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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the layers of atmosphere
1. The zone separating stratosphere from troposphere is known as tropopause.
2. Ozone layer is found in the mesosphere.
3. The ionosphere is located between 80 and 400 km above the mesopause. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
One important feature of the stratosphere is that it contains the ozone layer. This layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation and shields life on the earth from intense, harmful form of energy.
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One important feature of the stratosphere is that it contains the ozone layer. This layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation and shields life on the earth from intense, harmful form of energy.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about mid latitude cyclones
1.The passage of front causes abrupt changes in the weather conditions over the area in the middle and high latitudes.
2.They cover a larger area and can originate over the land and sea. Whereas the tropical cyclones originate only over the seas and on reaching the land they dissipate.Which of the above statements are false?
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Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front. The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east but tropical cyclones move from east to west. The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones.
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Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front. The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east but tropical cyclones move from east to west. The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsMatch the following pairs of winds with their descriptions
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsMatch the following pairs of deserts and the factors impacting the climate
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Some of the deserts are the result of cold oceanic currents that divert rain-laden air away from coastlines. Others, like the Gobi and TaklaMakan deserts of Mongolia and China, are simply so far away from the ocean that the winds lose any moisture they may hold long before reaching the far off continental interior.
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Some of the deserts are the result of cold oceanic currents that divert rain-laden air away from coastlines. Others, like the Gobi and TaklaMakan deserts of Mongolia and China, are simply so far away from the ocean that the winds lose any moisture they may hold long before reaching the far off continental interior.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about architecture under Mughals
1. The Mughals were fond of laying gardens with running water.
2. Akbar built many forts and the most famous one was the Agra Fort.
3. Design of white marble with floral designs made of semi-precious stones on the walls was called pietra dura.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Akbar also built a palace- cum-fort complex at Fatehpur Sikri. The most magnificent building in it is the Jama Masjid and the gateway to it called Buland Darwaza. Other important buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are Jodh Bai’s palace and Panch Mahal with five storeys.
Indian traditions were blended with Turko-Iranian culture which was brought into India by the Mughals.Incorrect
Akbar also built a palace- cum-fort complex at Fatehpur Sikri. The most magnificent building in it is the Jama Masjid and the gateway to it called Buland Darwaza. Other important buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are Jodh Bai’s palace and Panch Mahal with five storeys.
Indian traditions were blended with Turko-Iranian culture which was brought into India by the Mughals. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements about Vijayanagara architecture are true?
1.The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams.
2.The most important temples of the Vijayanagar style were found in the Hampi ruins.
3.The metal images of Krishna Deva Raya and his queens at Tirupati are examples for casting metal images.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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The Varadharaja and Ekambaranatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture. The Raya Gopurams at Tiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak of the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar.
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The Varadharaja and Ekambaranatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture. The Raya Gopurams at Tiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak of the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Architecture under Delhi Sultanate
1.The Turks adopted arches, domes, lofty towers or minarets and decorations from indigenous styles of India.
2.Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque near Qutub Minar in Delhi was built by using the materials obtained from destroying many Hindu and Jain temples.Which of the above statements are true?
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The Turks introduced arches, domes, lofty towers or minarets and decorations. They also added colour to their buildings by using marbles, red and yellow sand stones.
The most magnificent building of the 13th century was the Qutub Minar which was founded by Aibek and completed by Iltutmish.Incorrect
The Turks introduced arches, domes, lofty towers or minarets and decorations. They also added colour to their buildings by using marbles, red and yellow sand stones.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Pinaka Missile system
1. The Pinaka MK-II Rocket is modified as a missile, integrated with the Navigation, Control and Guidance System. It is developed by HAL.
2. The Navigation system of the missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Pinaka missile system is developed by DRDO. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II. Development of Pinaka commenced in 1986 at a Pune-based DRDO facility.
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Pinaka missile system is developed by DRDO. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II. Development of Pinaka commenced in 1986 at a Pune-based DRDO facility.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are the objectives of the Clean Technology fund?
1.Provide positive incentives, through public and private sector investments, for the demonstration of low carbon development and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions
2.Support international cooperation on climate change.Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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CTF also aims to realize environmental and social co benefits, illustrating the potential for low carbon technologies in contributing to sustainable development goals. It funds low carbon programs and projects that are embedded in national plans and strategies, scaling up development and accelerating the diffusion and transfer of clean technologies.
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CTF also aims to realize environmental and social co benefits, illustrating the potential for low carbon technologies in contributing to sustainable development goals. It funds low carbon programs and projects that are embedded in national plans and strategies, scaling up development and accelerating the diffusion and transfer of clean technologies.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsWith reference to National Broadband mission, consider the following statements
1.It aims to develop a Broadband Readiness Index (BRI) to measure the availability of digital communications infrastructure and a conducive policy ecosystem within a State/UT.
2.It promotes creation of a digital fiber map of the Digital Communications network and infrastructure, including Optical Fiber Cables and Towers, across the countryWhich of the above statements are false?
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The vision of the NBM is to fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, facilitate digital empowerment and inclusion and provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all.
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The vision of the NBM is to fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, facilitate digital empowerment and inclusion and provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all.