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February 27 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Q1. {S&T – AI} Consider the following statements with respect to the Generative AI:
- It is an AI technique designed to mimic human decision-making processes.
- Generative AI tools show increasing capabilities in creating high-quality, photorealistic images of human faces.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Generative AI is not designed primarily to mimic human decision-making processes.
- Instead, it focuses on learning the underlying patterns and structure of data to generate new, original content that resembles the input data.
- These models can generate images, text, audio, and other forms of data, making them useful for various applications, including art, music, writing, and even scientific research.
Statement 2 is correct
- The term “Generative” in Generative AI refers to the ability of these models to learn how to create new data, rather than simply recognizing or classifying existing data.
- They learn the patterns and structures within a dataset and use that knowledge to generate new, similar data points.
- This could be text, images, code, and more. For example, a generative model may learn how to generate images that resemble human faces given a set of parameters (such as the eyes, hair, or skin colour etc.).
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Generative AI is not designed primarily to mimic human decision-making processes.
- Instead, it focuses on learning the underlying patterns and structure of data to generate new, original content that resembles the input data.
- These models can generate images, text, audio, and other forms of data, making them useful for various applications, including art, music, writing, and even scientific research.
Statement 2 is correct
- The term “Generative” in Generative AI refers to the ability of these models to learn how to create new data, rather than simply recognizing or classifying existing data.
- They learn the patterns and structures within a dataset and use that knowledge to generate new, similar data points.
- This could be text, images, code, and more. For example, a generative model may learn how to generate images that resemble human faces given a set of parameters (such as the eyes, hair, or skin colour etc.).
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Generative AI is not designed primarily to mimic human decision-making processes.
- Instead, it focuses on learning the underlying patterns and structure of data to generate new, original content that resembles the input data.
- These models can generate images, text, audio, and other forms of data, making them useful for various applications, including art, music, writing, and even scientific research.
Statement 2 is correct
- The term “Generative” in Generative AI refers to the ability of these models to learn how to create new data, rather than simply recognizing or classifying existing data.
- They learn the patterns and structures within a dataset and use that knowledge to generate new, similar data points.
- This could be text, images, code, and more. For example, a generative model may learn how to generate images that resemble human faces given a set of parameters (such as the eyes, hair, or skin colour etc.).
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – In News} Which one of the following is correct regarding the Sagar Aankalan Guidelines?
Correct
Explanation
- The Sagar Aankalan Guidelines were launched by the Indian government to establish a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the performance of Indian ports.
- It focuses on the National Benchmarking of Indian Ports’ Performance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of seaports across India.
- It would be applicable to all Indian seaports.
- It will help in fulfilling Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- It will help in port development, modernization, green hydrogen and ammonia, port-led development, cruise sector, business and commerce, shipbuilding, and knowledge sharing.
Answer: (b) These guidelines aim for mapping and benchmarking the logistics performance of Indian ports; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- The Sagar Aankalan Guidelines were launched by the Indian government to establish a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the performance of Indian ports.
- It focuses on the National Benchmarking of Indian Ports’ Performance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of seaports across India.
- It would be applicable to all Indian seaports.
- It will help in fulfilling Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- It will help in port development, modernization, green hydrogen and ammonia, port-led development, cruise sector, business and commerce, shipbuilding, and knowledge sharing.
Answer: (b) These guidelines aim for mapping and benchmarking the logistics performance of Indian ports; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Sagar Aankalan Guidelines were launched by the Indian government to establish a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the performance of Indian ports.
- It focuses on the National Benchmarking of Indian Ports’ Performance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of seaports across India.
- It would be applicable to all Indian seaports.
- It will help in fulfilling Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- It will help in port development, modernization, green hydrogen and ammonia, port-led development, cruise sector, business and commerce, shipbuilding, and knowledge sharing.
Answer: (b) These guidelines aim for mapping and benchmarking the logistics performance of Indian ports; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Q3. {Prelims – Envi – Species} Golden-backed Frog, sometimes seen in news, is endemic to?
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Explanation
- Golden-Backed Frog is endemic to the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala, specifically above the Palghat Gap.
- It is about the size of a human thumb.
