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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Q1. {Prelims – In News} KABIL, sometimes seen in news is?
Correct
Explanation
KABIL is a joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, was formed in 2019 to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations.
Argentina is part of the ‘lithium triangle’ along with Chile and Bolivia, with more than half of the world’s total lithium resources.
The Agreement was signed by KhanijBidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and Argentinian state-owned CAMYEN.
KABIL has received exploration and exclusivity rights for five blocks to exploration and exploitation rights for commercial production.
Answer: (a) A joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
KABIL is a joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, was formed in 2019 to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations.
Argentina is part of the ‘lithium triangle’ along with Chile and Bolivia, with more than half of the world’s total lithium resources.
The Agreement was signed by KhanijBidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and Argentinian state-owned CAMYEN.
KABIL has received exploration and exclusivity rights for five blocks to exploration and exploitation rights for commercial production.
Answer: (a) A joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
KABIL is a joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, was formed in 2019 to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations.
Argentina is part of the ‘lithium triangle’ along with Chile and Bolivia, with more than half of the world’s total lithium resources.
The Agreement was signed by KhanijBidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and Argentinian state-owned CAMYEN.
KABIL has received exploration and exclusivity rights for five blocks to exploration and exploitation rights for commercial production.
Answer: (a) A joint venture company between NALCO, HCL and MECL, to source strategic minerals like lithium and cobalt from overseas locations; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 2 of 8
2. Question
Q2. {Envi – CC} Consider the following statements about Western Disturbances:
The Western Disturbance originates over the East Mediterranean Sea and Travel Westward.
The moisture content of the western disturbance gets augmented from the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea.
Western Disturbance is regarded as very beneficial for the Rabi Crops in North India.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Western Disturbance originates over the East Mediterranean Sea and Travel Eastward across West Asia.
The influx of cold air from the Polar Regions towards an area of relatively warmer air with significant moisture is caused by a high-pressure system displayed over regions like Russia and neighbouring countries. An extratropical depression that moves eastward is formed in the seadue to this pressure change from cold to warm air, which creates ideal circumstances for cyclogenesisin the upper layer of the atmosphere.
Statement 2 is correct
The moisture which Western Disturbances carry with them comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea.
The warm air mass is usually a part of the westerlies and carries a lot of moisture.
When the two air masses at different temperatures meet, a front is formed.
Statement 3 is correct
During its travel, the cyclone gathers moisture from the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. It enters India mainly through the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
A Western Disturbance is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in northern India. It arrives with rain and snow in Pakistan and northern India.
Western Disturbance brings winter and pre-monsoon rain and is important for the development of the Rabi crop in the Northern subcontinent.
The rainfall brought about by western disturbances have a direct impact on economies of wheat producing states like Haryana and Punjab.
The Western Disturbances are not always the harbingers of good weather. They can cause extreme weather events like floods, flash floods, landslides, dust storms, hailstorms and cold waves killing people, destroying infrastructure and impacting livelihoods.
Answer: (c) 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Western Disturbance originates over the East Mediterranean Sea and Travel Eastward across West Asia.
The influx of cold air from the Polar Regions towards an area of relatively warmer air with significant moisture is caused by a high-pressure system displayed over regions like Russia and neighbouring countries. An extratropical depression that moves eastward is formed in the seadue to this pressure change from cold to warm air, which creates ideal circumstances for cyclogenesisin the upper layer of the atmosphere.
Statement 2 is correct
The moisture which Western Disturbances carry with them comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea.
The warm air mass is usually a part of the westerlies and carries a lot of moisture.
When the two air masses at different temperatures meet, a front is formed.
Statement 3 is correct
During its travel, the cyclone gathers moisture from the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. It enters India mainly through the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
A Western Disturbance is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in northern India. It arrives with rain and snow in Pakistan and northern India.
Western Disturbance brings winter and pre-monsoon rain and is important for the development of the Rabi crop in the Northern subcontinent.
The rainfall brought about by western disturbances have a direct impact on economies of wheat producing states like Haryana and Punjab.
The Western Disturbances are not always the harbingers of good weather. They can cause extreme weather events like floods, flash floods, landslides, dust storms, hailstorms and cold waves killing people, destroying infrastructure and impacting livelihoods.
