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[Quiz] Daily Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs) – April 22 2025
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Q1. {S&T – ISRO} Consider the following pairs:
Initiative
Specific Objective
- BHUVAN Geoportal
Forecast crop yields using satellite imagery and weather data - FASAL
Map horticulture crops using satellite data. - CHAMAN
Provide spatial data for agriculture, land use, water bodies, urban planning, etc. How many of the pairs are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- There are multiple initiatives by ISRO to improve agriculture & crop monitoring. Some of them are:
Pair 1 is incorrect
- BHUVAN Geoportal:
- ISRO’s open-source satellite imagery platform.
- Provides spatial data for agriculture, land use, water bodies, urban planning, etc.
- Includes layers for crop monitoring and disaster impact mapping.
Pair 2 is incorrect
- FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land-based observations):
- Joint initiative with the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Uses satellite imagery and weather data to forecast crop yields.
- Covers major crops like rice, wheat, cotton, and pulses.
Pair 3 is incorrect
- CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment using Management using Geo-informatics):
- Collaboration with MoA&FW and Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).
- Maps horticulture crops using satellite data.
- Assists in area estimation, crop condition, and productivity assessment.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Hard
Incorrect
Explanation
- There are multiple initiatives by ISRO to improve agriculture & crop monitoring. Some of them are:
Pair 1 is incorrect
- BHUVAN Geoportal:
- ISRO’s open-source satellite imagery platform.
- Provides spatial data for agriculture, land use, water bodies, urban planning, etc.
- Includes layers for crop monitoring and disaster impact mapping.
Pair 2 is incorrect
- FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land-based observations):
- Joint initiative with the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Uses satellite imagery and weather data to forecast crop yields.
- Covers major crops like rice, wheat, cotton, and pulses.
Pair 3 is incorrect
- CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment using Management using Geo-informatics):
- Collaboration with MoA&FW and Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).
- Maps horticulture crops using satellite data.
- Assists in area estimation, crop condition, and productivity assessment.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Hard
Unattempted
Explanation
- There are multiple initiatives by ISRO to improve agriculture & crop monitoring. Some of them are:
Pair 1 is incorrect
- BHUVAN Geoportal:
- ISRO’s open-source satellite imagery platform.
- Provides spatial data for agriculture, land use, water bodies, urban planning, etc.
- Includes layers for crop monitoring and disaster impact mapping.
Pair 2 is incorrect
- FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land-based observations):
- Joint initiative with the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Uses satellite imagery and weather data to forecast crop yields.
- Covers major crops like rice, wheat, cotton, and pulses.
Pair 3 is incorrect
- CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment using Management using Geo-informatics):
- Collaboration with MoA&FW and Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).
- Maps horticulture crops using satellite data.
- Assists in area estimation, crop condition, and productivity assessment.
Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Hard
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
Q2. {Governance – Civil Services} Consider the following statements regarding civil services in India:
- Lord Cornwallis is regarded as the ‘Father of Civil Services’ in India.
- Charter Act of 1853 abolished the patronage system & introduced open competitive examinations in Indian Civil Services.
- In 1950 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) replaced the Federal PSC created under Government of India Act, 1919 and became the central body for recruiting All India Services and Central Services.
- April 21 is commemorated as National Civil Services Day by the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- The Indian Civil Services, referred to as the “steel frame of India” by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, evolved under British rule and Independent India. Major events during the evolution can be traced as follows:
Statement 1 is correct
- Civil Service – The East India Company Era:
- Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) is regarded as the “Father of Civil Services in India” for introducing key reforms.
- Charter Act of 1793 institutionalised Covenanted Civil Services, bringing structure and pension provisions for employees.
- Until the mid-19th century, East India Company Directors nominated civil servants, forming an elite European administrative class.
- In 1800, Lord Wellesley established the College of Fort William in Calcutta for civil servant training. However, by 1806, it was replaced by the East India College at Haileybury, England.
Statement 2 is correct
- Transition to Competitive Exams:
- Charter Act of 1853 abolished the patronage system & introduced open competitive examinations.
