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February 28 2024 Prelims Practice Questions (PPQs)
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Q1. {IC – Parliament} Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha:
- A Member has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
- The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha.
- The voting process occurs within the Rajya Sabha.
- The President nominates 12 members who have experience in art, science, sports and social service to Rajya Sabha.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- A Member need not be a domicile of the State from which he or she is elected to Rajya Sabha.
- He has to be an elector in a parliamentary constituency anywhere in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The term for Rajya Sabha MPs is 6 years and elections are held after every two years for 33% of the seats.
- The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and it was fixed by the Representation of the People Act (1951).
- The Members are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories using the proportional representation system through the single transferable vote.
- This method is also used in electing the President of India, the Vice-President and members of State Legislative Councils.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- To be elected, a candidate must secure a specific number of votes known as quotas or preference vote.
- The quota is determined by dividing the total valid votes by the number of seats available plus one.
- In states with multiple seats, the initial quota is calculated by multiplying the number of MLAs by 100, as each MLA’s vote is valued at 100.
- The voting process does not occur within the Rajya Sabha itself but rather in the respective state assemblies.
- The adoption of the open ballot system became standard after a 2006 Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kuldip Nayar (Vs) Union of India.
Statement 4 is incorrect
- The maximum strength of the house is 250, of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by the President of India.
- The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Q2. {Ministry – Initiatives} Consider the following statements with respect to SWAYAM Plus Portal:
- It focuses on building an ecosystem for all stakeholders in professional and career development.
- It features innovative elements such as multilingual content, AI-enabled guidance, credit recognition and pathways to employment.
- It will be operated by the Ministry of Education.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The union Ministry of Education recently launched the ‘SWAYAM Plus’ platform to offer courses developed collaboratively with the industry.
- It primarily focuses on achieving the following:
- Building an ecosystem for all stakeholders in professional and career development, including learners, course providers, industry, academia and strategic partners.
- Enabling a mechanism that provides credit recognition for high quality certifications and courses offered by the best industry and academia partners.
- Reaching a large learner base by catering to learning across the country, with a focus on reaching learners from tier 2 and 3 towns and rural areas , and
- Offering employment focused courses, based on learner needs across chosen disciplines with options to learn through resources in vernacular languages.
Statement 2 is correct
- In alignment with NEP 2020, the SWAYAM Plus platform will now include courses supporting industry needs that enhance learners’ employability.
- Developed in collaboration with industry giants like L&T, Microsoft, CISCO, and more, SWAYAM Plus features innovative elements such as multilingual content, AI-enabled guidance, credit recognition, and pathways to employment.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- It will be operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The union Ministry of Education recently launched the ‘SWAYAM Plus’ platform to offer courses developed collaboratively with the industry.
- It primarily focuses on achieving the following:
- Building an ecosystem for all stakeholders in professional and career development, including learners, course providers, industry, academia and strategic partners.
- Enabling a mechanism that provides credit recognition for high quality certifications and courses offered by the best industry and academia partners.
- Reaching a large learner base by catering to learning across the country, with a focus on reaching learners from tier 2 and 3 towns and rural areas , and
- Offering employment focused courses, based on learner needs across chosen disciplines with options to learn through resources in vernacular languages.
Statement 2 is correct
- In alignment with NEP 2020, the SWAYAM Plus platform will now include courses supporting industry needs that enhance learners’ employability.
- Developed in collaboration with industry giants like L&T, Microsoft, CISCO, and more, SWAYAM Plus features innovative elements such as multilingual content, AI-enabled guidance, credit recognition, and pathways to employment.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- It will be operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The union Ministry of Education recently launched the ‘SWAYAM Plus’ platform to offer courses developed collaboratively with the industry.
- It primarily focuses on achieving the following:
- Building an ecosystem for all stakeholders in professional and career development, including learners, course providers, industry, academia and strategic partners.
- Enabling a mechanism that provides credit recognition for high quality certifications and courses offered by the best industry and academia partners.
- Reaching a large learner base by catering to learning across the country, with a focus on reaching learners from tier 2 and 3 towns and rural areas , and
- Offering employment focused courses, based on learner needs across chosen disciplines with options to learn through resources in vernacular languages.
Statement 2 is correct
- In alignment with NEP 2020, the SWAYAM Plus platform will now include courses supporting industry needs that enhance learners’ employability.
- Developed in collaboration with industry giants like L&T, Microsoft, CISCO, and more, SWAYAM Plus features innovative elements such as multilingual content, AI-enabled guidance, credit recognition, and pathways to employment.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- It will be operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Q3. {Parliament – Federalism} Consider the following statements with respect to Whips:
- The office of whip is neither mentioned in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute.
- The importance of a whip can be inferred from the number of times an order is underlined.
