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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM)
- It is a collaborative framework for sustainable marine resource management in the Wider Caribbean region.
- It was launched by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC).
- It includes countries from the North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem.
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 OCM is indeed a collaborative framework focused on the sustainable management of marine resources in the Wider Caribbean region.
- The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) launched the OCM.
- The OCM’s area of focus includes the North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem, which is part of the Wider Caribbean region.
Context:The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched to address critical marine challenges in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf, aiming to enhance sustainable ocean governance and protect biodiversity.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The OCM is indeed a collaborative framework focused on the sustainable management of marine resources in the Wider Caribbean region.
- The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) launched the OCM.
- The OCM’s area of focus includes the North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem, which is part of the Wider Caribbean region.
Context:The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched to address critical marine challenges in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf, aiming to enhance sustainable ocean governance and protect biodiversity.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Financialisation
- It refers to the increasing dominance of financial markets, institutions, and motives in an economy.
- It involves a shift from traditional industrial activities towards financial activities like speculation and trading of financial assets.
- It can lead to increased financial fragility and economic instability due to excessive reliance on debt and asset bubbles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - Financialisation indeed refers to the growing influence of financial markets, institutions, and motives in an economy.
- It involves a shift away from traditional industrial activities, like manufacturing, towards financial activities such as speculation and trading of financial assets.
- Financialisation can contribute to increased financial fragility and economic instability due to over-reliance on debt and the potential for asset bubbles.
Context:The Economic Survey 2025 cautions against excessive financialisation in India, warning that it could harm the economy by increasing inequality, debt levels, and over-reliance on asset prices for growth.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - Financialisation indeed refers to the growing influence of financial markets, institutions, and motives in an economy.
- It involves a shift away from traditional industrial activities, like manufacturing, towards financial activities such as speculation and trading of financial assets.
- Financialisation can contribute to increased financial fragility and economic instability due to over-reliance on debt and the potential for asset bubbles.
Context:The Economic Survey 2025 cautions against excessive financialisation in India, warning that it could harm the economy by increasing inequality, debt levels, and over-reliance on asset prices for growth.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Kolleru Lake, a significant wetland in India, is located in which state?
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Option b Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country and is situated between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Context:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Andhra Pradesh government from proceeding with six infrastructure projects in the Kolleru wetland area.
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Option b Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country and is situated between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Context:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Andhra Pradesh government from proceeding with six infrastructure projects in the Kolleru wetland area.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the recent addition of Ramsar sites in India
- Jharkhand and Sikkim have received their first Ramsar site designations.
- The newly designated sites in Jharkhand and Sikkim are respectively known as the Nanda Lake and Khangchendzonga National Park.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Both Jharkhand and Sikkim have indeed received their first Ramsar site designations.
- While Khangchendzonga National Park is a significant site in Sikkim, the newly designated Ramsar site is the Khangchendzonga Complex. The newly designated site in Jharkhand is indeed Nanda Lake.
Context: India has added four new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu leads with 20 wetlands, while Sikkim and Jharkhand added their first Ramsar sites, marking a significant step in wetland conservation.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Both Jharkhand and Sikkim have indeed received their first Ramsar site designations.
- While Khangchendzonga National Park is a significant site in Sikkim, the newly designated Ramsar site is the Khangchendzonga Complex. The newly designated site in Jharkhand is indeed Nanda Lake.
Context: India has added four new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu leads with 20 wetlands, while Sikkim and Jharkhand added their first Ramsar sites, marking a significant step in wetland conservation.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Atmospheric rivers
- They are long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, often carrying more water than the Amazon River.
- They are a relatively recent discovery, with scientists only beginning to understand their importance in the last decade.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Atmospheric rivers are indeed long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere. Some can carry an amount of water vapor comparable to the flow of major rivers like the Amazon.
- While research on atmospheric rivers is ongoing and our understanding is improving, they have been recognized and studied for a longer period than just the last decade. Their importance has been increasingly recognized, but the phenomenon itself has been known for longer.
Context:The Atmospheric River named “Pineapple Express” heads for North America. Pineapple Express is a type of atmospheric river that transports warm, humid air from Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Atmospheric rivers are indeed long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere. Some can carry an amount of water vapor comparable to the flow of major rivers like the Amazon.
- While research on atmospheric rivers is ongoing and our understanding is improving, they have been recognized and studied for a longer period than just the last decade. Their importance has been increasingly recognized, but the phenomenon itself has been known for longer.
Context:The Atmospheric River named “Pineapple Express” heads for North America. Pineapple Express is a type of atmospheric river that transports warm, humid air from Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast.
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