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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Pandavula Gutta
- It is the one and only Geo-heritage site in Telangana.
- Pandavula Gutta is a hillock older than Himalayas.
- Paleolithic cave paintings have been found at Pandavula Gutta.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Pandavula Konda (Pandavula Gutta) site was first discovered in the year 1990. · It is the one and only Geo-heritage site in Telangana district.
· Pandavula Gutta is a hillock older than Himalayas. · Pandavula Gutta is rich in terms of number of paintings, rock shelters and its habitation, right from the Mesolithic to medieval times.
· Paintings – These cave paintings offer a rare glimpse into the prehistoric man’s rock art identified on walls and ceilings of caves, rock shelters and isolated boulders. · Paleolithic cave paintings have been found at Pandavula Gutta.
· The rock art paintings depict wild life like Bison, Antelope, Tiger, and Leopard and so on.
· Other shapes like swastika symbol, circles and squares, weapons such as bows, arrows, sword and lancer and so on are present in these paintings.
· The paintings also feature geometrical designs and impressions in green, red, yellow and white pigment colours.
Context: Recently the Geological Survey of India (GSI), State Unit of Telangana organized a Geo-heritage walk at Pandavula Gutta.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Pandavula Konda (Pandavula Gutta) site was first discovered in the year 1990. · It is the one and only Geo-heritage site in Telangana district.
· Pandavula Gutta is a hillock older than Himalayas. · Pandavula Gutta is rich in terms of number of paintings, rock shelters and its habitation, right from the Mesolithic to medieval times.
· Paintings – These cave paintings offer a rare glimpse into the prehistoric man’s rock art identified on walls and ceilings of caves, rock shelters and isolated boulders. · Paleolithic cave paintings have been found at Pandavula Gutta.
· The rock art paintings depict wild life like Bison, Antelope, Tiger, and Leopard and so on.
· Other shapes like swastika symbol, circles and squares, weapons such as bows, arrows, sword and lancer and so on are present in these paintings.
· The paintings also feature geometrical designs and impressions in green, red, yellow and white pigment colours.
Context: Recently the Geological Survey of India (GSI), State Unit of Telangana organized a Geo-heritage walk at Pandavula Gutta.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Shipra River
- It originates in the Satpura Range from a hill called Dhupgarh.
- It flows across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.
- The holy city of Ujjain is located on the right bank of the Shipra River.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The Shipra, also known as the Kshipra, is a river in Madhya Pradesh state. · It is a perennial river and is considered as sacred as the Ganga River by the Hindus.
· Origin: It originates in the Vindhya Range from a hill called Kakri-Tekdi, which is in the north of Dhar and situated at a distance of 11km from Ujjain.
· This river is 195km long, out of which 93km flow through Ujjain. · It flows across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.
· Major Tributaries: Khan and Gambhir
· The Puranas, or ancient Hindu texts, put forward that the Shipra originated from the heart of Varaha, Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as a boar. · Also on the banks of the Shipra is Sage Sandipani’s ashram or hermitage, where Krishna, Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation, had studied.
· The holy city of Ujjain is located on the right bank of the Shipra River. The famous Kumbha Mela takes place in the ghats of this city, once every 12 years, a yearly celebration of the river goddess Kshipra.
Context: A performance audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the degradation of the Shipra River, threw up a host of significant findings.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · The Shipra, also known as the Kshipra, is a river in Madhya Pradesh state. · It is a perennial river and is considered as sacred as the Ganga River by the Hindus.
· Origin: It originates in the Vindhya Range from a hill called Kakri-Tekdi, which is in the north of Dhar and situated at a distance of 11km from Ujjain.
· This river is 195km long, out of which 93km flow through Ujjain. · It flows across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.
· Major Tributaries: Khan and Gambhir
· The Puranas, or ancient Hindu texts, put forward that the Shipra originated from the heart of Varaha, Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as a boar. · Also on the banks of the Shipra is Sage Sandipani’s ashram or hermitage, where Krishna, Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation, had studied.
· The holy city of Ujjain is located on the right bank of the Shipra River. The famous Kumbha Mela takes place in the ghats of this city, once every 12 years, a yearly celebration of the river goddess Kshipra.
Context: A performance audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the degradation of the Shipra River, threw up a host of significant findings.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ETHANOL 100 Fuel
- It has high-octane rating, typically between 100-105
- It includes 93-93.5% ethanol blended with 5% petrol and 1.5% co-solvent, which is a binder.
Choose the incorrect statement:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It has high-octane rating, typically between 100-105. · It proves ideal for high-performance engines, ensuring improved efficiency and power output all while minimizing environmental impact.
· Moreover, ETHANOL 100’s versatility shines through, as it can be used in a wide array of vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two.
· Its practicality and potential to become a mainstream fuel option with the right infrastructure in place.
