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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Dholavira, an Indus Valley civilization site:
1. It is located in near Gulf of Khambat in Gujarat.
2. It is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
3. It is known for its unique water management system.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: It is located in Kutch district in Gujarat.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list in July 2021.
• Statement 3 is correct: It is known for its unique water management system.Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: It is located in Kutch district in Gujarat.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list in July 2021.
• Statement 3 is correct: It is known for its unique water management system. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Ramsar Convention is related to conservation of wetlands.
- It came into force in 1971.
- India has 41 Ramsar sites at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
- Statement 3 is correct: India became a party to Ramsar Convention on 01/02/82 and so far, 41 wetlands covering 19 States & UTs have been designated as Ramsar sites.
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
- Statement 3 is correct: India became a party to Ramsar Convention on 01/02/82 and so far, 41 wetlands covering 19 States & UTs have been designated as Ramsar sites.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Hurricane- Atlantic Ocean
- Typhoon- South China Sea
- Willy Willy- Eastern Australia
Select the correct answer using code given below:
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Hurricane- Atlantic Ocean
- Typhoon- South China Sea
- Willy Willy- Western Australia
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Hurricane- Atlantic Ocean
- Typhoon- South China Sea
- Willy Willy- Western Australia
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsRamappa temple was recently declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Consider the following statements about it:
- The temple is located in Andhra Pradesh.
- It was built during the rule of Kakatiya dynasty.
- Capital of Kakatiya kingdom was present day Vishakhapatnam.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The temple is located in Telanagana.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is built by Racherla Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva, in the 13th century.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Capital of Kakatiya kingdom (Orgugallu) was present day Warangal.
Incorrect
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The temple is located in Telanagana.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is built by Racherla Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva, in the 13th century.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Capital of Kakatiya kingdom (Orgugallu) was present day Warangal.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Basic structure doctrine was given by Supreme Court in Keshavananda Bharati case.
- It defines Basic structure and explained what it constitutes.
- Democracy and federalism principles are part of Basis structure.
Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Kesavananda Bharati judgment innovated the Basic Structure doctrine which limited Parliament’s power to make drastic amendments that may affect the core values enshrined in the Constitution, like secularism and federalism.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The court did not define the term ‘basic structure’.
- Statement 3 is correct: Democracy and federalism principles are part of Basis structure.
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Kesavananda Bharati judgment innovated the Basic Structure doctrine which limited Parliament’s power to make drastic amendments that may affect the core values enshrined in the Constitution, like secularism and federalism.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The court did not define the term ‘basic structure’.
- Statement 3 is correct: Democracy and federalism principles are part of Basis structure.
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