- Only National Parties can issue Whip to their members.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The office of ‘whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute.
- It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Statement 2 is correct
- Whips can be of varying degrees of seriousness.
- The importance of a whip can be inferred from the number of times an order is underlined.
- A one-line whip, underlined once, is usually issued to inform party members of a vote, and allows them to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
- A two-line whip directs them to be present during the vote.
- A three-line whip is the strongest, employed on important occasions such as the second reading of a Bill or a no-confidence motion and places an obligation on members to toe the party line.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- With respect to parliament, a whip is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way.
- It can also refer to a designated official (Chief Whip) authorised by a party to issue a whip.
- In India, all parties can issue whips to their members.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The office of ‘whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute.
- It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Statement 2 is correct
- Whips can be of varying degrees of seriousness.
- The importance of a whip can be inferred from the number of times an order is underlined.
- A one-line whip, underlined once, is usually issued to inform party members of a vote, and allows them to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
- A two-line whip directs them to be present during the vote.
- A three-line whip is the strongest, employed on important occasions such as the second reading of a Bill or a no-confidence motion and places an obligation on members to toe the party line.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- With respect to parliament, a whip is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way.
- It can also refer to a designated official (Chief Whip) authorised by a party to issue a whip.
- In India, all parties can issue whips to their members.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The office of ‘whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute.
- It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Statement 2 is correct
- Whips can be of varying degrees of seriousness.
- The importance of a whip can be inferred from the number of times an order is underlined.
- A one-line whip, underlined once, is usually issued to inform party members of a vote, and allows them to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
- A two-line whip directs them to be present during the vote.
- A three-line whip is the strongest, employed on important occasions such as the second reading of a Bill or a no-confidence motion and places an obligation on members to toe the party line.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- With respect to parliament, a whip is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way.
- It can also refer to a designated official (Chief Whip) authorised by a party to issue a whip.
- In India, all parties can issue whips to their members.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Q4. {Prelims – In News} Consider the following statements with respect to Global Intellectual Property Index 2024:
- It is released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- The findings from the index suggest a plateau in progress among the top-ranked economies and calls for renewed leadership from the United States and the European Union in IP policy.
- India secured the 42nd position out of the 91 countries evaluated.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The US Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 12th edition of its International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, offering a comprehensive evaluation of the IP landscape across the globe.
- This year’s index ranked 55 economies, assessing their IP frameworks’ effectiveness in fostering innovation and creative industries.
- The United States retained its position at the pinnacle, followed closely by the United Kingdom and France, highlighting the critical role of robust IP systems in economic development.
Statement 2 is correct
- The findings from the index suggest a plateau in progress among the top-ranked economies, calling for renewed leadership from the United States and the European Union in IP policy.
- The report advocates for multilateral organizations to reassert their commitment to global IP standards, cautioning against counterproductive measures like IP waivers that could undermine the IP framework’s integrity.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- India secured the 42nd position out of the 55 countries evaluated, with an overall score of 38.64 percent.
- This placement underscores the ongoing challenges and opportunities for India in strengthening its IP framework to bolster innovation and economic growth.
- Despite the static position, the inclusion of India in the analysis signifies its importance in the global IP discourse.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The US Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 12th edition of its International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, offering a comprehensive evaluation of the IP landscape across the globe.
- This year’s index ranked 55 economies, assessing their IP frameworks’ effectiveness in fostering innovation and creative industries.
- The United States retained its position at the pinnacle, followed closely by the United Kingdom and France, highlighting the critical role of robust IP systems in economic development.
Statement 2 is correct
- The findings from the index suggest a plateau in progress among the top-ranked economies, calling for renewed leadership from the United States and the European Union in IP policy.
- The report advocates for multilateral organizations to reassert their commitment to global IP standards, cautioning against counterproductive measures like IP waivers that could undermine the IP framework’s integrity.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- India secured the 42nd position out of the 55 countries evaluated, with an overall score of 38.64 percent.
- This placement underscores the ongoing challenges and opportunities for India in strengthening its IP framework to bolster innovation and economic growth.
- Despite the static position, the inclusion of India in the analysis signifies its importance in the global IP discourse.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The US Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 12th edition of its International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, offering a comprehensive evaluation of the IP landscape across the globe.
- This year’s index ranked 55 economies, assessing their IP frameworks’ effectiveness in fostering innovation and creative industries.
- The United States retained its position at the pinnacle, followed closely by the United Kingdom and France, highlighting the critical role of robust IP systems in economic development.
Statement 2 is correct
- The findings from the index suggest a plateau in progress among the top-ranked economies, calling for renewed leadership from the United States and the European Union in IP policy.
- The report advocates for multilateral organizations to reassert their commitment to global IP standards, cautioning against counterproductive measures like IP waivers that could undermine the IP framework’s integrity.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- India secured the 42nd position out of the 55 countries evaluated, with an overall score of 38.64 percent.
