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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Central Bureau of Investigation
- CBI was established based on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
- CBI functions under the superintendence of Department of Home, Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure, by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The CBI is not a statutory body but derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. · The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).
· Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. · It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.
· It functions under the superintendence of the Deptt. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office.
· In 2014, the Lokpal Act provided a committee for appointment of CBI Director: · Headed by Prime Minister
· Other members – Leader of Opposition/ Leader of the single largest opposition party, Chief Justice of India/ a Supreme Court Judge.
· Home Ministry sends a list of eligible candidates to DoPT. Then, the DoPT prepares the final list on basis of seniority, integrity, and experience in the investigation of anti-corruption cases, and sends it to the committee.
· Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure, by the CVC Act, 2003.
Context: The Prime Minister inaugurates diamond jubilee (60 years) celebrations of Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The CBI is not a statutory body but derives its power to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. · The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964).
· Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. · It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal.
· It functions under the superintendence of the Deptt. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office.
· In 2014, the Lokpal Act provided a committee for appointment of CBI Director: · Headed by Prime Minister
· Other members – Leader of Opposition/ Leader of the single largest opposition party, Chief Justice of India/ a Supreme Court Judge.
· Home Ministry sends a list of eligible candidates to DoPT. Then, the DoPT prepares the final list on basis of seniority, integrity, and experience in the investigation of anti-corruption cases, and sends it to the committee.
· Director of CBI has been provided security of two year tenure, by the CVC Act, 2003.
Context: The Prime Minister inaugurates diamond jubilee (60 years) celebrations of Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Painting State Madhubani Paintings Bihar Cheriyal Scroll Paintings Odisha Basholi Paintings Uttarakhand Sohrai Khovar painting Jharkhand Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The first Madhubani paintings were created by the women of the village of Maithili in Bihar as a means of expressing their feelings, aspirations, and thoughts on the walls of their homes. · A stylized form of Nakashi art, Cheriyal Scroll Painting is rich in Telangana-specific regional motifs. The scrolls, which are currently only produced in Hyderabad, Telangana, are painted in a narrative style akin to a film roll or a comic strip and feature tales from Indian mythology that are closely related to the shorter tales from the Puranas and Epics.
· Basholi paintings originated in the Basholi region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a reputed school of miniature paintings known for its vivid, evocative colours, bold lines, and deep-set facial patterns. It is considered the first school of Pahari paintings.
· In the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, tribal women practise the traditional and ritualistic mural art known as Sohrai Khovar during the local harvest and wedding seasons using locally produced, naturally occurring soils of various colours.
Context: Recently, the world-famous Basohli Painting which is popular for its miniature art style from Kathua district of Jammu has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
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Solution (b)
Option b Correct · The first Madhubani paintings were created by the women of the village of Maithili in Bihar as a means of expressing their feelings, aspirations, and thoughts on the walls of their homes. · A stylized form of Nakashi art, Cheriyal Scroll Painting is rich in Telangana-specific regional motifs. The scrolls, which are currently only produced in Hyderabad, Telangana, are painted in a narrative style akin to a film roll or a comic strip and feature tales from Indian mythology that are closely related to the shorter tales from the Puranas and Epics.
· Basholi paintings originated in the Basholi region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a reputed school of miniature paintings known for its vivid, evocative colours, bold lines, and deep-set facial patterns. It is considered the first school of Pahari paintings.
· In the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, tribal women practise the traditional and ritualistic mural art known as Sohrai Khovar during the local harvest and wedding seasons using locally produced, naturally occurring soils of various colours.
Context: Recently, the world-famous Basohli Painting which is popular for its miniature art style from Kathua district of Jammu has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Black Carbon
- It is formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels.
- It is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.
- When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon particles reduce surface albedo.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Black carbon is the sooty black material emitted from gas and diesel engines, coal-fired power plants, and other sources that burn fossil fuel. · It is formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels.
· It comprises a significant portion of particulate matter or PM, which is an air pollutant. · It is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.
· It is an important contributor to warming because it is very effective at absorbing light and heating its surroundings. It contributes to warming by converting incoming solar radiation to heat. · When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo (the ability to reflect sunlight) and heat the surface.
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources recently recommended a detailed study on the impact of atmospheric pollution, including black carbon, on the Himalayan glacier system.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Black carbon is the sooty black material emitted from gas and diesel engines, coal-fired power plants, and other sources that burn fossil fuel. · It is formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels.
· It comprises a significant portion of particulate matter or PM, which is an air pollutant. · It is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.
· It is an important contributor to warming because it is very effective at absorbing light and heating its surroundings. It contributes to warming by converting incoming solar radiation to heat. · When deposited on ice and snow, black carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo (the ability to reflect sunlight) and heat the surface.
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources recently recommended a detailed study on the impact of atmospheric pollution, including black carbon, on the Himalayan glacier system.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Alumina is the main components of bauxite ore.
- Bayer Process is the industrial means of refining bauxite to produce alumina.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Alumina is the main components of bauxite, so bauxite is refined in order to produce Alumina. · Alumina, also called aluminum oxide, synthetically produced Al2O3, a white or nearly colourless crystalline substance that is used as a starting material for the smelting of aluminum metal.
· The Bayer process is the principal way for producing alumina by refining Bauxite. · Bauxite other than with 30-60% of aluminum oxide contains mixture of silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
Bayer process of producing alumina can be divided into following four steps:
Digestion
Filtration
Precipitation
Calcination
Context: Scientists have estimated the quantity of rare earth elements that can be recovered from a toxic byproduct of aluminum extraction.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Alumina is the main components of bauxite, so bauxite is refined in order to produce Alumina. · Alumina, also called aluminum oxide, synthetically produced Al2O3, a white or nearly colourless crystalline substance that is used as a starting material for the smelting of aluminum metal.
· The Bayer process is the principal way for producing alumina by refining Bauxite. · Bauxite other than with 30-60% of aluminum oxide contains mixture of silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
Bayer process of producing alumina can be divided into following four steps:
Digestion
Filtration
Precipitation
Calcination
Context: Scientists have estimated the quantity of rare earth elements that can be recovered from a toxic byproduct of aluminum extraction.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Prosopis chilensis, recently seen in news is?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Prosopis Chilensis · Prosopis chilensis is a drought-resistant plant.
· Prosopis chilensis is a species of tree in the genus Prosopis, belonging to the family Fabaceae.
· It is found in parts of central Chile, southern Peru, Bolivia, and Andean Argentina.
· Its common names include Chilean mesquite, cupesí, and Chilean Algarrobo.
· It is a trouble for Gulf of Mannar island groups.
· It is not only trouble for these islands but also Tuticorin, Vembar, Kilakkarai, and Mandapam groups.
· The coral reef has been destroyed in several places near these islands.
Context: An invasive plant from South America is threatening indigenous plants across Gulf of Mannar islands.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Prosopis Chilensis · Prosopis chilensis is a drought-resistant plant.
· Prosopis chilensis is a species of tree in the genus Prosopis, belonging to the family Fabaceae.
· It is found in parts of central Chile, southern Peru, Bolivia, and Andean Argentina.
· Its common names include Chilean mesquite, cupesí, and Chilean Algarrobo.
· It is a trouble for Gulf of Mannar island groups.
· It is not only trouble for these islands but also Tuticorin, Vembar, Kilakkarai, and Mandapam groups.
· The coral reef has been destroyed in several places near these islands.
Context: An invasive plant from South America is threatening indigenous plants across Gulf of Mannar islands.
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