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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Exercise Ekatha is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and which country?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Exercise Ekatha is a bilateral military exercise conducted between the armed forces of India and Maldives, aimed at enhancing joint operational capabilitiesIncorrect
Solution (a)
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• Exercise Ekatha is a bilateral military exercise conducted between the armed forces of India and Maldives, aimed at enhancing joint operational capabilities -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Project Mausam:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Culture.
- The project focuses on monsoon patterns as a unifying factor shaping cultural, economic, and trade exchanges across regions.
- it aims to seek UNESCO World Heritage status exclusively for inland archaeological sites in India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Project Mausam is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture aimed at reviving and strengthening India’s ancient maritime and cultural linkages across the Indian Ocean world. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The project uses the monsoon (mausam) as a conceptual framework to understand historical navigation, trade, and cultural interactions. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The project is not limited to inland sites; it also emphasizes coastal routes, ports, and transnational maritime heritage. Hence Statement 3 is IncorrectIncorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Project Mausam is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture aimed at reviving and strengthening India’s ancient maritime and cultural linkages across the Indian Ocean world. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The project uses the monsoon (mausam) as a conceptual framework to understand historical navigation, trade, and cultural interactions. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The project is not limited to inland sites; it also emphasizes coastal routes, ports, and transnational maritime heritage. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding Vellode Bird Sanctuary:
- Vellode Bird Sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu and is known for attracting migratory birds during the winter season.
- The sanctuary is situated in the Western Ghats and forms part of a high-altitude forest ecosystem.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Vellode Bird Sanctuary is located near Erode in Tamil Nadu and serves as an important wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, especially during winter. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The sanctuary is a lowland freshwater wetland and is not part of the Western Ghats high-altitude forest ecosystem. Hence Statement 2 is IncorrectIncorrect
- Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Vellode Bird Sanctuary is located near Erode in Tamil Nadu and serves as an important wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, especially during winter. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The sanctuary is a lowland freshwater wetland and is not part of the Western Ghats high-altitude forest ecosystem. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding Ramappa Temple:
- It is located in Telangana and was built during the Kakatiya dynasty.
- The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also known as the Rudreshwara Temple.
- It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the category of “Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas.”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Ramappa Temple is situated in Mulugu district of Telangana and was constructed in the 13th century under the patronage of the Kakatiya rulers. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is historically known as the Rudreshwara Temple. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• Ramappa Temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the “Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple” category, not under the Hoysala temples. Hence Statement 3 is IncorrectIncorrect
- Solution (b)
Explanation:
• Ramappa Temple is situated in Mulugu district of Telangana and was constructed in the 13th century under the patronage of the Kakatiya rulers. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is historically known as the Rudreshwara Temple. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• Ramappa Temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the “Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple” category, not under the Hoysala temples. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding Dieback disease:
- Dieback disease refers to a condition in which plants show progressive death of shoots, branches, or roots, often starting from the tips.
- Dieback disease is caused exclusively by viral pathogens and cannot result from environmental stress factors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Dieback is a general plant disease condition characterized by the gradual drying and death of plant parts, commonly observed in trees and woody plants. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Dieback can be caused by multiple factors such as fungal pathogens, insect infestation, nutrient deficiency, drought, and other environmental stresses; it is not limited to viral causes. Hence Statement 2 is IncorrectIncorrect
- Solution (a)
Explanation:
• Dieback is a general plant disease condition characterized by the gradual drying and death of plant parts, commonly observed in trees and woody plants. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Dieback can be caused by multiple factors such as fungal pathogens, insect infestation, nutrient deficiency, drought, and other environmental stresses; it is not limited to viral causes. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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