- It is predominantly found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India.
- These frogs prefer to reside near streams, ponds, and other water bodies, where they can lay their eggs and find their food.
- They are insectivorous and feed on a range of small insects and arthropods such as ants, beetles, and crickets.
- Habitat loss and fragmentation, Pollution of water bodies and introduction of non-native species are major threats.
Answer: (a) Western Ghats; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
- Golden-Backed Frog is endemic to the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala, specifically above the Palghat Gap.
- It is about the size of a human thumb.
- It is predominantly found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India.
- These frogs prefer to reside near streams, ponds, and other water bodies, where they can lay their eggs and find their food.
- They are insectivorous and feed on a range of small insects and arthropods such as ants, beetles, and crickets.
- Habitat loss and fragmentation, Pollution of water bodies and introduction of non-native species are major threats.
Answer: (a) Western Ghats; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Golden-Backed Frog is endemic to the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala, specifically above the Palghat Gap.
- It is about the size of a human thumb.
- It is predominantly found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India.
- These frogs prefer to reside near streams, ponds, and other water bodies, where they can lay their eggs and find their food.
- They are insectivorous and feed on a range of small insects and arthropods such as ants, beetles, and crickets.
- Habitat loss and fragmentation, Pollution of water bodies and introduction of non-native species are major threats.
Answer: (a) Western Ghats; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Q4. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI):
- AWBI is a statutory advisory body set up under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- AWBI works under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- AWBI advices the Government on the matters related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
- The term of office of Members is for a period of 5 years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country.
- Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- It works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The board was initially within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
- In 1990, the subject of prevention of cruelty to animals was transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, where it is now managed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
Statement 3 is correct
- Functions of the Board:
- To advice the Central Government on the matters relating to the medical care provided in animal hospitals.
- To advice the Government on the matters related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
- To give financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, rescue establishments and animal hospitals.
- To impart education in relation to the humane treatment of animals and to encourage the formation of public opinion against the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering to animals and for the promotion of animal welfare by means of lectures, books, posters, cinematographic exhibitions and the like.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The Board consists of 28 Members, who serve for a period of 3 years.
- It’s headquarters were in Chennai, but now moved to Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana in early 2018.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country.
- Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- It works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The board was initially within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
- In 1990, the subject of prevention of cruelty to animals was transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, where it is now managed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
Statement 3 is correct
- Functions of the Board:
- To advice the Central Government on the matters relating to the medical care provided in animal hospitals.
- To advice the Government on the matters related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
- To give financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, rescue establishments and animal hospitals.
- To impart education in relation to the humane treatment of animals and to encourage the formation of public opinion against the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering to animals and for the promotion of animal welfare by means of lectures, books, posters, cinematographic exhibitions and the like.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The Board consists of 28 Members, who serve for a period of 3 years.
- It’s headquarters were in Chennai, but now moved to Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana in early 2018.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country.
- Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- It works under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The board was initially within the jurisdiction of the Government of India’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
- In 1990, the subject of prevention of cruelty to animals was transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, where it is now managed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
Statement 3 is correct
- Functions of the Board:
- To advice the Central Government on the matters relating to the medical care provided in animal hospitals.
- To advice the Government on the matters related to the design of slaughter houses and vehicles to lessen the burden on draught animals.
- To give financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, rescue establishments and animal hospitals.
- To impart education in relation to the humane treatment of animals and to encourage the formation of public opinion against the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering to animals and for the promotion of animal welfare by means of lectures, books, posters, cinematographic exhibitions and the like.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The Board consists of 28 Members, who serve for a period of 3 years.
- It’s headquarters were in Chennai, but now moved to Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana in early 2018.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – In News} Consider the following statements about Loss and Damage Fund:
- It is a global financial package to ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of countries facing the cascading effects of war.
- Recently UNGA adopted a resolution 78/240 to establish Loss and Damage Fund to which secretariat is provided by UNDP.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a global financial package to ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of countries facing the cascading effects of climate change.
