo and warm kuroshio current).
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Solution (c)
These areas are highly favourable for growth of planktons due to good availability of nutrients, brought by both the currents and thus leads to increase in population of fish in the region, giving boost oit fishing industry.
Two such regions are found – in Newfoundland in North Atlantic (due to meeting of Gulf Stream & Labrador current) and Near Japan (Meeting of cold yahoo and warm kuroshio current).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
- Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
- Coexistence of a large number of species
- Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution (d)
Rainforests are characterized by a unique vegetative structure consisting of several vertical layers including the overstory, canopy, understory, shrub layer, and ground level.
An important characteristic of the canopy system is the presence of plants known as epiphytes, that grow on canopy trees. Epiphytes are not parasitic because they draw no nutrients away from the host, but use the host tree only for support. High in the canopy, epiphytes are better able to access the strong tropical sunlight, which they require for growth. Epiphytes have adapted well to their aerial environment, developing various means to collect nutrients from their surroundings
Life in the rainforests is competitive and countless species have developed complex symbiotic relationships with other species in order to survive.
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Solution (d)
Rainforests are characterized by a unique vegetative structure consisting of several vertical layers including the overstory, canopy, understory, shrub layer, and ground level.
An important characteristic of the canopy system is the presence of plants known as epiphytes, that grow on canopy trees. Epiphytes are not parasitic because they draw no nutrients away from the host, but use the host tree only for support. High in the canopy, epiphytes are better able to access the strong tropical sunlight, which they require for growth. Epiphytes have adapted well to their aerial environment, developing various means to collect nutrients from their surroundings
Life in the rainforests is competitive and countless species have developed complex symbiotic relationships with other species in order to survive.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?
- High ash content
- Low sulphur content
- Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution (a)
The most significant characteristic of Indian coal is its high ash content, which varies from 35 to 45 per cent, compared with that of coal in other parts of the world, which is around 15 per cent.
Besides high ash content, another reason for entrained gasifiers (that operate at higher temperatures than fluidised bed gasifiers), commonly used in IGCC plants abroad, being not suitable for Indian coal is its high ash fusion temperature of about 1,500{+0}C.
The ash chemistry of Indian coal is such that it is high in silica and alumina. The ash is also highly abrasive because of high quartz content, which can lead to erosion of the syngas cooling system when it gets fused.
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Solution (a)
The most significant characteristic of Indian coal is its high ash content, which varies from 35 to 45 per cent, compared with that of coal in other parts of the world, which is around 15 per cent.
Besides high ash content, another reason for entrained gasifiers (that operate at higher temperatures than fluidised bed gasifiers), commonly used in IGCC plants abroad, being not suitable for Indian coal is its high ash fusion temperature of about 1,500{+0}C.
The ash chemistry of Indian coal is such that it is high in silica and alumina. The ash is also highly abrasive because of high quartz content, which can lead to erosion of the syngas cooling system when it gets fused.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
- They are generally red in colour.
- They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
- They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
- Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution (c)
Characteristics of laterite soils of India
- Laterite soils are rich in bauxite or ferric oxides.
- They are very poor in lime, magnesia, potash and nitrogen.
- Sometimes, the phosphate content may be high in the form of iron phosphate.
- In wetter places, there may be higher content of humus.
- Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut.
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Solution (c)
Characteristics of laterite soils of India
- Laterite soils are rich in bauxite or ferric oxides.
- They are very poor in lime, magnesia, potash and nitrogen.
- Sometimes, the phosphate content may be high in the form of iron phosphate.
- In wetter places, there may be higher content of humus.
- Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following crops:
- Cotton
- Groundnut
- Rice
- Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
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Solution (c)
Kharif crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October. Important crops grown during this season are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
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Solution (c)
Kharif crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October. Important crops grown during this season are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
