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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Kanwar Lake
- It is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the meandering of Gandak river.
- The red-headed vulture and white-rumped vulture listed as critically endangered species in IUCN Red List inhabit the site.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake and Bihar’s only Ramsar site. · It is also known as Kabartal jheel.
· It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the meandering of Gandak river, a tributary of Ganga. · It is covering the majority of the Indo-Gangetic plains in northern Bihar,
· The Wetland is an important stopover along the Central Asian Flyway, with 58 migratory waterbirds using it to rest and refuel.
· It is also a valuable site for fish biodiversity with over 50 species documented.
· Five critically endangered species inhabit the site, including three vultures – the red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) – and two waterbirds, the sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri). · Threats: Major threats to the site include water management activities such as drainage, water abstraction, damming and canalization.
Context: Bihar’s only wetland of international importance Kanwar Lake under the Ramsar Convention lies neglected and is on the brink of drying up.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake and Bihar’s only Ramsar site. · It is also known as Kabartal jheel.
· It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the meandering of Gandak river, a tributary of Ganga. · It is covering the majority of the Indo-Gangetic plains in northern Bihar,
· The Wetland is an important stopover along the Central Asian Flyway, with 58 migratory waterbirds using it to rest and refuel.
· It is also a valuable site for fish biodiversity with over 50 species documented.
· Five critically endangered species inhabit the site, including three vultures – the red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) – and two waterbirds, the sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri). · Threats: Major threats to the site include water management activities such as drainage, water abstraction, damming and canalization.
Context: Bihar’s only wetland of international importance Kanwar Lake under the Ramsar Convention lies neglected and is on the brink of drying up.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about President’s Colours Award
- It is the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit or state/UT Police Forces of India.
- It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation, both in peace and in war.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, or state/UT Police Forces of India. History:
· The tradition began under colonial rule, but on November 23, 1950, the ‘king’s colour’ of the erstwhile British Indian regiments was laid to rest in Chetwode Hall, Dehradun, to make way for the ‘colours’ of the President of the Republic of India.
· The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President Colour by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on May 27, 1951
· It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation, both in peace and in war. · It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi.
Award:
· It is a type of special flag, also known as ‘Nishaan’, which is awarded to a military unit in an organised ceremony.
· The flag consists of a golden border in the middle and the insignia of a respective military unit, training establishments, and police forces in the centre.
· Sometimes, it may also contain the motto, important achievements, and battle participation of those military units to which the award is bestowed.
· During any ceremonial parade, the President’s Colour, i.e., the special flag of a military unit, is kept in a special position, and soilders often march with the President’s Colour on important dates, like their establishment anniversary.
Context: The Chief of Army Staff recently presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, or state/UT Police Forces of India. History:
· The tradition began under colonial rule, but on November 23, 1950, the ‘king’s colour’ of the erstwhile British Indian regiments was laid to rest in Chetwode Hall, Dehradun, to make way for the ‘colours’ of the President of the Republic of India.
· The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President Colour by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on May 27, 1951
· It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the nation, both in peace and in war. · It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi.
Award:
· It is a type of special flag, also known as ‘Nishaan’, which is awarded to a military unit in an organised ceremony.
· The flag consists of a golden border in the middle and the insignia of a respective military unit, training establishments, and police forces in the centre.
· Sometimes, it may also contain the motto, important achievements, and battle participation of those military units to which the award is bestowed.
· During any ceremonial parade, the President’s Colour, i.e., the special flag of a military unit, is kept in a special position, and soilders often march with the President’s Colour on important dates, like their establishment anniversary.
Context: The Chief of Army Staff recently presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Palk Strait
- It is bounded by Piram Island Island, Adam’s Bridge and Mannar Island.
- The Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu flows into Palk Starit.
- The port of Jaffna, the commercial centre for northern Sri Lanka, lies on the strait.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a strait that lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. · The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the British Raj period.
· It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam’s (Rama’s) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar, and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka).
· It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. · The southwestern portion of the strait is also called Palk Bay.
· The strait is 40 to 85 miles (64 to 137 km) wide, 85 miles long, and less than 330 feet (100 metres) deep.
· Several rivers flow into it, including the Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu.
