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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements about Pampa Lake
- It is located to the south of the Pennar River.
- It is one of the five sacred lakes known as Panch-Sarovar in Hindu mythology.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Pamba Lake/Pampa Sarovar is situated in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka. · It is located to the south of the Tungabhadra River.
· The lake is surrounded by hills and temples and filled with lotuses.
Tungabhadra River:
· It is a major river in the south Indian peninsula.
· It is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
· It is formed by the union of two rivers, Tunga and Bhadra, hence the name.
· It flows in a more or less northwest direction before joining the Krishna River at Sangamaleshwaram in Andhra Pradesh.
· The Krishna River finally ends in the Bay of Bengal.
· Major Tributaries: Varada River and Hagari (Vedathy) River.
· It is one of the five sacred lakes known as Panch-Sarovar in Hindu mythology, which are namely, Man Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar, Pampa Sarovar, and Pushkar Sarovar. · In Hindu mythology, Pampa Sarovar is regarded as the place where Pampa, a form of Shiva’s consort Parvati, performed penance to show her devotion to Shiva.
· It is also one of the Sarovars that finds a mention in the Hindu epic, Ramayana as the place where Shabhari, a devotee of Lord Rama, waited for the arrival of Rama.
Context: A team from the Karnataka State Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage has uncovered rock shelter paintings estimated to be around 2,500 years old near Pampa Lake in the Hampi World Heritage Area.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Pamba Lake/Pampa Sarovar is situated in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka. · It is located to the south of the Tungabhadra River.
· The lake is surrounded by hills and temples and filled with lotuses.
Tungabhadra River:
· It is a major river in the south Indian peninsula.
· It is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
· It is formed by the union of two rivers, Tunga and Bhadra, hence the name.
· It flows in a more or less northwest direction before joining the Krishna River at Sangamaleshwaram in Andhra Pradesh.
· The Krishna River finally ends in the Bay of Bengal.
· Major Tributaries: Varada River and Hagari (Vedathy) River.
· It is one of the five sacred lakes known as Panch-Sarovar in Hindu mythology, which are namely, Man Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar, Pampa Sarovar, and Pushkar Sarovar. · In Hindu mythology, Pampa Sarovar is regarded as the place where Pampa, a form of Shiva’s consort Parvati, performed penance to show her devotion to Shiva.
· It is also one of the Sarovars that finds a mention in the Hindu epic, Ramayana as the place where Shabhari, a devotee of Lord Rama, waited for the arrival of Rama.
Context: A team from the Karnataka State Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage has uncovered rock shelter paintings estimated to be around 2,500 years old near Pampa Lake in the Hampi World Heritage Area.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Aitken Basin, recently seen in news is located on?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The region surrounding the south pole of the Moon exhibits various notable geological features, including craters, basins, and mountains. Among these features, the South Pole–Aitken basin stands out as one of the most prominent and significant characteristics of the Moon. Chang’e-6:
· The Chang’e-6 craft successfully landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the back of the moon.
· It is the first human sampling and return mission from the far side of the moon for the first time.
· It was launched by a Chinese Long March-5 rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan before 53 days.
· Chang’e-6 consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender.
· The lander was equipped with multiple sensors, including microwave, laser and optical imaging sensors which can measure distance and speed, and identify obstacles on the lunar surface.
· It marks the second time a mission has successfully reached the far side of the moon. China first completed that historic feat in 2019 with its Chang’e-4 probe.
Context: China’s space agency said that China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on 2nd of June.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · The region surrounding the south pole of the Moon exhibits various notable geological features, including craters, basins, and mountains. Among these features, the South Pole–Aitken basin stands out as one of the most prominent and significant characteristics of the Moon. Chang’e-6:
· The Chang’e-6 craft successfully landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the back of the moon.
· It is the first human sampling and return mission from the far side of the moon for the first time.
· It was launched by a Chinese Long March-5 rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan before 53 days.
· Chang’e-6 consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender.
· The lander was equipped with multiple sensors, including microwave, laser and optical imaging sensors which can measure distance and speed, and identify obstacles on the lunar surface.
· It marks the second time a mission has successfully reached the far side of the moon. China first completed that historic feat in 2019 with its Chang’e-4 probe.
Context: China’s space agency said that China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on 2nd of June.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Hoolock Gibbon
- It is the only ape found in India.
- Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Nagaland has the largest concentration of the hoolock gibbon.
- The Western Hoolock Gibbon which are found in northeast India is listed as critically endangered by IUCN
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of allapes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. · The hoolock gibbon is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth.
· Its distribution in Southeast Asia spans India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and southern China.
· It is the only ape found in India.
· Both male and female gibbons are about the same size, but they differ considerably in colors.
· Males are black colored with remarkable white brows, while females have grey-brown fur, which is darker at the chest and neck.
· They are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms.
· They are monogamous (same partner throughout life).
· They live in small families, including males, females and their young ones, and communicate with other gibbons by vocalisation.
· The loud calls of the gibbon are used to identify individuals within and outside the family group.
· Like all apes, they are extremely intelligent, with distinct personalities and strong family bonds.
· In India, it is found in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, south of the Brahmaputra. · Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam has the largest concentration of the hoolock gibbon.
· It is categorised into Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) found in a specific region of Arunachal Pradesh and Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) distributed elsewhere in the northeast.
