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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Gongadi Shawl’ recently seen in news is an ancient woolcraft of
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Solution (a)
Gongadi Shawl is a traditional woolen shawl woven by the indigenous Kuruma and Kuruba communities of Telangana. The wool of the indigenous Deccan sheep locally known as Nalla Gorre is used in its manufacture. It is manufactured organically without using natural or synthetic colors. The tough gongadi usually lasts for more than a decade and acquires this unique quality from the craft of hand weaving. One of the unique natures of gongadi is that it does not fade but grows darker in time.
Context – Recently, Telangana’s woollen gongadi shawls has been refashioned into shoes for farmers by alumni of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
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Solution (a)
Gongadi Shawl is a traditional woolen shawl woven by the indigenous Kuruma and Kuruba communities of Telangana. The wool of the indigenous Deccan sheep locally known as Nalla Gorre is used in its manufacture. It is manufactured organically without using natural or synthetic colors. The tough gongadi usually lasts for more than a decade and acquires this unique quality from the craft of hand weaving. One of the unique natures of gongadi is that it does not fade but grows darker in time.
Context – Recently, Telangana’s woollen gongadi shawls has been refashioned into shoes for farmers by alumni of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’, consider the following statements
- It is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population
- The official working languages of SCO are Chinese and English
- The Council of Heads of State is the top decision-making body in the SCO
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization. It is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population. Its combined GDP is around 20% of global GDP. The official languages of the SCO are Chinese and Russian. The Council of Heads of State is the top decision-making body in the SCO. This council meets at the SCO summits, which are held each year in one of the member states’ capital cities. Context – Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that India will host the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the virtual format on July 4, 2023.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization. It is the world’s largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population. Its combined GDP is around 20% of global GDP. The official languages of the SCO are Chinese and Russian. The Council of Heads of State is the top decision-making body in the SCO. This council meets at the SCO summits, which are held each year in one of the member states’ capital cities. Context – Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that India will host the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the virtual format on July 4, 2023.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Barents Sea’
- It is located between the coasts of Norway and Denmark
- It is a shallow sea with high levels of salinity
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Barents sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. It is located along the northern coasts of Norway and Russia and divided between Norwegian and Russian territorial waters. It is a shallow sea, with an average depth of 230 metres. The sea’s deepest point is 600 m at the Bear Island Trench. The Barents Sea faces a subarctic climate. The waters of the Barents Sea have a high salinity of 34 parts per 1,000. Context – Underwater volcano erupting with mud, fluids from Earth’s interior was discovered recently in Barents Sea
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Barents sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. It is located along the northern coasts of Norway and Russia and divided between Norwegian and Russian territorial waters. It is a shallow sea, with an average depth of 230 metres. The sea’s deepest point is 600 m at the Bear Island Trench. The Barents Sea faces a subarctic climate. The waters of the Barents Sea have a high salinity of 34 parts per 1,000. Context – Underwater volcano erupting with mud, fluids from Earth’s interior was discovered recently in Barents Sea
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Purana Qila’, consider the following statements
- The construction of the structure started in the reign of Sher Shah Suri and was completed by Akbar
- The architecture of the fort is a happy blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture
- It is one of the oldest forts in Agra and built on the banks of river Yamuna
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Purana Qila is one of the oldest and ancient forts in Delhi, India. However, the exact time period of foundation of the original structure is in antiquity and is unknown, though it was re-built under the reign of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sur Emperor Sher Shah Suri. An amazing feature of the Purana Qila are the three gates that are a display of a happy blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. – Bara Darwaza or the Big Gate facing west, the Humayun Gate facing south, and the Talaqqi Gate, which is often referred to as the forbidden gate. All of the gates are double-storeyed and comprise of huge semi-circular bastions flanking either of their sides. Purana Qila is located on the South Eastern part of the present city of New Delhi. It is one of the oldest forts in Delhi and built on the banks of river Yamuna. Context – A recent round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Purana Qila is one of the oldest and ancient forts in Delhi, India. However, the exact time period of foundation of the original structure is in antiquity and is unknown, though it was re-built under the reign of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sur Emperor Sher Shah Suri. An amazing feature of the Purana Qila are the three gates that are a display of a happy blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. – Bara Darwaza or the Big Gate facing west, the Humayun Gate facing south, and the Talaqqi Gate, which is often referred to as the forbidden gate. All of the gates are double-storeyed and comprise of huge semi-circular bastions flanking either of their sides. Purana Qila is located on the South Eastern part of the present city of New Delhi. It is one of the oldest forts in Delhi and built on the banks of river Yamuna. Context – A recent round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Babool tree’
- It is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Mexico
- It requires a lot of water for its growth and hence cannot be used for combating desertification
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Babool or gum Arabic (Acacia nilotica) is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa, Burma, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and West and East Sudan. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Babool helps in the reclamation of degraded areas by fixing nitrogen and acting as a windbreak. Planting babool trees benefits biodiversity and helps combat desertification Context – A study by researchers from Thailand and India suggests that babool seed oil could be an environment-friendly alternative to chemicals to control major farm pests
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Babool or gum Arabic (Acacia nilotica) is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa, Burma, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and West and East Sudan. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Babool helps in the reclamation of degraded areas by fixing nitrogen and acting as a windbreak. Planting babool trees benefits biodiversity and helps combat desertification Context – A study by researchers from Thailand and India suggests that babool seed oil could be an environment-friendly alternative to chemicals to control major farm pests
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