- A Civil Service Commission was established in London (1854), and the 1st competitive ICS exam was held in 1855 in London.
- The age limit was set between 18 and 25, and the syllabus was Eurocentric, disadvantaging Indian candidates.
- Indian Civil Services Act of 1861: Allowed limited Indian participation, mainly in uncovenanted posts. Indians had to reside in India for 7+ years and clear local language exams.
- Satyendranath Tagore became the 1st Indian to clear the ICS exam in 1864.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Post-Independence Developments:
- 1947: After Independence, the ICSs were restructured as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
- 1950: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) replaced the Federal PSC and became the central body for recruiting All India Services and Central Services.
- UPSC replaced the Federal PSC created under Government of India Act, 1935 and not GoI Act 1919.
Statement 4 is correct
- Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates National Civil Services Day to acknowledge and celebrate our civil servants’ exceptional efforts in public service.
- PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented for outstanding service and contributions of civil servants on the day.
- 1st Civil Services Day was officially marked in 2006 but the celebration’s roots go back to April 21, 1947.
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The Indian Civil Services, referred to as the “steel frame of India” by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, evolved under British rule and Independent India. Major events during the evolution can be traced as follows:
Statement 1 is correct
- Civil Service – The East India Company Era:
- Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) is regarded as the “Father of Civil Services in India” for introducing key reforms.
- Charter Act of 1793 institutionalised Covenanted Civil Services, bringing structure and pension provisions for employees.
- Until the mid-19th century, East India Company Directors nominated civil servants, forming an elite European administrative class.
- In 1800, Lord Wellesley established the College of Fort William in Calcutta for civil servant training. However, by 1806, it was replaced by the East India College at Haileybury, England.
Statement 2 is correct
- Transition to Competitive Exams:
- Charter Act of 1853 abolished the patronage system & introduced open competitive examinations.
- A Civil Service Commission was established in London (1854), and the 1st competitive ICS exam was held in 1855 in London.
- The age limit was set between 18 and 25, and the syllabus was Eurocentric, disadvantaging Indian candidates.
- Indian Civil Services Act of 1861: Allowed limited Indian participation, mainly in uncovenanted posts. Indians had to reside in India for 7+ years and clear local language exams.
- Satyendranath Tagore became the 1st Indian to clear the ICS exam in 1864.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Post-Independence Developments:
- 1947: After Independence, the ICSs were restructured as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
- 1950: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) replaced the Federal PSC and became the central body for recruiting All India Services and Central Services.
- UPSC replaced the Federal PSC created under Government of India Act, 1935 and not GoI Act 1919.
Statement 4 is correct
- Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates National Civil Services Day to acknowledge and celebrate our civil servants’ exceptional efforts in public service.
- PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented for outstanding service and contributions of civil servants on the day.
- 1st Civil Services Day was officially marked in 2006 but the celebration’s roots go back to April 21, 1947.
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Indian Civil Services, referred to as the “steel frame of India” by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, evolved under British rule and Independent India. Major events during the evolution can be traced as follows:
Statement 1 is correct
- Civil Service – The East India Company Era:
- Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) is regarded as the “Father of Civil Services in India” for introducing key reforms.
- Charter Act of 1793 institutionalised Covenanted Civil Services, bringing structure and pension provisions for employees.
- Until the mid-19th century, East India Company Directors nominated civil servants, forming an elite European administrative class.
- In 1800, Lord Wellesley established the College of Fort William in Calcutta for civil servant training. However, by 1806, it was replaced by the East India College at Haileybury, England.
Statement 2 is correct
- Transition to Competitive Exams:
- Charter Act of 1853 abolished the patronage system & introduced open competitive examinations.
- A Civil Service Commission was established in London (1854), and the 1st competitive ICS exam was held in 1855 in London.
- The age limit was set between 18 and 25, and the syllabus was Eurocentric, disadvantaging Indian candidates.
- Indian Civil Services Act of 1861: Allowed limited Indian participation, mainly in uncovenanted posts. Indians had to reside in India for 7+ years and clear local language exams.
