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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gulf of Eilat
It is a deep, narrow gulf located at the northern tip of the Red Sea.
It is bordered by four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
It is a vital shipping route for oil and other goods, connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Incorrect
correct
Incorrect
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
Context:Recent research has uncovered a significant pause in coral reef growth in the Gulf of Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba).
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Incorrect
correct
Incorrect
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
While the Gulf is a vital shipping route, it does not connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a separate waterway.
Context:Recent research has uncovered a significant pause in coral reef growth in the Gulf of Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba).
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the mRNA
mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes.
mRNA is a double-stranded molecule.
mRNA is synthesized during the process of translation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
Context:Russia has announced the development of an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, expected to be available free for patients by early 2025.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
mRNA is single-stranded, and it’s synthesized during transcription, not translation.
Context:Russia has announced the development of an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, expected to be available free for patients by early 2025.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Project Waterworth is correct?
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Option c
It is a UK-funded initiative focused on improving water access and management in certain regions of India.
Context:Meta has announced an ambitious undersea cable initiative called Project Waterworth to enhance global digital connectivity.
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Option c
It is a UK-funded initiative focused on improving water access and management in certain regions of India.
Context:Meta has announced an ambitious undersea cable initiative called Project Waterworth to enhance global digital connectivity.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the solar dehydration technique
It involves removing moisture from food using solar energy.
It helps preserve food by reducing microbial growth.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
correct
correct
While solar dehydration preserves food, it can sometimes lead to some nutrient loss,
While solar dehydration preserves food, it can sometimes lead to some nutrient loss,
Context:The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has introduced an innovative solar dehydration technique aimed at preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
correct
correct
While solar dehydration preserves food, it can sometimes lead to some nutrient loss,
While solar dehydration preserves food, it can sometimes lead to some nutrient loss,
Context:The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has introduced an innovative solar dehydration technique aimed at preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the bio bank
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, known for its high-altitude biodiversity.
The bio bank will store genetic material, including DNA and tissue samples, primarily from endangered Himalayan species.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
correct
correct
The bio bank will indeed store genetic material, primarily from endangered Himalayan species, to aid research and conservation. It will also maintain a database of information about the samples, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is indeed located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
The bio bank will indeed store genetic material, primarily from endangered Himalayan species, to aid research and conservation. It will also maintain a database of information about the samples, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is indeed located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Context:As part of a national programme, India’s first ‘bio bank’ is to be established in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in West Bengal.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
correct
correct
The bio bank will indeed store genetic material, primarily from endangered Himalayan species, to aid research and conservation. It will also maintain a database of information about the samples, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is indeed located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
The bio bank will indeed store genetic material, primarily from endangered Himalayan species, to aid research and conservation. It will also maintain a database of information about the samples, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is indeed located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Context:As part of a national programme, India’s first ‘bio bank’ is to be established in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in West Bengal.