Answer: (c) 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Western Disturbance originates over the East Mediterranean Sea and Travel Eastward across West Asia.
The influx of cold air from the Polar Regions towards an area of relatively warmer air with significant moisture is caused by a high-pressure system displayed over regions like Russia and neighbouring countries. An extratropical depression that moves eastward is formed in the seadue to this pressure change from cold to warm air, which creates ideal circumstances for cyclogenesisin the upper layer of the atmosphere.
Statement 2 is correct
The moisture which Western Disturbances carry with them comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea.
The warm air mass is usually a part of the westerlies and carries a lot of moisture.
When the two air masses at different temperatures meet, a front is formed.
Statement 3 is correct
During its travel, the cyclone gathers moisture from the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. It enters India mainly through the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
A Western Disturbance is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in northern India. It arrives with rain and snow in Pakistan and northern India.
Western Disturbance brings winter and pre-monsoon rain and is important for the development of the Rabi crop in the Northern subcontinent.
The rainfall brought about by western disturbances have a direct impact on economies of wheat producing states like Haryana and Punjab.
The Western Disturbances are not always the harbingers of good weather. They can cause extreme weather events like floods, flash floods, landslides, dust storms, hailstorms and cold waves killing people, destroying infrastructure and impacting livelihoods.
Answer: (c) 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Q3. {Species – In News} Consider the following statements about Punganur cow breed:
They are a unique dwarf breed, considered the shortest humped cattle in the world.
It is an indigenous breed native to Rayalaseema region of southern Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government has provided financial support through its budget for the promotion of the Punganur breed.
Females have slightly longer horns than the stumpier ones in males.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
They are a unique dwarf breed, considered the shortest humped cattle in the world. Their small size makes it easy to keep them at home.
Punganur cows can be white or grey, or of shades of light or dark brown.
Statement 2 is correct
The Punganur is an indigenous breed native to the Punganoor, Vayalapadu, Madanapalli, and Palamaneer talukas of Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of southern Andhra Pradesh.
The Punganur were once on the verge of extinction, and their numbers had fallen below 3,000 heads of cattle across the country. However, in recent years, these numbers have increased.
Statement 3 is correct
In the 2012 livestock census Punganur were found only in Andhra Pradesh.
The Centre and the Andhra Pradesh governments have taken several steps for the conservation of indigenous breeds such as Punganur.
Centre has sanctioned funds for the establishment of Gokul Gram at the P V Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad for the promotion of Punganur and other indigenous breeds of cattle in Telangana.
The National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre (NKBC) for the southern region has been established at Chintaladevi, Nellore, in Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government has provided financial support through its budget for the promotion of the Punganur breed.
Statement 4 is correct
They have small, crescent-shaped horns of 10-15 cm length, which often curve backward and forward in male cattle and lateral and forward in female cattle of the breed.
Females have slightly longer horns than the stumpier ones in males.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
They are a unique dwarf breed, considered the shortest humped cattle in the world. Their small size makes it easy to keep them at home.
Punganur cows can be white or grey, or of shades of light or dark brown.
Statement 2 is correct
The Punganur is an indigenous breed native to the Punganoor, Vayalapadu, Madanapalli, and Palamaneer talukas of Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of southern Andhra Pradesh.
The Punganur were once on the verge of extinction, and their numbers had fallen below 3,000 heads of cattle across the country. However, in recent years, these numbers have increased.
Statement 3 is correct
In the 2012 livestock census Punganur were found only in Andhra Pradesh.
The Centre and the Andhra Pradesh governments have taken several steps for the conservation of indigenous breeds such as Punganur.
Centre has sanctioned funds for the establishment of Gokul Gram at the P V Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad for the promotion of Punganur and other indigenous breeds of cattle in Telangana.
The National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre (NKBC) for the southern region has been established at Chintaladevi, Nellore, in Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government has provided financial support through its budget for the promotion of the Punganur breed.
Statement 4 is correct
They have small, crescent-shaped horns of 10-15 cm length, which often curve backward and forward in male cattle and lateral and forward in female cattle of the breed.
Females have slightly longer horns than the stumpier ones in males.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
They are a unique dwarf breed, considered the shortest humped cattle in the world. Their small size makes it easy to keep them at home.
Punganur cows can be white or grey, or of shades of light or dark brown.
