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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
What is one of the major achievements of India’s UJALA scheme in terms of energy efficiency?
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Answer: B. Saved over $10 billion and reduced peak demand by 1,500 MW
Explanation:
The UJALA scheme led to significant energy savings by promoting LED usage. This reduced India’s peak power demand by 1,500 MW and avoided building 9,500 MW of new capacity, saving over $10 billion and cutting emissions.
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Answer: B. Saved over $10 billion and reduced peak demand by 1,500 MW
Explanation:
The UJALA scheme led to significant energy savings by promoting LED usage. This reduced India’s peak power demand by 1,500 MW and avoided building 9,500 MW of new capacity, saving over $10 billion and cutting emissions.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What weather pattern was responsible for the early and intense monsoon in Mumbai in 2025?
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Answer: B. Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
Explanation:
The MJO is a tropical atmospheric disturbance that travels eastward and affects rainfall. A strong MJO in Phase 4 with high amplitude helped trigger an unusually early and heavy monsoon in Mumbai in May 2025.
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Answer: B. Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
Explanation:
The MJO is a tropical atmospheric disturbance that travels eastward and affects rainfall. A strong MJO in Phase 4 with high amplitude helped trigger an unusually early and heavy monsoon in Mumbai in May 2025.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following correctly describes the impact of a “Bow Echo” in meteorological terms?
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Answer: C. It causes damaging straight-line winds and may form brief tornadoes
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A bow echo is a radar-detectable pattern of thunderstorms that resembles a bow. It is associated with strong straight-line winds (sometimes exceeding 100 km/h), and at the northern ends, it can cause brief tornadoes and bookend vortices.
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Answer: C. It causes damaging straight-line winds and may form brief tornadoes
Explanation:
A bow echo is a radar-detectable pattern of thunderstorms that resembles a bow. It is associated with strong straight-line winds (sometimes exceeding 100 km/h), and at the northern ends, it can cause brief tornadoes and bookend vortices.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Why was the RoDTEP scheme re-extended to include EOUs and SEZs in June 2025?
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Answer: A. To comply with WTO’s rules against hidden taxes on exports
Explanation:
The RoDTEP scheme aims to refund embedded taxes and duties that are not rebated under any other scheme. Its re-extension to EOUs, SEZs, and AA holders ensures fairness and WTO compliance, aligning with global trade rules.
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Answer: A. To comply with WTO’s rules against hidden taxes on exports
Explanation:
The RoDTEP scheme aims to refund embedded taxes and duties that are not rebated under any other scheme. Its re-extension to EOUs, SEZs, and AA holders ensures fairness and WTO compliance, aligning with global trade rules.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Dugongs are often referred to as “farmers of the sea” because:
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Answer: C. Their grazing stirs up seabeds, supporting marine ecosystems
Explanation:
Dugongs feed on seagrasses and in the process, they disturb and aerate the seabed, promoting healthy seagrass growth and marine biodiversity—earning them the nickname “farmers of the sea.”
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Answer: C. Their grazing stirs up seabeds, supporting marine ecosystems
Explanation:
Dugongs feed on seagrasses and in the process, they disturb and aerate the seabed, promoting healthy seagrass growth and marine biodiversity—earning them the nickname “farmers of the sea.”
