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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following best explains the reason for the recent deadlock in the Geneva talks on the Global Plastic Treaty?
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Answer: c) Divisions over whether to target only plastic waste or production itself
Explanation:
Talks in Geneva involving 180 countries failed mainly because some nations wanted the treaty to focus only on waste management, while others insisted it must also include plastic production. Though funding and national positions matter, the core deadlock was over the scope of the treaty.
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Answer: c) Divisions over whether to target only plastic waste or production itself
Explanation:
Talks in Geneva involving 180 countries failed mainly because some nations wanted the treaty to focus only on waste management, while others insisted it must also include plastic production. Though funding and national positions matter, the core deadlock was over the scope of the treaty.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following chemicals commonly found in plastics is linked to health issues such as thyroid dysfunction, hypertension, and cancers?
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Answer: b) Bisphenols, phthalates, and PFAS
Explanation:
Plastics use multiple hazardous chemicals like bisphenols, phthalates, PCBs, PBDEs, and PFAS. These are associated with disorders ranging from endocrine dysfunction to cancers. Hence, option (b) is correct.
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Answer: b) Bisphenols, phthalates, and PFAS
Explanation:
Plastics use multiple hazardous chemicals like bisphenols, phthalates, PCBs, PBDEs, and PFAS. These are associated with disorders ranging from endocrine dysfunction to cancers. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The recently confirmed palm species Phoenix roxburghii can be distinguished from Phoenix sylvestris by which of the following features?
1. Solitary trunk
2. Taller growth (12–16 m)
3. Musty-scented staminate flowers
4. Smaller leaves and fruits
Select the correct answer:
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Answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Phoenix roxburghii is taller (12–16 m), has a solitary trunk, larger leaves and leaflets, and musty-scented flowers. Its fruits are large and obovoid, not smaller. So statement (4) is incorrect.
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Answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Phoenix roxburghii is taller (12–16 m), has a solitary trunk, larger leaves and leaflets, and musty-scented flowers. Its fruits are large and obovoid, not smaller. So statement (4) is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The folk festival of Gugga Naumi, recently celebrated in northern India, is associated with which of the following?
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Answer: b) Veneration of a Rajput prince believed to control snakes
Explanation:
Gugga Naumi honours Gugga (Gugga Pir / Gugga Zahir Pir), a Chauhan Rajput prince believed to control snakes. It is celebrated across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, J&K, and UP. Hence, option (b) is correct.
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Answer: b) Veneration of a Rajput prince believed to control snakes
Explanation:
Gugga Naumi honours Gugga (Gugga Pir / Gugga Zahir Pir), a Chauhan Rajput prince believed to control snakes. It is celebrated across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, J&K, and UP. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The significance of the Chalk9 gene discovery in rice lies in:
Correct
Answer: c) Reducing grain chalkiness and improving rice quality
Explanation:
The Chalk9 gene regulates starch deposition in rice grains. Its Chalk9-L variant helps reduce grain chalkiness, leading to translucent, high-quality rice with better milling recovery. Thus, it directly addresses the problem of chalkiness, making option (c) correct.
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Answer: c) Reducing grain chalkiness and improving rice quality
Explanation:
The Chalk9 gene regulates starch deposition in rice grains. Its Chalk9-L variant helps reduce grain chalkiness, leading to translucent, high-quality rice with better milling recovery. Thus, it directly addresses the problem of chalkiness, making option (c) correct.
