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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Anubhav Awards
- Anubhav Awards recognizes the contribution made by retired officials to nation building while working in Government.
- Anubhav Portal was launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Anubhav Awards recognizes the contribution made by retired officials to nation building while working in Government. · Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOPPW) had launched an on-line platform entitled ‘Anubhav Portal’ in March 2015.
· The portal aids for sharing experiences of retiring/retired Central Government employees while working with the Government.
· To participate in the scheme, retiring Central Government employees/pensioners are required to submit their Anubhav write ups, 8 months prior to retirement and up to 1 year after their retirement.
· All the Anubhav write-ups published on the Anubhav Portal.
· The ANUBHAV Awardees share their experiences in a national forum under the ANUBHAV Awardees Speak Webinar Series.
· DOPPW has undertaken an Outreach Campaign to reach out to every pensioner to submit his ANUBHAV experience.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Anubhav Awards recognizes the contribution made by retired officials to nation building while working in Government. · Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOPPW) had launched an on-line platform entitled ‘Anubhav Portal’ in March 2015.
· The portal aids for sharing experiences of retiring/retired Central Government employees while working with the Government.
· To participate in the scheme, retiring Central Government employees/pensioners are required to submit their Anubhav write ups, 8 months prior to retirement and up to 1 year after their retirement.
· All the Anubhav write-ups published on the Anubhav Portal.
· The ANUBHAV Awardees share their experiences in a national forum under the ANUBHAV Awardees Speak Webinar Series.
· DOPPW has undertaken an Outreach Campaign to reach out to every pensioner to submit his ANUBHAV experience.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Northern Bald Ibis
- It is native to Central and South Asian countries.
- In India it is found only in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- It is listed as Endangered in IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect · Historical range: Once native to Central Europe until the 17th century, also found in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. · Extinction in Europe: The species became extinct in Central Europe by the 17th century due to excessive hunting.
· Distinctive features: The Northern Bald Ibis is known for its black plumage with an iridescent green sheen, a bald red head adorned with black markings, and a long, downward-curved beak.
· Their red beak and legs stand out against their dark feathers. There is no sexual dimorphism in this species.
· It is not found in India. · Diet: They primarily feed on insect larvae, earthworms, and other invertebrates, using their long, slender beak to probe the ground, guided by their sense of touch.
· Habitat: These ibises prefer open areas with short grass, such as meadows, pastures, or even sports fields like golf courses. Despite their bald head resembling that of a vulture, they are not scavengers.
· Monogamy: Typically, seasonally monogamous, breeding partnerships often change yearly, though some pairs may stay together for multiple years.
· Breeding habits: They choose steep rock faces with protective nooks for nesting, laying up to four greenish eggs. Incubation begins with the first egg, leading to staggered hatching times.
· Scientific Name: Geronticus eremita · Conservation status: Endangered (formerly Critically Endangered)
Context: Biologist Johannes Fritz and the Waldrappteam increased the Central European northern bald ibis population from zero to nearly 300 since 2002, moving it from “critically endangered” to “endangered.”
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect · Historical range: Once native to Central Europe until the 17th century, also found in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. · Extinction in Europe: The species became extinct in Central Europe by the 17th century due to excessive hunting.
· Distinctive features: The Northern Bald Ibis is known for its black plumage with an iridescent green sheen, a bald red head adorned with black markings, and a long, downward-curved beak.
· Their red beak and legs stand out against their dark feathers. There is no sexual dimorphism in this species.
· It is not found in India. · Diet: They primarily feed on insect larvae, earthworms, and other invertebrates, using their long, slender beak to probe the ground, guided by their sense of touch.
· Habitat: These ibises prefer open areas with short grass, such as meadows, pastures, or even sports fields like golf courses. Despite their bald head resembling that of a vulture, they are not scavengers.
· Monogamy: Typically, seasonally monogamous, breeding partnerships often change yearly, though some pairs may stay together for multiple years.
· Breeding habits: They choose steep rock faces with protective nooks for nesting, laying up to four greenish eggs. Incubation begins with the first egg, leading to staggered hatching times.
· Scientific Name: Geronticus eremita · Conservation status: Endangered (formerly Critically Endangered)
Context: Biologist Johannes Fritz and the Waldrappteam increased the Central European northern bald ibis population from zero to nearly 300 since 2002, moving it from “critically endangered” to “endangered.”
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is located in the state of Mizoram.
- The sanctuary is home to the Apatani tribe, known for their unique customs, traditions, and handicrafts.
- Pleioblastus simone, one of its kind of bamboo, can be found only in Talley Valley.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: · It is located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
· It is a plateau and covers an area of 337 sq. km.
· It is situated at an altitude of 2400 metres, with rivers like Pange, Sipu, Karing, and Subansiri flowing through the sanctuary.
· The sanctuary is home to the Apatani tribe, known for their unique customs, traditions, and handicrafts.
· Flora:
· It has a stunning spectrum of subtropical and alpine forests like silver fir trees, ferns, orchids, bamboo, and rhododendron.
· Pleioblastus simone, one of its kind of bamboo, can be found only in Talley Valley.
· It is also home to several medicinal plants and herbs used by the local tribes for traditional medicine.
