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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the rock painting during Upper Paleolithic period.
- These painting contain Linear representations of animal and human figures.
- The Prominent locations where they were found were Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- The themes include daily life events to sacred and royal images.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Prehistoric rock paintings:
The term ‘Prehistory’ refers to the distant past when there was no paper or language, and hence painting and drawing were the oldest art forms practised by human beings to express themselves, using the cave walls as their canvas. The first discovery of rock paintings was made in India in 1867–68 by an archaeologist, Archibold Carlleyle, twelve years before the discovery of Altamira in Spain.
Period Upper Paleolithic (40000 – 10000 BC) Mesolithic (10000 – 4000 BC) Mesolithic Rock Painting Paintings Linear representations of animal and human figures Smaller in size with hunting scenes predominating Made with natural white kaolin and red ochre pigments Prominent Locations Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Langhnaj (Gujarat), Bhimbetka, Adamgarh Guntur Themes Daily life events to sacred and royal images The naturalistic style for animals, stylistic for humans Depicts social life and culture, man tilling the land Incorrect
Solution: c)
Prehistoric rock paintings:
The term ‘Prehistory’ refers to the distant past when there was no paper or language, and hence painting and drawing were the oldest art forms practised by human beings to express themselves, using the cave walls as their canvas. The first discovery of rock paintings was made in India in 1867–68 by an archaeologist, Archibold Carlleyle, twelve years before the discovery of Altamira in Spain.
Period Upper Paleolithic (40000 – 10000 BC) Mesolithic (10000 – 4000 BC) Mesolithic Rock Painting Paintings Linear representations of animal and human figures Smaller in size with hunting scenes predominating Made with natural white kaolin and red ochre pigments Prominent Locations Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Langhnaj (Gujarat), Bhimbetka, Adamgarh Guntur Themes Daily life events to sacred and royal images The naturalistic style for animals, stylistic for humans Depicts social life and culture, man tilling the land -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Royalty rates.
- Royalty rates are fees paid to the governmentfor the extraction of minerals or resources from a specified area.
- In India, Critical and strategic minerals are free from Royalty.
- India’s mineral royalty rates are among the lowest in the world.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, specifying royalty rates for three critical and strategic minerals: Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
What are Royalty rates?
Royalty rates are fees paid to the government for the extraction of minerals or resources from a specified area. 2nd Schedule of MMDRA 1957 deals with the royalty rates of minerals.
These minerals were delisted from atomic minerals and can now be auctioned to the private sector.
Presently, India’s mineral royalty rates are among the highest in the world, thus impacting the competitiveness of the sector and putting an economic burden on mining companies.
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Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, specifying royalty rates for three critical and strategic minerals: Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
What are Royalty rates?
Royalty rates are fees paid to the government for the extraction of minerals or resources from a specified area. 2nd Schedule of MMDRA 1957 deals with the royalty rates of minerals.
These minerals were delisted from atomic minerals and can now be auctioned to the private sector.
Presently, India’s mineral royalty rates are among the highest in the world, thus impacting the competitiveness of the sector and putting an economic burden on mining companies.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Khanij Bidesh India Ltd is a private joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally.
- Niobium is a silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxidelayer on its surface.
- Lithium is an alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries and medical devices like pacemakers.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration:
Initiative Details Amendment to MMRDA Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government Khanij Bidesh India Ltd It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America. Mineral Description Common Uses Lithium An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. Rechargeable batteries, energy storage. Rare Earth Elements A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines. Niobium A silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. The main source of Niobium is the mineral columbite, which is found in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria. Alloys (stainless steel), jet engines, construction materials, superconducting magnets (particle accelerators, MRI scanners). Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration:
Initiative Details Amendment to MMRDA Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government Khanij Bidesh India Ltd It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America. Mineral Description Common Uses Lithium An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. Rechargeable batteries, energy storage. Rare Earth Elements A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines. Niobium A silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. The main source of Niobium is the mineral columbite, which is found in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria. Alloys (stainless steel), jet engines, construction materials, superconducting magnets (particle accelerators, MRI scanners). -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE)
- Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE)initiative was launched by World Bank and India.
- The initiative is designed to tackle climate changeby aiding emerging markets and developing countries in expanding their clean-energy product manufacturing.
- The initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and contribute to poverty reduction.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- The World Bank and Japan, have launched the Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE) initiative in Morocco.
- This initiative is designed to tackle the dual challenges of job creation and climate change by aiding emerging markets and developing countries in expanding their clean-energy product manufacturing and increasing their participation in the minerals industry.
- The initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and generate local employment opportunities, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction.
- This collaborative effort emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in promoting economic growth in these countries while strengthening clean energy and critical minerals supply chains.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- The World Bank and Japan, have launched the Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE) initiative in Morocco.
- This initiative is designed to tackle the dual challenges of job creation and climate change by aiding emerging markets and developing countries in expanding their clean-energy product manufacturing and increasing their participation in the minerals industry.
- The initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and generate local employment opportunities, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction.
- This collaborative effort emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in promoting economic growth in these countries while strengthening clean energy and critical minerals supply chains.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization that conducts agricultural research for rural development.
- ICRISAT operates under the charters of the FAO and UNDP.
- It holds a special status as a UN organization in India, granting it certain immunities and tax privileges.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
- The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) (HQ: Patancheru, Hyderabad; founded 1972 with support from the Ford and Rockefeller foundations) is an international organization that conducts agricultural research for rural development.
- It has regional centres in Mali and Kenya, along with research stations in several African countries. ICRISAT operates under the charters of the FAO and UNDP. It holds a special status as a UN organization in India, granting it certain immunities and tax privileges.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
- The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) (HQ: Patancheru, Hyderabad; founded 1972 with support from the Ford and Rockefeller foundations) is an international organization that conducts agricultural research for rural development.
- It has regional centres in Mali and Kenya, along with research stations in several African countries. ICRISAT operates under the charters of the FAO and UNDP. It holds a special status as a UN organization in India, granting it certain immunities and tax privileges.
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