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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Debt refers to an obligation or financial liability that one party owes to another.
- Rising interest rates and unfavourable exchange rate movements could make servicing external debt burdensome.
- The debt servicing by the Government will always crowd out spendingon other development priorities.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- Debt refers to an obligation or financial liability that one party owes to another. It is typically in the form of borrowed funds that need to be repaid over time, often with interest.
- Rising interest rates and unfavourable exchange rate movements could make servicing external debt burdensome.
- India’s debt service was 2% of the GNI in 2022.
- Impact: The debt servicing may crowd out spending on other development priorities.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
- Debt refers to an obligation or financial liability that one party owes to another. It is typically in the form of borrowed funds that need to be repaid over time, often with interest.
- Rising interest rates and unfavourable exchange rate movements could make servicing external debt burdensome.
- India’s debt service was 2% of the GNI in 2022.
- Impact: The debt servicing may crowd out spending on other development priorities.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Melanistic tigers.
- Melanistic tigers are subspecies of Bengal tiger.
- Melanistic tigers have a dark black or nearly black coatwith faint or almost invisible stripes.
- The colouration in is Melanistic tigers are due to a genetic condition known as melanism.
- Melanistic tigers are found exclusively in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Melanistic tigers are found exclusively in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. STR harbours the only population of melanistic tigers in the world (10 out of 16 tigers in the park are melanistic).
About Melanistic tigers (black tigers)
- They are a rare colour variant of the Bengal tiger(Panthera tigris tigris).
- Unlike the typical orange coat with dark stripes, melanistic tigers have a dark black or nearly black coatwith faint or almost invisible stripes.
- This dark colouration is due to a genetic condition known as melanism, where there is an excessive development of dark pigmentation (melanin) in the skin and fur.
- Melanistic tigers are not a separate subspeciesbut rather a colour morph within the Bengal tiger population.
- A single mutation in the gene Transmembrane Aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep)causes the black tigers to develop broadened stripes.
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Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Melanistic tigers are found exclusively in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. STR harbours the only population of melanistic tigers in the world (10 out of 16 tigers in the park are melanistic).
About Melanistic tigers (black tigers)
- They are a rare colour variant of the Bengal tiger(Panthera tigris tigris).
- Unlike the typical orange coat with dark stripes, melanistic tigers have a dark black or nearly black coatwith faint or almost invisible stripes.
- This dark colouration is due to a genetic condition known as melanism, where there is an excessive development of dark pigmentation (melanin) in the skin and fur.
- Melanistic tigers are not a separate subspeciesbut rather a colour morph within the Bengal tiger population.
- A single mutation in the gene Transmembrane Aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep)causes the black tigers to develop broadened stripes.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Simlipal Tiger Reserve.
- Simlipal Tiger Reserve, situated in the Eastern Ghats, is a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, National Park, and Tiger Reserve.
- It is positioned within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province.
- Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Simlipal Tiger Reserve, situated in the Eastern Ghats, is a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, National Park, and Tiger Reserve. Positioned within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province, it spans diverse biogeographical realms. Comprising the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh, and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
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Solution: c)
Simlipal Tiger Reserve, situated in the Eastern Ghats, is a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, National Park, and Tiger Reserve. Positioned within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province, it spans diverse biogeographical realms. Comprising the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh, and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Ulawun is a basaltic and stratovolcano on the island of Papua New Guinea.
- Papua New Guinea has several volcanoes primarily due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Papua New Guinea is located is located north of Philippines.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
India had provided relief material worth $1 million to aid those affected by a major volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea, particularly around Mount Ulawun.
Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of immense cultural and biological diversity, it’s known for its beaches and coral reefs.
It has several volcanoes primarily due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This region is characterized by intense tectonic activity, including the subduction of several tectonic plates beneath the Pacific Plate
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
India had provided relief material worth $1 million to aid those affected by a major volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea, particularly around Mount Ulawun.
Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of immense cultural and biological diversity, it’s known for its beaches and coral reefs.
It has several volcanoes primarily due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This region is characterized by intense tectonic activity, including the subduction of several tectonic plates beneath the Pacific Plate
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Article 312of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of All India Judicial Service (AIJS), similar to central civil services, upon a resolution by the Rajya Sabha.
- The Indian Constitution grantsstates the authority over the appointment of district judges, managed through State Public Service Commissions and High Courts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
- Consider the following statements.
- Article 312of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of All India Judicial Service (AIJS), similar to central civil services, upon a resolution by the Rajya Sabha.
- The Indian Constitution grantsstates the authority over the appointment of district judges, managed through State Public Service Commissions and High Courts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Consider the following statements.
- Article 312of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of All India Judicial Service (AIJS), similar to central civil services, upon a resolution by the Rajya Sabha.
- The Indian Constitution grantsstates the authority over the appointment of district judges, managed through State Public Service Commissions and High Courts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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