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Question 1 of 5
1. 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?
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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)
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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)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges
2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range
3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats
How many of the above statements are correct?
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(d) None
Amarkantak (NLK Amarakaṇṭaka) is a pilgrim town in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Billigirirangan hills, also known as Biligiriranga Hills or BR Hills, are not a part of the Satpura range. The Biligirirangana Hills or Biligirirangan Hills is a hill range situated in south-western Karnataka, at its border with Tamil Nadu (Erode District) in South India. The area is called Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary or simply BRT Wildlife Sanctuary. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Sesachalam hills, also known as Tirumala hills, are not a part of the Western Ghats. Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India. The Seshachalam hill ranges are predominantly present in Tirupati district of the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh, India. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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(d) None
Amarkantak (NLK Amarakaṇṭaka) is a pilgrim town in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Billigirirangan hills, also known as Biligiriranga Hills or BR Hills, are not a part of the Satpura range. The Biligirirangana Hills or Biligirirangan Hills is a hill range situated in south-western Karnataka, at its border with Tamil Nadu (Erode District) in South India. The area is called Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary or simply BRT Wildlife Sanctuary. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Sesachalam hills, also known as Tirumala hills, are not a part of the Western Ghats. Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India. The Seshachalam hill ranges are predominantly present in Tirupati district of the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh, India. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?
1) Cnidarians
2) Fungi
3) Protozoa
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Some organisms live together and share both shelter and nutrients. This relationship is called symbiosis. Symbiosis is a relationship or interaction between two or more species that share a common habitat. Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism are the three types of behaviours seen in symbiotic interactions
Cnidarian is an invertebrate phylum which often involves in a symbiotic relation with the unicellular dinoflagellate algae, called zooxanthellae. (Statement 1 is correct)
Certain fungi live inside the roots of plants. The plants provide nutrients to the fungus and, in return, the fungus provides water and certain nutrients. Fungi also lives in a symbiotic relation with algae as a lichen. (Statement 2 is correct)
Protozoa also forms symbiotic relations with other organisms. Symbiosis in protozoa mostly represents: a close mutualistic association between a protozoan and unicellular symbiotic (like bacteria, cyanobacteria or/and unicellular algae) or protozoans and a multicellular organism (ruminants, lower termites, wood-eating cockroaches, plants) (Statement 3 is correct)
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
Some organisms live together and share both shelter and nutrients. This relationship is called symbiosis. Symbiosis is a relationship or interaction between two or more species that share a common habitat. Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism are the three types of behaviours seen in symbiotic interactions
Cnidarian is an invertebrate phylum which often involves in a symbiotic relation with the unicellular dinoflagellate algae, called zooxanthellae. (Statement 1 is correct)
Certain fungi live inside the roots of plants. The plants provide nutrients to the fungus and, in return, the fungus provides water and certain nutrients. Fungi also lives in a symbiotic relation with algae as a lichen. (Statement 2 is correct)
Protozoa also forms symbiotic relations with other organisms. Symbiosis in protozoa mostly represents: a close mutualistic association between a protozoan and unicellular symbiotic (like bacteria, cyanobacteria or/and unicellular algae) or protozoans and a multicellular organism (ruminants, lower termites, wood-eating cockroaches, plants) (Statement 3 is correct)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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(c) 1 and 3 only
Butterflies/ Bees play an important role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops. Butterflies transport pollen grains from one place to another.
So if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. (Statement 1 is correct)
As there are no reasons (not proven) for a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders, and birds because these species are the predators of butterflies, so if the population decreases then these predators lose their major food source. (Statement 3 is correct)
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(c) 1 and 3 only
Butterflies/ Bees play an important role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops. Butterflies transport pollen grains from one place to another.
So if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. (Statement 1 is correct)
As there are no reasons (not proven) for a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders, and birds because these species are the predators of butterflies, so if the population decreases then these predators lose their major food source. (Statement 3 is correct)
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In north India, several Rajput nations emerged following the dissolution of the Gujara-Pratihara Empire. Which of the following are Rajput dynasties?
1. Gahadavalas of Kannauj
2. Parmar of Malwa
3. The Chaulukyas (Solankis) of Gujarat
4. The Chauhans of Ajmer
5. Chandela of Bundelkhand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The Gurjara Prathiharas dynasty was founded by Harichandra in the 6th century CE. However, it was under the leadership of Nagabhata I (730-760 CE) that the Gurjara Pratiharas became a major power in northern India. The dynasty is thought to have originated from a mix of the Alchon Huns and native Indians.
The Gurjara-Pratiharas first ruled from Ujjain, and later from Kannauj. They played a key role in stopping Arab armies from moving east of the Indus River. The Gurjara-Pratiharas declined due to dynastic strife. The final blow came when Indra III of the Rashtrakutas raided and devastated their capital of Kannauj.
After the fall of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire, several Rajput states emerged in northern India. These include:
1. The Paramaras of Malwa
2. The Chandelas of Bundelkhand
3. The Chaulukyas (Solankis) of Gujarat
4. The Chauhans of Ajmer
5. The Gahadavalas of Kanauj
Other Rajput dynasties include:
The Kachhwahas of Jaipur, Alwar, Lawa, Kohra, and Maihar
The Sisodias of Mewar
The Rathores of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Jhabua, Ratlam, Alirajpur, Idar, and Seraikela
The Imperial Pratiharas of Kannauj.
Incorrect
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The Gurjara Prathiharas dynasty was founded by Harichandra in the 6th century CE. However, it was under the leadership of Nagabhata I (730-760 CE) that the Gurjara Pratiharas became a major power in northern India. The dynasty is thought to have originated from a mix of the Alchon Huns and native Indians.
The Gurjara-Pratiharas first ruled from Ujjain, and later from Kannauj. They played a key role in stopping Arab armies from moving east of the Indus River. The Gurjara-Pratiharas declined due to dynastic strife. The final blow came when Indra III of the Rashtrakutas raided and devastated their capital of Kannauj.
After the fall of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire, several Rajput states emerged in northern India. These include:
1. The Paramaras of Malwa
2. The Chandelas of Bundelkhand
3. The Chaulukyas (Solankis) of Gujarat
4. The Chauhans of Ajmer
5. The Gahadavalas of Kanauj
Other Rajput dynasties include:
The Kachhwahas of Jaipur, Alwar, Lawa, Kohra, and Maihar
The Sisodias of Mewar
The Rathores of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Jhabua, Ratlam, Alirajpur, Idar, and Seraikela
The Imperial Pratiharas of Kannauj.