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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the lion-tailed macaque
- It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- It is also found in the Eastern Ghats of India.
- Its population is estimated to be less than 4,000 individuals in the wild.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct InCorrect Correct - The lion-tailed macaque is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
- The estimated population of lion-tailed macaques in the wild is less than 4,000 individuals.
Context: The lion-tailed macaque endemic to the Western Ghats, faces growing threats from increased human interaction due to habitat encroachment, tourism, and road crossings.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct InCorrect Correct - The lion-tailed macaque is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
- The estimated population of lion-tailed macaques in the wild is less than 4,000 individuals.
Context: The lion-tailed macaque endemic to the Western Ghats, faces growing threats from increased human interaction due to habitat encroachment, tourism, and road crossings.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Ken-Betwa Link Project,
- The project aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa River.
- The project is located in the states of Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh
- The project involves the construction of a dam on the Betwa River.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is indeed an ambitious project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa River. This is a significant part of India’s larger Inter-Linking of Rivers (ILR) program
- The Ken-Betwa Link Project primarily involves the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Chhattisgarh is not directly involved in this particular project.
- The main dam in the Ken-Betwa Link Project is not being constructed directly on the Betwa River. It’s being built on the Ken River.
Context: Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first interlinking of rivers project, in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is indeed an ambitious project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa River. This is a significant part of India’s larger Inter-Linking of Rivers (ILR) program
- The Ken-Betwa Link Project primarily involves the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Chhattisgarh is not directly involved in this particular project.
- The main dam in the Ken-Betwa Link Project is not being constructed directly on the Betwa River. It’s being built on the Ken River.
Context: Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first interlinking of rivers project, in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Kilauea Volcano is located in which of the following islands?
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Solution (C)
Option Correct - Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting again in December 2024.
Context: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting again in December 2024.
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Solution (C)
Option Correct - Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting again in December 2024.
Context: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting again in December 2024.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Kamarajar Port
- It was earlier known as Ennore Port.
- Its located in Tamil Nadu and handles thermal coal.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Kamarajar Port was indeed earlier known as Ennore Port.
- Location: Kamarajar Port is indeed located in Tamil Nadu, near Chennai.
- Cargo: It is primarily known for handling thermal coal.
Context: Tamil Nadu’s Kamarajar Port, with a 154% capacity growth, has become a key driver of India’s port-led industrialization under the Sagarmala Programme
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Kamarajar Port was indeed earlier known as Ennore Port.
- Location: Kamarajar Port is indeed located in Tamil Nadu, near Chennai.
- Cargo: It is primarily known for handling thermal coal.
Context: Tamil Nadu’s Kamarajar Port, with a 154% capacity growth, has become a key driver of India’s port-led industrialization under the Sagarmala Programme
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the following GenCast,recently unveiled Google DeepMind
- GenCast is designed to provide hyperlocal weather forecasts with high accuracy.
- GenCast uses machine learning algorithms to analyze satellite imagery and sensor data.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - While GenCast is a significant advancement in weather forecasting, it’s not specifically designed for hyperlocal forecasts in the way some other models are. Here’s a breakdown:
- Global Scale: GenCast is designed to provide accurate weather forecasts on a global scale, covering the entire planet.
- High Resolution: It operates at a high resolution (0.25°), which is better than many traditional models, but still not considered hyperlocal.
- GenCast does indeed utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze various data sources, including satellite imagery and sensor data, to generate its weather forecasts.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - While GenCast is a significant advancement in weather forecasting, it’s not specifically designed for hyperlocal forecasts in the way some other models are. Here’s a breakdown:
- Global Scale: GenCast is designed to provide accurate weather forecasts on a global scale, covering the entire planet.
- High Resolution: It operates at a high resolution (0.25°), which is better than many traditional models, but still not considered hyperlocal.
- GenCast does indeed utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze various data sources, including satellite imagery and sensor data, to generate its weather forecasts.
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