- This placement underscores the ongoing challenges and opportunities for India in strengthening its IP framework to bolster innovation and economic growth.
- Despite the static position, the inclusion of India in the analysis signifies its importance in the global IP discourse.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Q5. {Prelims – S&T – In News} Homosep Atom, recently seen in news, is?
Correct
Explanation
- Solinas, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, developed India’s first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, addressing manual scavenging issues.
- The DST-TBI-supported innovation reaches 16 cities, offering end-to-end solutions for sewer cleaning, reducing costs and promoting robotic cleaning.
- Solinas specializes in deep-tech, climate tech solutions, including miniature robots addressing water and sanitation challenges.
- Their technologies, like Endobot and Swasth AI, serve as diagnostic tools, identifying and mitigating water contamination, blockages, and sewer overflows, contributing to societal development and environmental sustainability.
Answer: (c) A Septic Tank/Manhole Cleaning Robot; Difficulty Level: Tough
Incorrect
Explanation
- Solinas, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, developed India’s first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, addressing manual scavenging issues.
- The DST-TBI-supported innovation reaches 16 cities, offering end-to-end solutions for sewer cleaning, reducing costs and promoting robotic cleaning.
- Solinas specializes in deep-tech, climate tech solutions, including miniature robots addressing water and sanitation challenges.
- Their technologies, like Endobot and Swasth AI, serve as diagnostic tools, identifying and mitigating water contamination, blockages, and sewer overflows, contributing to societal development and environmental sustainability.
Answer: (c) A Septic Tank/Manhole Cleaning Robot; Difficulty Level: Tough
Unattempted
Explanation
- Solinas, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, developed India’s first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, addressing manual scavenging issues.
- The DST-TBI-supported innovation reaches 16 cities, offering end-to-end solutions for sewer cleaning, reducing costs and promoting robotic cleaning.
- Solinas specializes in deep-tech, climate tech solutions, including miniature robots addressing water and sanitation challenges.
- Their technologies, like Endobot and Swasth AI, serve as diagnostic tools, identifying and mitigating water contamination, blockages, and sewer overflows, contributing to societal development and environmental sustainability.
Answer: (c) A Septic Tank/Manhole Cleaning Robot; Difficulty Level: Tough
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – PIN World} Agalega Island, recently seen in news, is located in?
Correct
Explanation
- A modern airstrip and a new jetty will be inaugurated at Agalega Island, Mauritius by Indian PM and PM of Mauritius.
- India is building military infrastructure on Mauritius’ Agalega Island to increase its presence in the western Indian Ocean.
- These projects aim to strengthen connectivity between Agalega Island and mainland Mauritius.
- Agalega Island is a dependency of Mauritius, which consists of two outer islands located in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 1,050 km (650 mi) north of Mauritius Island.
- The islands have a total area of 2,600 ha (6,400 acres).
Answer: (a) Indian Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- A modern airstrip and a new jetty will be inaugurated at Agalega Island, Mauritius by Indian PM and PM of Mauritius.
- India is building military infrastructure on Mauritius’ Agalega Island to increase its presence in the western Indian Ocean.
- These projects aim to strengthen connectivity between Agalega Island and mainland Mauritius.
- Agalega Island is a dependency of Mauritius, which consists of two outer islands located in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 1,050 km (650 mi) north of Mauritius Island.
- The islands have a total area of 2,600 ha (6,400 acres).
Answer: (a) Indian Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- A modern airstrip and a new jetty will be inaugurated at Agalega Island, Mauritius by Indian PM and PM of Mauritius.
- India is building military infrastructure on Mauritius’ Agalega Island to increase its presence in the western Indian Ocean.
- These projects aim to strengthen connectivity between Agalega Island and mainland Mauritius.
- Agalega Island is a dependency of Mauritius, which consists of two outer islands located in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 1,050 km (650 mi) north of Mauritius Island.
- The islands have a total area of 2,600 ha (6,400 acres).
Answer: (a) Indian Ocean; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Q7. {S&T – Biotech} Consider the following statements about Ribosomes?
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
Which of of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins.
- Ribosomal structure and function are strikingly similar in all organisms and organelles.
- They are made of two subunits, the large and the small subunit which comprises ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
Statement 2 is correct
- They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and chloroplast.
- All prokaryotic ribosomes are found free in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Statement 3 is correct
- Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that make proteins from amino acids in a process called protein synthesis, or translation.
- Every cell needs ribosomes to manufacture proteins.
- The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains that fold to form proteins.
- The newly formed proteins detach themselves from the ribosome site and migrate to other parts of the cell for use.
Answer: (c) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Q8. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI):
- It is geoengineering approach that uses Aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to reverse or stop global warming.