Statement 2 is correct
The Punganur is an indigenous breed native to the Punganoor, Vayalapadu, Madanapalli, and Palamaneer talukas of Chittoor district in the Rayalaseema region of southern Andhra Pradesh.
The Punganur were once on the verge of extinction, and their numbers had fallen below 3,000 heads of cattle across the country. However, in recent years, these numbers have increased.
Statement 3 is correct
In the 2012 livestock census Punganur were found only in Andhra Pradesh.
The Centre and the Andhra Pradesh governments have taken several steps for the conservation of indigenous breeds such as Punganur.
Centre has sanctioned funds for the establishment of Gokul Gram at the P V Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad for the promotion of Punganur and other indigenous breeds of cattle in Telangana.
The National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre (NKBC) for the southern region has been established at Chintaladevi, Nellore, in Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government has provided financial support through its budget for the promotion of the Punganur breed.
Statement 4 is correct
They have small, crescent-shaped horns of 10-15 cm length, which often curve backward and forward in male cattle and lateral and forward in female cattle of the breed.
Females have slightly longer horns than the stumpier ones in males.
Answer: (d) All; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Q4. {Governance – Initiatives} Consider the following statements about Swachh Survekshan Awards:
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India.
Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are one of the few focus areas for the evaluation of cities under the Swachh Survekshan.
Swachh Survekshan is conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with Quality Council of India (QCI) as its implementation partner.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to evaluate the cleanliness and sanitation levels in cities and towns across India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are not specific focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Door-to-door waste collection and processing, public toilet access and cleanliness, street sweeping and cleaning of public spaces are some of the focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023: In the state rankings, Maharashtra came first, followed byMadhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city for the seventh time in a row.
Statement 3 is correct
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is the implementation partner for Swachh Survekshan, responsible for conducting the survey and assessing the participating cities based on various parameters.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to evaluate the cleanliness and sanitation levels in cities and towns across India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are not specific focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Door-to-door waste collection and processing, public toilet access and cleanliness, street sweeping and cleaning of public spaces are some of the focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023: In the state rankings, Maharashtra came first, followed byMadhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city for the seventh time in a row.
Statement 3 is correct
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is the implementation partner for Swachh Survekshan, responsible for conducting the survey and assessing the participating cities based on various parameters.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to evaluate the cleanliness and sanitation levels in cities and towns across India.
Statement 2 is incorrect
Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are not specific focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Door-to-door waste collection and processing, public toilet access and cleanliness, street sweeping and cleaning of public spaces are some of the focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023: In the state rankings, Maharashtra came first, followed byMadhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city for the seventh time in a row.
Statement 3 is correct
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is the implementation partner for Swachh Survekshan, responsible for conducting the survey and assessing the participating cities based on various parameters.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Q5. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZ):
State governments are required to designate areas within 10 km of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs).
Areas beyond 10 km can also be notified by the Union government as ESZs, if they hold larger ecologically important sensitive corridors.
Tourism activities like hot-air balloon ride are permitted in ESZ.
ESZ are declared under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) stipulated that state governments should declare land falling within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
Statement 2 is correct
While the 10-km rule is implemented as a general principle, the extent of its application can vary.
Areas beyond 10 kmcan also be notified by the Union government as ESZs, if they hold larger ecologically important “sensitive corridors”.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Prohibited Activities: Commercial mining, sawmills, industries causing pollution (air, water, soil, noise etc), establishment of major hydroelectric projects (HEP), commercial use of wood.
Tourism activities like hot-air balloons over the National Park, discharge of effluents or any solid waste or production of hazardous substances.
Statement 4 is incorrect
ESZ is declared under the Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) stipulated that state governments should declare land falling within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
Statement 2 is correct
While the 10-km rule is implemented as a general principle, the extent of its application can vary.
Areas beyond 10 kmcan also be notified by the Union government as ESZs, if they hold larger ecologically important “sensitive corridors”.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Prohibited Activities: Commercial mining, sawmills, industries causing pollution (air, water, soil, noise etc), establishment of major hydroelectric projects (HEP), commercial use of wood.
Tourism activities like hot-air balloons over the National Park, discharge of effluents or any solid waste or production of hazardous substances.
Statement 4 is incorrect
ESZ is declared under the Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) stipulated that state governments should declare land falling within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
Statement 2 is correct
While the 10-km rule is implemented as a general principle, the extent of its application can vary.
