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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustard:
1. It is a large flightless bird listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.
2. It is primarily found in semi-arid regions of the Western Ghats.
3. Its population can be revived using methods like artificial insemination.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(a) Only one statement is correct (3 only)
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the largest flying birds in the world and is critically endangered.
It is the state bird of Rajasthan.
Its primary habitat includes grasslands and semi-arid regions in India.
It is typically found in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, but the largest remaining population is in Rajasthan.
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(a) Only one statement is correct (3 only)
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the largest flying birds in the world and is critically endangered.
It is the state bird of Rajasthan.
Its primary habitat includes grasslands and semi-arid regions in India.
It is typically found in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, but the largest remaining population is in Rajasthan.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘The Tropical Cyclones’:
1. Only the subtropical regions are associated with tropical cyclones.
2. Saffir-Simpson Scale is used to classify the intensity of cyclones.
3. The interaction with land tends to weaken a cyclone.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
Tropical cyclones are compact, circular winds with a diameter of 320km. Its winds swirl around a central region that has low atmospheric pressure. The rotation of the winds is largely driven by the low-pressure centre and by the rotation of the Earth.
The Saffir-Simpson Scale categorizes hurricanes based on their wind speeds and potential damage.
When a cyclone interacts with land, it typically loses its energy source (warm ocean water) and weakens.
Tropical cyclones are primarily associated with tropical regions, particularly near the equator, but can also form in subtropical regions. (1st statement is incorrect)
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(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
Tropical cyclones are compact, circular winds with a diameter of 320km. Its winds swirl around a central region that has low atmospheric pressure. The rotation of the winds is largely driven by the low-pressure centre and by the rotation of the Earth.
The Saffir-Simpson Scale categorizes hurricanes based on their wind speeds and potential damage.
When a cyclone interacts with land, it typically loses its energy source (warm ocean water) and weakens.
Tropical cyclones are primarily associated with tropical regions, particularly near the equator, but can also form in subtropical regions. (1st statement is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
1. Mehragarh is located in a fertile plain near Bolan Pass, one of the important route into Iran.
2. The City of Dholavira was located on tributary of Sabarmati in Gujarat.
3. The City of Lothal was located on Khadir Beyt in the Rann of Kutch.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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(a) Only one
• Mehragarh : This site is located in a fertile plain near the Bolan pass ,One of the important route into Iran. People learnt to grow barley and wheat here.
• Dholavira : This important Harappan city was located on Khadir Beyt in the Rann of Kutch , where there was fresh water and fertile soil.
• Lothal : This Harappan city stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati river in Gujarat, close to the Gulf of Khambat.
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(a) Only one
• Mehragarh : This site is located in a fertile plain near the Bolan pass ,One of the important route into Iran. People learnt to grow barley and wheat here.
• Dholavira : This important Harappan city was located on Khadir Beyt in the Rann of Kutch , where there was fresh water and fertile soil.
• Lothal : This Harappan city stood beside a tributary of the Sabarmati river in Gujarat, close to the Gulf of Khambat.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The air that contains moisture to its full capacity:
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(a) Relative humidity
The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity. The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
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(a) Relative humidity
The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity. The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. By the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956, the same person can be appointed as a governor for two or more states.
2. A person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(c) Both 1 and 2
According to the Indian Constitution, a person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. It is related to the reorganization of states.
The President can transfer the governor to another state and also he or she can be reappointed.
The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982 determines the various emoluments, allowances, and privileges available to a governor.
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(c) Both 1 and 2
According to the Indian Constitution, a person can be the governor of any number of states at one time. The maximum number is not fixed.
7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. It is related to the reorganization of states.
The President can transfer the governor to another state and also he or she can be reappointed.
The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982 determines the various emoluments, allowances, and privileges available to a governor.
