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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• Lantana camara is widely regarded as an ecological menace because it spreads rapidly, forms dense thickets, and outcompetes native plant species. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• Rather than supporting biodiversity, Lantana camara disrupts ecosystems, alters soil chemistry, and reduces habitat quality for native flora and fauna. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• Lantana camara is widely regarded as an ecological menace because it spreads rapidly, forms dense thickets, and outcompetes native plant species. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• Rather than supporting biodiversity, Lantana camara disrupts ecosystems, alters soil chemistry, and reduces habitat quality for native flora and fauna. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• Santhali is an Austroasiatic language spoken largely in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam by the Santhal community. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Santhali has its own indigenous script called Ol Chiki, though it is also written in scripts like Devanagari and Bengali. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• Santhali is an Austroasiatic language spoken largely in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam by the Santhal community. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Santhali has its own indigenous script called Ol Chiki, though it is also written in scripts like Devanagari and Bengali. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Consider the following statements regarding Kanger Valley National Park:
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Kanger Valley National Park is situated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and is one of the state’s prominent protected areas. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The park is famous for its spectacular limestone caves, notably Kutumsar and Kailash caves, which are important geological features. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The Kanger River flows through the park and ultimately forms part of the Godavari river system via its tributaries. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Kanger Valley National Park is situated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and is one of the state’s prominent protected areas. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• The park is famous for its spectacular limestone caves, notably Kutumsar and Kailash caves, which are important geological features. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The Kanger River flows through the park and ultimately forms part of the Godavari river system via its tributaries. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Consider the following statements regarding Rabies:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Rabies is caused by the rabies virus and is transmitted mainly through saliva via bites or scratches from infected animals. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• Rabies has an extremely high fatality rate once symptoms manifest, making timely post-exposure prophylaxis critical. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Rabies is caused by the rabies virus and is transmitted mainly through saliva via bites or scratches from infected animals. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
• Rabies has an extremely high fatality rate once symptoms manifest, making timely post-exposure prophylaxis critical. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Consider the following statements regarding the Ho Tribe:
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• The Ho tribe is ethnolinguistically classified under the Austroasiatic (Munda) group, closely related to tribes such as the Mundas and Santals. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Authentic sources (Census of India, Anthropological Survey of India) place the Ho population mainly in Jharkhand (Kolhan region), northern Odisha, and parts of West Bengal. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The Ho language is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; only Santhali among Munda languages has this status. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• The Ho tribe is ethnolinguistically classified under the Austroasiatic (Munda) group, closely related to tribes such as the Mundas and Santals. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Authentic sources (Census of India, Anthropological Survey of India) place the Ho population mainly in Jharkhand (Kolhan region), northern Odisha, and parts of West Bengal. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The Ho language is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; only Santhali among Munda languages has this status. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