- It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), also known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses tiny reflective particles or aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.
- It is believed that as more radiation is scattered in the stratosphere by aerosols, less would be absorbed by the troposphere, the lower level of the atmosphere where weather primarily occurs.
- The production of such an artificial aerosol layer could be accomplished by shooting sulfur particles into the stratosphere with cannons or dispersing them from balloons or other aircraft.
Statement 2 is correct
- It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.
- The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, often cited as the inspiration for this concept, deposited massive amounts of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere.
- This aerosol layer was reported to have lowered average temperatures around the world by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) over the following few years.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), also known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses tiny reflective particles or aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.
- It is believed that as more radiation is scattered in the stratosphere by aerosols, less would be absorbed by the troposphere, the lower level of the atmosphere where weather primarily occurs.
- The production of such an artificial aerosol layer could be accomplished by shooting sulfur particles into the stratosphere with cannons or dispersing them from balloons or other aircraft.
Statement 2 is correct
- It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.
- The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, often cited as the inspiration for this concept, deposited massive amounts of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere.
- This aerosol layer was reported to have lowered average temperatures around the world by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) over the following few years.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), also known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses tiny reflective particles or aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.
- It is believed that as more radiation is scattered in the stratosphere by aerosols, less would be absorbed by the troposphere, the lower level of the atmosphere where weather primarily occurs.
- The production of such an artificial aerosol layer could be accomplished by shooting sulfur particles into the stratosphere with cannons or dispersing them from balloons or other aircraft.
Statement 2 is correct
- It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.
- The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, often cited as the inspiration for this concept, deposited massive amounts of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere.
- This aerosol layer was reported to have lowered average temperatures around the world by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) over the following few years.
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Q9. {Geo – Water Resources} Consider the following statements with respect to Ken River:
- The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga.
- It flows through three states, namely Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above statement(s)is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ken River is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India.
- It is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
- The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga.
- It is known for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone.
- Banda city is located on the banks of Ken River.
- The major tributaries of the Ken River are Bawas, Dewar, Kaith, Baink, Kopra, and Bearma.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the district of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills, the river cuts a 60 km long, and 150- 180 m deep gorge. It is joined by several streams in this gorge, making waterfalls.
- It travels a distance of 427 km and then merges with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
- It flows through two states, namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ken River is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India.
- It is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
- The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga.
- It is known for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone.
- Banda city is located on the banks of Ken River.
- The major tributaries of the Ken River are Bawas, Dewar, Kaith, Baink, Kopra, and Bearma.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the district of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills, the river cuts a 60 km long, and 150- 180 m deep gorge. It is joined by several streams in this gorge, making waterfalls.
- It travels a distance of 427 km and then merges with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
- It flows through two states, namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Ken River is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India.
- It is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
- The river is the last tributary of the Yamuna before the Yamuna joins the Ganga.
- It is known for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone.
- Banda city is located on the banks of Ken River.
- The major tributaries of the Ken River are Bawas, Dewar, Kaith, Baink, Kopra, and Bearma.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the district of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills, the river cuts a 60 km long, and 150- 180 m deep gorge. It is joined by several streams in this gorge, making waterfalls.
- It travels a distance of 427 km and then merges with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
- It flows through two states, namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: (a) 1 Only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Q10. {Prelims – Awards} Pey Jal Survekshan Awards, recently seen in news is awarded by which of the following Ministry?
Correct
Explanation
- The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs recently announced the inaugural Pey Jal Survekshan Awards, comprising 130 awards in various categories.
- Awards include Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards based on population categories.
- Other categories encompass Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Water Quality, and more.
- Parameters for evaluation cover access, coverage, water quality, sustainability, and infrastructure.
- Cities will receive star ratings based on performance, ensuring clean water through independent lab testing and transparent data collection via GIS-enabled web portal.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
- The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs recently announced the inaugural Pey Jal Survekshan Awards, comprising 130 awards in various categories.
- Awards include Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards based on population categories.
- Other categories encompass Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Water Quality, and more.
- Parameters for evaluation cover access, coverage, water quality, sustainability, and infrastructure.
- Cities will receive star ratings based on performance, ensuring clean water through independent lab testing and transparent data collection via GIS-enabled web portal.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
- The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs recently announced the inaugural Pey Jal Survekshan Awards, comprising 130 awards in various categories.
- Awards include Pey Jal Gold, Silver, and Bronze City Awards based on population categories.
- Other categories encompass Best Water Body, Sustainability Champion, Water Quality, and more.
- Parameters for evaluation cover access, coverage, water quality, sustainability, and infrastructure.
- Cities will receive star ratings based on performance, ensuring clean water through independent lab testing and transparent data collection via GIS-enabled web portal.
Answer: (d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Difficulty Level: Medium
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