- The term refers to the compensation that rich nations, whose industrial growth has resulted in global warming and driven the planet into a climate crisis, must pay to poor nations, whose carbon footprint is low but are facing the brunt of rising sea levels, floods, crippling droughts, and intense cyclones, among others.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- At the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) held in Egypt, Parties reached an agreement on providing loss and damage funding to nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change.
- At COP28, the fund was formally established and a decision text stated that the fund would be governed and supervised by a board, a decision-making body.
- The board is tasked with setting up a strategic direction for the Fund as well as its governance and operational modalities, policies, frameworks and work programme, including relevant funding decisions.
- The Board will comprise 26 members, 12 members from developed countries and 14 from developing nations.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a global financial package to ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of countries facing the cascading effects of climate change.
- The term refers to the compensation that rich nations, whose industrial growth has resulted in global warming and driven the planet into a climate crisis, must pay to poor nations, whose carbon footprint is low but are facing the brunt of rising sea levels, floods, crippling droughts, and intense cyclones, among others.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- At the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) held in Egypt, Parties reached an agreement on providing loss and damage funding to nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change.
- At COP28, the fund was formally established and a decision text stated that the fund would be governed and supervised by a board, a decision-making body.
- The board is tasked with setting up a strategic direction for the Fund as well as its governance and operational modalities, policies, frameworks and work programme, including relevant funding decisions.
- The Board will comprise 26 members, 12 members from developed countries and 14 from developing nations.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- It is a global financial package to ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of countries facing the cascading effects of climate change.
- The term refers to the compensation that rich nations, whose industrial growth has resulted in global warming and driven the planet into a climate crisis, must pay to poor nations, whose carbon footprint is low but are facing the brunt of rising sea levels, floods, crippling droughts, and intense cyclones, among others.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- At the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) held in Egypt, Parties reached an agreement on providing loss and damage funding to nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change.
- At COP28, the fund was formally established and a decision text stated that the fund would be governed and supervised by a board, a decision-making body.
- The board is tasked with setting up a strategic direction for the Fund as well as its governance and operational modalities, policies, frameworks and work programme, including relevant funding decisions.
- The Board will comprise 26 members, 12 members from developed countries and 14 from developing nations.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – In News} Which one of the following statements is correct about SAMAR Assessment Certificates?
Correct
Explanation
- System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) certificate is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises.
- It is an outcome of the collaboration between DRDO and Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen the defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country with an objective to further the vision of making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing.
- The certification is based on a maturity assessment model developed by QCI and is applicable to all defence manufacturing enterprises i.e., micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
- Objective:
- Provide an objective assessment of manufacturing capability of Defence Manufacturing Enterprises.
- Enable enterprises to benchmark their performance across a range of business capabilities to enhance quality, reliability and competitiveness.
- Create a credible database of Defence manufacturers for ease in vendor selection and development.
- It is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance of certificate.
Answer: (c) It is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) certificate is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises.
- It is an outcome of the collaboration between DRDO and Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen the defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country with an objective to further the vision of making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing.
- The certification is based on a maturity assessment model developed by QCI and is applicable to all defence manufacturing enterprises i.e., micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
- Objective:
- Provide an objective assessment of manufacturing capability of Defence Manufacturing Enterprises.
- Enable enterprises to benchmark their performance across a range of business capabilities to enhance quality, reliability and competitiveness.
- Create a credible database of Defence manufacturers for ease in vendor selection and development.
- It is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance of certificate.
Answer: (c) It is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) certificate is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises.
- It is an outcome of the collaboration between DRDO and Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen the defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country with an objective to further the vision of making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing.
- The certification is based on a maturity assessment model developed by QCI and is applicable to all defence manufacturing enterprises i.e., micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
- Objective:
- Provide an objective assessment of manufacturing capability of Defence Manufacturing Enterprises.
- Enable enterprises to benchmark their performance across a range of business capabilities to enhance quality, reliability and competitiveness.
- Create a credible database of Defence manufacturers for ease in vendor selection and development.
- It is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance of certificate.
Answer: (c) It is a benchmark to measure the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Q7. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Energy Charter Treaty:
- It is an international agreement that establishes a framework for cross-border cooperation in the energy industry.
