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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
2 points
‘Agatti Island’ was often in the news, is located in:
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Option (b) is correct:
Explanation:
Agatti island is in Lakshadweep. It is at a distance of 459 km (248 nautical miles) from Kochi (Kerala) and is located to the west of Kavaratti Island.
The lagoon area of this island is 17.50 sq km and there is plenty of coral growth and multicoloured coral fishes in the lagoons.
Fishing is the most important industry of Agatti which is perhaps the only island besides Minicoy getting surplus fish.
Next to fishing, coir (coconut fibre) and copra (dried meat or kernel of the coconut) are the main industries.
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Option (b) is correct:
Explanation:
Agatti island is in Lakshadweep. It is at a distance of 459 km (248 nautical miles) from Kochi (Kerala) and is located to the west of Kavaratti Island.
The lagoon area of this island is 17.50 sq km and there is plenty of coral growth and multicoloured coral fishes in the lagoons.
Fishing is the most important industry of Agatti which is perhaps the only island besides Minicoy getting surplus fish.
Next to fishing, coir (coconut fibre) and copra (dried meat or kernel of the coconut) are the main industries.
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Ashtamudi Lake’:
It is a brackish lake of Kerala.
It has been recognized as a Ramsar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (b) is correct:
Explanation:
Ashtamudi Lake is a large freshwater lake located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.
It is known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity, and is an important tourist destination in the region.
Ashtamudi Lake has been recognized as a Ramsar site, which is a wetland site designated of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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Option (b) is correct:
Explanation:
Ashtamudi Lake is a large freshwater lake located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.
It is known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity, and is an important tourist destination in the region.
Ashtamudi Lake has been recognized as a Ramsar site, which is a wetland site designated of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2 points
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy. It is organised by:
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Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy. It is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation.
Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community.
Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters.
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Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy. It is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation.
Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community.
Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters.
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
2 points
Recently, “Raman” was in the news, it is related to which of the following options?
Correct
Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
For the first time in Indian history, the Shree Krishna temple in Kerala introduced a mechanical elephant.
The mechanical elephant will perform temple rituals here. It was presented by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. The name of the elephant was Raman. It weighed 800 kg and can carry 4 people.
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Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
For the first time in Indian history, the Shree Krishna temple in Kerala introduced a mechanical elephant.
The mechanical elephant will perform temple rituals here. It was presented by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. The name of the elephant was Raman. It weighed 800 kg and can carry 4 people.
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1989’:
It lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
This amendment was passed in the tenure of the President Giani Zail Singh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
The bill received the presidential assent on 28th March 1989 when the then President R Venkataraman assented it.
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Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
The bill received the presidential assent on 28th March 1989 when the then President R Venkataraman assented it.
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
2 points
Which of the following are sources of ‘Methane’?
Oil and natural gas systems
Agricultural activities
Coal mining and wastes
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Option (d) is correct:
Explanation:
Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon.
It is flammable gas and is used as a fuel worldwide.
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas.
The main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapour (which are all natural compounds), and fluorinated gases (which are synthetic or man-made).
The common sources of methane are:
oil and natural gas systems, agricultural activities, coal mining and wastes.
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Option (d) is correct:
Explanation:
Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon.
It is flammable gas and is used as a fuel worldwide.
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas.
The main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapour (which are all natural compounds), and fluorinated gases (which are synthetic or man-made).
The common sources of methane are:
oil and natural gas systems, agricultural activities, coal mining and wastes.
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