- Satyendranath Tagore became the 1st Indian to clear the ICS exam in 1864.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Post-Independence Developments:
- 1947: After Independence, the ICSs were restructured as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
- 1950: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) replaced the Federal PSC and became the central body for recruiting All India Services and Central Services.
- UPSC replaced the Federal PSC created under Government of India Act, 1935 and not GoI Act 1919.
Statement 4 is correct
- Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates National Civil Services Day to acknowledge and celebrate our civil servants’ exceptional efforts in public service.
- PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are presented for outstanding service and contributions of civil servants on the day.
- 1st Civil Services Day was officially marked in 2006 but the celebration’s roots go back to April 21, 1947.
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Q3. {Species – Birds – CR} Consider the following statements about Great Indian Bustard (GIB);
- GIB is classified as Critically Endangered under IUCN red list and included in Schedule-I of Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
- The females are larger than the males.
- Threats to GIB include power lines, conversion of grasslands and overgrazing by cattle.
- India is the 1st country to successfully breed the GIB through artificial insemination as part of recovery and conservation efforts.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The GIB is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving it the highest degree of legal protection from hunting.
- They are classified as Critically Endangered under IUCN red list.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The females are smaller than the male. It lays one egg and incubates it for 25-30 days.
Statement 3 is correct
- Threats faced by GIB are:
- Habitat destruction and fragmentation.
- Conversion of grassland.
- Overgrazing.
- Hunting.
- Powerlines and other developmental disturbance (due to poor frontal vision).
Statement 4 is correct
- Bustard Recovery Programme was commenced for an initial period of 5 years (2016-21) and an extension was granted from 2021 to 2024.
- Implementation: In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC), Rajasthan and other bustard range state Forest Departments, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and NGO partners, the national conservation breeding programme.
- Objectives:
- Conservation breeding, secure ex-situ populations of GIB, etc.
- Applied research, to prioritise areas for conservation, characterise threats, monitor populations and habitats for assessing management effectiveness, etc.
- Capacity building, awareness and advocacy, to improve protection, sensitise stakeholders and decision-makers on bustard conservation, public awareness, etc.
- India has become the 1st country to successfully breed the GIB through artificial insemination at Jaisalmer’s Desert National Park under the Bustard Recovery Programme.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The GIB is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving it the highest degree of legal protection from hunting.
- They are classified as Critically Endangered under IUCN red list.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The females are smaller than the male. It lays one egg and incubates it for 25-30 days.
Statement 3 is correct
- Threats faced by GIB are:
- Habitat destruction and fragmentation.
- Conversion of grassland.
- Overgrazing.
- Hunting.
- Powerlines and other developmental disturbance (due to poor frontal vision).
Statement 4 is correct
- Bustard Recovery Programme was commenced for an initial period of 5 years (2016-21) and an extension was granted from 2021 to 2024.
- Implementation: In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC), Rajasthan and other bustard range state Forest Departments, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and NGO partners, the national conservation breeding programme.
- Objectives:
- Conservation breeding, secure ex-situ populations of GIB, etc.
- Applied research, to prioritise areas for conservation, characterise threats, monitor populations and habitats for assessing management effectiveness, etc.
- Capacity building, awareness and advocacy, to improve protection, sensitise stakeholders and decision-makers on bustard conservation, public awareness, etc.
- India has become the 1st country to successfully breed the GIB through artificial insemination at Jaisalmer’s Desert National Park under the Bustard Recovery Programme.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The GIB is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving it the highest degree of legal protection from hunting.
- They are classified as Critically Endangered under IUCN red list.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The females are smaller than the male. It lays one egg and incubates it for 25-30 days.
Statement 3 is correct
- Threats faced by GIB are:
- Habitat destruction and fragmentation.
- Conversion of grassland.
- Overgrazing.
- Hunting.
- Powerlines and other developmental disturbance (due to poor frontal vision).
Statement 4 is correct
- Bustard Recovery Programme was commenced for an initial period of 5 years (2016-21) and an extension was granted from 2021 to 2024.
- Implementation: In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC), Rajasthan and other bustard range state Forest Departments, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and NGO partners, the national conservation breeding programme.