- Unlike in case of fossil fuels it allows companies to sue governments in case of Green energy over policies affecting their investments.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an international agreement that establishes a framework for cross-border cooperation in the energy industry.
- It was founded in 1991 and covers all aspects of commercial energy activities, including trade, transit, investments, and energy efficiency.
- The ECT’s purpose is to promote long-term cooperation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefits.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1998 Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) protects investments in both green energy and fossil fuels, allowing companies to sue governments over policies affecting their investments.
- It is designed to promote energy security through the operation of more open and competitive energy markets, while respecting the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over energy resources.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an international agreement that establishes a framework for cross-border cooperation in the energy industry.
- It was founded in 1991 and covers all aspects of commercial energy activities, including trade, transit, investments, and energy efficiency.
- The ECT’s purpose is to promote long-term cooperation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefits.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1998 Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) protects investments in both green energy and fossil fuels, allowing companies to sue governments over policies affecting their investments.
- It is designed to promote energy security through the operation of more open and competitive energy markets, while respecting the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over energy resources.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an international agreement that establishes a framework for cross-border cooperation in the energy industry.
- It was founded in 1991 and covers all aspects of commercial energy activities, including trade, transit, investments, and energy efficiency.
- The ECT’s purpose is to promote long-term cooperation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefits.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The 1998 Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) protects investments in both green energy and fossil fuels, allowing companies to sue governments over policies affecting their investments.
- It is designed to promote energy security through the operation of more open and competitive energy markets, while respecting the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over energy resources.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Q8. {Prelims – S&T – Tech} NASA has started a series of marathon flights in Asia with DC-8 to?
Correct
Explanation
- NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world’s biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution.
- Starting this week in the Philippines, the US agency’s DC-8 is flying for up to eight hours at a time—sometimes just 15 meters (50 feet) from the ground—to swoop up air particles for study.
- Readings from aircraft can help fill that gap, improve the interpretation of satellite data, and lead to more accurate models.
- It has been accompanied by a smaller NASA Gulfstream jet whose instruments can create three-dimensional maps of pollutants in the air.
- The project, named ASIA-AQ, is a collaboration between the US agency and governments in a region with some of the highest air pollution-linked death rates in the world.
- Results from the study will be shared with the public after a year.
Answer: (d) Improve the models that help forecast and fight air pollution; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world’s biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution.
- Starting this week in the Philippines, the US agency’s DC-8 is flying for up to eight hours at a time—sometimes just 15 meters (50 feet) from the ground—to swoop up air particles for study.
- Readings from aircraft can help fill that gap, improve the interpretation of satellite data, and lead to more accurate models.
- It has been accompanied by a smaller NASA Gulfstream jet whose instruments can create three-dimensional maps of pollutants in the air.
- The project, named ASIA-AQ, is a collaboration between the US agency and governments in a region with some of the highest air pollution-linked death rates in the world.
- Results from the study will be shared with the public after a year.
Answer: (d) Improve the models that help forecast and fight air pollution; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world’s biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution.
- Starting this week in the Philippines, the US agency’s DC-8 is flying for up to eight hours at a time—sometimes just 15 meters (50 feet) from the ground—to swoop up air particles for study.
- Readings from aircraft can help fill that gap, improve the interpretation of satellite data, and lead to more accurate models.
- It has been accompanied by a smaller NASA Gulfstream jet whose instruments can create three-dimensional maps of pollutants in the air.
- The project, named ASIA-AQ, is a collaboration between the US agency and governments in a region with some of the highest air pollution-linked death rates in the world.
- Results from the study will be shared with the public after a year.
Answer: (d) Improve the models that help forecast and fight air pollution; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Q9. {Prelims – In News} Tangail Saree, recently seen in news, is produced in which of the following state?
Correct
Explanation
- West Bengal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Tangail Saree in January 2024.
- Tangail sarees named after the place called Tangail, located in Bangladesh.
- Weavers from Tangail region of then East Bengal, migrated to different parts of West Bengal and continued their weaving profession for production of Tangail Sarees.
- The Tangail saree is a simplification of Jamdani cotton saree but with minimal designs in body portion, thereby minimizing the labour and price.
- Tangail weavers normally use cotton and the texture is usually high and compact.
