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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
- Hippopotamus is the largest land mammal on Earth.
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has banned international export/import of body parts of Hippopotamus.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Aside from elephants and rhinos, the hippopotamus is the largest land mammal. Hippos inhabit rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps.
The species is included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning international export/import (including in parts and derivatives) requires CITES documentation to be obtained and presented to border authorities.
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Solution: b)
The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Aside from elephants and rhinos, the hippopotamus is the largest land mammal. Hippos inhabit rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps.
The species is included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning international export/import (including in parts and derivatives) requires CITES documentation to be obtained and presented to border authorities.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha.
- The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha nominates a panel of vice-chairpersons from among the members.
- In the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, any of the panel members can preside over the House.
- According to the Rajya Sabha Rules, nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and not eligible to become the member of the panel.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha nominates a panel of vice-chairpersons from among the members, according to the Rajya Sabha Rules. In the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman, any of them can preside over the House. When presiding, he has the same powers as the Chairman.
Nominated Rajya Sabha member and athlete P.T. Usha is now on the panel of Vice-Chairman of the House. Ms. Usha is the first nominated member in the history of the Rajya Sabha to be included in the panel.
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Solution: a)
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha nominates a panel of vice-chairpersons from among the members, according to the Rajya Sabha Rules. In the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman, any of them can preside over the House. When presiding, he has the same powers as the Chairman.
Nominated Rajya Sabha member and athlete P.T. Usha is now on the panel of Vice-Chairman of the House. Ms. Usha is the first nominated member in the history of the Rajya Sabha to be included in the panel.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Tentative list of UNCESO World Heritage Sites is an “inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination”.
- India now has more than 50 sites on UNESCO Tentative List, which indicates rich cultural and natural wealth of India.
- The Sun Temple at Modhera has the architectural and decorative details representing the Solanki style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNCESO World Heritage Sites.
The UNESCO tentative list is an “inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination”.
“With this, India now has 52 sites on UNESCO Tentative List. The list indicates rich cultural and natural wealth of India and shows huge diversity of our heritage.
The Sun Temple, Modhera dedicated to Surya Dev, is the earliest of such temples which set trends in architectural and decorative details, representing the Solanki style at its best.
The Sun Temple is located on the left bank of the river Pushpavati, a tributary of river Rupan in Becharaji taluka of Mehsana district. This east-facing temple is built with bright yellow sandstone.
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Solution: d)
Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNCESO World Heritage Sites.
The UNESCO tentative list is an “inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination”.
“With this, India now has 52 sites on UNESCO Tentative List. The list indicates rich cultural and natural wealth of India and shows huge diversity of our heritage.
The Sun Temple, Modhera dedicated to Surya Dev, is the earliest of such temples which set trends in architectural and decorative details, representing the Solanki style at its best.
The Sun Temple is located on the left bank of the river Pushpavati, a tributary of river Rupan in Becharaji taluka of Mehsana district. This east-facing temple is built with bright yellow sandstone.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Six Scorpene submarines are being built under Project-75 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under technology transfer from Naval Group of France.
- All the Scorpene submarines have Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) modules included in them.
- INS Arihant Is India’s first indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The fifth Scorpène-class conventional submarine, Vagir, was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai on December 20.
Six Scorpene submarines are being built under Project-75 by MDL under technology transfer from Naval Group of France. The first submarine INS Kalvari was commissioned in December 2017, second submarine INS Khanderi in September 2019, third one INS Karanj in March 2021 and the fourth one INS Vela joined service in November 2021.
The Navy currently has 15 conventional and one nuclear submarine in service. It includes seven Russian Kilo class submarines, four German HDW submarines, four Scorpene class submarines and the indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant.
The Navy has drawn up plans to install Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) modules on all Scorpene submarines as they go for their refit beginning with INS Kalvari in the next couple of years to enhance their endurance.
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Solution: b)
The fifth Scorpène-class conventional submarine, Vagir, was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai on December 20.
Six Scorpene submarines are being built under Project-75 by MDL under technology transfer from Naval Group of France. The first submarine INS Kalvari was commissioned in December 2017, second submarine INS Khanderi in September 2019, third one INS Karanj in March 2021 and the fourth one INS Vela joined service in November 2021.
The Navy currently has 15 conventional and one nuclear submarine in service. It includes seven Russian Kilo class submarines, four German HDW submarines, four Scorpene class submarines and the indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant.
The Navy has drawn up plans to install Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) modules on all Scorpene submarines as they go for their refit beginning with INS Kalvari in the next couple of years to enhance their endurance.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following diseases can be caused through biological warfare?
- Anthrax
- Botulism
- Smallpox
- Plague
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Bioterrorism agents are pathogenic organisms or biological toxins that are used to produce death and disease in humans, animals, or plants.
Bioterrorist attacks could be caused by virtually any pathogenic microorganism.
The bioterrorist agents with highest priority are the causes of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), botulism (Clostridium botulinum), plague (Yersinia pestis), smallpox (variola major), tularaemia (Francisella tularensis) and viral haemorrhagic fevers (filoviruses and arena viruses).
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Solution: d)
Bioterrorism agents are pathogenic organisms or biological toxins that are used to produce death and disease in humans, animals, or plants.
Bioterrorist attacks could be caused by virtually any pathogenic microorganism.
The bioterrorist agents with highest priority are the causes of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), botulism (Clostridium botulinum), plague (Yersinia pestis), smallpox (variola major), tularaemia (Francisella tularensis) and viral haemorrhagic fevers (filoviruses and arena viruses).
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