- Objectives:
- Conservation breeding, secure ex-situ populations of GIB, etc.
- Applied research, to prioritise areas for conservation, characterise threats, monitor populations and habitats for assessing management effectiveness, etc.
- Capacity building, awareness and advocacy, to improve protection, sensitise stakeholders and decision-makers on bustard conservation, public awareness, etc.
- India has become the 1st country to successfully breed the GIB through artificial insemination at Jaisalmer’s Desert National Park under the Bustard Recovery Programme.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
Q4. {Species – Misc} Consider the following species:
- Sangai Deer
- Gooty Sapphire Tarantula
- Nilgiri Tahr
- Lion-Tailed Macaque
How many of the above species are endemic to India?
Correct
Explanation
All options are correct
- Sangai Deer also known as a ‘Dancing Deer,’ the Sangai is the state animal of Manipur.
- Habitat: Floating meadows or phumdi in Loktak Lake at Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered, WPA: Schedule I.
- Gooty Sapphire Tarantula also known as the Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula, blue ornamental tarantula, and peacock tarantula, it is a very large spider with long, hairy legs.
- Its venomous fangs kill its prey.
- It is an arboreal species and was 1st discovered in Gooty in Andhra Pradesh.
- Habitat: Deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh (Near Nallamalla Hills).
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Critically Endangered, I CITES: Appendix II.
- Nilgiri Tahr, locally known as Varaiaadu, is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Status: Endangered | WPA, 1972: Schedule-I
- Distribution: It is endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats, which falls in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Lion-tailed macaque (or wanderoo), sometimes called bearded monkey, is an Old-World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered | CITES: Appendix I | Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Answer: (d) All four; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
All options are correct
- Sangai Deer also known as a ‘Dancing Deer,’ the Sangai is the state animal of Manipur.
- Habitat: Floating meadows or phumdi in Loktak Lake at Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered, WPA: Schedule I.
- Gooty Sapphire Tarantula also known as the Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula, blue ornamental tarantula, and peacock tarantula, it is a very large spider with long, hairy legs.
- Its venomous fangs kill its prey.
- It is an arboreal species and was 1st discovered in Gooty in Andhra Pradesh.
- Habitat: Deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh (Near Nallamalla Hills).
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Critically Endangered, I CITES: Appendix II.
- Nilgiri Tahr, locally known as Varaiaadu, is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Status: Endangered | WPA, 1972: Schedule-I
- Distribution: It is endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats, which falls in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Lion-tailed macaque (or wanderoo), sometimes called bearded monkey, is an Old-World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered | CITES: Appendix I | Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Answer: (d) All four; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
All options are correct
- Sangai Deer also known as a ‘Dancing Deer,’ the Sangai is the state animal of Manipur.
- Habitat: Floating meadows or phumdi in Loktak Lake at Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered, WPA: Schedule I.
- Gooty Sapphire Tarantula also known as the Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula, blue ornamental tarantula, and peacock tarantula, it is a very large spider with long, hairy legs.
- Its venomous fangs kill its prey.
- It is an arboreal species and was 1st discovered in Gooty in Andhra Pradesh.
- Habitat: Deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh (Near Nallamalla Hills).
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Critically Endangered, I CITES: Appendix II.
- Nilgiri Tahr, locally known as Varaiaadu, is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Status: Endangered | WPA, 1972: Schedule-I
- Distribution: It is endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats, which falls in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Lion-tailed macaque (or wanderoo), sometimes called bearded monkey, is an Old-World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Endangered | CITES: Appendix I | Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Answer: (d) All four; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Q5. {S&T – Defence – Exercise} With reference to Exercise Desert Flag-10, consider the following countries:
- Australia
- Germany
- Republic of Korea
- Japan
How many of the above countries participated in the exercise?
Correct
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a major multinational air combat drill held at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.
- Type of Exercise: Realistic simulation of aerial warfare in diverse combat scenarios.
- Participants: India, UAE (host), United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.
- Inclusion of major NATO and Gulf nations indicates high strategic value and operational diversity.
