Questions 1
With respect to heat domes, consider the following statements :
1. A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, just like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time.
2. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks,
3. The heat dome’s formation is related to the behavior of the jet stream — an area of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere.
Which of the following statements are Wrong?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
Question 2
With Respect to the Indian rhinoceros, consider the following statements:
1. Indian rhinos are found only in the Brahmaputra valley, parts of North Bengal, and parts of southern Nepal.
2. It is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
3. December 22 is observed as World Rhino Day.
Which of the statements given above is/are Wrong?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Question 3
With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:
1. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) regulates the preservation of monuments and archaeological sites of national importance.
2. Founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, ASI works under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Culture.
3. ASI was formed by a statute passed into law by Lord Lawrence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 4
With reference to Fundamental Rights, consider the following statements:
1. A horizontal application of rights means it can be enforced only against the state, while a vertical application of rights means it is enforceable against other citizens.
2. In Justice K. S. Puttaswamy vs Union Of India, Supreme Court unanimously upheld privacy as a fundamental right.
Which of the following statements are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question 5
Walter Cunningham who died recently at 90 was:
(a) an archaeologist
(b) an astronomer
(c) a novelist
(d) a sportsman
Question 6
With reference to hydrogen, consider the following sentences:
1. Hydrogen produced from fossil fuels is called grey hydrogen, which constitutes the bulk of the hydrogen generated today.
2. Hydrogen generated from fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage options is called green hydrogen.
3. Hydrogen generated using electrolysers powered by renewable power sources is called blue hydrogen.
4. Hydrogen is an energy carrier, not a source of energy.
Which of the above statements are wrong?
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 7
Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar (1892) was published by:
(a) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
(b) Pritilata Waddedar
(c) Savitribai Phule
(d) Suniti Chaudhary
Question 8
Sagol Kangjei is related to:
(a) music
(b) agriculture
(c) sport
(d) handicraft
Question 9
With Respect to Mahadayi river, consider the following statements:
1. Mahadayi originates inside the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
2. The river flows in the states of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
3. Kalasa and Banduri are tributaries of Mahadayi.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Question 10
With Respect to popular space missions in 2023, consider the following statements:
1. Juice mission is NASA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission planned in April 2023.
2. NASA plans to launch the Psyche mission to study the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche.
3. Ispace’s Hakuto R mission aims to land on Mars in 2023.
4. Russia’s Roscosmos space agency plans to launch its Luna-25 mission to the Moon in 2023.
Which of the above statements are true?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 only
(d) All of the above