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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
1. Consider the following statements about Ken river:
It is a tributary of the Son river.
Raneh Falls are located on the Ken river.
It passes through Panna National Park.
Daudhan dam is being constructed across Ken river.
Which of the given statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Ken river-
It is a tributary of the Yamuna.• It originates near the village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Barner Range in Katni district and travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, district Banda in Uttar Pradesh.
Sonar River its largest tributary.
The Ken valley separates the Rewa Plateau from the Satna Plateau.
The Raneh Falls on the Ken river and Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary are tourist attractions.
The Ken River passes through Panna National Park.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Ken river-
It is a tributary of the Yamuna.• It originates near the village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Barner Range in Katni district and travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, district Banda in Uttar Pradesh.
Sonar River its largest tributary.
The Ken valley separates the Rewa Plateau from the Satna Plateau.
The Raneh Falls on the Ken river and Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary are tourist attractions.
The Ken River passes through Panna National Park.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
2. Consider the following statements about Wholesale Price Index (WPI):
It measures inflation at the first stage of transaction.
It is compiled by Office of Economic Advisor in Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
It measures inflation on a month-on-month basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: WPI measures inflation at the first stage of transaction i.e. at wholesale level.
Statement 2 is correct: It is compiled by Office of Economic Advisor in DIPP, in Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It measures inflation on a year-on-year basis.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: WPI measures inflation at the first stage of transaction i.e. at wholesale level.
Statement 2 is correct: It is compiled by Office of Economic Advisor in DIPP, in Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It measures inflation on a year-on-year basis.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
3. ‘Operation Softgold’ is related to which of the following?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
“Operation Softgold” was undertaken from October, 2018 to March, 2019 to tackle illegal trade in Shahtoosh shawls (made from Chiru wool).
The Tibetan antelope or chiru is a medium-sized antelope native to the Tibetan plateau.
They are hunted for their extremely soft, light and warm underfur which is usually obtained after death.
This underfur, known as shahtoosh (a Persian word meaning “king of fine wools”), is used to weave luxury shawls.
Endemic to the Tibetan Plateau, the Tibetan antelope inhabits open alpine and cold steppe environments between 3,250 and 5,500 m (10,660 and 18,040 ft) elevation. They prefer flat, open terrain, with sparse vegetation cover.
A few are also found across the border in Ladakh, India.
IUCN status- Endangered
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
“Operation Softgold” was undertaken from October, 2018 to March, 2019 to tackle illegal trade in Shahtoosh shawls (made from Chiru wool).
The Tibetan antelope or chiru is a medium-sized antelope native to the Tibetan plateau.
They are hunted for their extremely soft, light and warm underfur which is usually obtained after death.
This underfur, known as shahtoosh (a Persian word meaning “king of fine wools”), is used to weave luxury shawls.
Endemic to the Tibetan Plateau, the Tibetan antelope inhabits open alpine and cold steppe environments between 3,250 and 5,500 m (10,660 and 18,040 ft) elevation. They prefer flat, open terrain, with sparse vegetation cover.
A few are also found across the border in Ladakh, India.
IUCN status- Endangered
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
4. Consider the following statements about International Solar Alliance (ISA):
It was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilise efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions.
Its headquarter is located in Gurugram, Haryana.
Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can not join the alliance.
Which of the statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilise efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions.
Statement 2 is correct: Its headquarter is located in Gurugram, Haryana.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilise efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions.
Statement 2 is correct: Its headquarter is located in Gurugram, Haryana.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
5. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Hurricane – Western Pacific Ocean
Willy Willy – Western Australia
Typhoons – South China Sea
Select the correct answer using code given below:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Hurricane – Atlantic Ocean
Willy Willy – Western Australia
Typhoons – South China Sea and Western Pacific Ocean
Cyclone – Indian Ocean
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Hurricane – Atlantic Ocean
Willy Willy – Western Australia
Typhoons – South China Sea and Western Pacific Ocean
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