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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Montreux Convention
- It is an agreement concerning the Turkish straits.
- The convention gives the control over the Turkish Straits to Turkey in the event of war.
- The Turkish straits are the only maritime passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
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 an agreement concerning the Dardanelles strait and the Bosporus strait, also known as the Turkish straits or the Black Sea straits. · According to the 1936 Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits, often referred to simply as the Montreux Convention, Turkey has control over the Turkish Straits. · In the event of a war, the pact gives Turkey the right to regulate the transit of naval warships and to block the straits to warships belonging to the countries involved in the conflict.
· Merchant vessels enjoy freedom of passage through the Turkish Straits , while passages of vessels of war are subject to some restrictions that vary depending on whether these vessels belong to the Black Sea littoral States or not.
· Besides some general restrictions applicable to all, vessels of war belonging to non-littoral States are subject to specific restrictions, such as those regarding maximum aggregate tonnage and duration of stay in the Black Sea.
· The Turkish straits are the only maritime passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. · The principal provisions of the Convention ruling the passage of vessels of war are:
· Aircraft carriers, whether belonging to the littoral States or not, can in no way pass through the Turkish Straits.
· Only submarines belonging to littoral States can pass through the Turkish Straits for the purpose of rejoining their base in the Black Sea for the first time after their construction or purchase, or for the purpose of repair in dockyards outside the Black Sea.
· The total number and maximum aggregate tonnage of all foreign naval forces which may be in the course of passage through the Turkish Straits are limited to 9 and 15.000 tons respectively.
· The maximum aggregate tonnage which non-littoral States may have in the Black Sea is 45.000 tons.
· In this regard, the maximum aggregate tonnage of the vessels of war that one non-littoral State may have in the Black Sea is 30.000 tons.
· Vessels of war belonging to non-littoral States cannot stay more than 21 days in the Black Sea.
· Passages through the Turkish Straits are notified to Türkiye through diplomatic channels prior to intended passages.
· The notification time is 8 days for vessels of war belonging to littoral States, and 15 days for those of non-littoral States.
Context: The Turkish Ministry of National Defense recently announced that it will impose restrictions on the passage of warships belonging to countries not bordering the Black Sea within the framework of the Montreux Convention.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is an agreement concerning the Dardanelles strait and the Bosporus strait, also known as the Turkish straits or the Black Sea straits. · According to the 1936 Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits, often referred to simply as the Montreux Convention, Turkey has control over the Turkish Straits. · In the event of a war, the pact gives Turkey the right to regulate the transit of naval warships and to block the straits to warships belonging to the countries involved in the conflict.
· Merchant vessels enjoy freedom of passage through the Turkish Straits , while passages of vessels of war are subject to some restrictions that vary depending on whether these vessels belong to the Black Sea littoral States or not.
· Besides some general restrictions applicable to all, vessels of war belonging to non-littoral States are subject to specific restrictions, such as those regarding maximum aggregate tonnage and duration of stay in the Black Sea.
· The Turkish straits are the only maritime passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. · The principal provisions of the Convention ruling the passage of vessels of war are:
· Aircraft carriers, whether belonging to the littoral States or not, can in no way pass through the Turkish Straits.
· Only submarines belonging to littoral States can pass through the Turkish Straits for the purpose of rejoining their base in the Black Sea for the first time after their construction or purchase, or for the purpose of repair in dockyards outside the Black Sea.
· The total number and maximum aggregate tonnage of all foreign naval forces which may be in the course of passage through the Turkish Straits are limited to 9 and 15.000 tons respectively.
· The maximum aggregate tonnage which non-littoral States may have in the Black Sea is 45.000 tons.
· In this regard, the maximum aggregate tonnage of the vessels of war that one non-littoral State may have in the Black Sea is 30.000 tons.
· Vessels of war belonging to non-littoral States cannot stay more than 21 days in the Black Sea.
· Passages through the Turkish Straits are notified to Türkiye through diplomatic channels prior to intended passages.
· The notification time is 8 days for vessels of war belonging to littoral States, and 15 days for those of non-littoral States.
Context: The Turkish Ministry of National Defense recently announced that it will impose restrictions on the passage of warships belonging to countries not bordering the Black Sea within the framework of the Montreux Convention.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Assam. It was declared a reserve forest in 1971 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species. It is dominated by alluvial lowlands and marshland. The Brahmaputra River offers a natural boundary to this sanctuary on the north, while the Garanga Beel offers a natural boundary to its south.
Which of the following Sanctuary suits the above description?
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Solution (c)
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Morigaon district, adjacent to Guwahati in Assam.
- It was declared a reserve forest in 1971 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1987.
- It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species (around 102 rhinos in an area of 38.8 sq. km).
- Landscape: It is dominated by alluvial lowlands and marshland.
- The Brahmaputra River offers a natural boundary to the premises of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on the north, while the Garanga Beel offers a natural boundary to its south.
Flora:
- 72% of Pabitora consists of wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
- Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
Fauna:
- Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc.
It is also home to more than 375 species of resident and migratory birds, such as the Indian pied Hornbill, Osprey, Hill Myna, Kalij Pheasant, etc.
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Solution (c)
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in Morigaon district, adjacent to Guwahati in Assam.
- It was declared a reserve forest in 1971 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1987.
- It is home to the highest population density of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros species (around 102 rhinos in an area of 38.8 sq. km).
- Landscape: It is dominated by alluvial lowlands and marshland.
- The Brahmaputra River offers a natural boundary to the premises of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on the north, while the Garanga Beel offers a natural boundary to its south.
