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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Gulf of Oman
- This Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
- Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
- It is bordered by Pakistan, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
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 · The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East. · It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
· The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
· The major international shipping ports that are situated in the Gulf of Oman include Port Sultan Qaboos Muttrah in Muscat, Oman; Chabahar Port in Iran; the Port of Fujairah; and Khor Fakkan Container Terminal in the UAE.
· It was part of an ancient trade route linking the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, which enabled maritime trade between civilisations of the Indian Subcontinent. The Middle East and the Mediterranean. · Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
· It is about 320 km wide at its widest point between Cape al-Hadd in Oman and the Gwadar Bay on the Iran-Pakistan border. It narrows to 35 miles (56 km) at the Strait of Hormuz.
· It was part of an ancient trade route linking the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, which enabled maritime trade between civilisations of the Indian Subcontinent. The Middle East and the Mediterranean. · Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the west; and by Oman in the south.
· Some of the significant islands that are located in the Gulf of Oman include Sheytan Island, Al Fahal Island, Dimaniyat Islands, and the Sawadi Islands.
Context: Saudi Arabia and Iran have recently conducted joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman, as relations strengthen between the long-time regional rivals
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Gulf of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran, is the western extension of the Arabian Sea and lies in the Middle East. · It forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean.
· The Gulf connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then empties into the Persian Gulf.
· The major international shipping ports that are situated in the Gulf of Oman include Port Sultan Qaboos Muttrah in Muscat, Oman; Chabahar Port in Iran; the Port of Fujairah; and Khor Fakkan Container Terminal in the UAE.
· It was part of an ancient trade route linking the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, which enabled maritime trade between civilisations of the Indian Subcontinent. The Middle East and the Mediterranean. · Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located on the coast of the gulf.
· It is about 320 km wide at its widest point between Cape al-Hadd in Oman and the Gwadar Bay on the Iran-Pakistan border. It narrows to 35 miles (56 km) at the Strait of Hormuz.
· It was part of an ancient trade route linking the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, which enabled maritime trade between civilisations of the Indian Subcontinent. The Middle East and the Mediterranean. · Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Pakistan and Iran in the north; by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the west; and by Oman in the south.
· Some of the significant islands that are located in the Gulf of Oman include Sheytan Island, Al Fahal Island, Dimaniyat Islands, and the Sawadi Islands.
Context: Saudi Arabia and Iran have recently conducted joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman, as relations strengthen between the long-time regional rivals
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Coking Coal
- It typically contains more carbon, less ash, and less moisture than thermal coal.
- It is an essential ingredient in the production of steel.
- Australia is the world’s largest producer of coking coal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. · It typically contains more carbon, less ash, and less moisture than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation.
· It is an essential ingredient in the production of steel, making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth. · It is a bituminous coal with a suitable quality that allows the production of metallurgical coke, or simply named coke.
· Coke is the main product of the high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.
· The largest producers of coking coal are China (676 million tons in 2022-62%), Australia (169 million tons in 2022-15%), Russia (96 million tons in 2022-9%), USA (55 million tons-5%), and Canada (34 million tons-3%). Context: India’s coking coal imports for the first six months of the current fiscal (April – September) were at a six-year-high at 29.6 million tonnes (mt) with shipments from Russia witnessing a substantial rise of over 200 per cent during this period.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Metallurgical coal, also known as met and coking coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. · It typically contains more carbon, less ash, and less moisture than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation.
· It is an essential ingredient in the production of steel, making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth. · It is a bituminous coal with a suitable quality that allows the production of metallurgical coke, or simply named coke.
· Coke is the main product of the high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.
· The largest producers of coking coal are China (676 million tons in 2022-62%), Australia (169 million tons in 2022-15%), Russia (96 million tons in 2022-9%), USA (55 million tons-5%), and Canada (34 million tons-3%). Context: India’s coking coal imports for the first six months of the current fiscal (April – September) were at a six-year-high at 29.6 million tonnes (mt) with shipments from Russia witnessing a substantial rise of over 200 per cent during this period.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Flue Gas Desulphurisation
- It is a technology to eliminate sulphur compounds from exhaust emissions by addition of absorbents.
- Substances such as ammonia or sodium sulphite are used as absorbents.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Flue Gas Desulphurisation: · It is a technology to eliminate sulphur compounds from exhaust emissions.
· Flue gas is the emitted material produced when fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, or wood are burned for heat or power.
FGD Process:
· FGD is done through the addition of absorbents, which can remove up to 95% of the sulphur dioxide from the flue gas.
