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Consider the following statements regarding Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II was an important ruler of the Mutharaiyar dynasty, which exercised authority in the Kaveri delta region before the rise of the Imperial Cholas. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Chola ruler Rajaraja I, not by the Mutharaiyar rulers. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II was an important ruler of the Mutharaiyar dynasty, which exercised authority in the Kaveri delta region before the rise of the Imperial Cholas. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Chola ruler Rajaraja I, not by the Mutharaiyar rulers. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Consider the following statements regarding species Channa Bhoi:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Explanation:
• Scientists have reported the discovery of a new snakehead fish species from a stream in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, highlighting the region’s freshwater biodiversity. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Snakehead fishes are classified under the genus Channa, and the newly identified species also belongs to this genus. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
• Scientists have reported the discovery of a new snakehead fish species from a stream in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, highlighting the region’s freshwater biodiversity. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Snakehead fishes are classified under the genus Channa, and the newly identified species also belongs to this genus. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
DHRUV64, recently in news, is significant because it is:
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• DHRUV64 has been introduced as India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, developed to boost the domestic semiconductor and digital ecosystem.
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• DHRUV64 has been introduced as India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, developed to boost the domestic semiconductor and digital ecosystem.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Explanation:
• Exercise Desert Cyclone II is a bilateral military exercise held between India and the UAE, focusing on joint operations in desert terrain. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• A key objective of the exercise is to improve interoperability, tactical coordination, and mutual understanding between the armies of both nations. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Explanation:
• Exercise Desert Cyclone II is a bilateral military exercise held between India and the UAE, focusing on joint operations in desert terrain. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• A key objective of the exercise is to improve interoperability, tactical coordination, and mutual understanding between the armies of both nations. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• The Param Vir Chakra is the highest military gallantry award in India, given for extraordinary courage during combat against the enemy. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Peacetime gallantry is recognized through awards like the Ashoka Chakra; the Param Vir Chakra is specifically a wartime award. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• The Param Vir Chakra was instituted on 26 January 1950, after India became a republic. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Explanation:
• The Param Vir Chakra is the highest military gallantry award in India, given for extraordinary courage during combat against the enemy. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Peacetime gallantry is recognized through awards like the Ashoka Chakra; the Param Vir Chakra is specifically a wartime award. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• The Param Vir Chakra was instituted on 26 January 1950, after India became a republic. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
