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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Aravalli Range
- It runs in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through Haryana and Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat.
- Rver Luni which has internal drainage system originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range.
- Sariska National Park falls within the belt of Aravalli Hills.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a mountain range located in northwestern India. · It is one of the oldest fold mountains in the world.
· It runs approximately 670 km (430 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat.
· The range contains a series of ridges and peaks, which have widths between 6 miles and 60 miles, and elevations that vary between 1,000 and 3,000 feet.
· The highest point of the Aravalli range is Guru Shikhar, which stands at an elevation of 5,650 feet on Mount Arbuda.
· It is 15 km from Mount Abu, which is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range.
· Rivers: Three major rivers and their tributaries flow from the Aravalli, namely the Banas and Sahibi rivers, which are tributaries of the Yamuna, as well as the Luni River, which flows into the Rann of Kutch. · The Luni River originates from Nag Pahar or Naga hills in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Luni originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range near Ajmer and passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert. It ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
· The Aravalli acts as the edge which separates the Thar desert from the plains and plateaus of eastern Rajasthan.
· The range is rich in mineral resources like copper, zinc, lead, and marble. · It is divided into two sections: the Sambhar-Sirohi ranges, taller and including Guru Shikhar; and the Sambhar-Khetri ranges, consisting of three ridges that are discontinuous.
· There are several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that fall within the belt of Aravalli Hills. Sariska National Park, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and Mount Abu Sanctuary are among them.
Context: The Supreme Court recently opined that if the State of Rajasthan believes that the mining activities in the Aravali Range pose a threat to the environment, it can also prevent mining activities in the Aravalli Range.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a mountain range located in northwestern India. · It is one of the oldest fold mountains in the world.
· It runs approximately 670 km (430 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat.
· The range contains a series of ridges and peaks, which have widths between 6 miles and 60 miles, and elevations that vary between 1,000 and 3,000 feet.
· The highest point of the Aravalli range is Guru Shikhar, which stands at an elevation of 5,650 feet on Mount Arbuda.
· It is 15 km from Mount Abu, which is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range.
· Rivers: Three major rivers and their tributaries flow from the Aravalli, namely the Banas and Sahibi rivers, which are tributaries of the Yamuna, as well as the Luni River, which flows into the Rann of Kutch. · The Luni River originates from Nag Pahar or Naga hills in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Luni originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range near Ajmer and passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert. It ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
· The Aravalli acts as the edge which separates the Thar desert from the plains and plateaus of eastern Rajasthan.
· The range is rich in mineral resources like copper, zinc, lead, and marble. · It is divided into two sections: the Sambhar-Sirohi ranges, taller and including Guru Shikhar; and the Sambhar-Khetri ranges, consisting of three ridges that are discontinuous.
· There are several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that fall within the belt of Aravalli Hills. Sariska National Park, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and Mount Abu Sanctuary are among them.
Context: The Supreme Court recently opined that if the State of Rajasthan believes that the mining activities in the Aravali Range pose a threat to the environment, it can also prevent mining activities in the Aravalli Range.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality
- It is a new alliance established by India and United Kingdom in 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos.
- The alliance will be housed and anchored by the NITI Aayog.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · It is a new alliance for global good, gender equity, and equality established by India on the sidelines of the 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos. · The alliance will bring together worldwide best practices, knowledge sharing, and investment opportunities in women’s education, health, and enterprise.
· This initiative marks a significant stride toward achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality and Empowerment), 17 (Global Partnership for Development) and more.
· It has garnered support from industry leaders such as MasterCard, Uber, Tata, TVS, Bayer, Godrej, the Serum Institute of India, IMD Laussane, and over 10,000 partners from industry through the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). · Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the alliance will be housed and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership.
· The WEF has come on board as a ‘Network Partner’ and Invest India as an ‘Institutional Partner’.
Context: India successfully established a “Global Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality” to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · It is a new alliance for global good, gender equity, and equality established by India on the sidelines of the 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos. · The alliance will bring together worldwide best practices, knowledge sharing, and investment opportunities in women’s education, health, and enterprise.
· This initiative marks a significant stride toward achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality and Empowerment), 17 (Global Partnership for Development) and more.
· It has garnered support from industry leaders such as MasterCard, Uber, Tata, TVS, Bayer, Godrej, the Serum Institute of India, IMD Laussane, and over 10,000 partners from industry through the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). · Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the alliance will be housed and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership.
· The WEF has come on board as a ‘Network Partner’ and Invest India as an ‘Institutional Partner’.
Context: India successfully established a “Global Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality” to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Kanger Valley National Park
- It is located on the banks of the Kholaba River, tributary of the Godavari River.
- The entire park which is in Telangana constitutes core area and there is no buffer zone.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Correct
Kanger Valley National Park
- Location:
- It is located in Jagdalpur, in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state.
