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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination Programme in India:
1. Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by infection with parasitic worms called filarias transmitted by mosquitoes.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a triple-drug therapy for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.
3. India has successfully eliminated Lymphatic Filariasis as a public health problem by 2020.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Lymphatic filariasis (LF), also known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease that can cause disability and illness in impoverished communities. It’s caused by microscopic roundworms called filarias that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Lymphatic Filariasis is indeed caused by infection with parasitic worms, which are transmitted by mosquitoes.
The WHO recommends a triple-drug therapy (IDA: Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine Citrate, and Albendazole) to accelerate the global elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.
India has not yet eliminated Lymphatic Filariasis as a public health problem. The country continues to work towards this goal. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Lymphatic filariasis (LF), also known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease that can cause disability and illness in impoverished communities. It’s caused by microscopic roundworms called filarias that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Lymphatic Filariasis is indeed caused by infection with parasitic worms, which are transmitted by mosquitoes.
The WHO recommends a triple-drug therapy (IDA: Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine Citrate, and Albendazole) to accelerate the global elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.
India has not yet eliminated Lymphatic Filariasis as a public health problem. The country continues to work towards this goal. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM):
1. The mission aims to develop 300 Rurban clusters in the country.
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with funding shared between the Centre and the States.
3. The mission focuses on developing urban infrastructure in rural areas without altering their rural character.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) aims to develop 300 Rurban clusters across the country.
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with funding shared between the Centre and the States in a ratio of 60:40 for plain areas and 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern states.
The mission focuses on providing urban amenities in rural areas while preserving their rural character.
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(c) All three statements are correct
The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) aims to develop 300 Rurban clusters across the country.
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with funding shared between the Centre and the States in a ratio of 60:40 for plain areas and 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern states.
The mission focuses on providing urban amenities in rural areas while preserving their rural character.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the PM SVANidhi scheme:
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. The scheme provides an initial working capital loan of up to ₹1,00,000.
3. Beneficiaries who repay their loans on time are eligible for an interest subsidy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
(b) 1 and 3 only
Initial working capital loan of up to ₹1,00,000: Incorrect. The initial loan amount is up to ₹10,000, with subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
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(b) 1 and 3 only
Initial working capital loan of up to ₹1,00,000: Incorrect. The initial loan amount is up to ₹10,000, with subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Park?
1. It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
2. It is the world’s largest floating solar power plant.
3. The project has a total capacity of 600 MW.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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(d) 1, 2, and 3 statements are correct
The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Park is located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the world’s largest floating solar power plants with a planned capacity of 600 MW.
The project is being developed in phases, with the first phase having a capacity of 278 MW.
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(d) 1, 2, and 3 statements are correct
The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Park is located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the world’s largest floating solar power plants with a planned capacity of 600 MW.
The project is being developed in phases, with the first phase having a capacity of 278 MW.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake
2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake
3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
(b) Only two
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, The Jhelum, an important tributary of the Indus, rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir. It flows through Srinagar and the Wular Lake before entering Pakistan through a deep narrow gorge. It joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan. (Statement 1 is correct)
The Kolleru Lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for two rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams. It is connected to the Krishna (but not directly feeds) and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Once a haven for migratory birds, the Kanwar lake in Bihar, Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake, is today a dying wetland ecosystem. It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to meandering of Gandak River, a tributary of Ganga. (Statement 3 is correct)
Additional info: Chilika Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India. It’s also the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world. Chilika Lake is located on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River. It’s located in the districts of Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in Odisha.
The New Caledonia Barrier Reef Lagoon is the world’s largest lagoon. It’s located in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific Ocean. (Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site)
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(b) Only two
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, The Jhelum, an important tributary of the Indus, rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir. It flows through Srinagar and the Wular Lake before entering Pakistan through a deep narrow gorge. It joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan. (Statement 1 is correct)
The Kolleru Lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for two rivers. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams. It is connected to the Krishna (but not directly feeds) and Godavari systems by over 68 inflowing drains and channels. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Once a haven for migratory birds, the Kanwar lake in Bihar, Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake, is today a dying wetland ecosystem. It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to meandering of Gandak River, a tributary of Ganga. (Statement 3 is correct)
Additional info: Chilika Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India. It’s also the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world. Chilika Lake is located on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River. It’s located in the districts of Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in Odisha.
The New Caledonia Barrier Reef Lagoon is the world’s largest lagoon. It’s located in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific Ocean. (Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site)