Conservation Status: · IUCN Red List:
· Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable
· Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered
· Both are on Schedule I of theWildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
Context: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has earmarked funds to construct canopy bridges for Hoolock Gibbon, India’s only ape, to move across a railway track bifurcating its prime habitat in eastern Assam.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of allapes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. · The hoolock gibbon is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth.
· Its distribution in Southeast Asia spans India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and southern China.
· It is the only ape found in India.
· Both male and female gibbons are about the same size, but they differ considerably in colors.
· Males are black colored with remarkable white brows, while females have grey-brown fur, which is darker at the chest and neck.
· They are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms.
· They are monogamous (same partner throughout life).
· They live in small families, including males, females and their young ones, and communicate with other gibbons by vocalisation.
· The loud calls of the gibbon are used to identify individuals within and outside the family group.
· Like all apes, they are extremely intelligent, with distinct personalities and strong family bonds.
· In India, it is found in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, south of the Brahmaputra. · Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam has the largest concentration of the hoolock gibbon.
· It is categorised into Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) found in a specific region of Arunachal Pradesh and Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) distributed elsewhere in the northeast.
Conservation Status: · IUCN Red List:
· Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable
· Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered
· Both are on Schedule I of theWildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
Context: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has earmarked funds to construct canopy bridges for Hoolock Gibbon, India’s only ape, to move across a railway track bifurcating its prime habitat in eastern Assam.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Colombo Process
- It is a Regional Consultative Process and platform on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin in Asia.
- India is not a member of Colombo Process.
- The International Organization for Migration serves as secretariat for Colombo Process.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Colombo Process: · It is a Regional Consultative Process and it provides an important platform for consultations on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin in Asia.
· It serves as a forum for the exchange of best practices on overseas employment.
Objectives:
· Share experiences, lessons learned and best practices in labour migration management.
· Consult on issues faced by migrants, countries of origin, and countries of destination, and propose practical solutions for the well-being of overseas workers.
· Optimize development benefits from organized overseas employment and enhance dialogues with countries of destination.
· Review and monitor the implementation of the recommendations and identify further steps of action.
Membership: · It comprises 12 Member States of Asia (countries of origin of migrant workers).
· Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
· India has been a member of the Colombo Process since its inception in 2003.
· The process is non-binding, and decision-making is by consensus. · The process is coordinated through the Permanent Missions of Member States at the United Nations in Geneva.
· The process is governed by Ministerial Consultations wherein recommendations and action plans are discussed and adopted by the Ministers of the participating countries.
· The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided technical support to the Colombo Process since its inception and serves as its Secretariat.
Context: India has become chair of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception in 2003.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Colombo Process: · It is a Regional Consultative Process and it provides an important platform for consultations on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin in Asia.
· It serves as a forum for the exchange of best practices on overseas employment.
Objectives:
· Share experiences, lessons learned and best practices in labour migration management.
· Consult on issues faced by migrants, countries of origin, and countries of destination, and propose practical solutions for the well-being of overseas workers.
· Optimize development benefits from organized overseas employment and enhance dialogues with countries of destination.
· Review and monitor the implementation of the recommendations and identify further steps of action.
Membership: · It comprises 12 Member States of Asia (countries of origin of migrant workers).
· Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
· India has been a member of the Colombo Process since its inception in 2003.
· The process is non-binding, and decision-making is by consensus. · The process is coordinated through the Permanent Missions of Member States at the United Nations in Geneva.
· The process is governed by Ministerial Consultations wherein recommendations and action plans are discussed and adopted by the Ministers of the participating countries.
· The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided technical support to the Colombo Process since its inception and serves as its Secretariat.
Context: India has become chair of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception in 2003.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about INS Shivalik
- It is the first stealth warship built by India at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).
- It is also the first Indian Navy ship to use the Combined Diesel and Gas propulsion system.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct INS Shivalik: · It is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy.
· It is the first stealth warship built by India.
· It is built at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), located in Mumbai.
· It was commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 29, 2010.
Features: · It has a length of 142.5 m (468 ft) overall, a beam of 16.9 m (55 ft), and a draft of 4.5 m (15 ft).
· The ships displace about 4,900 tonnes (4,800 long tons; 5,400 short tons) at normal load and 6,200 tonnes (6,100 long tons; 6,800 short tons) at full load.
· Maximum Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h)
· It is also the first Indian Navy ship to use the CODOG propulsion system.
· It is equipped with a mix of Russian, Indian, and Western weapon systems.
Context: Indian naval ship (INS) Shivalik departed Singapore for Yokosuka in Japan, and is scheduled to participate in Japan-India maritime exercise (Jimex) and Rim of Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct INS Shivalik: · It is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy.
· It is the first stealth warship built by India.
· It is built at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), located in Mumbai.
· It was commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 29, 2010.
Features: · It has a length of 142.5 m (468 ft) overall, a beam of 16.9 m (55 ft), and a draft of 4.5 m (15 ft).
· The ships displace about 4,900 tonnes (4,800 long tons; 5,400 short tons) at normal load and 6,200 tonnes (6,100 long tons; 6,800 short tons) at full load.
· Maximum Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h)
· It is also the first Indian Navy ship to use the CODOG propulsion system.
· It is equipped with a mix of Russian, Indian, and Western weapon systems.
Context: Indian naval ship (INS) Shivalik departed Singapore for Yokosuka in Japan, and is scheduled to participate in Japan-India maritime exercise (Jimex) and Rim of Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise.
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