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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsRecently China and Nepal announced that Mount Everest has grown by 86 cm. This is due to
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Forest Fires.
- Himachal Pradesh frequently witness forest fires during dry weather conditions.
- Forest Fires occur most commonly in Chir Pine forests.
- Forest fires increase organic matter in the soil and prevent soil erosion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Although two-thirds of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is legally classified as forest area, much of this area is permanently under snow, glaciers, cold desert or alpine meadows and is above the tree line. Chir Pine, Deodar, Oak, Kail, Fir and Spruce are some of the common trees found here. Forest fires are a recurrent annual phenomenon in the state, and most commonly occur in Chir Pine forests.
Forest fires may destroy organic matter in the soil and expose the top layer to erosion.
What are the fuels of such massive fires?
The dry leaf litter on the forest ground acts as a ready fuel. Fallen tree leaves, dry grass, weeds, low brushwood, deadwood on the forest floor, logs and stumps etc form the surface fuels. Below the loose litter, decaying materials such as humus, wood, shrubs, roots, much and peat can also support the combustion. Above the surface level, dry standing trees, mosses, lichens, dry epiphytic or parasitic plants, and fallen branches trapped in the understorey can spread the fire to the upper foliage and the tree crowns.
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Solution: d)
Although two-thirds of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is legally classified as forest area, much of this area is permanently under snow, glaciers, cold desert or alpine meadows and is above the tree line. Chir Pine, Deodar, Oak, Kail, Fir and Spruce are some of the common trees found here. Forest fires are a recurrent annual phenomenon in the state, and most commonly occur in Chir Pine forests.
Forest fires may destroy organic matter in the soil and expose the top layer to erosion.
What are the fuels of such massive fires?
The dry leaf litter on the forest ground acts as a ready fuel. Fallen tree leaves, dry grass, weeds, low brushwood, deadwood on the forest floor, logs and stumps etc form the surface fuels. Below the loose litter, decaying materials such as humus, wood, shrubs, roots, much and peat can also support the combustion. Above the surface level, dry standing trees, mosses, lichens, dry epiphytic or parasitic plants, and fallen branches trapped in the understorey can spread the fire to the upper foliage and the tree crowns.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following causes Forest fire?
- Lightning
- Rubbing of dry bamboos with each other
- Dry pine needles or leaves falling on electric pole
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
What causes the fire?
Natural causes such as lightning or rubbing of dry bamboos with each other can sometimes result in fires, but forest officials maintain that almost all forest fires can be attributed to human factors.
When the grass is dry, even a small spark, such as someone dropping a burning matchstick, torchwood or a bidi/cigarette, can cause a massive fire. A spark can also be produced when dry pine needles or leaves fall on an electric pole.
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Solution: d)
What causes the fire?
Natural causes such as lightning or rubbing of dry bamboos with each other can sometimes result in fires, but forest officials maintain that almost all forest fires can be attributed to human factors.
When the grass is dry, even a small spark, such as someone dropping a burning matchstick, torchwood or a bidi/cigarette, can cause a massive fire. A spark can also be produced when dry pine needles or leaves fall on an electric pole.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law on data protection and privacy in
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Solution: c)
WhatsApp is legally bound to not share data with Facebook in the European Region because it’s a contravention of the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR is a regulation in the European Union law on data protection and privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area.
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Solution: c)
WhatsApp is legally bound to not share data with Facebook in the European Region because it’s a contravention of the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR is a regulation in the European Union law on data protection and privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsVanguard Bank and Scarborough Shoal sometimes seen in news is located in
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Solution: c)
Vietnam had protested Chinese aggression in Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea region.
Scarborough Shoal is also located in the South China Sea.
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Solution: c)
Vietnam had protested Chinese aggression in Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea region.
Scarborough Shoal is also located in the South China Sea.