- It is located on the banks of the Kholaba River (tributary of the Godavari River).
- The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows in its length.
- It got the status of a national park in 1982.
- Flora: It is a typical mixed humid deciduous type of forest in which the Sal, Saugaun, teak, and bamboo trees are available in abundance.
- Fauna:
- Major wild animals include tigers, mouse deer, leopards, wildcat, sambar, chital, barking deer, langurs, jackals, rhesus macaque, flying squirrel, etc.
The aerial fauna at the park consists of common hill myna, red jungle fowl, spotted owlet, racket-tailed drongos, parrots, etc.
Statement 2
InCorrect
- It is located in Jagdalpur, in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state.
- The average width of the park (north to south) is 6 km. while the average length (west to east) is 34 km. The area of the park is 200 square kilometers.
- The entire Park constitutes core area and there is no buffer zone.
- Topography: It is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations, ranging from low, flat, and gentle areas to steep slopes, plateaus, valleys, and stream courses.
- It is home to three exceptional caves, famous for their amazing geological structures: Kutumbasar, Kailash, and Dandak- Stalagmites and Stalactites.
- National Park is known for the presence of underground limestone caves with dripstone and floston. The stalagmites and stalactite formations are still increasing.
Tirathgarh Waterfall is located in the park.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Correct
Kanger Valley National Park
- Location:
- It is located in Jagdalpur, in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state.
- It is located on the banks of the Kholaba River (tributary of the Godavari River).
- The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows in its length.
- It got the status of a national park in 1982.
- Flora: It is a typical mixed humid deciduous type of forest in which the Sal, Saugaun, teak, and bamboo trees are available in abundance.
- Fauna:
- Major wild animals include tigers, mouse deer, leopards, wildcat, sambar, chital, barking deer, langurs, jackals, rhesus macaque, flying squirrel, etc.
The aerial fauna at the park consists of common hill myna, red jungle fowl, spotted owlet, racket-tailed drongos, parrots, etc.
Statement 2
InCorrect
- It is located in Jagdalpur, in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state.
- The average width of the park (north to south) is 6 km. while the average length (west to east) is 34 km. The area of the park is 200 square kilometers.
- The entire Park constitutes core area and there is no buffer zone.
- Topography: It is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations, ranging from low, flat, and gentle areas to steep slopes, plateaus, valleys, and stream courses.
- It is home to three exceptional caves, famous for their amazing geological structures: Kutumbasar, Kailash, and Dandak- Stalagmites and Stalactites.
- National Park is known for the presence of underground limestone caves with dripstone and floston. The stalagmites and stalactite formations are still increasing.
Tirathgarh Waterfall is located in the park.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Gulf of Aden
- It is a deep-water basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
- The gulf connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea via the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb.
- It is bordered by Yemen, Eritrea and Somalia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Gulf of Aden is a deep-water basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. · The gulf’s marine life is rich in both the quantity and the variety of its species.
· The main open-sea fish are dolphin, tuna, billfish and sharks.
· The gulf connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea via the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb. 
· It is bordered by Yemen, Somalia, Djibouti and the Arabian Sea. Context: Recently the Indian Navy’s destroyer (INS Visakhapatnam) responded to distress call from drone-hit merchant vessel in Gulf of Eden.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Gulf of Aden is a deep-water basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. · The gulf’s marine life is rich in both the quantity and the variety of its species.
· The main open-sea fish are dolphin, tuna, billfish and sharks.
· The gulf connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea via the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb. · It is bordered by Yemen, Somalia, Djibouti and the Arabian Sea. Context: Recently the Indian Navy’s destroyer (INS Visakhapatnam) responded to distress call from drone-hit merchant vessel in Gulf of Eden.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
SIGHT Programme recently seen in news is an initiative of which of the following Ministry?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the SIGHT Programme for inciting the manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen. · The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme aims to bolster domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
· It is a major financial measure with two distinct financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen.
· It includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen.
· It is a sub-component of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
· The scheme offers a direct incentive over 3 years from the beginning of production and supply.
· A scheme monitoring committee is co-chaired by the secretary of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, mission director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and other experts.
· The committee will review the implementation status and performance of capacities awarded or established under the scheme.
Context: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the SIGHT Programme for inciting the manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the SIGHT Programme for inciting the manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen. · The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme aims to bolster domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
· It is a major financial measure with two distinct financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen.
· It includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen.
· It is a sub-component of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
· The scheme offers a direct incentive over 3 years from the beginning of production and supply.
· A scheme monitoring committee is co-chaired by the secretary of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, mission director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and other experts.
· The committee will review the implementation status and performance of capacities awarded or established under the scheme.
Context: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the SIGHT Programme for inciting the manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen.
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