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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about English Channel
- It separates the southern coast of England from the northern coast of France.
- The channel and the North Sea are connected at the Strait of Dover in the east.
- It accounts for up to 20% of the global maritime trade.
- It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Correct English Channel: · It is a narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
· It separates the southern coast of England (part of Great Britain) from the northern coast of France.
· The channel and the North Sea are connected at the Strait of Dover in the east.
· The current name, “English Channel,” dates back to the 18th century. Before then, the English mostly referred to the waterway as a “Narrow Sea.”
· The French refer to the Channel as “la Manche” because of its sleevelike shape.
· With an area of some 29,000 square miles (75,000 square km), it is the smallest of the shallow seas covering the continental shelf of Europe.
· It is 350 miles (560 kilometers) long. At its widest point, it is 150 miles (240 kilometers) across. At its narrowest, it is only 21 miles (34 kilometers) across.
· It is a shallow waterway with an average depth of 63 m.
· Climate: Temperate maritime climate, with warm summers and cold winters.
· The main islands are the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands (a collection of islands including Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark).
· It is one of the world’s busiest shipping areas, linking southern England, the United Kingdom to northern France.
· It accounts for up to 20% of the global maritime trade and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea.
Context: Several people, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel from France to England, the French Interior Minister said recently.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Correct English Channel: · It is a narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
· It separates the southern coast of England (part of Great Britain) from the northern coast of France.
· The channel and the North Sea are connected at the Strait of Dover in the east.
· The current name, “English Channel,” dates back to the 18th century. Before then, the English mostly referred to the waterway as a “Narrow Sea.”
· The French refer to the Channel as “la Manche” because of its sleevelike shape.
· With an area of some 29,000 square miles (75,000 square km), it is the smallest of the shallow seas covering the continental shelf of Europe.
· It is 350 miles (560 kilometers) long. At its widest point, it is 150 miles (240 kilometers) across. At its narrowest, it is only 21 miles (34 kilometers) across.
· It is a shallow waterway with an average depth of 63 m.
· Climate: Temperate maritime climate, with warm summers and cold winters.
· The main islands are the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands (a collection of islands including Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark).
· It is one of the world’s busiest shipping areas, linking southern England, the United Kingdom to northern France.
· It accounts for up to 20% of the global maritime trade and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea.
Context: Several people, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel from France to England, the French Interior Minister said recently.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian Wild Buffalo
- It is mainly found in the alluvial grasslands, marshes and swaps.
- It is listed as Endangered in IUCN Red List.
- It is the state animal of Jharkhand.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a large species of bovine native to the Indian Sub-continent and South East Asia. · Habitat: It is mainly found in the alluvial grasslands, marshes, swamps and river valleys.
· In India, they are generally concentrated in North East India in Kaziranga National Park, Manas and Dibru-Saikhowa National Parks, Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh.
Conservation Status · IUCN: Endangered
· Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule 1
· It is the state animal of Chhattisgarh. Context: Two wild buffalo calves, born in Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh have kindled hope of conservation of the highly endangered animal species in Chhattisgarh.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a large species of bovine native to the Indian Sub-continent and South East Asia. · Habitat: It is mainly found in the alluvial grasslands, marshes, swamps and river valleys.
· In India, they are generally concentrated in North East India in Kaziranga National Park, Manas and Dibru-Saikhowa National Parks, Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh.
Conservation Status · IUCN: Endangered
· Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule 1
· It is the state animal of Chhattisgarh. Context: Two wild buffalo calves, born in Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh have kindled hope of conservation of the highly endangered animal species in Chhattisgarh.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Framework on Chemicals
- The framework is based around 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste.
- The framework aims the elimination of highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2045.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · At the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in Bonn (Germany), world leaders agreed to Global Framework on Chemicals. · The framework provides a vision for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste. The framework has outlined 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. The Global Framework on Chemicals is expected to complement SDGs, Biodiversity Protection and curb plastic pollution.
· The multi-sectoral agreement focuses on chemicals and waste and calls for the prevention of illegal trade, the strengthening of national legal frameworks, and the elimination of highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2035. Global Framework on Chemicals Fund:
· It was established during the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in September 2023.
· It supports countries in implementing this international agreement that guides countries and stakeholders in jointly addressing the lifecycle of chemicals, including products and waste.
