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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Ken river and Betwa river are tributaries of Ganga
- Ken river passes through Panna National Park
- Ken Gharial Sanctuary was established for the conservation of Mugger and Gharial crocodiles
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Ken River is one of the major rivers in the Bundelkhand region of central India and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is a tributary of the Yamuna. The Betwa is a river in Central and Northern India, and a tributary of the Yamuna. It rises in the Vindhya Range just north of Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh and flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha to Uttar Pradesh. The Ken River passes through Panna National Park. Ken Gharial Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Panna and Chhatarpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established for the conservation of gharial and mugger crocodile populations in 1981 Context – Union Cabinet cleared Ken – Betwa river interlinking project.
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Ken River is one of the major rivers in the Bundelkhand region of central India and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is a tributary of the Yamuna. The Betwa is a river in Central and Northern India, and a tributary of the Yamuna. It rises in the Vindhya Range just north of Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh and flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha to Uttar Pradesh. The Ken River passes through Panna National Park. Ken Gharial Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Panna and Chhatarpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established for the conservation of gharial and mugger crocodile populations in 1981 Context – Union Cabinet cleared Ken – Betwa river interlinking project.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Pinaka Rocket Launcher System, consider the following statements
- It has been designed jointly by India and Russia
- It can fire 120 rockets in a span of 60 seconds
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. New Pinaka ER gives it a range of around 70 km, over the 45 km existing range of the missile. Pinaka can fire a salvo of 12 rockets over a period of 44 seconds. Context – Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System (MBRLS) was successfully tested at Pokharan range.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. New Pinaka ER gives it a range of around 70 km, over the 45 km existing range of the missile. Pinaka can fire a salvo of 12 rockets over a period of 44 seconds. Context – Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System (MBRLS) was successfully tested at Pokharan range.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Programme (BPKP):
- BPKP is promoted under centrally sponsored scheme- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- The scheme mainly emphasises on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling
- Telangana is the first state to take up natural farming under BPKP programme
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Natural farming is promoted as Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Programme (BPKP) under centrally sponsored scheme- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). BPKP is aimed at promoting traditional indigenous practices which reduces externally purchased inputs. The scheme mainly emphasises on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of cow dung-urine formulations and plant based preparations Telangana has not taken up natural farming so far under BPKP programme. Context – Zero Budget Farming was in news
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Natural farming is promoted as Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Programme (BPKP) under centrally sponsored scheme- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). BPKP is aimed at promoting traditional indigenous practices which reduces externally purchased inputs. The scheme mainly emphasises on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of cow dung-urine formulations and plant based preparations Telangana has not taken up natural farming so far under BPKP programme. Context – Zero Budget Farming was in news
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Indian Desert Cat’
- It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red List.
- It inhibits desert regions and is also associated with scrub forests
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct IUCN status is Least Concern. The Asiatic wildcat inhabits the Thar Desert and is associated with scrub desert. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of India which includes Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Context – Indian Desert Cat was spotted in Panna Tiger Reserve.
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct IUCN status is Least Concern. The Asiatic wildcat inhabits the Thar Desert and is associated with scrub desert. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions of India which includes Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Context – Indian Desert Cat was spotted in Panna Tiger Reserve.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Mikania’,’Lantana’,’Thrips’ which was seen in news recently are
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Solution (c)
They are invasive alien species found in India.
Context – All these invasive alien species were in news.
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Solution (c)
They are invasive alien species found in India.
Context – All these invasive alien species were in news.
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