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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)’
- The Ministry of Education conducts All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) covering all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory
- The survey collects detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teacher’s data, infrastructural information and financial information
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Ministry of Education has been conducting All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) since 2011, covering all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory and imparting higher education in the country. The survey collects detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teacher’s data, infrastructural information, financial information etc. For the first time, in AISHE 2020-21, HEIs have filled data using entirely online data collection platform through the Web Data Capture Format (DCF) developed by Department of Higher Education through the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Context – The Ministry of Education, Government of India has released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Ministry of Education has been conducting All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) since 2011, covering all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory and imparting higher education in the country. The survey collects detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teacher’s data, infrastructural information, financial information etc. For the first time, in AISHE 2020-21, HEIs have filled data using entirely online data collection platform through the Web Data Capture Format (DCF) developed by Department of Higher Education through the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Context – The Ministry of Education, Government of India has released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Soliga’, a tribe recently seen in news are native of
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Soligas are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka, inhabiting the peripheral forest areas near Biligiri Rangana Hills and Male Mahadeshwara in the Chamarajnagar district of Karnataka. They are the first tribal community living inside the core area of a tiger reserve in India to get their forest rights officially recognised by a court of law.
Context – A new genus of wasp named after the Soliga community in Karnataka
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Soligas are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka, inhabiting the peripheral forest areas near Biligiri Rangana Hills and Male Mahadeshwara in the Chamarajnagar district of Karnataka. They are the first tribal community living inside the core area of a tiger reserve in India to get their forest rights officially recognised by a court of law.
Context – A new genus of wasp named after the Soliga community in Karnataka
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements
- In Augmented Reality, the users still have access to the real world & they can fully interact in both dimensions
- In Virtual Reality, virtual objects and imaginations are put up in the real world
- Extended Reality (XR) is the combination of human & computer-generated graphics interaction, which is in reality as well as the virtual environment
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The concept of augmented reality is that virtual objects and imaginations are put up in the real world. Augmented reality does not put us into any virtual or computer-generated graphics, rather it just creates a sense of illusion in digital gadgets. The users still have access to the real world & they can fully interact in both dimensions. The most common example is Pokémon-GO which used augmented reality so that the users can interact with the real as well as a virtual world with the help of digital gadgets. Other examples of Augmented reality are the filters that we see in many apps, these just create an illusion of being there, but they are not. In virtual reality, the users are put into a fully virtual environment, where they can interact only in the virtual world. The graphics generated are mostly computer and artificial objects are designed to give a feel of being real. The users can feel every bit of virtual reality. Special VR devices are needed to put users into this environment which gives them a 360-degree view of the virtual world. Extended Reality (XR) is the combination of human & computer-generated graphics interaction, which is in reality as well as the virtual environment. In basic terms, Extended Reality is a superset of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) & Mixed Reality (MR). The concept of Extended Reality (XR) came into the picture when technologies like Augmented & Virtual reality, were being used by developers and tech-companies all across the globe. Context – MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlists 120 Startups and Innovators for the XR Startup Program
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The concept of augmented reality is that virtual objects and imaginations are put up in the real world. Augmented reality does not put us into any virtual or computer-generated graphics, rather it just creates a sense of illusion in digital gadgets. The users still have access to the real world & they can fully interact in both dimensions. The most common example is Pokémon-GO which used augmented reality so that the users can interact with the real as well as a virtual world with the help of digital gadgets. Other examples of Augmented reality are the filters that we see in many apps, these just create an illusion of being there, but they are not. In virtual reality, the users are put into a fully virtual environment, where they can interact only in the virtual world. The graphics generated are mostly computer and artificial objects are designed to give a feel of being real. The users can feel every bit of virtual reality. Special VR devices are needed to put users into this environment which gives them a 360-degree view of the virtual world. Extended Reality (XR) is the combination of human & computer-generated graphics interaction, which is in reality as well as the virtual environment. In basic terms, Extended Reality is a superset of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) & Mixed Reality (MR). The concept of Extended Reality (XR) came into the picture when technologies like Augmented & Virtual reality, were being used by developers and tech-companies all across the globe. Context – MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlists 120 Startups and Innovators for the XR Startup Program
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Manufactured Sand (M-Sand)’, consider the following statements
- Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) can be obtained from crushed rock fines (crusher dust) and sand from Overburden (OB) of coal mines
- Manufactured Sand has better workability as it has a more angular and rougher surface but requires washing before use
- OB to M-Sand initiative was launched by Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) recently to facilitating processing of waste overburden in its open cast (OC) mines
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Sand Mining Framework (2018) prepared by Ministry of Mines envisages alternative sources of sand in the form of Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) from crushed rock fines (crusher dust), sand from Overburden (OB) of coal mines. Manufactured sand is more angular and has a rougher surface, which makes it more workable for construction projects. Using manufactured sand can help to reduce the amount of water required for construction projects, as it does not require washing before use. Coal India Ltd (CIL) has envisaged to process the overburden rocks for sand production in mines where OB material contain about 60% sandstone by volume which is harnessed through crushing and processing of Overburden. OB to M-Sand initiative of CIL is facilitating processing of waste overburden in its OC Mines. Context – Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in a Big Way
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Sand Mining Framework (2018) prepared by Ministry of Mines envisages alternative sources of sand in the form of Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) from crushed rock fines (crusher dust), sand from Overburden (OB) of coal mines. Manufactured sand is more angular and has a rougher surface, which makes it more workable for construction projects. Using manufactured sand can help to reduce the amount of water required for construction projects, as it does not require washing before use. Coal India Ltd (CIL) has envisaged to process the overburden rocks for sand production in mines where OB material contain about 60% sandstone by volume which is harnessed through crushing and processing of Overburden. OB to M-Sand initiative of CIL is facilitating processing of waste overburden in its OC Mines. Context – Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in a Big Way
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Shumang Leela’
- It is a traditional theatre form of Assam where the roles are only played by men
- It began as a mythological genre presented to kings and nobles, which evolved into the present form of courtyard drama
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur where the roles of women are all played by men, called Nupi Shabis. In the case of women’s theatre groups, the roles of men are played by women. Shumang Leela translates to “courtyard performance”. It is performed in an open courtyard surrounded by spectators on all four sides. Shumang Leela began as a comedy genre presented to kings and nobles, which evolved into the present form of courtyard drama. The Shumang Leela of those days tried to preserve and promote humanity, tolerance, self-confidence, devotion, truth and justice through its performances. In the present day Shumang Leela is trying to focus on issues of moral values, unity and integrity Context – Manipur’s traditional theatre form of Shumang Leela has continued to inform and entertain down the ages
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur where the roles of women are all played by men, called Nupi Shabis. In the case of women’s theatre groups, the roles of men are played by women. Shumang Leela translates to “courtyard performance”. It is performed in an open courtyard surrounded by spectators on all four sides. Shumang Leela began as a comedy genre presented to kings and nobles, which evolved into the present form of courtyard drama. The Shumang Leela of those days tried to preserve and promote humanity, tolerance, self-confidence, devotion, truth and justice through its performances. In the present day Shumang Leela is trying to focus on issues of moral values, unity and integrity Context – Manipur’s traditional theatre form of Shumang Leela has continued to inform and entertain down the ages
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