· Fauna: It is home to a variety of animal species such as elephants, barking deer, giant squirrels, porcupines, leopards, clouded leopards, wild boars, etc.
Context: A Mumbai-based lepidopterist recently recorded as many as 85 butterfly species during a four-day expedition to the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: · It is located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
· It is a plateau and covers an area of 337 sq. km.
· It is situated at an altitude of 2400 metres, with rivers like Pange, Sipu, Karing, and Subansiri flowing through the sanctuary.
· The sanctuary is home to the Apatani tribe, known for their unique customs, traditions, and handicrafts.
· Flora:
· It has a stunning spectrum of subtropical and alpine forests like silver fir trees, ferns, orchids, bamboo, and rhododendron.
· Pleioblastus simone, one of its kind of bamboo, can be found only in Talley Valley.
· It is also home to several medicinal plants and herbs used by the local tribes for traditional medicine.
· Fauna: It is home to a variety of animal species such as elephants, barking deer, giant squirrels, porcupines, leopards, clouded leopards, wild boars, etc.
Context: A Mumbai-based lepidopterist recently recorded as many as 85 butterfly species during a four-day expedition to the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Recently Zoological Survey of India discovered two news species named Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus. The newly discovered species belong to species of?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus: · They are two new species of spiders discovered from the southern Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot.
· Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus were collected from the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, and Ernakulam district of Kerala, respectively.
Features:
· Both species belong to the spider family Mimetidae, commonly known as pirate or cannibal spiders due to their unique predatory behaviour.
· These spiders infiltrate the webs of other spiders, mimicking the vibrations ofprey or mates to deceive and kill the host spider.
· Mimetus spinatus is characterised by its medium size, pale yellow head, and dull grey-white abdomen, with scattered light green mottling. It possesses long, black, flattened spine-like hairs on the dorsal head, which inspired its name.
· In contrast, Mimetus parvulus is distinguished by its pale creamy-rose head with dense grey-black mottling and a triangular-shaped, dull grey-white abdomen.
· The discoverymarks the report of the genus Mimetus after 118 years of the discovery of the last Mimetus species (i.e. Mimetus indicus) from India.
· The addition of two new species bringsthe number of Mimetus species in India to three, all of which were spotted from the southern part of the country.
Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of spiders named Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus from the southern Western Ghats.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus: · They are two new species of spiders discovered from the southern Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot.
· Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus were collected from the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, and Ernakulam district of Kerala, respectively.
Features:
· Both species belong to the spider family Mimetidae, commonly known as pirate or cannibal spiders due to their unique predatory behaviour.
· These spiders infiltrate the webs of other spiders, mimicking the vibrations ofprey or mates to deceive and kill the host spider.
· Mimetus spinatus is characterised by its medium size, pale yellow head, and dull grey-white abdomen, with scattered light green mottling. It possesses long, black, flattened spine-like hairs on the dorsal head, which inspired its name.
· In contrast, Mimetus parvulus is distinguished by its pale creamy-rose head with dense grey-black mottling and a triangular-shaped, dull grey-white abdomen.
· The discoverymarks the report of the genus Mimetus after 118 years of the discovery of the last Mimetus species (i.e. Mimetus indicus) from India.
· The addition of two new species bringsthe number of Mimetus species in India to three, all of which were spotted from the southern part of the country.
Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of spiders named Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus from the southern Western Ghats.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Horseshoe Crabs
- They are an extremely ancient group and are often referred to as living fossils.
- In India, it can be found all along the coast of India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Horseshoe Crabs are one of oldest living creatures on the earth that have lived millions of years without undergoing any morphological change. · Horseshoe crabs are an extremely ancient group and are often referred to as living fossils.
· The horseshoe crab has a hard exoskeleton and 10 legs, which it uses for walking along the seafloor.
· Horseshoe Crabs in India – India is home to two species of horseshoe crabs: · Tachypleus gigas
· Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (mangrove)
· Both the species are found only along the north-eastern coast of India, especially along the Odisha and West Bengal coast.
· Medical uses – It is known for its strong immune system.
· The blood of horseshoe crabs is very important for the preparation of rapid diagnostic reagents.
· All injectable and medicines are tested with the help of horseshoe crabs.
Context: The Zoological Survey of India and the Odisha Forest Department have joined hands to tag horseshoe crabs along the State’s coast to understand the population and habitat utilisation for its conservation.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Horseshoe Crabs are one of oldest living creatures on the earth that have lived millions of years without undergoing any morphological change. · Horseshoe crabs are an extremely ancient group and are often referred to as living fossils.
· The horseshoe crab has a hard exoskeleton and 10 legs, which it uses for walking along the seafloor.
· Horseshoe Crabs in India – India is home to two species of horseshoe crabs: · Tachypleus gigas
· Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (mangrove)
· Both the species are found only along the north-eastern coast of India, especially along the Odisha and West Bengal coast.
· Medical uses – It is known for its strong immune system.
· The blood of horseshoe crabs is very important for the preparation of rapid diagnostic reagents.
· All injectable and medicines are tested with the help of horseshoe crabs.
Context: The Zoological Survey of India and the Odisha Forest Department have joined hands to tag horseshoe crabs along the State’s coast to understand the population and habitat utilisation for its conservation.
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