Areas beyond 10 kmcan also be notified by the Union government as ESZs, if they hold larger ecologically important “sensitive corridors”.
Statement 3 is incorrect
Prohibited Activities: Commercial mining, sawmills, industries causing pollution (air, water, soil, noise etc), establishment of major hydroelectric projects (HEP), commercial use of wood.
Tourism activities like hot-air balloons over the National Park, discharge of effluents or any solid waste or production of hazardous substances.
Statement 4 is incorrect
ESZ is declared under the Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Q6. {Envi – Conservation} Consider the following statements about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF):
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is created using domestically developed methods using cooking oil and oil-rich seeds from plants.
It can be used in existing aircraft engines without modifications.
It is comparatively cheaper as compared to traditional fossil jet fuel.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are Correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), also referred to as Bio-Jet Fuel, is created using domestically developed methods using cooking oil and oil-rich seeds from plants.
The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-IIP (Indian Institute of Petroleum) has created fuel using different materials, such as non-edible and edible oils, as well as used cooking oil.
They used various sources, including palm stearin, sapium oil, palm fatty acid distillates, algae oil, karanja, and jatropha.
Statement 2 is correct
In contrast to fossil fuels, which release carbon that was previously locked up, SAF recycles the CO2 that has been absorbed throughout the course of the life of the biomass utilized as the feedstock.
It can be used in existing aircraft engineswithout modifications and can be blended with conventional jet fuel, making it relatively easy to integrate into existing aviation infrastructure.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The production processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), such as the conversion of biomass or waste oils into fuel, are currently more expensive. This cost differential makes it economically challenging for airlines to invest in SAF production and use, particularly given the margin-sensitive nature of the aviation industry.
The aviation industry requires a robust supply chain to ensure an adequate and reliable supply of SAF. However, the current infrastructure is not well-developed, which hinders the scaling up of SAF production and its availability in the market.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), also referred to as Bio-Jet Fuel, is created using domestically developed methods using cooking oil and oil-rich seeds from plants.
The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-IIP (Indian Institute of Petroleum) has created fuel using different materials, such as non-edible and edible oils, as well as used cooking oil.
They used various sources, including palm stearin, sapium oil, palm fatty acid distillates, algae oil, karanja, and jatropha.
Statement 2 is correct
In contrast to fossil fuels, which release carbon that was previously locked up, SAF recycles the CO2 that has been absorbed throughout the course of the life of the biomass utilized as the feedstock.
It can be used in existing aircraft engineswithout modifications and can be blended with conventional jet fuel, making it relatively easy to integrate into existing aviation infrastructure.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The production processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), such as the conversion of biomass or waste oils into fuel, are currently more expensive. This cost differential makes it economically challenging for airlines to invest in SAF production and use, particularly given the margin-sensitive nature of the aviation industry.
The aviation industry requires a robust supply chain to ensure an adequate and reliable supply of SAF. However, the current infrastructure is not well-developed, which hinders the scaling up of SAF production and its availability in the market.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), also referred to as Bio-Jet Fuel, is created using domestically developed methods using cooking oil and oil-rich seeds from plants.
The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-IIP (Indian Institute of Petroleum) has created fuel using different materials, such as non-edible and edible oils, as well as used cooking oil.
They used various sources, including palm stearin, sapium oil, palm fatty acid distillates, algae oil, karanja, and jatropha.
Statement 2 is correct
In contrast to fossil fuels, which release carbon that was previously locked up, SAF recycles the CO2 that has been absorbed throughout the course of the life of the biomass utilized as the feedstock.
It can be used in existing aircraft engineswithout modifications and can be blended with conventional jet fuel, making it relatively easy to integrate into existing aviation infrastructure.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The production processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), such as the conversion of biomass or waste oils into fuel, are currently more expensive. This cost differential makes it economically challenging for airlines to invest in SAF production and use, particularly given the margin-sensitive nature of the aviation industry.
The aviation industry requires a robust supply chain to ensure an adequate and reliable supply of SAF. However, the current infrastructure is not well-developed, which hinders the scaling up of SAF production and its availability in the market.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Q7. {Envi – Issues} Consider the following statements:
Ken river originates in MP and Betwa river originates in UP.
Ken River passes through Panna tiger reserve.
