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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- A hot spell is labelled as a ‘Heat Wave’ only when temperatures are above the historical average in an area for more than one week.
- Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground.
- When heat waves occur, the wind and cloud cover are minimised, which makes the air hotter.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region;
Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter.
The high-pressure system pressing down on the ground expands vertically, forcing other weather systems to change course. It even minimizes wind and cloud cover, making the air more stifling. This is also why a heat wave parks itself over an area for several days or longer.
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Solution: d)
Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region;
Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter.
The high-pressure system pressing down on the ground expands vertically, forcing other weather systems to change course. It even minimizes wind and cloud cover, making the air more stifling. This is also why a heat wave parks itself over an area for several days or longer.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) is India’s first uncrewed flying testbed developed for ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstration Programme.
- GSLV Mark II uses an Indian cryogenic engine and is capable of launching 2500 kg into geostationary transfer orbit.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
RLV-TD is India’s first uncrewed flying testbed developed for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstration Programme.
RLV-TD was developed by ISRO under the RLV Technology Demonstration Programme. The Technology Demonstration Programme consists of development of hypersonic rocket with air-breathing engines and the reusable launch vehicle.
GSLV Mark II: This variant uses an Indian cryogenic engine, the CE-7.5, and is capable of launching 2500 kg into geostationary transfer orbit.
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Solution: d)
RLV-TD is India’s first uncrewed flying testbed developed for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstration Programme.
RLV-TD was developed by ISRO under the RLV Technology Demonstration Programme. The Technology Demonstration Programme consists of development of hypersonic rocket with air-breathing engines and the reusable launch vehicle.
GSLV Mark II: This variant uses an Indian cryogenic engine, the CE-7.5, and is capable of launching 2500 kg into geostationary transfer orbit.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsCurrently India has Border Haats along the borders of which of the following countries?
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
India-Bangladesh Border Haat is a border trade market between Bangladesh and India. Currently, four border haats are operational along the India-Bangladesh border. Two border haats are located in Meghalaya at Kalaichar and Balat and two are located in Tripura at Srinagar and Kamalasagar.
There are no border haats in operation along the Bhutan and Myanmar borders.
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Solution: a)
India-Bangladesh Border Haat is a border trade market between Bangladesh and India. Currently, four border haats are operational along the India-Bangladesh border. Two border haats are located in Meghalaya at Kalaichar and Balat and two are located in Tripura at Srinagar and Kamalasagar.
There are no border haats in operation along the Bhutan and Myanmar borders.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer.
- Its secretariat is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Afghanistan is the last country to become the member of SAARC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
What is SAARC? When was it established?
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
- The Secretariat of the Association was set up in Kathmandu on 17 January 1987.
- SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer and has developed links with multilateral entities, including the European Union.
Afghanistan became the member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
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Solution: c)
What is SAARC? When was it established?
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
- The Secretariat of the Association was set up in Kathmandu on 17 January 1987.
- SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations at the United Nations as an observer and has developed links with multilateral entities, including the European Union.
Afghanistan became the member of SAARC at the 13th annual summit in 2005.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsGulf of Aden forms a natural sea link between
Correct
Solution: b)
Gulf of Aden, deepwater basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
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Solution: b)
Gulf of Aden, deepwater basin that forms a natural sea link between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
