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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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With reference to cheetah conservation, consider the following statements:
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The Asiatic cheetah is morphologically smaller and slimmer than the African cheetah, with a paler coat and more prominent belly fur.
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Both Asiatic and African cheetahs are currently found in wild populations across India and Africa.
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While the Asiatic cheetah is listed as Critically Endangered, the African cheetah is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Asiatic cheetahs are smaller, slimmer, paler, with more belly fur. Hence this statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Asiatic cheetahs are extinct in India; survive only in Iran. African cheetahs are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence this statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: IUCN status – Asiatic cheetah (Critically Endangered), African cheetah (Vulnerable). Hence this statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Asiatic cheetahs are smaller, slimmer, paler, with more belly fur. Hence this statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Asiatic cheetahs are extinct in India; survive only in Iran. African cheetahs are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence this statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: IUCN status – Asiatic cheetah (Critically Endangered), African cheetah (Vulnerable). Hence this statement is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding constitutional provisions for the development of Hindi:
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Article 351 of the Constitution directs the Union to promote the spread of Hindi and develop it as a medium of expression for all elements of India’s composite culture.
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Article 343 declares Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Article 351 directs the Union to promote Hindi so it may serve as a link language for India’s composite culture. Hence this statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Article 343 declares Hindi (Devanagari script, with international numerals) as the Union’s official language. Hence this statement is Correct
Official Languages Act, 1963:
- Background:
- Article 343 of the Constitution made Hindi in Devanagari script the official language of the Union.
- English was to continue for 15 years (till 1965) as an associate official language.
- Widespread protests (especially in southern states) against the exclusive adoption of Hindi led to the enactment of this Act.
- Key Provisions:
- Continued Use of English: English shall continue, along with Hindi, for official purposes of the Union and for communication between the Union and non-Hindi-speaking states, even after 1965.
- Parliamentary Proceedings: Members may address the House in Hindi or English.
- Authoritative Texts: Laws enacted in Hindi and English are considered equally authoritative.
- States’ Communication: Communication between the Union and states using Hindi as official language is in Hindi; with other states, it is in English.
- Rules and Orders: The Act empowers the President to issue rules for progressive use of Hindi and regulate official communication.
- Subsequent Amendment (1967):
- Made the use of English indefinite, ensuring it would not be discontinued without approval from states not using Hindi.
- Significance:
- Balanced national integration with linguistic diversity.
- Prevented the imposition of Hindi as the sole official language.
- Enabled smooth functioning of central administration and interstate communication.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Article 351 directs the Union to promote Hindi so it may serve as a link language for India’s composite culture. Hence this statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Article 343 declares Hindi (Devanagari script, with international numerals) as the Union’s official language. Hence this statement is Correct
Official Languages Act, 1963:
- Background:
- Article 343 of the Constitution made Hindi in Devanagari script the official language of the Union.
- English was to continue for 15 years (till 1965) as an associate official language.
- Widespread protests (especially in southern states) against the exclusive adoption of Hindi led to the enactment of this Act.
- Key Provisions:
- Continued Use of English: English shall continue, along with Hindi, for official purposes of the Union and for communication between the Union and non-Hindi-speaking states, even after 1965.
- Parliamentary Proceedings: Members may address the House in Hindi or English.
- Authoritative Texts: Laws enacted in Hindi and English are considered equally authoritative.
- States’ Communication: Communication between the Union and states using Hindi as official language is in Hindi; with other states, it is in English.
- Rules and Orders: The Act empowers the President to issue rules for progressive use of Hindi and regulate official communication.
- Subsequent Amendment (1967):
- Made the use of English indefinite, ensuring it would not be discontinued without approval from states not using Hindi.
- Significance:
- Balanced national integration with linguistic diversity.
- Prevented the imposition of Hindi as the sole official language.
- Enabled smooth functioning of central administration and interstate communication.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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The Manki-Munda system, recently in news, is associated with which of the following?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a centuries-old decentralized governance system of the Ho tribe in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region.
- Villages are led by hereditary Mundas, while clusters of villages are overseen by Mankis.
- The British codified it under Wilkinson’s Rules (1833).
- It remains relevant today but faces tensions between tradition and modern administration.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a centuries-old decentralized governance system of the Ho tribe in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region.
- Villages are led by hereditary Mundas, while clusters of villages are overseen by Mankis.
- The British codified it under Wilkinson’s Rules (1833).
- It remains relevant today but faces tensions between tradition and modern administration.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus), endemic to Australia, are classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List.
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Chlamydia, which severely affects koala populations, is caused by a parasitic protozoan leading to infertility and blindness.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Koalas are marsupials, endemic to Australia, and listed as Vulnerable under IUCN due to habitat loss, climate stress, and disease. Hence this statement is Correct
Statement 2: Chlamydia in koalas is caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia pecorum), not a protozoan. Hence this statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Koalas are marsupials, endemic to Australia, and listed as Vulnerable under IUCN due to habitat loss, climate stress, and disease. Hence this statement is Correct
Statement 2: Chlamydia in koalas is caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia pecorum), not a protozoan. Hence this statement is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following pairs of Tiger Reserves and their locations:
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Tadoba–Andhari – Madhya Pradesh
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Pench – Spans both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Sahyadri – Formed by merging Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra
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Bhadra – Kerala
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Tadoba–Andhari is in Maharashtra, not Madhya Pradesh. This pair is Incorrect
- Pair 2: Pench Tiger Reserve spans Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. This pair is Correct
- Pair 3: Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) was created by merging Chandoli NP and Koyna WLS. This pair is Correct
Pair 4: Bhadra Tiger Reserve is in Karnataka, not Kerala. This pair is Incorrect
Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Tadoba–Andhari is in Maharashtra, not Madhya Pradesh. This pair is Incorrect
- Pair 2: Pench Tiger Reserve spans Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. This pair is Correct
- Pair 3: Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) was created by merging Chandoli NP and Koyna WLS. This pair is Correct
Pair 4: Bhadra Tiger Reserve is in Karnataka, not Kerala. This pair is Incorrect
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