Octane number
· It is also called octane value or octane rating, is one of the critical measures of a gasoline’s performance. It is a measure of a fuel’s resistance to knock or to ignite prematurely.
· It includes 93-93.5 percent ethanol blended with 5 percent petrol and 1.5 percent co-solvent, which is a binder. · It stands as a cleaner, greener alternative to gasoline, boasting lower emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants, thus aiding in combating climate change and enhancing air quality in our communities.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100, a revolutionary automotive fuel at IndianOil Retail Outlet.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It has high-octane rating, typically between 100-105. · It proves ideal for high-performance engines, ensuring improved efficiency and power output all while minimizing environmental impact.
· Moreover, ETHANOL 100’s versatility shines through, as it can be used in a wide array of vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two.
· Its practicality and potential to become a mainstream fuel option with the right infrastructure in place.
Octane number
· It is also called octane value or octane rating, is one of the critical measures of a gasoline’s performance. It is a measure of a fuel’s resistance to knock or to ignite prematurely.
· It includes 93-93.5 percent ethanol blended with 5 percent petrol and 1.5 percent co-solvent, which is a binder. · It stands as a cleaner, greener alternative to gasoline, boasting lower emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants, thus aiding in combating climate change and enhancing air quality in our communities.
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100, a revolutionary automotive fuel at IndianOil Retail Outlet.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Lepidolite and Kaolinite is the lithium-rich mica mineral that is usually pink, red or purple in colour.
- Lepidolite is the most abundant lithium-bearing mineral and is a secondary source of Lithium.
Choose the correct statement:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Lepidolite is a rare lithium-rich mica mineral that is usually pink, red or purple in colour. · Kaolinite is an ore of Aluminium.
· Lepidolite It is the most common lithium-bearing mineral and serves as a minor ore of lithium metal, with rubidium and cesium sometimes being by-products. · It is a member of the common mica group and economically important as a major source of lithium.
· It is a hard rock ore that is relatively expensive for producing lithium.
· Since it contains appreciable amounts of rubidium, it is useful in determining geological age according to strontium–rubidium ratios.
· It occurs almost exclusively in granite pegmatites.s
Context: China lithium boom slows as the cost of producing lithium via Lepidolite is relatively expensive.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Lepidolite is a rare lithium-rich mica mineral that is usually pink, red or purple in colour. · Kaolinite is an ore of Aluminium.
· Lepidolite It is the most common lithium-bearing mineral and serves as a minor ore of lithium metal, with rubidium and cesium sometimes being by-products. · It is a member of the common mica group and economically important as a major source of lithium.
· It is a hard rock ore that is relatively expensive for producing lithium.
· Since it contains appreciable amounts of rubidium, it is useful in determining geological age according to strontium–rubidium ratios.
· It occurs almost exclusively in granite pegmatites.s
Context: China lithium boom slows as the cost of producing lithium via Lepidolite is relatively expensive.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located on which of the following major lakes of India?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Atapaka Bird Sanctuary · It is situated on the Kolleru Lake in the Indian state Andhra Pradesh.
· It isn the home to a vast repertoire of birds. It is especially known for sheltering Pelicans.
· It spans over an area of 673 square kilometres with wet land marsh habitat extending across two districts namely West Godavari and Krishna.
· Atapaka Bird Sanctuary falls under Kaikalur forest range.
· The common species that can be found in the sanctuary include Cormorants, Common Redshanks, Pied Avocets, Black-winged Stilts, Red-crested Pochards etc.
· Kolleru Lake
· It is the largest freshwater lake in India.
· It is located in Andhra Pradesh between the Krishna and Godavari deltas and covers an area of 308 km².
· The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
· The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels.
· It serves as a habitat for migratory birds.
Context: In recent times, nature lovers, bird watchers, students and many tourists have been having an enjoyable time at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary with thousands of migratory birds arriving at Kolleru Lake.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Atapaka Bird Sanctuary · It is situated on the Kolleru Lake in the Indian state Andhra Pradesh.
· It isn the home to a vast repertoire of birds. It is especially known for sheltering Pelicans.
· It spans over an area of 673 square kilometres with wet land marsh habitat extending across two districts namely West Godavari and Krishna.
· Atapaka Bird Sanctuary falls under Kaikalur forest range.
· The common species that can be found in the sanctuary include Cormorants, Common Redshanks, Pied Avocets, Black-winged Stilts, Red-crested Pochards etc.
· Kolleru Lake
· It is the largest freshwater lake in India.
· It is located in Andhra Pradesh between the Krishna and Godavari deltas and covers an area of 308 km².
· The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
· The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels.
· It serves as a habitat for migratory birds.
Context: In recent times, nature lovers, bird watchers, students and many tourists have been having an enjoyable time at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary with thousands of migratory birds arriving at Kolleru Lake.
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