Supreme Court can question the Award or formula given by the Inter State Water Dispute Tribunal.
Through the River Boards Act (1956), Central government is empowered to establish a River Board on its own for the regulation and development of inter-state river and river valleys.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Ken River originates near the village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Barner Range in Katni district in Madhya Pradeshand travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, district Banda in Uttar Pradesh.
The Betwa River rises in the Vindhya Range (Raisen) just north of Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) in Madhya Pradesh and flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha to Uttar Pradesh.
Statement 2 is correct
The forests of Panna National Park along with Ken Gharial Sanctuary and adjoining territorial divisions form a significant part of the catchment area of the 406 km Ken River, which runs northeast for about 72 km through the park.
The Panna Tiger Reserve is crossed by the Ken River. The Daudhan Dam will be built on the Ken within the Panna Tiger Reserve, with a canal connecting the two rivers and flowing through the districts of Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Jhansi, irrigating 6.3 lakh hectares of land per year.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The Inter-State Water Disputes Act:
It empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
The decision of the tribunal is final and binding on the parties to the dispute.
Neither the Supreme Courtnor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
However, the Supreme Court can question the working of the tribunal.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The River Boards Act:
It provides for the establishment of river boards by the Central government for the regulation and development of inter-state river and river valleys.
A River Board is establishedon the request of state governments concerned to advise them.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Ken River originates near the village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Barner Range in Katni district in Madhya Pradeshand travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, district Banda in Uttar Pradesh.
The Betwa River rises in the Vindhya Range (Raisen) just north of Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) in Madhya Pradesh and flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha to Uttar Pradesh.
Statement 2 is correct
The forests of Panna National Park along with Ken Gharial Sanctuary and adjoining territorial divisions form a significant part of the catchment area of the 406 km Ken River, which runs northeast for about 72 km through the park.
The Panna Tiger Reserve is crossed by the Ken River. The Daudhan Dam will be built on the Ken within the Panna Tiger Reserve, with a canal connecting the two rivers and flowing through the districts of Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Jhansi, irrigating 6.3 lakh hectares of land per year.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The Inter-State Water Disputes Act:
It empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
The decision of the tribunal is final and binding on the parties to the dispute.
Neither the Supreme Courtnor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
However, the Supreme Court can question the working of the tribunal.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The River Boards Act:
It provides for the establishment of river boards by the Central government for the regulation and development of inter-state river and river valleys.
A River Board is establishedon the request of state governments concerned to advise them.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Ken River originates near the village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Barner Range in Katni district in Madhya Pradeshand travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, district Banda in Uttar Pradesh.
The Betwa River rises in the Vindhya Range (Raisen) just north of Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) in Madhya Pradesh and flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Orchha to Uttar Pradesh.
Statement 2 is correct
The forests of Panna National Park along with Ken Gharial Sanctuary and adjoining territorial divisions form a significant part of the catchment area of the 406 km Ken River, which runs northeast for about 72 km through the park.
The Panna Tiger Reserve is crossed by the Ken River. The Daudhan Dam will be built on the Ken within the Panna Tiger Reserve, with a canal connecting the two rivers and flowing through the districts of Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, and Jhansi, irrigating 6.3 lakh hectares of land per year.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The Inter-State Water Disputes Act:
It empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states in relation to the waters of an inter-state river or river valley.
The decision of the tribunal is final and binding on the parties to the dispute.
Neither the Supreme Courtnor any other court is to have jurisdiction in respect of any water dispute which may be referred to such a tribunal under this Act.
However, the Supreme Court can question the working of the tribunal.
Statement 4 is incorrect
The River Boards Act:
It provides for the establishment of river boards by the Central government for the regulation and development of inter-state river and river valleys.
A River Board is establishedon the request of state governments concerned to advise them.
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Q8. {Prelims – PIN} Consider the following statements:
Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16th January as part of Pongal Celebrations.
Valluvar year is an officially recognised Tamil calendar system.
According to the Tamil legends, all three Sangams were held at Madurai.
The Book of Porul authored by Thiruvalluvar is similar to the Hindu text Arthasastra.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Thiruvalluvar was an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher by Tamilians, irrespective of their religion.
Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16th January as part of Pongal to commemorate the Tamil sage for his contributions to literature.
