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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Atmospheric Rivers
- They are long powerful streams of moisture in the sky.
- They transport most of the water vapour outside of the tropics.
- When they make landfall, they often release water vapour in the form of rain or snow.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · They are relatively long, narrow regions in the atmosphere, like rivers in the sky · They transport most of the water vapour outside of the tropics. · These columns of vapour move with the weather, carrying an amount of water vapour roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
· When the atmospheric rivers make landfall, they often release this water vapour in the form of rain or snow. · Although atmospheric rivers come in many shapes and sizes, those that contain the largest amounts of water vapour and the strongest winds can create extreme rainfall and floods, often by stalling over watersheds vulnerable to flooding.
Context: Atmospheric rivers are becoming more frequent in the Arctic, and they’re helping to drive dramatic shrinking of the Arctic’s sea ice cover.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · They are relatively long, narrow regions in the atmosphere, like rivers in the sky · They transport most of the water vapour outside of the tropics. · These columns of vapour move with the weather, carrying an amount of water vapour roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
· When the atmospheric rivers make landfall, they often release this water vapour in the form of rain or snow. · Although atmospheric rivers come in many shapes and sizes, those that contain the largest amounts of water vapour and the strongest winds can create extreme rainfall and floods, often by stalling over watersheds vulnerable to flooding.
Context: Atmospheric rivers are becoming more frequent in the Arctic, and they’re helping to drive dramatic shrinking of the Arctic’s sea ice cover.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Tele-MANAS Scheme
- The scheme aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country 24*7.
- It works under the National Tele Mental Health Programme.
- The scheme is based on Maharashtra’s initiative E-Manas.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Tele-MANAS aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country 24×7, particularly catering to people in remote or under-served areas. · Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) was launched under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP). · This initiative is based on Karnataka’s initiative E-Manas. · E-Manas, the tele-counselling programme, was first launched by the Karnataka State government during the first wave of COVID-19 in association with NIMHANS.
· The Union Government aims to open at least one Tele-MANAS Cell in each State/UT.
· Presently there are 5 regional coordination centres along with 51 State/UT Tele MANAS cells.
Context: Recently Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) was launched under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Tele-MANAS aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country 24×7, particularly catering to people in remote or under-served areas. · Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) was launched under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP). · This initiative is based on Karnataka’s initiative E-Manas. · E-Manas, the tele-counselling programme, was first launched by the Karnataka State government during the first wave of COVID-19 in association with NIMHANS.
· The Union Government aims to open at least one Tele-MANAS Cell in each State/UT.
· Presently there are 5 regional coordination centres along with 51 State/UT Tele MANAS cells.
Context: Recently Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) was launched under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Moment Magnitude Scale’
- It is a logarithmic scale that measures the total amount of energy released by an earthquake.
- The Moment Magnitude Scale is based on seismic records unlike Richter Scale which is based on observable data
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Moment Magnitude Scale is a logarithmic scale that measures the total amount of energy released by an earthquake. It is the only scale capable of reliably measuring the magnitudes of the largest, most destructive earthquakes (that is, greater than magnitude 8). · Moment magnitude estimates are about the same as Richter magnitudes for small to large earthquakes. But only the moment magnitude scale is capable of measuring M8 (read “magnitude 8”) and greater events accurately. The Richter scale is a base-10 logarithmic scale, meaning each order of magnitude is 10 times more intensive than the last one. Context: It was in news due to Turkey-Syria earthquakes
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Moment Magnitude Scale is a logarithmic scale that measures the total amount of energy released by an earthquake. It is the only scale capable of reliably measuring the magnitudes of the largest, most destructive earthquakes (that is, greater than magnitude 8). · Moment magnitude estimates are about the same as Richter magnitudes for small to large earthquakes. But only the moment magnitude scale is capable of measuring M8 (read “magnitude 8”) and greater events accurately. The Richter scale is a base-10 logarithmic scale, meaning each order of magnitude is 10 times more intensive than the last one. Context: It was in news due to Turkey-Syria earthquakes
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Katkari Tribes:
- They are part of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- They are located in the State of Bihar and Jharkhand.
- The Bihu dance is performed by the Katkari tribes to mark the harvest festival.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · They were historically forest dwellers. · The name is derived from a forest based activity, the making and bartering or sale of Catechu from the Khair tree (Acacia Katechu).
· They are one of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
· The British administration had classified them under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871.
· They are primarily located in the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. · Bihu belongs to the state of Assam, performed by the Bihu Tribes. Context: After the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) cracked the whip on district officials in Maharashtra, for taking lightly the issue of Katkari tribe children being sold into bonded labour, the officials have now submitted an action taken report, complying with all directions.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · They were historically forest dwellers. · The name is derived from a forest based activity, the making and bartering or sale of Catechu from the Khair tree (Acacia Katechu).
· They are one of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
· The British administration had classified them under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871.
· They are primarily located in the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. · Bihu belongs to the state of Assam, performed by the Bihu Tribes. Context: After the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) cracked the whip on district officials in Maharashtra, for taking lightly the issue of Katkari tribe children being sold into bonded labour, the officials have now submitted an action taken report, complying with all directions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Bharatpur – Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site is popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. · Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is recognised as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds.
· It is spread across 29 Sq. Km area.
· The park is home to over 370 species of birds and animals.
· In 1982, Keoladeo was declared a national park and then later listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Context: The Rajasthan state Forest Department has proposed to construct a zoo in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Bharatpur – Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site is popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. · Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is recognised as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds.
· It is spread across 29 Sq. Km area.
· The park is home to over 370 species of birds and animals.
· In 1982, Keoladeo was declared a national park and then later listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
Context: The Rajasthan state Forest Department has proposed to construct a zoo in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
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