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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about basic lava
1. It forms gentle slopes
2. It is highly fluid
3. It has high silica content
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Basic lava has low silica content and is highly fluid. Hence it forms gentle slopes.
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Basic lava has low silica content and is highly fluid. Hence it forms gentle slopes.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsMatch the following local storms with the region
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are features of wet evergreen tropical forests?
1.They are wet and humid areas
2.The forests are well stratified with shrubs close to ground, followed by shorter trees and longer varieties
3.Annual precipitation is over 200cmChoose the correct answer using the codes given below
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In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above. There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. As such these forests appear green all the year round.
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In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above. There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. As such these forests appear green all the year round.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about earthquakes
1.Earthquake waves are basically of two types — body waves and surface waves.
2.There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves. S-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface.
3.S-waves can travel only through solid materials.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These are also called primary waves. The P-waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These are called secondary waves.
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P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These are also called primary waves. The P-waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These are called secondary waves.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsMatch the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Buddhist sources refer to pushyamitra as a persecutor of Buddhism.
Satavahanas made grants of villages and lands to Buddhist monks. Vashishti Putra Pulamayi repaired the old Amaravathi stupa.
In the age of Kanishka the Mahayana Buddhism came into vogue. It is different in many respects from the religion taught by the Buddha and propagated by Asoka.Incorrect
Buddhist sources refer to pushyamitra as a persecutor of Buddhism.
Satavahanas made grants of villages and lands to Buddhist monks. Vashishti Putra Pulamayi repaired the old Amaravathi stupa.
In the age of Kanishka the Mahayana Buddhism came into vogue. It is different in many respects from the religion taught by the Buddha and propagated by Asoka. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about religion during Sangam age
1.The primary deity of the Sangam period was Seyon or Murugan, who is hailed as Tamil God.
2.Fishers worshipped Indira and agriculturists worshipped Varuna
3.The Hero Stone or Nadu Kal worship was significant in the Sangam period. The Hero Stone was erected in memory of the bravery shown by the warrior in battles.Which of the above statements are true?
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Chief deity was Murugan – chief occupation, hunting and honey collection. Chief deity Mayon (Vishnu) – chief occupation, cattle-rearing and dealing with dairy products. Chief deity Indira – chief occupation, agriculture. Chief deity Varunan – chief occupation fishing and salt manufacturing.
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Chief deity was Murugan – chief occupation, hunting and honey collection. Chief deity Mayon (Vishnu) – chief occupation, cattle-rearing and dealing with dairy products. Chief deity Indira – chief occupation, agriculture. Chief deity Varunan – chief occupation fishing and salt manufacturing.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true about the Gupta empire?
1.In the sphere of religion, Brahmanism reigned supreme during the Gupta period. It had two branches – Vaishnavism and Shaivism.
2.The worship of images and celebration of religious festivals with elaborate rituals made these two religions popular
3.Religious literature like the Puranas was composed during this period.
4.The progress of Brahmanism led to the neglect of Buddhism and Jainism. Fahien refers to the decline of Buddhism in the Gangetic valley.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Despite neglect, a few Buddhist scholars like Vasubandhu were patronized by Gupta kings. In western and southern India Jainism flourished. The great Jain Council was held at Valabhi during this period and the Jain Canon of the Swetambras was written.
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Despite neglect, a few Buddhist scholars like Vasubandhu were patronized by Gupta kings. In western and southern India Jainism flourished. The great Jain Council was held at Valabhi during this period and the Jain Canon of the Swetambras was written.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsMatch the following military exercises
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave
1.The first-ever BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave was held at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
2.The Ports’ First Conclave of BIMSTEC nations is expected to explore the possibility of increasing economic cooperation by furthering EXIM trade and coastal shipping.
3.The Conclave discussed various investment opportunities, best practices adopted for productivity and safety at Ports.Which of the above statements are true?
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The five-panel sessions that were held during the conclave are-Session on Port led Industrial and Tourism Development; Emergent Roles of Ports in the Global Supply Chain; Safe and Secure Ports; Ports Services: Delivering Value; Green Port Operations.
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The five-panel sessions that were held during the conclave are-Session on Port led Industrial and Tourism Development; Emergent Roles of Ports in the Global Supply Chain; Safe and Secure Ports; Ports Services: Delivering Value; Green Port Operations.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Program for International Student Assessment
1.Within the country (or specific geography to be covered in case of large countries), PISA covers a sample of 15-year-old students representing all forms of schooling i.e. public, private, private aided etc
2.The PISA Programme was launched in 1997 by the OECD with the objective to develop regular, reliable and policy-relevant indicators on student achievement.
3.Learnings from participation in PISA will help to introduce competency-based examination reforms in the school system and promote rote learning.Which of the above statements are true?
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India’s participation in PISA 2021 is an attempt to move away from rote learning and move towards competency-based education. PISA will help India understand different ways of learning and substantiate difficult educational reforms.
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India’s participation in PISA 2021 is an attempt to move away from rote learning and move towards competency-based education. PISA will help India understand different ways of learning and substantiate difficult educational reforms.
