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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Hatti community.
- The Hattis got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat and wool at small markets called ‘haat’ in towns.
- They are declared as Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) from Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Parliament clears Bill to grant Scheduled Tribe status to Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh
Who are the Hattis?
The Hattis are a close-knit community who got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat and wool etc. at small markets called ‘haat’ in towns.
The Hatti community, whose men generally don a distinctive white headgear during ceremonies, is cut off from Sirmaur by two rivers called Giri and Tons. Tons divides it from the Jaunsar Bawar area of Uttarakhand. The Hattis who live in the trans-Giri area and Jaunsar Bawar in Uttarakhand were once part of the royal estate of Sirmaur until Jaunsar Bawar’s separation in 1815.
Statement 2 is wrong.
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Solution: a)
Parliament clears Bill to grant Scheduled Tribe status to Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh
Who are the Hattis?
The Hattis are a close-knit community who got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat and wool etc. at small markets called ‘haat’ in towns.
The Hatti community, whose men generally don a distinctive white headgear during ceremonies, is cut off from Sirmaur by two rivers called Giri and Tons. Tons divides it from the Jaunsar Bawar area of Uttarakhand. The Hattis who live in the trans-Giri area and Jaunsar Bawar in Uttarakhand were once part of the royal estate of Sirmaur until Jaunsar Bawar’s separation in 1815.
Statement 2 is wrong.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pacific Island Countries (PICs).
- They are located largely in the tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas.
- Though the islands are very small in land area, they have some of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in the world.
- Fiji, Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands are part of Pacific Island Countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The Pacific Island Countries are located largely in the tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas.
They include Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The islands are very small in land area, and are spread wide across the vast equatorial swathe of the Pacific ocean. As a result, though they are some of the smallest and least populated states, they have some of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in the world.
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Solution: d)
The Pacific Island Countries are located largely in the tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas.
They include Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The islands are very small in land area, and are spread wide across the vast equatorial swathe of the Pacific ocean. As a result, though they are some of the smallest and least populated states, they have some of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in the world.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsBorder dispute between India and Nepal are over the regions which includeKalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Susta. Which of these regions are located in Uttarakhand?
- Limpiyadhura
- Susta
- Kalapani
- Lipulekh
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
The disagreements between India and Nepal over the border dispute is over the regions which includes Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura (all three in Uttarakhand) and Susta (Bihar).
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Solution: c)
The disagreements between India and Nepal over the border dispute is over the regions which includes Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura (all three in Uttarakhand) and Susta (Bihar).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Microwaves.
- They fall between the infrared radiation and radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Glass and plastic materials reflect microwaves.
- Microwaves of certain frequencies are absorbed by water.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Microwaves are defined as electromagnetic radiations with a frequency ranging between 300 MHz to 300 GHz while the wavelength ranges from 1 mm to around 30 cm.
They fall between the infrared radiation and radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Properties of microwaves:
- Metal surfaces reflect microwaves.
- Microwaves of certain frequencies are absorbed by water.
- Microwave transmission is affected by wave effects such as refraction, reflection, interference, and diffraction.
- Microwaves can pass through glass and plastic.
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Solution: c)
Microwaves are defined as electromagnetic radiations with a frequency ranging between 300 MHz to 300 GHz while the wavelength ranges from 1 mm to around 30 cm.
They fall between the infrared radiation and radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Properties of microwaves:
- Metal surfaces reflect microwaves.
- Microwaves of certain frequencies are absorbed by water.
- Microwave transmission is affected by wave effects such as refraction, reflection, interference, and diffraction.
- Microwaves can pass through glass and plastic.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS).
- HAPS are advanced unmanned flying systems that operate in the stratosphere.
- These satellites can be controlled from anywhere using Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) technology.
- They are intended to replace the conventional Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
HAPS are advanced unmanned flying systems, which operate in the stratosphere at an altitude of 70,000 feet continuously for 2-3 months, to maintain surveillance on the ground below. The solar energized system is designed to act as a bridge between Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and conventional satellites.
HAPS are cost-effective and are easier to launch. These satellites can be controlled from anywhere using Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) technology.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
HAPS are advanced unmanned flying systems, which operate in the stratosphere at an altitude of 70,000 feet continuously for 2-3 months, to maintain surveillance on the ground below. The solar energized system is designed to act as a bridge between Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and conventional satellites.
HAPS are cost-effective and are easier to launch. These satellites can be controlled from anywhere using Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) technology.
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