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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are features of saline soils?
1. Saline soil is formed due to capillary action which leads to deposition of salts on the upper layer of soil, making it saline.
2. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions and in waterlogged and swampy areas.
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Saline soil is also known as Usara soil. Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy.
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Saline soil is also known as Usara soil. Their structure ranges from sandy to loamy.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Black soil, consider the following statements
1.Black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina.
2.Black soil covers most of the Deccan Plateau which includes parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh.
3.They lack in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.Which of the above statements are true?
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The black soil is highly retentive of moisture. It swells greatly on accumulating moisture. Strenuous effort is required to work on such soil in the rainy season as it gets very sticky. In summer, the moisture evaporates, the soil shrinks and is seamed with broad and deep cracks. The lower layers can still retain moisture. The cracks permit oxygenation of the soil to sufficient depths and the soil has extraordinary fertility.
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The black soil is highly retentive of moisture. It swells greatly on accumulating moisture. Strenuous effort is required to work on such soil in the rainy season as it gets very sticky. In summer, the moisture evaporates, the soil shrinks and is seamed with broad and deep cracks. The lower layers can still retain moisture. The cracks permit oxygenation of the soil to sufficient depths and the soil has extraordinary fertility.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsMatch the following pairs of soils and their features
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsMatch the divisions of alluvial soils with their features
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Harappan culture, which of the following statements are true?
1. The large-scale use of burnt bricks in almost all kinds of constructions and the absence of stone buildings are the important characteristics of the Harappan culture
2. The most important public place of Mohenjodaro is the Great Bath, there are side rooms for changing clothes.
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The Harappan culture was distinguished by its system of town- planning on the lines of the grid system – that is streets and lanes cutting across one another almost at right angles thus dividing the city into several rectangular blocks. Another remarkable feature was the underground drainage system connecting all houses to the street drains which were covered by stone slabs or bricks.
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The Harappan culture was distinguished by its system of town- planning on the lines of the grid system – that is streets and lanes cutting across one another almost at right angles thus dividing the city into several rectangular blocks. Another remarkable feature was the underground drainage system connecting all houses to the street drains which were covered by stone slabs or bricks.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsMatch the following pairs with reference to Vedic literature
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Gandhara art, consider the following statements
1.It is a blend of Indian and Graeco-Roman elements. Specimens of Gandhara sculpture have been found in Taxila, Peshawar and in several places of northwest India
2.The Buddha images exhibit the spiritual feeling in his face which was largely absent in the Mathura school. The female figures of yakshinis and apsaras were beautifully carved.Which of the above statements are true?
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The Buddha images exhibit the spiritual feeling in Mathura school. Gandhara school was characterized by moulding the human body in a realistic manner with minute attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and curly hair.
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The Buddha images exhibit the spiritual feeling in Mathura school. Gandhara school was characterized by moulding the human body in a realistic manner with minute attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and curly hair.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true about Parivesh portal?
1. PARIVESH means-Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub
2. PARIVESH is a web-based, role-based workflow application which has been developed for online submission and monitoring of the proposals submitted by the proponents for seeking trade and commerce clearances
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PARIVESH is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System, developed in pursuance of the spirit of ‘Digital India’ initiated by the Prime Minister and capturing the essence of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. PARIVESH provide- single registration and single sign-in for all types of clearances (i.e. Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ).
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PARIVESH is a Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System, developed in pursuance of the spirit of ‘Digital India’ initiated by the Prime Minister and capturing the essence of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. PARIVESH provide- single registration and single sign-in for all types of clearances (i.e. Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ).
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Sustainable development cell of Ministry of Coal
1.This cell will formulate the future policy framework for the environmental mitigation measures including the Mine closure Fund.
2.The Sustainable Development cell (SDC) will advise, mentor, plan and monitor the mitigation measures taken by the coal companies for maximizing the utilization of available resources in a sustainable way, minimizing the adverse impact of miningWhich of the above statements are true?
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Tasks of the cell include Land amelioration and afforestation; Air quality, emission, and noise management; Mine water management; Sustainable Mine Tourism. Sustainable Development Cell envisages to address the environmental mitigation measures in a systematic manner and to provide a better environment to people working and residing in the vicinity of Mines.
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Tasks of the cell include Land amelioration and afforestation; Air quality, emission, and noise management; Mine water management; Sustainable Mine Tourism. Sustainable Development Cell envisages to address the environmental mitigation measures in a systematic manner and to provide a better environment to people working and residing in the vicinity of Mines.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Hygiene rating scheme
1.It has been developed by the Association of Indian restaurants and eateries.
2.It allows consumers to make an informed food choice about where to eat and inculcate the right eating habits.Which of the above statements are true?
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FSSAI’s Hygiene Rating Scheme is a user-driven, technology-enabled scheme applicable to food businesses supplying food directly to consumers either on or off the premises. The rating system will be implemented in 2 parts: 1. Hygiene ratings – Handling raw material, maintaining clean premises, storing food 2. Hygiene ratings + – Enhance the scope and responsibility towards providing safe and nutritious food to a larger community.
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FSSAI’s Hygiene Rating Scheme is a user-driven, technology-enabled scheme applicable to food businesses supplying food directly to consumers either on or off the premises. The rating system will be implemented in 2 parts: 1. Hygiene ratings – Handling raw material, maintaining clean premises, storing food 2. Hygiene ratings + – Enhance the scope and responsibility towards providing safe and nutritious food to a larger community.