Flora:
- 72% of Pabitora consists of wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
- Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
Fauna:
- Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc.
It is also home to more than 375 species of resident and migratory birds, such as the Indian pied Hornbill, Osprey, Hill Myna, Kalij Pheasant, etc.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Graphite
- Graphite is the unstable form of carbon.
- It is extremely resistant to heat and nearly inert in contact with almost any other material.
- Polishes, batteries and cores of nuclear reactors are the areas of applications of the graphite.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It consists of a ring of six carbon atoms closely bonded together hexagonally in widely spaced layers. · The bonds within the layers are strong but the bonds between the layers are less in number and therefore are weaker.
· Graphite is the stable form of carbon.
· It is an opaque, non-metallic carbon polymorph that is blackish silver in colour and metallic to dull in sheen. · Since it resembles the metal lead, it is also known colloquially as black lead or plumbago.
· It is formed by the metamorphosis of sediments containing carbonaceous material.
· It is a naturally occurring form of crystalline carbon.
· It is extremely soft, cleaves with very light pressure, and has a very low specific gravity.
· In contrast, it is extremely resistant to heat and nearly inert in contact with almost any other material.
· These extreme properties give it a wide range of uses in metallurgy and manufacturing.
· Applications: It is used in pencils, lubricants, crucibles, foundry facings, polishes, arc lamps, batteries, brushes for electric motors, and cores of nuclear reactors. · It is mined extensively in China, India, Brazil, North Korea, and Canada.
Context: Recently, China has unveiled plans to restrict exports of graphite — a mineral crucial to the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) — on national security grounds.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It consists of a ring of six carbon atoms closely bonded together hexagonally in widely spaced layers. · The bonds within the layers are strong but the bonds between the layers are less in number and therefore are weaker.
· Graphite is the stable form of carbon.
· It is an opaque, non-metallic carbon polymorph that is blackish silver in colour and metallic to dull in sheen. · Since it resembles the metal lead, it is also known colloquially as black lead or plumbago.
· It is formed by the metamorphosis of sediments containing carbonaceous material.
· It is a naturally occurring form of crystalline carbon.
· It is extremely soft, cleaves with very light pressure, and has a very low specific gravity.
· In contrast, it is extremely resistant to heat and nearly inert in contact with almost any other material.
· These extreme properties give it a wide range of uses in metallurgy and manufacturing.
· Applications: It is used in pencils, lubricants, crucibles, foundry facings, polishes, arc lamps, batteries, brushes for electric motors, and cores of nuclear reactors. · It is mined extensively in China, India, Brazil, North Korea, and Canada.
Context: Recently, China has unveiled plans to restrict exports of graphite — a mineral crucial to the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) — on national security grounds.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Civil Union
- Civil Union is similar to a marriage like legal sanction given to two individuals of same sex.
- Civil Union resembles a marriage and brings with it employment, inheritance, property and parental rights.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Civil Union is similar to a marriage like legal sanction given to two individuals of same sex. · Marriage is a religious institution recognized by law that allow two individuals (generally from opposite sex) to marry each other.
· Same sex marriage is outside the scope of religion-based definition of marriage.
· Civil Union is the tool devised to grant such similar legal protection to the couples of same sex marriage.
· Civil Union is the legal status that grants same-sex couples certain rights and responsibilities which are normally given to married couples. · Civil Union resembles a marriage and brings with it employment, inheritance, property and parental rights.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Civil Union is similar to a marriage like legal sanction given to two individuals of same sex. · Marriage is a religious institution recognized by law that allow two individuals (generally from opposite sex) to marry each other.
· Same sex marriage is outside the scope of religion-based definition of marriage.
· Civil Union is the tool devised to grant such similar legal protection to the couples of same sex marriage.
· Civil Union is the legal status that grants same-sex couples certain rights and responsibilities which are normally given to married couples. · Civil Union resembles a marriage and brings with it employment, inheritance, property and parental rights.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Best Tourism Village
- Dhordo village of Gujarat has been conferred the prestigious title of Best Tourism Village – 2023
- The award is given by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Dhordo village in Gujarat made it to the UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTOs) best villages list for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. · Dhordo village is nestled in the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat which hosts the annual cultural festival Rann Utsav that showcases the region’s traditional art, music, and crafts. It also hosted the 1st Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G-20 held under India’s presidency in 2023.
Best Tourism Village Initiative · Global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity.
· Recognition to – Outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets based on 9 key evaluation criterias.
Objectives
· Reduce regional inequalities in income and development.
· Fight rural depopulation.
· Progress gender equality and women’s and youth empowerment.
· Enhance education and skills development.
· Best Tourism Village 2023 – It is the 3rd edition where 54 villages from all regions were selected.
· A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme.
· All 74 villages are part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network.
Context: Dhordo village in Gujarat made it to the UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTOs) best villages list for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Dhordo village in Gujarat made it to the UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTOs) best villages list for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. · Dhordo village is nestled in the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat which hosts the annual cultural festival Rann Utsav that showcases the region’s traditional art, music, and crafts. It also hosted the 1st Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G-20 held under India’s presidency in 2023.
Best Tourism Village Initiative · Global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity.
· Recognition to – Outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets based on 9 key evaluation criterias.
Objectives
· Reduce regional inequalities in income and development.
· Fight rural depopulation.
· Progress gender equality and women’s and youth empowerment.
· Enhance education and skills development.
· Best Tourism Village 2023 – It is the 3rd edition where 54 villages from all regions were selected.
· A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme.
· All 74 villages are part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network.
Context: Dhordo village in Gujarat made it to the UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTOs) best villages list for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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