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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Shumang Leela’
- It is a traditional form of theatre which originated in Mizoram
- It was started as a comic genre for royalty which evolved into a medium for mass education and entertainment
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur. In this, the roles of female artists are all played by male actors and male characters are played by female artists in the case of female theatre groups. It was started as a comic genre for royalty and has evolved into a powerful medium for mass education, entertainment, and relaxation. In this, the roles of women are all played by men, called Nupi Shabis. The tradition is believed to be descended from Lai Haraoba,a ritual of the Meitei community of Manipur. Context – Ethnic strife in Manipur has affected the lives of Shumang Leela artists
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur. In this, the roles of female artists are all played by male actors and male characters are played by female artists in the case of female theatre groups. It was started as a comic genre for royalty and has evolved into a powerful medium for mass education, entertainment, and relaxation. In this, the roles of women are all played by men, called Nupi Shabis. The tradition is believed to be descended from Lai Haraoba,a ritual of the Meitei community of Manipur. Context – Ethnic strife in Manipur has affected the lives of Shumang Leela artists
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023’, consider the following statements
- It is an annual index released by Transparency International
- It ranks countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (very clean) to 100 (highly corrupt)
- Finland has topped the index for the sixth consecutive year
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is an annual index released by Transparency International, a global civil society organisation. Since its inception in 1995, the Corruption Perceptions Index has become the leading global indicator of public sector corruption The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). It uses data from 13 external sources, including the World Bank, World Economic Forum, private risk and consulting companies, think tanks and others. Denmark topped the index for the sixth consecutive year. Somalia was ranked last, other countries occupying the bottom spots included: Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen. India has tied with Maldives, Kazakhstan, and Lesotho to rank at 93 out of 180 countries. In 2022, India was ranked at 85. Context – India’s rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is an annual index released by Transparency International, a global civil society organisation. Since its inception in 1995, the Corruption Perceptions Index has become the leading global indicator of public sector corruption The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). It uses data from 13 external sources, including the World Bank, World Economic Forum, private risk and consulting companies, think tanks and others. Denmark topped the index for the sixth consecutive year. Somalia was ranked last, other countries occupying the bottom spots included: Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen. India has tied with Maldives, Kazakhstan, and Lesotho to rank at 93 out of 180 countries. In 2022, India was ranked at 85. Context – India’s rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Snow Leopard’
- They are solitary animals whose range stretches across a vast area in northern and central Asia’s high mountains
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and is found in Appendix I of CITES
- The most number of snow leopards in India are found in Ladakh
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia’s high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, they live in high alpine areas, mostly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation. They are found in 12 countries, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia. They are solitary, and the only prolonged social contact occurs while females are raising their cubs. Conservation status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
CITES: Appendix I
Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
Ladakh, with 477 individuals, is the leading snow leopard habitat in India, followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21) and Jammu and Kashmir (9). Context – The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia’s high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, they live in high alpine areas, mostly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation. They are found in 12 countries, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia. They are solitary, and the only prolonged social contact occurs while females are raising their cubs. Conservation status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
CITES: Appendix I
Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
Ladakh, with 477 individuals, is the leading snow leopard habitat in India, followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21) and Jammu and Kashmir (9). Context – The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Salher, Panhala, Sindhudurg’ seen in news were well known
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Solution (c)
India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes”, a network of forts that showcase the strategic military powers of Maratha rule, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25. About The 12 components of this nomination are the forts of Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. The “Maratha Military Landscapes” is the sixth cultural property nominated for inclusion in the World Heritage List from Maharashtra and had been earlier included in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites in 2021.
Context – India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes”, a network of forts that showcase the strategic military powers of Maratha rule, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25.
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Solution (c)
India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes”, a network of forts that showcase the strategic military powers of Maratha rule, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25. About The 12 components of this nomination are the forts of Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. The “Maratha Military Landscapes” is the sixth cultural property nominated for inclusion in the World Heritage List from Maharashtra and had been earlier included in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites in 2021.
Context – India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes”, a network of forts that showcase the strategic military powers of Maratha rule, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Industrially Produced Trans-Fatty Acids (ITFAs)’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – ITFAs are created during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to solidify them, making them ideal for use in processed foods.
Statement 2 – WHO has proposed a revised new target for virtual elimination of iTFA globally by 2025
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct ITFAs are created during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to solidify them, making them ideal for use in processed foods. Unlike naturally occurring trans fats found in meat and dairy, iTFAs are considered harmful due to their specific chemical structure. iTFAs are common in various processed foods. WHO has proposed a revised new target for virtual elimination of iTFA globally by 2025. The target includes: best-practice elimination policies are passed in countries that account for at least 90% of the total global iTFA burden. Best practice policies are passed in countries that account for at least 70% of the total burden within regions. Context – WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty-acids to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct ITFAs are created during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to solidify them, making them ideal for use in processed foods. Unlike naturally occurring trans fats found in meat and dairy, iTFAs are considered harmful due to their specific chemical structure. iTFAs are common in various processed foods. WHO has proposed a revised new target for virtual elimination of iTFA globally by 2025. The target includes: best-practice elimination policies are passed in countries that account for at least 90% of the total global iTFA burden. Best practice policies are passed in countries that account for at least 70% of the total burden within regions. Context – WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty-acids to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
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