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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pong Dam Lake
- Maharana Pratap Sagar is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on the Ravi river in Himachal Pradesh.
- Recently Pong Dam Lake was added under Montreux Record of Ramsar convention.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · Location: It is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. · It covers an area of almost 307 sq km.
· Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on the Beas River in the wetland zone of Shivalik Hills.
· In 1983, the entire reservoir was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary by the Himachal Pradesh government.
· One of the largest man-made wetlands in Northern India, Pong Dam also serves as a sanctuary for the largest population of migratory birds, along with a number of endemic species.
· Pong Dam Lake was declared a Ramsar Site in November 2002. · Montreux Record under the Ramsar Convention is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference.
· It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
· Currently, two wetlands of India are in Montreux record: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur).
· Chilika lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but was later removed from it.
Context: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest recently issued a draft notification declaring a one-kilometre area from the boundaries of the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kangra district as an eco-sensitive zone.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · Location: It is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. · It covers an area of almost 307 sq km.
· Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam on the Beas River in the wetland zone of Shivalik Hills.
· In 1983, the entire reservoir was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary by the Himachal Pradesh government.
· One of the largest man-made wetlands in Northern India, Pong Dam also serves as a sanctuary for the largest population of migratory birds, along with a number of endemic species.
· Pong Dam Lake was declared a Ramsar Site in November 2002. · Montreux Record under the Ramsar Convention is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference.
· It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
· Currently, two wetlands of India are in Montreux record: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur).
· Chilika lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but was later removed from it.
Context: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest recently issued a draft notification declaring a one-kilometre area from the boundaries of the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kangra district as an eco-sensitive zone.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Strait of Gibraltar
- It is a narrow waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
- It is bordered by Spain in the north and by the African country of Algeria in the South.
- An important Spanish port located on the strait is the Cartagena port.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is a narrow waterway separating Europe from Africa and connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. · Until the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the Strait of Gibraltar served as the only access point to the Mediterranean Sea.
· Borders: It is bordered by Spain and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in the north, and by the African country of Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in the south. · It is about 58 km long and has a width of about 13 km at its narrowest point.
· Its depth ranges from 300 to 900 meters, and it forms a significant gap between the high plateau of Spain and the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa.
· Geological studies have revealed that the strait was formed due to the northward movement of the African Plate towards the European Plate.
· It is one of the busiest waterways in the world. Approximately 300 ships cross the Strait every day, about one ship every 5 minutes. · An important port located on the strait is the Moroccan port of Tanger-Med, near Tangier.
Context: Iran has recently threatened to close the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea unless Israel stops bombing Gaza.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is a narrow waterway separating Europe from Africa and connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. · Until the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the Strait of Gibraltar served as the only access point to the Mediterranean Sea.
· Borders: It is bordered by Spain and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in the north, and by the African country of Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in the south. · It is about 58 km long and has a width of about 13 km at its narrowest point.
· Its depth ranges from 300 to 900 meters, and it forms a significant gap between the high plateau of Spain and the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa.
· Geological studies have revealed that the strait was formed due to the northward movement of the African Plate towards the European Plate.
· It is one of the busiest waterways in the world. Approximately 300 ships cross the Strait every day, about one ship every 5 minutes. · An important port located on the strait is the Moroccan port of Tanger-Med, near Tangier.
Context: Iran has recently threatened to close the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea unless Israel stops bombing Gaza.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Leprosy
- It is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of Protozoa Ciliophora leprae.
- The disease is transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth.
- India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem by achieving 1 case per 10,000 populations at the National level in 2005.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. · The disease predominantly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes.
· Left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities.
Transmission: · The disease is transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth.
· Prolonged, close contact over months with someone with untreated leprosy is needed to catch the disease.
· The disease is not spread through casual contact with a person who has leprosy, like shaking hands or hugging, sharing meals, or sitting next to each other.
· India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem as per WHO criteria of less than 1 case per 10,000 population at the National level in 2005. · The Government of India has launched National Strategic Plan (NSP) & Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-27) on 30th January, 2023, to achieve zero transmission of leprosy by 2027 i.e. three years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.3.
Context: The Odisha government recently declared leprosy a reportable disease in the state.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. · The disease predominantly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes.
· Left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities.
Transmission: · The disease is transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth.
· Prolonged, close contact over months with someone with untreated leprosy is needed to catch the disease.
