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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to Nobel Prize, consider the following statements:
1. The Nobel Prizes were established by Alfred Nobel.
2. The first Nobel Prize was given in 1901, and since then, it has been provided for physics, chemistry, physiology/medicine, music, and peace.
3. The award ceremonies are held on December 10, also known as “Nobel Day” due to the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct
The Nobel Prizes were established by Alfred Nobel as per his 1895 testament and are given to “those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” The first Nobel Prize was given in 1901, and since then, it has been provided for physics, chemistry, physiology/medicine, literature, and peace almost every year. (Statement 2nd is incorrect)
In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was established and has been provided since then by Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) in memory of Alfred Nobel.
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(b) Only two statements are correct
The Nobel Prizes were established by Alfred Nobel as per his 1895 testament and are given to “those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” The first Nobel Prize was given in 1901, and since then, it has been provided for physics, chemistry, physiology/medicine, literature, and peace almost every year. (Statement 2nd is incorrect)
In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was established and has been provided since then by Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) in memory of Alfred Nobel.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs,
Organisations Awards given
I. Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Chemistry; Physics; Economic Science
II. Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute Physiology / Medicine
III. Swedish Academy Peace
IV. Norwegian Nobel Committee Literature
How many of the pairs is/are correct?
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(b) Only two pairs are correct (1st and 2nd)
The Nobel Committee draws up a report that incorporates the recommendations of subject-matter experts. This is provided to the prize-awarding organisations along with the list of preliminary candidates.
The six prizes awarded are given by four organisations:
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences – Chemistry; Physics; Economic Science
Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute – Physiology / Medicine
Swedish Academy – Literature
Norwegian Nobel Committee – Peace
A majority vote is used by the institutions to select the laureate or laureates in each field.
The vote is immediately followed by the announcement of their decision, which cannot be challenged.
A maximum of three laureates and two distinct works may be chosen for each award.
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(b) Only two pairs are correct (1st and 2nd)
The Nobel Committee draws up a report that incorporates the recommendations of subject-matter experts. This is provided to the prize-awarding organisations along with the list of preliminary candidates.
The six prizes awarded are given by four organisations:
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences – Chemistry; Physics; Economic Science
Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute – Physiology / Medicine
Swedish Academy – Literature
Norwegian Nobel Committee – Peace
A majority vote is used by the institutions to select the laureate or laureates in each field.
The vote is immediately followed by the announcement of their decision, which cannot be challenged.
A maximum of three laureates and two distinct works may be chosen for each award.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Hanimaadhoo Island, which is recently in the news, is located in?
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(d) Indian Ocean
The Hanimaadhoo International Airport Development Project is a project to expand and upgrade the airport in the northern Maldives.
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(d) Indian Ocean
The Hanimaadhoo International Airport Development Project is a project to expand and upgrade the airport in the northern Maldives.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Academic Freedom Index (AFI) measures the extent of academic freedom in different countries. Which of the following statements about the Academic Freedom Index is NOT true?
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(d) The AFI is solely focused on the rights of students in educational settings.
The Academic Freedom Index evaluates the broader spectrum of academic freedom, including the rights of faculty, researchers, and institutions, not just students.
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(d) The AFI is solely focused on the rights of students in educational settings.
The Academic Freedom Index evaluates the broader spectrum of academic freedom, including the rights of faculty, researchers, and institutions, not just students.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
2. Coal-fired power plant release sulphur dioxides and oxides of nitrogen.
3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
Coal ash contains heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury. These heavy metals are environmentally and biologically toxic elements. Indian coal has a high ash content, ranging from 15–45%, with the majority of coal produced falling between 35–45%. This is higher than the average ash content of imported coal, which is 10–20%. Coal-fired power plants release sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, acid rain, and other environmental issues.
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(c) All three statements are correct
Coal ash contains heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury. These heavy metals are environmentally and biologically toxic elements. Indian coal has a high ash content, ranging from 15–45%, with the majority of coal produced falling between 35–45%. This is higher than the average ash content of imported coal, which is 10–20%. Coal-fired power plants release sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, acid rain, and other environmental issues.