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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- It is the National Regulatory Authority of India for the medical devices industry.
- It works under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It is headed by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for,
· Approval of New Drugs;
· Conduct of Clinical Trials;
· Laying down the standards for Drugs;
· Control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country;
· Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations
· It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. · CDSCO, along with state regulators, is jointly responsible for the grant of licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs, such as blood and blood products, I. V. Fluids, Vaccine and Sera.
· Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO. · Headquarters: New Delhi.
Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has met safety, efficacy, and quality – indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government said recently.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for,
· Approval of New Drugs;
· Conduct of Clinical Trials;
· Laying down the standards for Drugs;
· Control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country;
· Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations
· It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. · CDSCO, along with state regulators, is jointly responsible for the grant of licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs, such as blood and blood products, I. V. Fluids, Vaccine and Sera.
· Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO. · Headquarters: New Delhi.
Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has met safety, efficacy, and quality – indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government said recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Komodo Dragon
- It is the largest extant lizard species.
- Females of this species can produce offspring through parthenogenesis.
- They are found on islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Komodo Dragon: · It is the largest extant lizard species.
· Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis
· It is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae.
· It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Features:
· The lizard grows to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and attains a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds).
· Their tongues are yellow and forked.
· Adults are an almost-uniform stone color with distinct, large scales, while juveniles may display a pattern of more vibrant color
· Although most young are produced through sexual reproduction, females that are isolated from males sometimes produce offspring through parthenogenesis.
· They are well-known for their venomous bite, which contains toxins that cause massive blood loss and shock in their prey.
· They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings.
· Lifespan: 30 years
Conservation Status:
· IUCN Red List: Endangered
Context: The Indonesian government is proposing partial closures of Komodo National Park in 2025 to ease the strain from the increasing number of visitors drawn to its unique ecosystem.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Komodo Dragon: · It is the largest extant lizard species.
· Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis
· It is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae.
· It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Features:
· The lizard grows to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and attains a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds).
· Their tongues are yellow and forked.
· Adults are an almost-uniform stone color with distinct, large scales, while juveniles may display a pattern of more vibrant color
· Although most young are produced through sexual reproduction, females that are isolated from males sometimes produce offspring through parthenogenesis.
· They are well-known for their venomous bite, which contains toxins that cause massive blood loss and shock in their prey.
· They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings.
· Lifespan: 30 years
Conservation Status:
· IUCN Red List: Endangered
Context: The Indonesian government is proposing partial closures of Komodo National Park in 2025 to ease the strain from the increasing number of visitors drawn to its unique ecosystem.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Alkanes
- They are organic compounds that consist entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- Examples of alkane include methane, ethane, propane and butane.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Alkanes are organic compounds that consist entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms and lack any other functional groups. · Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n + 2 (where n is an integer).
· Alkanes can be subdivided into three groups: the linear straight-chain alkanes, branched alkanes, and cycloalkanes.
· They show little chemical affinity for other substances and are chemically inert to most laboratory reagents.
· They are also relatively inert biologically and are not often involved in the chemistry of living organisms.
· Alkanes do, however, react with oxygen, halogens, and a few other substances under appropriate conditions.
· Reaction with oxygen occurs during combustion in an engine or furnace when an alkane is used as a fuel.
· They are commercially very important, being the principal constituent of gasoline and lubricating oils and are extensively employed in organic chemistry. · Examples of alkane include methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc.
Context: Researchers have developed a novel method to activate alkanes using confined chiral Brønsted acids, significantly enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Alkanes are organic compounds that consist entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms and lack any other functional groups. · Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n + 2 (where n is an integer).
· Alkanes can be subdivided into three groups: the linear straight-chain alkanes, branched alkanes, and cycloalkanes.
· They show little chemical affinity for other substances and are chemically inert to most laboratory reagents.
· They are also relatively inert biologically and are not often involved in the chemistry of living organisms.
· Alkanes do, however, react with oxygen, halogens, and a few other substances under appropriate conditions.
· Reaction with oxygen occurs during combustion in an engine or furnace when an alkane is used as a fuel.
· They are commercially very important, being the principal constituent of gasoline and lubricating oils and are extensively employed in organic chemistry. · Examples of alkane include methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc.
Context: Researchers have developed a novel method to activate alkanes using confined chiral Brønsted acids, significantly enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Kalleshwar Temple
- It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built during the reign of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire.
- This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is a Hindu temple located in the town of Bagali in the Davangere district of Karnataka. · It is one of the oldest temples in the region and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
· The construction of the temple spans the rule of two Kannada dynasties: the Rashtrakuta Dynasty during the mid-10th century, and the Western Chalukya Empire,during the reign of founding King Tailapa II around 987 AD.
· The temple houses a large Shivalinga, which is believed to be more than a thousand years old.
· The temple is a single shrine construction with an adjoining hall (mantapa). · The temple, which faces east, comprises a sanctum, an antechamber (or vestibule or antarala, whose tower is called the sukhanasi), that connects the sanctum to a gathering hall (sabhamantapa), which is preceded by a main hall (mukhamantapa).
· The Shikara of the temple is a perfect example of early Cholan architecture.
· This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Context: A 13th-century stone inscription, or Veeragallu, has been recently uncovered during the renovation of the ancient Kalleshwar temple.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · It is a Hindu temple located in the town of Bagali in the Davangere district of Karnataka. · It is one of the oldest temples in the region and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
· The construction of the temple spans the rule of two Kannada dynasties: the Rashtrakuta Dynasty during the mid-10th century, and the Western Chalukya Empire,during the reign of founding King Tailapa II around 987 AD.
· The temple houses a large Shivalinga, which is believed to be more than a thousand years old.
· The temple is a single shrine construction with an adjoining hall (mantapa). · The temple, which faces east, comprises a sanctum, an antechamber (or vestibule or antarala, whose tower is called the sukhanasi), that connects the sanctum to a gathering hall (sabhamantapa), which is preceded by a main hall (mukhamantapa).
· The Shikara of the temple is a perfect example of early Cholan architecture.
· This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Context: A 13th-century stone inscription, or Veeragallu, has been recently uncovered during the renovation of the ancient Kalleshwar temple.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Matsiguenka Community, recently seen in news are the indigenous people of which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Matsiguenka Community – Are an indigenous people who live in the Amazon Basin and the high jungle of south-eastern Peru. · It is made up of several groups, including the Tayakome and Yomibato communities in Manu National Park.
Context: Murder of Peruvian Indigenous leader sparks urgent call for land rights protection.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Matsiguenka Community – Are an indigenous people who live in the Amazon Basin and the high jungle of south-eastern Peru. · It is made up of several groups, including the Tayakome and Yomibato communities in Manu National Park.
Context: Murder of Peruvian Indigenous leader sparks urgent call for land rights protection.
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