· Substances such as ammonia or sodium sulphite are used as absorbents; however, the use of lime or limestone slurry (wet limestone scrubbing) is also widespread.
· The uncleaned flue gas is sprayed in a scrubber tower (absorber tower) with a mixture of water and limestone (scrubbing slurry), whereby most of the sulphur dioxide is bonded by chemical reaction.
Context: Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy (NRE) recently presided over a meeting to review the results of a study conducted by IIT-Delhi on the effect of installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) technology on SO2 emissions in various categories of cities.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Flue Gas Desulphurisation: · It is a technology to eliminate sulphur compounds from exhaust emissions.
· Flue gas is the emitted material produced when fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, or wood are burned for heat or power.
FGD Process:
· FGD is done through the addition of absorbents, which can remove up to 95% of the sulphur dioxide from the flue gas.
· Substances such as ammonia or sodium sulphite are used as absorbents; however, the use of lime or limestone slurry (wet limestone scrubbing) is also widespread.
· The uncleaned flue gas is sprayed in a scrubber tower (absorber tower) with a mixture of water and limestone (scrubbing slurry), whereby most of the sulphur dioxide is bonded by chemical reaction.
Context: Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy (NRE) recently presided over a meeting to review the results of a study conducted by IIT-Delhi on the effect of installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) technology on SO2 emissions in various categories of cities.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Triton Island, recently seen in news is located in which of the following water body?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Triton Island: · It is a tiny island that’s part of the Paracel Islands chain located in the South China Sea.
· It covers a tiny area of about 1.2 square kilometers and is situated southwest of the main islands in the group.
· The island is approximately 4,000 feet long by 2,000 feet wide and, until recently, was completely uninhabited.
· The Paracel Islands are claimed by multiple countries, primarily China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, as part of their territorial waters, making the region politically sensitive.
· Although Triton Island is uninhabited, it plays a strategic role due to its location in the South China Sea, an area known for its rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves.
Context: Recent satellite imagery reveals a significant military buildup on Triton Island, the closest landmass in the disputed Paracels archipelago to Vietnam.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Triton Island: · It is a tiny island that’s part of the Paracel Islands chain located in the South China Sea.
· It covers a tiny area of about 1.2 square kilometers and is situated southwest of the main islands in the group.
· The island is approximately 4,000 feet long by 2,000 feet wide and, until recently, was completely uninhabited.
· The Paracel Islands are claimed by multiple countries, primarily China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, as part of their territorial waters, making the region politically sensitive.
· Although Triton Island is uninhabited, it plays a strategic role due to its location in the South China Sea, an area known for its rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves.
Context: Recent satellite imagery reveals a significant military buildup on Triton Island, the closest landmass in the disputed Paracels archipelago to Vietnam.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Sohrai Painting
- It is an indigenous mural art form practiced by tribal women of Jharkhand.
- The art form has received the GI tag by Government of India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is an indigenous mural art form. · It is also interesting to note that the word ‘Sohrai’ comes from soro – translating to ‘to drive with a stick’.
· This art form dates back to the Meso-chalcolithic period (9000-5000 BC).
· Theme: It is usually based on natural elements of the universe, this includes forests, rivers, animals amongst others.
· These ancient paintings are made by tribal (Adivasi) women with the use of natural substances like charcoal, clay, or soil.
· The very primitive form of Sohrai art was in the form of cave paintings.
· It is practiced by indigenous communities, particularly in the States of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
· It is the art of the women of the Kurmi, Santal, Munda, Oraon, Agaria, Ghatwal tribes. · The region of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand that has received the GI tag for this art form.
· Sohrai paintings are distinctive for their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and symbolic motifs;
· There is a Sohrai festival held every year, marking the harvesting season and the arrival of winter.
Context: The Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to the Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is an indigenous mural art form. · It is also interesting to note that the word ‘Sohrai’ comes from soro – translating to ‘to drive with a stick’.
· This art form dates back to the Meso-chalcolithic period (9000-5000 BC).
· Theme: It is usually based on natural elements of the universe, this includes forests, rivers, animals amongst others.
· These ancient paintings are made by tribal (Adivasi) women with the use of natural substances like charcoal, clay, or soil.
· The very primitive form of Sohrai art was in the form of cave paintings.
· It is practiced by indigenous communities, particularly in the States of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
· It is the art of the women of the Kurmi, Santal, Munda, Oraon, Agaria, Ghatwal tribes. · The region of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand that has received the GI tag for this art form.
· Sohrai paintings are distinctive for their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and symbolic motifs;
· There is a Sohrai festival held every year, marking the harvesting season and the arrival of winter.
Context: The Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to the Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan.
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