- Indian Aircraft Deployed: MiG-29 (air superiority fighter) and Jaguar (deep strike aircraft).
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a major multinational air combat drill held at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.
- Type of Exercise: Realistic simulation of aerial warfare in diverse combat scenarios.
- Participants: India, UAE (host), United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.
- Inclusion of major NATO and Gulf nations indicates high strategic value and operational diversity.
- Indian Aircraft Deployed: MiG-29 (air superiority fighter) and Jaguar (deep strike aircraft).
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a major multinational air combat drill held at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.
- Type of Exercise: Realistic simulation of aerial warfare in diverse combat scenarios.
- Participants: India, UAE (host), United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.
- Inclusion of major NATO and Gulf nations indicates high strategic value and operational diversity.
- Indian Aircraft Deployed: MiG-29 (air superiority fighter) and Jaguar (deep strike aircraft).
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Q6. {Envi – Conservation} With reference to Earth Day, consider the following statements:
- The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet.”
- Earth Day became a global movement only after the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015.
- One of the key objectives of Earth Day 2025 is to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
- Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
- The official theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet” calling on people worldwide to unite behind renewable energy and triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1st Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States (US) senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- Earth Day went beyond the US in 1990 and became the largest environmental movement on Earth (not after the Paris Agreement in 2015)
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
- Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
- The official theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet” calling on people worldwide to unite behind renewable energy and triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1st Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States (US) senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- Earth Day went beyond the US in 1990 and became the largest environmental movement on Earth (not after the Paris Agreement in 2015)
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 and 3 are correct
- Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
- The official theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet” calling on people worldwide to unite behind renewable energy and triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1st Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States (US) senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues.
- Earth Day went beyond the US in 1990 and became the largest environmental movement on Earth (not after the Paris Agreement in 2015)
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Q7. {IR – India – China} Consider the following pairs:
Pass
State
1. Lipulekh Pass Sikkim 2. Nathu La Pass Uttarakhand 3. Rohtang Pass Himachal Pradesh Which of the pairs is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2020, is set to resume soon.
- About Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Lake Mansarovar (Mapam Yumtso) is a high-altitude freshwater lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet.
- Managed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Indian citizens aged 18-70.
- Official routes include Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim), and direct flights between India and Tibet are planned to ease travel.
Pair 1 is incorrect
- Lipulekh Pass is in Uttarakhand.
- Altitude: 5,115 metres at India-Tibet-Nepal trijunction
Pair 2 is incorrect
- Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)
- Altitude: 4,310 metres on Sikkim-Tibet border.
- Features: Historic motorable route; 1,500 km to Mansarovar.
Pair 3 is correct
- Rohtang Pass is in Himachal Pradesh.
Answer: (c) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2020, is set to resume soon.
- About Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Lake Mansarovar (Mapam Yumtso) is a high-altitude freshwater lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet.
- Managed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Indian citizens aged 18-70.
- Official routes include Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim), and direct flights between India and Tibet are planned to ease travel.
Pair 1 is incorrect
- Lipulekh Pass is in Uttarakhand.
- Altitude: 5,115 metres at India-Tibet-Nepal trijunction
Pair 2 is incorrect
- Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)
- Altitude: 4,310 metres on Sikkim-Tibet border.
- Features: Historic motorable route; 1,500 km to Mansarovar.
Pair 3 is correct
- Rohtang Pass is in Himachal Pradesh.
Answer: (c) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2020, is set to resume soon.
- About Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Lake Mansarovar (Mapam Yumtso) is a high-altitude freshwater lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet.
- Managed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Indian citizens aged 18-70.
- Official routes include Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim), and direct flights between India and Tibet are planned to ease travel.
Pair 1 is incorrect
- Lipulekh Pass is in Uttarakhand.
- Altitude: 5,115 metres at India-Tibet-Nepal trijunction
Pair 2 is incorrect
- Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)
- Altitude: 4,310 metres on Sikkim-Tibet border.
- Features: Historic motorable route; 1,500 km to Mansarovar.
Pair 3 is correct
- Rohtang Pass is in Himachal Pradesh.
Answer: (c) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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