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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The method of coral restoration called “microfragmentation” is mainly used to:
Correct
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Microfragmentation is a coral restoration technique where large corals, especially slow-growing massive corals like brain corals, are cut into tiny fragments (about the size of a fingernail).
These fragments are then placed close together on artificial substrates or reef structures.
When fragments of the same coral are near each other, they recognize each other and fuse, forming a much larger colony at a much faster rate than natural growth.
This method can increase growth rates up to 25–50 times faster than in the wild, making it crucial for reef restoration projects.
Unlike options A, C, and D, this is not about genetic diversity, chemical treatment, or cooling seawater, but about accelerating coral tissue growth throughfragmentation and fusion.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Microfragmentation is a coral restoration technique where large corals, especially slow-growing massive corals like brain corals, are cut into tiny fragments (about the size of a fingernail).
These fragments are then placed close together on artificial substrates or reef structures.
When fragments of the same coral are near each other, they recognize each other and fuse, forming a much larger colony at a much faster rate than natural growth.
This method can increase growth rates up to 25–50 times faster than in the wild, making it crucial for reef restoration projects.
Unlike options A, C, and D, this is not about genetic diversity, chemical treatment, or cooling seawater, but about accelerating coral tissue growth throughfragmentation and fusion.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Connexin proteins (Cx37 and Cx40) which were recently in news, are associated with which of the following functions?
Correct
Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Connexin proteins form gap junctions that enable fast signalling along arterial walls, ensuring instant blood supply to active brain regions.
They are not directly involved in DNA repair (B), neuron-to-neuron synaptic transmission (C), or circadian regulation (D).
Incorrect
Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Connexin proteins form gap junctions that enable fast signalling along arterial walls, ensuring instant blood supply to active brain regions.
They are not directly involved in DNA repair (B), neuron-to-neuron synaptic transmission (C), or circadian regulation (D).
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
Statement 1 (S1): Heavy reliance on sugarcane for ethanol production poses sustainability challenges. Statement 2(S2): Sugarcane cultivation in India is concentrated in water-stressed states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Statement 3(S3): Diversifying ethanol production towards maize and other feedstocks can reduce ecological risks.
Correct
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
S1: Heavy reliance on sugarcane for ethanol is unsustainable because sugarcane is a high water-intensive crop, requiring 1,500–2,000 litres of water per kg of sugar. Hence the statement isCorrect
S2: Major producing states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh already face water stress, making the problem more acute. Hence the statement is Correct
S3: Using maize, broken rice, and second-generation biofuels spreads the risk, reduces ecological strain, and aligns with India’s National Biofuel Policy (2018). Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
S1: Heavy reliance on sugarcane for ethanol is unsustainable because sugarcane is a high water-intensive crop, requiring 1,500–2,000 litres of water per kg of sugar. Hence the statement isCorrect
S2: Major producing states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh already face water stress, making the problem more acute. Hence the statement is Correct
S3: Using maize, broken rice, and second-generation biofuels spreads the risk, reduces ecological strain, and aligns with India’s National Biofuel Policy (2018). Hence the statement is Correct
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP):
It is the only natural habitat of feral horses in India.
DSNP is an island-like formation between the Brahmaputra and Dibru rivers.
Bengal Florican, an endemic species of Assam’s grasslands, is found in DSNP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Statement 1: DSNP is the only place in India where feral horses live. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: It lies between the Brahmaputra (north) and Dibru (south). Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: The critically endangered Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) is found in the park’s grasslands. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Statement 1: DSNP is the only place in India where feral horses live. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: It lies between the Brahmaputra (north) and Dibru (south). Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: The critically endangered Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) is found in the park’s grasslands. Hence the statement is Correct
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the role of Governors in India’s federal structure:
The Governor’s discretion to reserve Bills for the President under Article 200 is considered part of India’s asymmetric federalism, as it gives the Union an indirect check over State legislatures.
The Supreme Court in the Nabam Rebia (2016) judgment held that the Governor has no discretionary power except in areas explicitly provided by the Constitution.
Judicial review can be exercised over the Governor’s decision to withhold assent to a Bill, as it forms part of legislative action rather than executive discretion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1: By reserving State Bills for the President, Governors act as a link between Centre and State, reflecting centralizing tendencies in Indian federalism. This is a feature of asymmetric federalism. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: Nabam Rebia (2016) clarified that Governors cannot exercise discretionary powers beyond what is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Governor’s assent (granting, withholding, reserving) is an executive function under the Constitution, not open to direct judicial review. Courts have refrained from interfering in this area. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Incorrect
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1: By reserving State Bills for the President, Governors act as a link between Centre and State, reflecting centralizing tendencies in Indian federalism. This is a feature of asymmetric federalism. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: Nabam Rebia (2016) clarified that Governors cannot exercise discretionary powers beyond what is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Governor’s assent (granting, withholding, reserving) is an executive function under the Constitution, not open to direct judicial review. Courts have refrained from interfering in this area. Hence the statement is Incorrect
