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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries does NOT have a part of the Amazon rainforest?
Brazil
Peru
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Argentina
Which of the following countries does NOT have a part of the Amazon rainforest?
Brazil
Peru
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Argentina
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest experienced a significant 30.6% decrease in deforestation compared to the previous year.
The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, crucial for global climate regulation and biodiversity.
It covers over 2 million square miles and spans across nine countries: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Option (c ) is correct.
Carbon Sink: It absorbs massive amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.
Water Tower: The Amazon is a vital source of freshwater for South America, influencing global weather patterns.
Biodiversity Hotspot: It is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of which are unique to the region.
Indigenous Communities: Numerous Indigenous communities rely on the Amazon for their livelihoods and cultural heritage.
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Ans: C
Exp:
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest experienced a significant 30.6% decrease in deforestation compared to the previous year.
The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, crucial for global climate regulation and biodiversity.
It covers over 2 million square miles and spans across nine countries: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Option (c ) is correct.
Carbon Sink: It absorbs massive amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.
Water Tower: The Amazon is a vital source of freshwater for South America, influencing global weather patterns.
Biodiversity Hotspot: It is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of which are unique to the region.
Indigenous Communities: Numerous Indigenous communities rely on the Amazon for their livelihoods and cultural heritage.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Part X of the Constitution deals with the borrowing powers of the Centre and States.
Article 292 speaks about the borrowing power of the central government which entitles the central government to borrow loans upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of State.
Article 293 empowers the State government to borrow within the territory of India upon the security of the consolidated fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
The central government, in 2023, imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on the State of Kerala to restrict the maximum possible borrowing that the State can make under the law.
Statement 1 is not correct: Chapter II of Part XII of the Constitution deals with the borrowing powers of the Centre and States.
Statement 2 is not correct: Article 292 speaks about the borrowing power of the central government which entitles the central government to borrow loans upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Statement 3 is not correct: Article 293 empowers the State government to borrow within the territory of India upon the security of the consolidated fund of the State.
Article 293 of the Constitution is adopted from Section 163 of the Government of India Act, 1935.
In both cases, the extent of borrowing may be fixed from time to time by a law enacted by Parliament and the State legislature, respectively.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
The central government, in 2023, imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on the State of Kerala to restrict the maximum possible borrowing that the State can make under the law.
Statement 1 is not correct: Chapter II of Part XII of the Constitution deals with the borrowing powers of the Centre and States.
Statement 2 is not correct: Article 292 speaks about the borrowing power of the central government which entitles the central government to borrow loans upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Statement 3 is not correct: Article 293 empowers the State government to borrow within the territory of India upon the security of the consolidated fund of the State.
Article 293 of the Constitution is adopted from Section 163 of the Government of India Act, 1935.
In both cases, the extent of borrowing may be fixed from time to time by a law enacted by Parliament and the State legislature, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Equine Piroplasmosis disease’,consider the following statements:
It has a reported seroprevalence rate of 15-25% across India.
It is caused by the tick-borne protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 2 is correct: Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the tick-borne protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras and poses a serious threat to the health of these animals, with significant economic impact.
Statement 1 is correct:It has a reported seroprevalence rate of 15-25% across India. In certain high-risk regions, this prevalence can reach up to 40%, resulting in severe economic losses due to decreased productivity, health deterioration, and restrictions on the movement and export of equines.
Statement 2 is correct: Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the tick-borne protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras and poses a serious threat to the health of these animals, with significant economic impact.
Statement 1 is correct:It has a reported seroprevalence rate of 15-25% across India. In certain high-risk regions, this prevalence can reach up to 40%, resulting in severe economic losses due to decreased productivity, health deterioration, and restrictions on the movement and export of equines.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries share a border with Azerbaijan?
Russia
Iran
Armenia
Turkey
Georgia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
The 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Azerbaijan is located at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia along the southern flanks of the Caucasus Mountains.
It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
Azerbaijan is bordered by Russia in the north, Georgia in the northwest, Armenia in the west, and Iran in the south.
It is bounded in the east by the Caspian Sea.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
The 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Azerbaijan is located at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia along the southern flanks of the Caucasus Mountains.
It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
Azerbaijan is bordered by Russia in the north, Georgia in the northwest, Armenia in the west, and Iran in the south.
It is bounded in the east by the Caspian Sea.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)’,consider the following statements:
The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a key element of the Paris Agreement.
It seeks to fill persistent gaps in climate finance, building on the $100 billion target set in 2009.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
For the first time in 15 years, set a new global climate finance goal, known as the “New Collective Quantified Goal” or NCQG.
Statement 1 is correct:The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a key element of the Paris Agreement, designed to set a new financial target to support developing countries in their climate actions post-2025.
Statement 2 is correct: The NCQG seeks to fill persistent gaps in climate finance, building on the $100 billion target set in 2009 and aiming to provide a more realistic and ambitious financial framework.
The NCQG aims to foster global partnerships and enhance trust and cooperation among nations, which is crucial for successfully implementing the Paris Agreement.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
For the first time in 15 years, set a new global climate finance goal, known as the “New Collective Quantified Goal” or NCQG.
Statement 1 is correct:The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a key element of the Paris Agreement, designed to set a new financial target to support developing countries in their climate actions post-2025.
Statement 2 is correct: The NCQG seeks to fill persistent gaps in climate finance, building on the $100 billion target set in 2009 and aiming to provide a more realistic and ambitious financial framework.
The NCQG aims to foster global partnerships and enhance trust and cooperation among nations, which is crucial for successfully implementing the Paris Agreement.
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