Statement 2 is correct
Valluvar year, or the Thiruvalluvar year, is an officially recognised Tamil calendar system.
In January 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar. As suggested by Maraimalai Adigal, the Valluvar Year was added to the calendar. Thus, the Valluvar year is calculated by adding 31 to any year of the common era.
Statement 3 is incorrect
According to the Tamil legends, there were three Sangams (Academy of Tamil poets) held in the ancient South India popularly called Muchchangam.
The First Sangam, is believed to be held at Madurai, attended by gods and legendary sages. No literary work of this Sangam is available.
The Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram, only Tolkappiyam survives from this.
The Third Sangam was also held at Madurai. A few of these Tamil literary works have survived and are a useful source to reconstruct the history of the Sangam period.
Statement 4 is correct
The Book of Porul also known as the Book of Wealth, Book of Polity, the Second Book or Book Two in translated versions, is the second of the three books or parts of the Kural literature, authored by the ancient Indian philosopher Valluvar.
The Book of Poruḷ talks about the interpersonal skills of an individual that are essential to lead a meaningful life in the society.
It covers both political and economic matters.
With 70 chapters, the Book ofPoruḷ is the largest of the three books of the Kural text.
The chapters chiefly deal with polity and administration, including citizenship and social relations, in a manner similar to the Hindu textArthasastra.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Thiruvalluvar was an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher by Tamilians, irrespective of their religion.
Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16th January as part of Pongal to commemorate the Tamil sage for his contributions to literature.
Statement 2 is correct
Valluvar year, or the Thiruvalluvar year, is an officially recognised Tamil calendar system.
In January 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar. As suggested by Maraimalai Adigal, the Valluvar Year was added to the calendar. Thus, the Valluvar year is calculated by adding 31 to any year of the common era.
Statement 3 is incorrect
According to the Tamil legends, there were three Sangams (Academy of Tamil poets) held in the ancient South India popularly called Muchchangam.
The First Sangam, is believed to be held at Madurai, attended by gods and legendary sages. No literary work of this Sangam is available.
The Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram, only Tolkappiyam survives from this.
The Third Sangam was also held at Madurai. A few of these Tamil literary works have survived and are a useful source to reconstruct the history of the Sangam period.
Statement 4 is correct
The Book of Porul also known as the Book of Wealth, Book of Polity, the Second Book or Book Two in translated versions, is the second of the three books or parts of the Kural literature, authored by the ancient Indian philosopher Valluvar.
The Book of Poruḷ talks about the interpersonal skills of an individual that are essential to lead a meaningful life in the society.
It covers both political and economic matters.
With 70 chapters, the Book ofPoruḷ is the largest of the three books of the Kural text.
The chapters chiefly deal with polity and administration, including citizenship and social relations, in a manner similar to the Hindu textArthasastra.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Thiruvalluvar was an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher by Tamilians, irrespective of their religion.
Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16th January as part of Pongal to commemorate the Tamil sage for his contributions to literature.
Statement 2 is correct
Valluvar year, or the Thiruvalluvar year, is an officially recognised Tamil calendar system.
In January 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar. As suggested by Maraimalai Adigal, the Valluvar Year was added to the calendar. Thus, the Valluvar year is calculated by adding 31 to any year of the common era.
Statement 3 is incorrect
According to the Tamil legends, there were three Sangams (Academy of Tamil poets) held in the ancient South India popularly called Muchchangam.
The First Sangam, is believed to be held at Madurai, attended by gods and legendary sages. No literary work of this Sangam is available.
The Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram, only Tolkappiyam survives from this.
The Third Sangam was also held at Madurai. A few of these Tamil literary works have survived and are a useful source to reconstruct the history of the Sangam period.
Statement 4 is correct
The Book of Porul also known as the Book of Wealth, Book of Polity, the Second Book or Book Two in translated versions, is the second of the three books or parts of the Kural literature, authored by the ancient Indian philosopher Valluvar.
The Book of Poruḷ talks about the interpersonal skills of an individual that are essential to lead a meaningful life in the society.
It covers both political and economic matters.
With 70 chapters, the Book ofPoruḷ is the largest of the three books of the Kural text.
The chapters chiefly deal with polity and administration, including citizenship and social relations, in a manner similar to the Hindu textArthasastra.
Answer: (c) Only three; Difficulty Level: Medium
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