- Tangail sarees have an unusually fine and smooth texture with a pattern running through every alternate or every two weft threads apart.
- Tangail cotton saree is woven with figured motifs, in transparent plain ground, with designs of extra warp in borders and extra weft in the body portion.
Answer: (b) West Bengal; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- West Bengal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Tangail Saree in January 2024.
- Tangail sarees named after the place called Tangail, located in Bangladesh.
- Weavers from Tangail region of then East Bengal, migrated to different parts of West Bengal and continued their weaving profession for production of Tangail Sarees.
- The Tangail saree is a simplification of Jamdani cotton saree but with minimal designs in body portion, thereby minimizing the labour and price.
- Tangail weavers normally use cotton and the texture is usually high and compact.
- Tangail sarees have an unusually fine and smooth texture with a pattern running through every alternate or every two weft threads apart.
- Tangail cotton saree is woven with figured motifs, in transparent plain ground, with designs of extra warp in borders and extra weft in the body portion.
Answer: (b) West Bengal; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- West Bengal bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Tangail Saree in January 2024.
- Tangail sarees named after the place called Tangail, located in Bangladesh.
- Weavers from Tangail region of then East Bengal, migrated to different parts of West Bengal and continued their weaving profession for production of Tangail Sarees.
- The Tangail saree is a simplification of Jamdani cotton saree but with minimal designs in body portion, thereby minimizing the labour and price.
- Tangail weavers normally use cotton and the texture is usually high and compact.
- Tangail sarees have an unusually fine and smooth texture with a pattern running through every alternate or every two weft threads apart.
- Tangail cotton saree is woven with figured motifs, in transparent plain ground, with designs of extra warp in borders and extra weft in the body portion.
Answer: (b) West Bengal; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Q10. {Prelims – PIN World} Tuvalu Island, recently seen in news, is located in?
Correct
Explanation
- Tuvalu is a country in the west-central Pacific Ocean.
- It occupies a strategic location approximately halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
- The Tuvaluans are Polynesian, and their language, Tuvaluan, is closely related to Samoan.
- The country is characterised by a ring-shaped coral reef encompassing a lagoon, adorned with islands with a reported population of around 12,000 residents.
- It holds the distinction of being the world’s least visited country.
- Despite its diminutive size, it stands as one of the smallest nations globally and has its own currency.
- Tuvalu is famed as one of the world’s most enchanting island destinations.
- It not only receives the least number of visitors, but is also facing the unfortunate possibility of becoming inaccessible in the foreseeable future.
- The cause for concern is the potential disappearance of the nation at an accelerated rate.
Answer: (b) Pacific Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- Tuvalu is a country in the west-central Pacific Ocean.
- It occupies a strategic location approximately halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
- The Tuvaluans are Polynesian, and their language, Tuvaluan, is closely related to Samoan.
- The country is characterised by a ring-shaped coral reef encompassing a lagoon, adorned with islands with a reported population of around 12,000 residents.
- It holds the distinction of being the world’s least visited country.
- Despite its diminutive size, it stands as one of the smallest nations globally and has its own currency.
- Tuvalu is famed as one of the world’s most enchanting island destinations.
- It not only receives the least number of visitors, but is also facing the unfortunate possibility of becoming inaccessible in the foreseeable future.
- The cause for concern is the potential disappearance of the nation at an accelerated rate.
Answer: (b) Pacific Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- Tuvalu is a country in the west-central Pacific Ocean.
- It occupies a strategic location approximately halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
- The Tuvaluans are Polynesian, and their language, Tuvaluan, is closely related to Samoan.
- The country is characterised by a ring-shaped coral reef encompassing a lagoon, adorned with islands with a reported population of around 12,000 residents.
- It holds the distinction of being the world’s least visited country.
- Despite its diminutive size, it stands as one of the smallest nations globally and has its own currency.
- Tuvalu is famed as one of the world’s most enchanting island destinations.
- It not only receives the least number of visitors, but is also facing the unfortunate possibility of becoming inaccessible in the foreseeable future.
- The cause for concern is the potential disappearance of the nation at an accelerated rate.
Answer: (b) Pacific Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
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