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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Chenab river
- The Chenab River originates from the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers near Tandi in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- It is the longest tributary of the Indus River and flows entirely within the Indian territory.
- Several important hydroelectric power projects, such as the Salal and Baglihar dams, are located on the Chenab River.
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 Chenab River indeed originates from the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers near Tandi in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- While a significant portion of the Chenab River flows through India, it crosses the border into Pakistan before eventually joining the Indus River. Therefore, it does not flow entirely within Indian territory.
- Several important hydroelectric power projects, including the Salal and Baglihar dams, have been constructed on the Chenab River to harness its water resources for power generation.
Context:India has restricted the flow of waters of Chenab at the Baglihar and Salal hydro-electric dams in Jammu and Kashmir after the Indus Treaty suspension.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect correct - The Chenab River indeed originates from the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers near Tandi in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- While a significant portion of the Chenab River flows through India, it crosses the border into Pakistan before eventually joining the Indus River. Therefore, it does not flow entirely within Indian territory.
- Several important hydroelectric power projects, including the Salal and Baglihar dams, have been constructed on the Chenab River to harness its water resources for power generation.
Context:India has restricted the flow of waters of Chenab at the Baglihar and Salal hydro-electric dams in Jammu and Kashmir after the Indus Treaty suspension.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).
- The KLIP is a multi-stage lift irrigation project designed to divert water from the Godavari River to various parts of Telangana.
- It is the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, involving a complex network of reservoirs, canals, and pumping stations.
- The project aims to provide irrigation water to drought-prone areas, stabilize existing command areas, and supply water for industrial and drinking purposes.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is indeed designed to lift water from the Godavari River to cater to the irrigation and other water needs of various districts in Telangana.
- It is often described as the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project due to the sheer scale of its infrastructure, involving numerous reservoirs, a vast canal network, and powerful pumping stations lifting water to significant heights.
- The primary objectives of the KLIP include providing irrigation to drought-vulnerable regions, ensuring a stable water supply for existing agricultural lands, and also allocating water for industrial and drinking water requirements.
Context:India’s National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has reported “irreparable damage” to the structures of three barrages in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is indeed designed to lift water from the Godavari River to cater to the irrigation and other water needs of various districts in Telangana.
- It is often described as the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project due to the sheer scale of its infrastructure, involving numerous reservoirs, a vast canal network, and powerful pumping stations lifting water to significant heights.
- The primary objectives of the KLIP include providing irrigation to drought-vulnerable regions, ensuring a stable water supply for existing agricultural lands, and also allocating water for industrial and drinking water requirements.
Context:India’s National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has reported “irreparable damage” to the structures of three barrages in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding ECINET?
Correct
Option b It is a single-point app being launched by the Election Commission of India for various stakeholders. Incorrect
Option b It is a single-point app being launched by the Election Commission of India for various stakeholders. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Free Movement Regime
- The FMR is currently in effect along India’s borders with all its neighboring countries to facilitate cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
- The FMR with Myanmar allows tribes living along the border to travel up to 16 kilometers inside each other’s territory without a visa.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The FMR is not in effect along India’s borders with all its neighboring countries. It is primarily operational along the India-Myanmar border and to a limited extent along some stretches of the India-Bhutan border.
- The FMR with Myanmar indeed allows members of traditional border-dwelling communities to travel up to 16 kilometers inside each other’s territory without a visa, based on traditional customary rights.
Context:The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the reinstatement of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - The FMR is not in effect along India’s borders with all its neighboring countries. It is primarily operational along the India-Myanmar border and to a limited extent along some stretches of the India-Bhutan border.
- The FMR with Myanmar indeed allows members of traditional border-dwelling communities to travel up to 16 kilometers inside each other’s territory without a visa, based on traditional customary rights.
Context:The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the reinstatement of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Stratospheric Airship Platform
- Stratospheric airships operate in the troposphere, typically at altitudes below commercial airliners.
- These platforms can stay aloft for extended periods, ranging from weeks to months, powered by solar energy and advanced battery systems.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Stratospheric airships are designed to operate in the stratosphere, typically at altitudes between 18 to 50 kilometers (around 60,000 to 160,000 feet), which is well above the troposphere where commercial airliners fly.
- key characteristic of stratospheric airship platforms is their ability to remain airborne for extended durations, often weeks or even months.
Context:Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of a Stratospheric Airship Platform at Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Stratospheric airships are designed to operate in the stratosphere, typically at altitudes between 18 to 50 kilometers (around 60,000 to 160,000 feet), which is well above the troposphere where commercial airliners fly.
- key characteristic of stratospheric airship platforms is their ability to remain airborne for extended durations, often weeks or even months.
Context:Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of a Stratospheric Airship Platform at Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.
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