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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Sometimes record-high temperatures observed globally can be due to underwater volcanic eruption.
- Most volcanic eruptions release a significant amount of water vapour and Sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, which is a natural greenhouse gas that traps heat.
- Tonga island is part of a volcanic arc formed due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate under the Indo-Australian Plate.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
- In 2023, record-high temperatures have been observed globally. Scientists attribute this unusual heat to various factors, including an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific in January 2022.
- While most volcanic eruptions typically cool the planetdue to sun-dimming particles, this eruption released a significant amount of water vapour and Sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, a natural greenhouse gas that traps heat.
- The volcano is located in the Tonga island of the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Tonga–Kermadec Islands volcanic arcformed due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate under the Indo-Australian Plate.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
- In 2023, record-high temperatures have been observed globally. Scientists attribute this unusual heat to various factors, including an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific in January 2022.
- While most volcanic eruptions typically cool the planetdue to sun-dimming particles, this eruption released a significant amount of water vapour and Sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, a natural greenhouse gas that traps heat.
- The volcano is located in the Tonga island of the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Tonga–Kermadec Islands volcanic arcformed due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate under the Indo-Australian Plate.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe code name for police action that integrated Hyderabad into the Indian Union is known as
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Solution: c)
Operation Polo: Indian armed forces ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and led to the incorporation of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
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Solution: c)
Operation Polo: Indian armed forces ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and led to the incorporation of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Hoysala architecture.
- It was developed between the 11th and 14th centuries in southern Karnataka.
- It has a unique style of blending elements of Dravida and Nagara architectures.
- ‘Hoysala Temple’ form includes multiple shrines around a central pillared hall in a star-shaped layout.
- They typically used Red Sandstone that allowed intricate carving of sculptures.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 4 is incorrect.
- Hoysala architecture, developed between the 11th and 14th centuries in southern Karnataka under the Hoysala Empire, is characterized by:
- A unique style blending elements of Dravida and Nagara architectures.
- Influences from Bhumija, Nagara, and Karntata Dravida architectural traditions.
- Distinctive ‘Hoysala Temple’ form with multiple shrines around a central pillared hall in a star-shaped layout.
- The use of soapstone, allowed intricate carving of sculptures, especially in the jewelry adorning temple walls.
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Solution: c)
Statement 4 is incorrect.
- Hoysala architecture, developed between the 11th and 14th centuries in southern Karnataka under the Hoysala Empire, is characterized by:
- A unique style blending elements of Dravida and Nagara architectures.
- Influences from Bhumija, Nagara, and Karntata Dravida architectural traditions.
- Distinctive ‘Hoysala Temple’ form with multiple shrines around a central pillared hall in a star-shaped layout.
- The use of soapstone, allowed intricate carving of sculptures, especially in the jewelry adorning temple walls.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- A World Heritage Site is an area or object recognised for its “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 1972.
- Khangchendzonga National Park is the only site from India under the category of Mixed heritage site.
- India is among the top five countries with maximum number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- A World Heritage Site is an area or object listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognised for its “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 1972.
- These sites, categorised into three types – Cultural, Natural, and Mixed, are internationally acknowledged for their cultural, natural, or combined significance.
- As of 2023, there are 42 World Heritage Sites located in India. Out of these, 34 are cultural, 7 are natural, and one, the Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- A World Heritage Site is an area or object listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognised for its “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 1972.
- These sites, categorised into three types – Cultural, Natural, and Mixed, are internationally acknowledged for their cultural, natural, or combined significance.
- As of 2023, there are 42 World Heritage Sites located in India. Out of these, 34 are cultural, 7 are natural, and one, the Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- World Ozone Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol.
- Montreal Protocol and its amendments are successful in eliminating up to 99% of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).
- India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims to address refrigerant transition, energy efficiency, and technology advancement in cooling systems.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
- World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental treaty for phasing out of production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances, that came into force on this day in 1987.
- Montreal Protocol and its amendmentsare successful in eliminating up to 99% of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (long-lived man-made chemicals which destroy the protective ozone layer).
- India has been proactive in implementing the Montreal Protocol, phasing out harmful substances and achieving reductions.
- India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) to address refrigerant transition, energy efficiency, and technology advancement in cooling systems.
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Solution: c)
- World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental treaty for phasing out of production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances, that came into force on this day in 1987.
- Montreal Protocol and its amendmentsare successful in eliminating up to 99% of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (long-lived man-made chemicals which destroy the protective ozone layer).
- India has been proactive in implementing the Montreal Protocol, phasing out harmful substances and achieving reductions.
- India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) to address refrigerant transition, energy efficiency, and technology advancement in cooling systems.
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