· The port of Jaffna, the commercial centre for northern Sri Lanka, lies on the strait. Context: India and Sri Lanka recently launched a ferry service across the Palk Strait under a new roadmap for greater connectivity.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a strait that lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. · The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the British Raj period.
· It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam’s (Rama’s) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar, and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka).
· It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. · The southwestern portion of the strait is also called Palk Bay.
· The strait is 40 to 85 miles (64 to 137 km) wide, 85 miles long, and less than 330 feet (100 metres) deep.
· Several rivers flow into it, including the Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu.
· The port of Jaffna, the commercial centre for northern Sri Lanka, lies on the strait. Context: India and Sri Lanka recently launched a ferry service across the Palk Strait under a new roadmap for greater connectivity.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Protista
- Protista are prokaryotes as they possess a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
- Amoeba and seaweeds are the examples of organisms that belong to Protista.
- Protista are responsible serious human diseases, such as malaria and sleeping sickness.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Protists are a diverse collection of organisms that do not fit into animal, plant, bacteria, or fungi groups. · Kingdom Protista is one of the six kingdoms of life (the others being Eubacteria, Archae, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia).
· Protists are believed to be the common ancestral link between plants, animals, and fungi from which these three groups branched out in the process of evolution.
· Protists are eukaryotes as they possess a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles (structures that perform a specific job).
· The majority of them are unicellular, like an amoeba; however, a few protists are multicellular, like seaweed. · However, multicellular protists do not have highly specialized tissues or organs.
· Most protists have mitochondria, the organelle that generates energy for cells to use. The exceptions are some protists that live in anoxic conditions or environments lacking in oxygen.
· Habitat: Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. · Many protists, such as algae, are photosynthetic and are vital primary producers in ecosystems.
· Some protists are responsible for a range of serious human diseases, such as malaria and sleeping sickness.
Context: A recent DNA analysis of a protist has revealed surprising deviations in the genetic code of a microscopic organism.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Protists are a diverse collection of organisms that do not fit into animal, plant, bacteria, or fungi groups. · Kingdom Protista is one of the six kingdoms of life (the others being Eubacteria, Archae, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia).
· Protists are believed to be the common ancestral link between plants, animals, and fungi from which these three groups branched out in the process of evolution.
· Protists are eukaryotes as they possess a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles (structures that perform a specific job).
· The majority of them are unicellular, like an amoeba; however, a few protists are multicellular, like seaweed. · However, multicellular protists do not have highly specialized tissues or organs.
· Most protists have mitochondria, the organelle that generates energy for cells to use. The exceptions are some protists that live in anoxic conditions or environments lacking in oxygen.
· Habitat: Nearly all protists exist in some type of aquatic environment, including freshwater and marine environments, damp soil, and even snow. · Many protists, such as algae, are photosynthetic and are vital primary producers in ecosystems.
· Some protists are responsible for a range of serious human diseases, such as malaria and sleeping sickness.
Context: A recent DNA analysis of a protist has revealed surprising deviations in the genetic code of a microscopic organism.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Ecomark Scheme, recently seen in news is implemented by which od the following ministry?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Ecomark Scheme · Ecomark Scheme promotes Eco-Friendly Products.
· It provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products that meet specific environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian norms.
· The Central Pollution Control Board administers the Eco mark Scheme in partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
· Products accredited under the Ecomark Scheme will adhere to specific environmental criteria, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
· It will build consumer awareness of environmental issues and encourage eco-conscious choices.
· It will also motivate manufacturers to shift towards environmentally friendly production.
Context: Ahead of the COP 28, set to held in Dubai in November-December 2023, the Union government has notified two initiatives namely Eco Mark Scheme and Green Credit Programme.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Ecomark Scheme · Ecomark Scheme promotes Eco-Friendly Products.
· It provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products that meet specific environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian norms.
· The Central Pollution Control Board administers the Eco mark Scheme in partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
· Products accredited under the Ecomark Scheme will adhere to specific environmental criteria, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
· It will build consumer awareness of environmental issues and encourage eco-conscious choices.
· It will also motivate manufacturers to shift towards environmentally friendly production.
Context: Ahead of the COP 28, set to held in Dubai in November-December 2023, the Union government has notified two initiatives namely Eco Mark Scheme and Green Credit Programme.
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