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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about ZAPAD 2021:
1. It is bilateral exercise between India and Russia.
2. It is held at Nizhniy, Russia.
3. The city is located on the bank of Volga river.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: ZAPAD 2021 is multi-national exercise held by Russia.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is held at Nizhniy, Russia.
- Statement 3 is correct: The city is located on the bank of Volga river.
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: ZAPAD 2021 is multi-national exercise held by Russia.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is held at Nizhniy, Russia.
- Statement 3 is correct: The city is located on the bank of Volga river.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about black softshell turtle:
1. It is lives in both freshwater and brackish water.
2. In India, it is found in Hayagriva Madhava Temple located in Assam, India.
3. It is declared as critically endangered species by IUCN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Black softshell turtle is freshwater turtle.
- Statement 2 is correct: In India, it is found in Hayagriva Madhava Temple located in Assam, India.
- Statement 3 is correct: It is declared as critically endangered species by IUCN
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Black softshell turtle is freshwater turtle.
- Statement 2 is correct: In India, it is found in Hayagriva Madhava Temple located in Assam, India.
- Statement 3 is correct: It is declared as critically endangered species by IUCN
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following initiative aims to strengthen schools through community and private sector involvement in government and government aided schools ?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Vidyanjali 2.0 is an amalgamation of the words Vidya meaning “correct knowledge” or “clarity” and Anjali meaning “an offering with both hands” in Sanskrit language.
- Vidyanjali 2.0 is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Education, Government of India with the aim to strengthen Schools through community and private sector involvement in schools across the country.
- This initiative would connect schools with varied volunteers from the Indian Diaspora namely, young professionals, retired teachers, retired Government officials, retired professionals and many others.
- Vidyanjali has two verticals: “Participate in school Service/Activity” and “Contribution in Assets/ Material/ Equipment” in which volunteer can support and strengthen the government and government aided schools.
Incorrect
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Vidyanjali 2.0 is an amalgamation of the words Vidya meaning “correct knowledge” or “clarity” and Anjali meaning “an offering with both hands” in Sanskrit language.
- Vidyanjali 2.0 is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Education, Government of India with the aim to strengthen Schools through community and private sector involvement in schools across the country.
- This initiative would connect schools with varied volunteers from the Indian Diaspora namely, young professionals, retired teachers, retired Government officials, retired professionals and many others.
- Vidyanjali has two verticals: “Participate in school Service/Activity” and “Contribution in Assets/ Material/ Equipment” in which volunteer can support and strengthen the government and government aided schools.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Green status’:
1. It is the global standard for assessing species recovery and measuring conservation impacts.
2. It is launched by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: It is the global standard for assessing species recovery and measuring conservation impacts.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is launched by IUCN.
Incorrect
ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: It is the global standard for assessing species recovery and measuring conservation impacts.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is launched by IUCN.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Manda Buffalo:
1. It is unique breed of buffalo found in Nilgiri hills of Western Ghats.
2. It is resistant to parasitic infections and requires less resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Manda Buffalo is unique breed of buffalo found inthe Eastern Ghats and plateau of Koraput region of Odisha.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is resistant to parasitic infections, less prone to diseases and can thrive on modest resources.
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Manda Buffalo is unique breed of buffalo found inthe Eastern Ghats and plateau of Koraput region of Odisha.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is resistant to parasitic infections, less prone to diseases and can thrive on modest resources.
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