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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Banni buffalo seen in news is found in
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Solution(d)
Banni buffaloes are distributed in the Kachchh region of Gujarat. Banni, which was evolved by the Maldhari community in this region, has good adaptability to harsh climatic conditions, drought resistance and survival on scanty fodder and shrubs.
Context – India’s First Banni Buffalo in vitro fertilization (IVF) Calf was born in Gujarat
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Banni buffaloes are distributed in the Kachchh region of Gujarat. Banni, which was evolved by the Maldhari community in this region, has good adaptability to harsh climatic conditions, drought resistance and survival on scanty fodder and shrubs.
Context – India’s First Banni Buffalo in vitro fertilization (IVF) Calf was born in Gujarat
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Lucy Mission’
- The mission aims to study the Martian atmosphere and also conduct tests on the soil to find traces of water
- It is joint collaboration of NASA and European Space agency(ESA)
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect NASA will launch its first spacecraft Lucy on an Atlas V rocket to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to collect insights into the solar system’s formation. Trojan asteroids or Jupiter Trojans are group of asteroids (more than 7,000 in number) that share the planet Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun. They are leftovers of the primordial material from which Jupiter and the other outer planets were formed Lucy mission is solely the probe of NASA. Context – Lucy Mission was launched by NASA
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect NASA will launch its first spacecraft Lucy on an Atlas V rocket to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to collect insights into the solar system’s formation. Trojan asteroids or Jupiter Trojans are group of asteroids (more than 7,000 in number) that share the planet Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun. They are leftovers of the primordial material from which Jupiter and the other outer planets were formed Lucy mission is solely the probe of NASA. Context – Lucy Mission was launched by NASA
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
(AMRUT 2.0), consider the following statements
- AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply and sewerage to all households
- Pey Jal Survekshan will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the scheme
Choose the correct statements using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs (Urban Local Bodies). It will provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities. Pey Jal Survekshan will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the scheme. Context- The second phase of AMRUT was launched.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs (Urban Local Bodies). It will provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities. Pey Jal Survekshan will be conducted in cities to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the scheme. Context- The second phase of AMRUT was launched.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Agni-5 Missile’
- It is an inter-continental ballistic missile which has an operational range of 5000 kilometres
- The missile can be launched from land, air and sea
- The engine consists of four stages powered by solid fuel
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Agni-V is an Indian nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation [DRDO]. The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,500 to 9,000 km. It is a three-stage, road-mobile and solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile which is transported by a truck and launched via a canister. It is not capable of being launched by air and sea. The Agni-V is a three-stage solid fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile with composite motor casing in the second and third stage. Context – Agni-5 Missile was launched from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha successfully
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Agni-V is an Indian nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation [DRDO]. The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,500 to 9,000 km. It is a three-stage, road-mobile and solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile which is transported by a truck and launched via a canister. It is not capable of being launched by air and sea. The Agni-V is a three-stage solid fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile with composite motor casing in the second and third stage. Context – Agni-5 Missile was launched from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha successfully
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- It is a type of hand-painted or blockprinted cotton textile produced in parts of India for hanging on walls
- The art is mostly based on Hindu epics and was patronised by the Mughals particularly in Golconda.
With reference to Kalamkari Paintings, which of the given statement(s) is/are correct
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It is a type of hand-painted or blockprinted cotton textile produced in parts of India for hanging on walls. Kalamkari literally means, Kalam – pen & kari – work, i.e., art work done using a pen The Mughals who patronized this craft in the Coromandel and Golconda province called the practitioners of this craft “Qualamkars”, from which the term “Kalamkari” evolved. The Pedana Kalamkari craft made in Pedana nearby Machilipatnam in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, evolved under the patronage of the Mughals and the Golconda sultanate. Owing to the said patronage, this school was influenced by Persian art under Islamic rule Context – Karuppur kalamkari paintings from Tamil Nadu recently received the geographical indication (GI) tag.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It is a type of hand-painted or blockprinted cotton textile produced in parts of India for hanging on walls. Kalamkari literally means, Kalam – pen & kari – work, i.e., art work done using a pen The Mughals who patronized this craft in the Coromandel and Golconda province called the practitioners of this craft “Qualamkars”, from which the term “Kalamkari” evolved. The Pedana Kalamkari craft made in Pedana nearby Machilipatnam in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, evolved under the patronage of the Mughals and the Golconda sultanate. Owing to the said patronage, this school was influenced by Persian art under Islamic rule Context – Karuppur kalamkari paintings from Tamil Nadu recently received the geographical indication (GI) tag.
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