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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Kedarnath Temple’
- It is the only temple in North India to be built in Vesara style
- It is one of the four sites of the Char Dham Pilgrimage circuit
- It is located close to the source of Mandakini river in the Garhwal Himalayan range
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Standing majestically tall at an altitude of 3,969 metres above sea level, the Kedarnath temple has been built in the Rekha-Sikhara style with three different horizontal divisions. Kedarnath forms one of the four sites of the Chota Char DhamPilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. It is said that the Pandavas constructed the Kedarnath Temple which was later reconstructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D. Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located at a height of 3,584 meters on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Context – The Uttarakhand government recently decided to set up a high-level committee to probe allegations of a ₹ 1.25 billion scam in gold plating the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath temple.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Standing majestically tall at an altitude of 3,969 metres above sea level, the Kedarnath temple has been built in the Rekha-Sikhara style with three different horizontal divisions. Kedarnath forms one of the four sites of the Chota Char DhamPilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. It is said that the Pandavas constructed the Kedarnath Temple which was later reconstructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D. Kedarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located at a height of 3,584 meters on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Context – The Uttarakhand government recently decided to set up a high-level committee to probe allegations of a ₹ 1.25 billion scam in gold plating the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath temple.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System’ used in submarines, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It allows the submarines to stay in water by eliminating the need to come to the surface of the water to charge their batteries
Statement 2 – AIP systems generate electricity, which in turn drives an electric motor for propulsion or recharges the boat’s batteries
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct AIP system allows the submarines to stay for longer hours in water. The submarines need to come to the surface of the water to charge their batteries. This is reduced by AIP System. It decreases the noise levels made by the submarines. This makes it hard to detect the submarines. AIP is mostly implemented as an auxiliary source, with the traditional diesel engine handling surface propulsion. Most of these systems generate electricity, which in turn drives an electric motor for propulsion or recharges the boat’s batteries. AIP allows longer submergence than a conventionally propelled submarine. Context – Larsen & Toubro and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a contract for the realisation of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules for Kalvari Class of submarines of the Indian Navy.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct AIP system allows the submarines to stay for longer hours in water. The submarines need to come to the surface of the water to charge their batteries. This is reduced by AIP System. It decreases the noise levels made by the submarines. This makes it hard to detect the submarines. AIP is mostly implemented as an auxiliary source, with the traditional diesel engine handling surface propulsion. Most of these systems generate electricity, which in turn drives an electric motor for propulsion or recharges the boat’s batteries. AIP allows longer submergence than a conventionally propelled submarine. Context – Larsen & Toubro and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a contract for the realisation of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules for Kalvari Class of submarines of the Indian Navy.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Cumin (Jeera)’
- It is a Rabi crop cultivated mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan
- India is the largest producer of Cumin in the world
- It is an aromatic seed that is believed to be native to the South American region
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Jeera is a Rabi crop and is cultivated mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is a highly weather-sensitive crop. It requires a moderately cool and dry climate without any humidity. India accounts for some 70% of the world’s production of this seed spice. Other countries such as Syria, Turkey, UAE and Iran make up the balance 30%. Jeera is an aromatic seed that adds an extra punch of taste to Indian dishes. It is believed that Jeera is native to the Mediterranean region, and it was well-known in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Context – It was in news due to sudden surge in prices.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Jeera is a Rabi crop and is cultivated mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is a highly weather-sensitive crop. It requires a moderately cool and dry climate without any humidity. India accounts for some 70% of the world’s production of this seed spice. Other countries such as Syria, Turkey, UAE and Iran make up the balance 30%. Jeera is an aromatic seed that adds an extra punch of taste to Indian dishes. It is believed that Jeera is native to the Mediterranean region, and it was well-known in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Context – It was in news due to sudden surge in prices.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary’ seen in news recently is located in
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Solution (d)
The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Sambalpur district in the Indian state of Odisha, covering a total area of 346.91 km2. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur’s Hirakud Dam. It finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. During his rebellion against the British Veer Surendra Saimade his base at ‘Barapathara” located within the sanctuary.
Context – The wildlife sanctuary was in news.
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Solution (d)
The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Sambalpur district in the Indian state of Odisha, covering a total area of 346.91 km2. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur’s Hirakud Dam. It finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. During his rebellion against the British Veer Surendra Saimade his base at ‘Barapathara” located within the sanctuary.
Context – The wildlife sanctuary was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘cultured meat’
- It is meat produced by culturing animal cells in vivo
- Singapore is the only other country where cultured meat is approved and commercialized.
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cultured meat (also known by other names) is meat produced by culturing animal cells in vitro. It is a form of cellular agriculture. Cultured meat is produced using tissue engineering techniques pioneered in regenerative medicine. With the approval by the USDA in June, the US joins Singapore as the only other country where cultured meat is approved and commercialized. Context – Two U.S. companies have received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make and sell their cell-cultivated chicken.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Cultured meat (also known by other names) is meat produced by culturing animal cells in vitro. It is a form of cellular agriculture. Cultured meat is produced using tissue engineering techniques pioneered in regenerative medicine. With the approval by the USDA in June, the US joins Singapore as the only other country where cultured meat is approved and commercialized. Context – Two U.S. companies have received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make and sell their cell-cultivated chicken.
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