· The disease is not spread through casual contact with a person who has leprosy, like shaking hands or hugging, sharing meals, or sitting next to each other.
· India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem as per WHO criteria of less than 1 case per 10,000 population at the National level in 2005. · The Government of India has launched National Strategic Plan (NSP) & Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-27) on 30th January, 2023, to achieve zero transmission of leprosy by 2027 i.e. three years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.3.
Context: The Odisha government recently declared leprosy a reportable disease in the state.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), 2023
- It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among Indian Ocean littoral states.
- India was the chair of the IONS at the inaugural edition.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. · It provides an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.
· During the Conclave of Chiefs, Thailand assumed the duties of Chair of IONS and Work Plan for next 2 years was finalised.
· Republic of Korea Navy was the latest ‘Observer’ to the Symposium.
· At present it has 34 countries (25 members and 9 observers).
· The Flag designed by India was selected as the IONS Flag at the Symposium. · India also took over as the co-Chair (CoC) of IONS Working Groups on Maritime Security and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HADR) for the forthcoming cycle.
· India was the chair of the IONS at the inaugural edition in 2008.
· India is also scheduled to take over as the Chair of IONS (2025-27) during 9th CoC planned to be conducted in India in end 2025.
Context: Recently, the 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by the Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. · It provides an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.
· During the Conclave of Chiefs, Thailand assumed the duties of Chair of IONS and Work Plan for next 2 years was finalised.
· Republic of Korea Navy was the latest ‘Observer’ to the Symposium.
· At present it has 34 countries (25 members and 9 observers).
· The Flag designed by India was selected as the IONS Flag at the Symposium. · India also took over as the co-Chair (CoC) of IONS Working Groups on Maritime Security and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HADR) for the forthcoming cycle.
· India was the chair of the IONS at the inaugural edition in 2008.
· India is also scheduled to take over as the Chair of IONS (2025-27) during 9th CoC planned to be conducted in India in end 2025.
Context: Recently, the 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by the Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS), sometimes in news is located in which of the following state?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Location: It is a protected area in the Upper Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh and covers an area of 400.6 km2 in the Terai of the Bahraich district. · In 1987, it was brought under the purview of the ‘Project Tiger’, and together with the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa National Park, it forms the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
· It provides strategic connectivity between the tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur in India and the Bardia National Park in Nepal.
· Vegetation: Its fragile Terai ecosystem comprises a mosaic of sal and teak forests, lush grasslands, numerous swamps, and wetlands.
· Flora: It is predominantly Sal Forest with its associate tree species like Terminalia alata (Asna), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Asidha), Adina cordifonia (Haldu), Mitragyna parpiflora (Faldu), Gamelina arborea (Gahmhar), etc.
· Fauna:
· It is home to a number of endangered species, including the Gharial, tiger, rhino, swamp deer, hispid hare, Bengal florican, and white-backed and long-billed vultures.
· The Gairwa River, which flows in the KWS area, is declared a sanctuary for Mugger and Gharial. It is also home to rare turtles, freshwater fish, and a host of aquatic life.
· It is among the few places in India where freshwater dolphins, also known as Gangetic dolphins, are found in their natural habitat.
Context: It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Location: It is a protected area in the Upper Gangetic plain in Uttar Pradesh and covers an area of 400.6 km2 in the Terai of the Bahraich district. · In 1987, it was brought under the purview of the ‘Project Tiger’, and together with the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa National Park, it forms the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
· It provides strategic connectivity between the tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur in India and the Bardia National Park in Nepal.
· Vegetation: Its fragile Terai ecosystem comprises a mosaic of sal and teak forests, lush grasslands, numerous swamps, and wetlands.
· Flora: It is predominantly Sal Forest with its associate tree species like Terminalia alata (Asna), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Asidha), Adina cordifonia (Haldu), Mitragyna parpiflora (Faldu), Gamelina arborea (Gahmhar), etc.
· Fauna:
· It is home to a number of endangered species, including the Gharial, tiger, rhino, swamp deer, hispid hare, Bengal florican, and white-backed and long-billed vultures.
· The Gairwa River, which flows in the KWS area, is declared a sanctuary for Mugger and Gharial. It is also home to rare turtles, freshwater fish, and a host of aquatic life.
· It is among the few places in India where freshwater dolphins, also known as Gangetic dolphins, are found in their natural habitat.
Context: It was in news.
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