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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following countries:
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Syria
- Iraq
How many of the above-mentioned countries share border with Israel?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
It is bounded to the north by Lebanon, to the northeast by Syria, to the east and southeast by Jordan, to the southwest by Egypt, and to the west by the Mediterranean Sea.
Context: Israel – Hamas conflict (inspired by PYQ).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
It is bounded to the north by Lebanon, to the northeast by Syria, to the east and southeast by Jordan, to the southwest by Egypt, and to the west by the Mediterranean Sea.
Context: Israel – Hamas conflict (inspired by PYQ).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Chandrasekhar Venkata Raman’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- He was awarded the Noble prize in Physics in 1920 for his work on scattering of light and the effect caused by it.
Statement 2- National Science day is celebrated every year to commemorate his discovery of Raman Effect.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
About Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
- Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, also known as Sir C V Raman, whose inquisitiveness and incessant efforts to find the answers made him the first Asian physicist to receive the Nobel Prize in 1930. Statement 1 is incorrect.
- His sincerity, dedication, and contribution towards the discipline of physics got recognition from the Royal Society of London when he was elected a fellow of the society in 1924.
- On 28th February 1928, he finally got his answer when he discovered Raman Effect, according to which the light changes its wavelength and frequency when it gets deflected by molecules. The day has been commemorated as National Science Day every year since 1987
- Sir Raman was already a renowned name in the field of science but discovering the Raman effect strengthened his position in the community. He received a knighthood from the Royal Society of London in 1929, and the following year he became the first Indian scientist to be honored with the Nobel Prize. He also headed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore as the first Indian director. Statement 2 is correct
- Sir Raman was educated in India; he did most of his research work here and went on to earn the reputation of an internationally celebrated physicist. Ernest Rutherford, who discovered the nucleus, referred to Raman’s Spectroscopy in his presidential address to the Royal Society of London.
- Sir Raman dreamt of building a society in India like the Royal Society of London and other entities in the world to inculcate scientific temperament in the Indian youth. In 1934 he founded the Indian Academy of Science (IAS) in Bangalore to further the cause of science. After retiring from IISc, Sir Raman founded Raman Research Institute (RRI) to continue his research. He remained the director of RRI until his death on 21st November 1970.
Context: 135th Birth anniversary of CV Raman.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
About Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
- Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, also known as Sir C V Raman, whose inquisitiveness and incessant efforts to find the answers made him the first Asian physicist to receive the Nobel Prize in 1930. Statement 1 is incorrect.
- His sincerity, dedication, and contribution towards the discipline of physics got recognition from the Royal Society of London when he was elected a fellow of the society in 1924.
- On 28th February 1928, he finally got his answer when he discovered Raman Effect, according to which the light changes its wavelength and frequency when it gets deflected by molecules. The day has been commemorated as National Science Day every year since 1987
- Sir Raman was already a renowned name in the field of science but discovering the Raman effect strengthened his position in the community. He received a knighthood from the Royal Society of London in 1929, and the following year he became the first Indian scientist to be honored with the Nobel Prize. He also headed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore as the first Indian director. Statement 2 is correct
- Sir Raman was educated in India; he did most of his research work here and went on to earn the reputation of an internationally celebrated physicist. Ernest Rutherford, who discovered the nucleus, referred to Raman’s Spectroscopy in his presidential address to the Royal Society of London.
- Sir Raman dreamt of building a society in India like the Royal Society of London and other entities in the world to inculcate scientific temperament in the Indian youth. In 1934 he founded the Indian Academy of Science (IAS) in Bangalore to further the cause of science. After retiring from IISc, Sir Raman founded Raman Research Institute (RRI) to continue his research. He remained the director of RRI until his death on 21st November 1970.
Context: 135th Birth anniversary of CV Raman.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Tanzania’ consider the following statements
- It is an African country situated on the Equator.
- Lake Tanganyika is situated between Uganda and Tanzania.
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is an African country situated just south of the Equator. Dar es Salaam is the largest city and port city of this country.
Location
The mainland is bounded by Uganda, Lake Victoria, and Kenya to the north.
By the Indian Ocean to the east, by Mozambique, Lake Nyasa, Malawi, and Zambia to the south and southwest
By Lake Tanganyika, Burundi, and Rwanda to the west.
Lake Tanganyika shares border with Tanzania and Democratic republic of Congo. Lake Victoria shares border with Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
Context IIT Madras opens offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is an African country situated just south of the Equator. Dar es Salaam is the largest city and port city of this country.
Location
The mainland is bounded by Uganda, Lake Victoria, and Kenya to the north.
By the Indian Ocean to the east, by Mozambique, Lake Nyasa, Malawi, and Zambia to the south and southwest
By Lake Tanganyika, Burundi, and Rwanda to the west.
Lake Tanganyika shares border with Tanzania and Democratic republic of Congo. Lake Victoria shares border with Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
Context IIT Madras opens offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Air Defender 23’ which was recently in news is a multilateral military exercise by
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Solution (b)
Exercise Air Defender 2023
- Largest air defense exercise: Air Defender 2023 marked the largest air defense exercise in the history of NATO, with participation from multiple member nations.
- Enhanced air defense capabilities: The exercise focused on improving air defense strategies, coordination, and interoperability among NATO forces.
Context: NATO recently concluded its largest air defense exercise, Air Defender 2023, in Germany.
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Solution (b)
Exercise Air Defender 2023
- Largest air defense exercise: Air Defender 2023 marked the largest air defense exercise in the history of NATO, with participation from multiple member nations.
- Enhanced air defense capabilities: The exercise focused on improving air defense strategies, coordination, and interoperability among NATO forces.
Context: NATO recently concluded its largest air defense exercise, Air Defender 2023, in Germany.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Pusa-2090’ consider the following statements
- It is a paddy variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University.
- It is crossed with Pusa-44 with CB-501, Japonica rice line
- It may help to reduce stubble burning around Delhi NCR region
How many statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct IARI developed Pusa-2090 by crossing Pusa-44 with CB-501, an early-maturing Japonica rice line known for stronger stems and higher grain production. Pusa-2090 offers the same high yields as Pusa-44 but matures in just 120-125 days, addressing the stubble-burning issue. Pusa-2090 Short Maturation Period, gives ample time for the farmers to prepare for the next wheat crop. Thus reducing stubble burning Context: IARI begins field trials of short-duration paddy varieties.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct IARI developed Pusa-2090 by crossing Pusa-44 with CB-501, an early-maturing Japonica rice line known for stronger stems and higher grain production. Pusa-2090 offers the same high yields as Pusa-44 but matures in just 120-125 days, addressing the stubble-burning issue. Pusa-2090 Short Maturation Period, gives ample time for the farmers to prepare for the next wheat crop. Thus reducing stubble burning Context: IARI begins field trials of short-duration paddy varieties.
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