Context: Recently, the Global Framework on Chemicals fund launched its first project, targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · At the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in Bonn (Germany), world leaders agreed to Global Framework on Chemicals. · The framework provides a vision for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste. The framework has outlined 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. The Global Framework on Chemicals is expected to complement SDGs, Biodiversity Protection and curb plastic pollution.
· The multi-sectoral agreement focuses on chemicals and waste and calls for the prevention of illegal trade, the strengthening of national legal frameworks, and the elimination of highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2035. Global Framework on Chemicals Fund:
· It was established during the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in September 2023.
· It supports countries in implementing this international agreement that guides countries and stakeholders in jointly addressing the lifecycle of chemicals, including products and waste.
Context: Recently, the Global Framework on Chemicals fund launched its first project, targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Dam River Hirakud Dam Mahanadi Ranjit Sagar Dam Chambal Supa Dam Godavari Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct Hirakud Dam: · It is the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world.
· Total Length: 25.79 km
· The dam is built across the river Mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha.
· It is made of earth, concrete, and masonry.
· The dam forms a vast reservoir known as the Hirakud Reservoir or Hirakud Lake. It is the biggest artificial lake in Asia, with an area of 746 sq.km.
· This is one of the oldest hydel projects of India, being the first post-independence major multipurpose river valley project in the country. It was inaugurated in the year 1957.
Ranjit Sagar Dam
· The Ranjit Sagar Dam is located on the Ravi River, which borders Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. The dam is also known as the Thien Dam.
· The Ranjit Sagar Dam is part of a hydroelectricity project and was completed in 2001. It’s one of the largest multipurpose river valley projects on the Ravi River.
Supa Dam
· Supa Dam is built across Kalinadior Kali river in state of Karnataka and is the tallest dam in Karnataka.
Context: Built six decades ago, the canal network connected to Hirakud Dam, one of the biggest projects in eastern India, is all set to be renovated.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Hirakud Dam: · It is the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world.
· Total Length: 25.79 km
· The dam is built across the river Mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha.
· It is made of earth, concrete, and masonry.
· The dam forms a vast reservoir known as the Hirakud Reservoir or Hirakud Lake. It is the biggest artificial lake in Asia, with an area of 746 sq.km.
· This is one of the oldest hydel projects of India, being the first post-independence major multipurpose river valley project in the country. It was inaugurated in the year 1957.
Ranjit Sagar Dam
· The Ranjit Sagar Dam is located on the Ravi River, which borders Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. The dam is also known as the Thien Dam.
· The Ranjit Sagar Dam is part of a hydroelectricity project and was completed in 2001. It’s one of the largest multipurpose river valley projects on the Ravi River.
Supa Dam
· Supa Dam is built across Kalinadior Kali river in state of Karnataka and is the tallest dam in Karnataka.
Context: Built six decades ago, the canal network connected to Hirakud Dam, one of the biggest projects in eastern India, is all set to be renovated.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
It is one of the great lakes of East Africa, the lake empties into the Rusizi River and one of the largest inland island on the planet, Idjwi Island, is located on this lake. Which of the following lake suits the above description?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct Lake Kivu: · It is one of the great lakes of East Africa, situated between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west and Rwanda to the east.
· It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa.
· It is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift.
· Lying at 1,460 metres above sea level, it occupies 1,040 square miles (2,700 sq.km).
· 58% of its waters are lying in the DRC; the rest are situated in Rwanda.
· It is 90 km long and 50 km wide.
· The lake has a maximum depth of 475 m and an average depth of 220 m.
· Its irregular shores form a number of inlets and peninsulas, and plenty of waterfalls.
· Lake Kivu empties into the Rusizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika.
· The tenth largest inland island on the planet, Idjwi Island, is located on Kivu Lake.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct Lake Kivu: · It is one of the great lakes of East Africa, situated between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west and Rwanda to the east.
· It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa.
· It is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift.
· Lying at 1,460 metres above sea level, it occupies 1,040 square miles (2,700 sq.km).
· 58% of its waters are lying in the DRC; the rest are situated in Rwanda.
· It is 90 km long and 50 km wide.
· The lake has a maximum depth of 475 m and an average depth of 220 m.
· Its irregular shores form a number of inlets and peninsulas, and plenty of waterfalls.
· Lake Kivu empties into the Rusizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika.
· The tenth largest inland island on the planet, Idjwi Island, is located on Kivu Lake.
Context: It was in news.
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