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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Dragon fruit’
- Dragon fruit is endemic to South-East Asia
- It grows in regions where the rainfall is moderate to high
- The flowers of the fruit are hermaphrodites and do not require any pollinators
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Pitahaya or dragon fruit is native to southern Mexico and Central America. The dragon fruit is cultivated in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Australia, and throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world Its cultivation can be done in all types of soil & can be cultivated in soil with proper drainage and good fertilizer density. It cannot be cultivated in waterlogged land. Tropical climate is suitable for dragon fruit cultivation. Dragon fruit plant also needs less rain but its plant needs hot weather more and if the frost in winter falls for more days then there is a loss in the yield. Its flowers are hermaphrodites (male and female organs in the same flower) in nature and open at night. They rely on nocturnal pollinators such as bats or moths for fertilization. Self-fertilization will not produce fruit in some species, and while cross-breeding has resulted in several “self-fertile” varieties Context – Centre plans to promote dragon fruit cultivation
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Pitahaya or dragon fruit is native to southern Mexico and Central America. The dragon fruit is cultivated in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Australia, and throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world Its cultivation can be done in all types of soil & can be cultivated in soil with proper drainage and good fertilizer density. It cannot be cultivated in waterlogged land. Tropical climate is suitable for dragon fruit cultivation. Dragon fruit plant also needs less rain but its plant needs hot weather more and if the frost in winter falls for more days then there is a loss in the yield. Its flowers are hermaphrodites (male and female organs in the same flower) in nature and open at night. They rely on nocturnal pollinators such as bats or moths for fertilization. Self-fertilization will not produce fruit in some species, and while cross-breeding has resulted in several “self-fertile” varieties Context – Centre plans to promote dragon fruit cultivation
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘PARIMAN’ a portal launched recently is related to
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Solution(c)
NCR Geo-portal (PARIMAN) is a robust system to facilitate better sub-regional and local planning. This contains various layers collected from authentic sources. The portal has many Base Maps, Satellite Image services and Night Light Data of different time spans. The Portal consists of around 179 Layers presented as Line, Point & Polygon feature covering details of various sectors like Land Use, Transport, Industries, Water, Power, Health, Shelter, Heritage & Tourism, Disaster Management, etc.
Context – The portal was made public
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Solution(c)
NCR Geo-portal (PARIMAN) is a robust system to facilitate better sub-regional and local planning. This contains various layers collected from authentic sources. The portal has many Base Maps, Satellite Image services and Night Light Data of different time spans. The Portal consists of around 179 Layers presented as Line, Point & Polygon feature covering details of various sectors like Land Use, Transport, Industries, Water, Power, Health, Shelter, Heritage & Tourism, Disaster Management, etc.
Context – The portal was made public
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Derecho’, consider the following statements
- It is a narrowly spread straight-line wind storm associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms
- It is a warm weather phenomenon occurring within areas of strong vertical wind shear in summer
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale convective system A warm-weather phenomenon, derechos occur mostly in summer, especially during June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere (or March, April, and May in the Southern Hemisphere), within areas of moderately strong instability and moderately strong vertical wind shear. However, derechos may occur at any time of the year, and can occur as frequently at night as during the day. Context – Some states of USA were hit by a storm system called a derecho.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale convective system A warm-weather phenomenon, derechos occur mostly in summer, especially during June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere (or March, April, and May in the Southern Hemisphere), within areas of moderately strong instability and moderately strong vertical wind shear. However, derechos may occur at any time of the year, and can occur as frequently at night as during the day. Context – Some states of USA were hit by a storm system called a derecho.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Other Backward Castes(OBCs) are described as socially and economically backward classes by the Constitution of India
- A committee headed by Justice G Rohini has been appointed by The President to look into the Sub-categorization of OBCs
- No State government till date has adopted Sub-categorization of OBCs.
Select the correct statement/s:
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Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect In the Indian Constitution, OBCs are described as socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), and the Government of India is enjoined to ensure their social and educational development — for example, the OBCs are entitled to 27% reservations in public sector employment and higher education. According to the Indian Constitution under Article- 340, the President can appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of Backward classes. Accordingly Justice G Rohini committee was appointed. OBC sub-categorisation have already been implemented at State level by 11 states : West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar, Jammu and kashmir region and Haryana, and the union territory of Puducherry Context: Centre extends the tenure of the OBCs sub- categorization commission(Justice G Rohini commission)
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Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect In the Indian Constitution, OBCs are described as socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), and the Government of India is enjoined to ensure their social and educational development — for example, the OBCs are entitled to 27% reservations in public sector employment and higher education. According to the Indian Constitution under Article- 340, the President can appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of Backward classes. Accordingly Justice G Rohini committee was appointed. OBC sub-categorisation have already been implemented at State level by 11 states : West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar, Jammu and kashmir region and Haryana, and the union territory of Puducherry Context: Centre extends the tenure of the OBCs sub- categorization commission(Justice G Rohini commission)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022’
- The gender gap in food insecurity is rising although Global hunger has decreased
- Food and Agriculture organization and World Food Programme are associated with this report
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The gender gap in food insecurity has continued to rise in 2021 — 31.9 per cent of women in the world were moderately or severely food insecure, compared with 27.6 per cent of men. Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021 ,an increase of 46 million on the previous year and an increase of 150 million people since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic FAO, International Fund for Agriculture Development, UNICEF, UN world food Programme and WHO have jointly released SOFI 2022. Context – The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022 was released recently
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The gender gap in food insecurity has continued to rise in 2021 — 31.9 per cent of women in the world were moderately or severely food insecure, compared with 27.6 per cent of men. Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021 ,an increase of 46 million on the previous year and an increase of 150 million people since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic FAO, International Fund for Agriculture Development, UNICEF, UN world food Programme and WHO have jointly released SOFI 2022. Context – The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022 was released recently
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