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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about rising levels of nitrate in groundwater
- High levels of nitrate in groundwater are primarily caused by industrial effluents compare to agricultural wastes.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recommends a maximum permissible limit of 45 mg/L for nitrate in drinking water.
- The depth of the water table has no effect on nitrate levels in groundwater.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect - The statement “High levels of nitrate in groundwater are primarily caused by industrial effluents compared to agricultural wastes” is generally incorrect.
- While industrial effluents can contribute to nitrate contamination in groundwater, agricultural activities are widely recognized as the primary source of nitrate pollution in groundwater in many regions globally.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in its Indian Standard for Drinking Water, IS 10500:2012, recommends a maximum permissible limit of 45 mg/L for nitrate (as NO3) in drinking water.
- That statement is incorrect. The depth of the water table has a significant effect on nitrate levels in groundwater. Here’s why:
Nitrate Leaching: Nitrate from sources like fertilizers and animal waste moves through the soil with water. The depth of the water table determines the distance this nitrate has to travel before reaching groundwater.
- Shallow Water Table: When the water table is shallow (close to the surface), there is less soil for the nitrate to travel through. This means that nitrate can reach the groundwater more quickly and in higher concentrations.
Context: India needs to deal with rising levels of nitrate in groundwater ( The Hindu)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect - The statement “High levels of nitrate in groundwater are primarily caused by industrial effluents compared to agricultural wastes” is generally incorrect.
- While industrial effluents can contribute to nitrate contamination in groundwater, agricultural activities are widely recognized as the primary source of nitrate pollution in groundwater in many regions globally.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in its Indian Standard for Drinking Water, IS 10500:2012, recommends a maximum permissible limit of 45 mg/L for nitrate (as NO3) in drinking water.
- That statement is incorrect. The depth of the water table has a significant effect on nitrate levels in groundwater. Here’s why:
Nitrate Leaching: Nitrate from sources like fertilizers and animal waste moves through the soil with water. The depth of the water table determines the distance this nitrate has to travel before reaching groundwater.
- Shallow Water Table: When the water table is shallow (close to the surface), there is less soil for the nitrate to travel through. This means that nitrate can reach the groundwater more quickly and in higher concentrations.
Context: India needs to deal with rising levels of nitrate in groundwater ( The Hindu)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Tsangpo Dam
- The Yarlung Tsangpo is the longest river in Tibet and originates from the Chemayungdung glacier near Mount Kailash.
- China’s Zangmu Hydropower Station is the first operational dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo.
- India has expressed concerns about the potential impact of these projects on water flow and ecology in the Brahmaputra basin.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - All three statements are factually correct.
- All three statements are factually correct.
- All three statements are factually correct.
Context:Tsangpo Dam:India’s options ( Indian Express)
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - All three statements are factually correct.
- All three statements are factually correct.
- All three statements are factually correct.
Context:Tsangpo Dam:India’s options ( Indian Express)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Rani Velu Nachiyar, a prominent figure in Indian history, was associated with which of the following kingdoms?
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Solution (c)
Option - Rani Velu Nachiyar was the queen of Sivaganga, a kingdom in present-day Tamil Nadu.
Context: Prime Minister remembers Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary
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Solution (c)
Option - Rani Velu Nachiyar was the queen of Sivaganga, a kingdom in present-day Tamil Nadu.
Context: Prime Minister remembers Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report
- It is an index released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to assess logistics infrastructure, services, and operating environment across Indian states and union territories.
- The LEADS index is solely based on perception surveys of stakeholders in the logistics sector.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is an index released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to assess logistics infrastructure, services, and operating environment across Indian states and union territories.
- While LEADS does incorporate stakeholder feedback, it is not solely based on perception surveys. It uses a combination of perception and objective data.
Context: Shri Piyush Goyal unveils ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024’ Report
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - It is an index released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to assess logistics infrastructure, services, and operating environment across Indian states and union territories.
- While LEADS does incorporate stakeholder feedback, it is not solely based on perception surveys. It uses a combination of perception and objective data.
Context: Shri Piyush Goyal unveils ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024’ Report
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the UN Security Council
- The UNSC has 15 members, including 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
- The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for a term of two years.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The UNSC has 15 members, including 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
- The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for a term of two years.
Context: 5 countries assume responsibilities as elected members of UN Security Council
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The UNSC has 15 members, including 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
- The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for a term of two years.
Context: 5 countries assume responsibilities as elected members of UN Security Council
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