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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Nitrogen?
Nitrogen is an essential Micronutrient needed for the growth and development of Plants.
Nitrogen use efficiency refers to the yield of a crop relative to the nitrogen available to it.
Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
Study finds wide variety of nitrogen-use efficiency in Indian rice varieties.
About Nitrogen:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nitrogen is considered as a Macronutrient rather than a Micronutrient.
A macronutrient is one of the essential nutrients required by plants in relatively large quantities for their growth and development. Examples of macronutrients essential for plant growth include:
Nitrogen (N) – Vital for protein synthesis and chlorophyll formation.
Phosphorus (P) – Important for energy transfer, photosynthesis, and root development.
Potassium (K) – Helps with enzyme activation, water regulation, and disease resistance.
Calcium (Ca) – Essential for cell wall structure and stability, and plays a role in cell division.
Magnesium (Mg) – Central to chlorophyll production and enzyme activation.
Sulphur (S) – Crucial for amino acid synthesis and enzyme function.
A micronutrient is an essential nutrient that plants need in relatively small quantities compared to macronutrients. Examples of Micronutrients: iron, manganese, boron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, chlorine.
Statement 2 is Correct: Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) refers to the yield of a crop relative to the nitrogen (natural and artificial) available to it.
NUE is defined as the ratio of the amount of nitrogen effectively utilised by crops to the amount of nitrogen applied. It measures how well a plant uses nitrogen for growth and productivity.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
Study finds wide variety of nitrogen-use efficiency in Indian rice varieties.
About Nitrogen:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nitrogen is considered as a Macronutrient rather than a Micronutrient.
A macronutrient is one of the essential nutrients required by plants in relatively large quantities for their growth and development. Examples of macronutrients essential for plant growth include:
Nitrogen (N) – Vital for protein synthesis and chlorophyll formation.
Phosphorus (P) – Important for energy transfer, photosynthesis, and root development.
Potassium (K) – Helps with enzyme activation, water regulation, and disease resistance.
Calcium (Ca) – Essential for cell wall structure and stability, and plays a role in cell division.
Magnesium (Mg) – Central to chlorophyll production and enzyme activation.
Sulphur (S) – Crucial for amino acid synthesis and enzyme function.
A micronutrient is an essential nutrient that plants need in relatively small quantities compared to macronutrients. Examples of Micronutrients: iron, manganese, boron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, chlorine.
Statement 2 is Correct: Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) refers to the yield of a crop relative to the nitrogen (natural and artificial) available to it.
NUE is defined as the ratio of the amount of nitrogen effectively utilised by crops to the amount of nitrogen applied. It measures how well a plant uses nitrogen for growth and productivity.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
With reference to the Grain ATM in India, consider the following statements:
Grain ATM is launched under the ‘World Food Programme’ of the United Nations (UN) in India.
The beneficiaries will get grain from the machine by using any commercial bank ATM card.
Which of the statements given above is / are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
The Odisha government recently piloted a Grain ATM in the city, the first-of-its-kind in the state, to dispense ration through automated teller machines to beneficiaries covered under the national food security programme.
About Grain ATM (Annapurti):
It is an automated multi-commodity dispensing solution that provides fast, clean, and precise access to commodities (rice, wheat, or grains) to beneficiaries, post biometric authentication.
It functions like regular bank ATM machines.
Statement 1 is Correct: It is developed by World Food Programme (WFP) India .
It ensures 24×7 access to full entitlements for people entitled to monthly subsidised grains through India’s Public Distribution System.
Function:
Grain ATM is installed with a biometric system and a touch screen.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The beneficiaries will be required to enter their Ration Card or Aadhar Card number.
After successful biometric authentication, the machine will dispense the grains in the bags installed under the machine.
India’s first Grain ATM has been installed as a pilot project in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram under the ‘World Food Programme’ of the United Nations (UN).
India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
The Odisha government recently piloted a Grain ATM in the city, the first-of-its-kind in the state, to dispense ration through automated teller machines to beneficiaries covered under the national food security programme.
About Grain ATM (Annapurti):
It is an automated multi-commodity dispensing solution that provides fast, clean, and precise access to commodities (rice, wheat, or grains) to beneficiaries, post biometric authentication.
It functions like regular bank ATM machines.
Statement 1 is Correct: It is developed by World Food Programme (WFP) India .
It ensures 24×7 access to full entitlements for people entitled to monthly subsidised grains through India’s Public Distribution System.
Function:
Grain ATM is installed with a biometric system and a touch screen.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The beneficiaries will be required to enter their Ration Card or Aadhar Card number.
After successful biometric authentication, the machine will dispense the grains in the bags installed under the machine.
India’s first Grain ATM has been installed as a pilot project in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram under the ‘World Food Programme’ of the United Nations (UN).
India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
With reference to elephants, consider the following statements:
Elephant herds are led by matriarchs while male elephants tend to live in isolation.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status of Asian elephants is Critically Endangered.
Elephants have long gestation period spanning around 18 to 22 months.
In India, the majority of Elephant corridors are in the state of Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
Correct
Ans : C
Exp:
World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12 every year to raise awareness about the urgent plight of elephants. The day aims to bring attention to the issues threatening both African and Asian elephants and to promote initiatives for their conservation. The theme for World Elephant Day 2024 focuses on “Personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance, and environmental importance.”
About Elephants and their characteristics:
Statement 1 is Correct: Elephant herds have complex social structures, are led by matriarchs, and are composed of a group of other adult females and calves, while male elephants tend to live in isolation or small bachelor groups. Forest elephants’ social groups differ slightly and may comprise only an adult female and her offspring.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: With an estimated 40,000 animals surviving in the wild, spread across 13 countries of southern Asia, the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) has been classified as Endangered by the IUCN since 1986
Statement 3 is Correct:Elephants have the longest gestation period of any mammal spanning around 18- 22 months. Females give birth every four to five years.
Statement 4 is Incorrect: West Bengal has the most elephant corridors — 26 — amounting to 17 per cent of the total corridors. The East central region contributed to 35 per cent, that is 52 corridors, while the North East region was second largest with 32 percent, meaning 48 corridors in total. Southern India registered 32, that is 21 percent of the elephant corridors, while northern India was lowest with 18 corridors or 12 per cent.
Incorrect
Ans : C
Exp:
World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12 every year to raise awareness about the urgent plight of elephants. The day aims to bring attention to the issues threatening both African and Asian elephants and to promote initiatives for their conservation. The theme for World Elephant Day 2024 focuses on “Personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance, and environmental importance.”
About Elephants and their characteristics:
Statement 1 is Correct: Elephant herds have complex social structures, are led by matriarchs, and are composed of a group of other adult females and calves, while male elephants tend to live in isolation or small bachelor groups. Forest elephants’ social groups differ slightly and may comprise only an adult female and her offspring.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: With an estimated 40,000 animals surviving in the wild, spread across 13 countries of southern Asia, the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) has been classified as Endangered by the IUCN since 1986
Statement 3 is Correct:Elephants have the longest gestation period of any mammal spanning around 18- 22 months. Females give birth every four to five years.
Statement 4 is Incorrect: West Bengal has the most elephant corridors — 26 — amounting to 17 per cent of the total corridors. The East central region contributed to 35 per cent, that is 52 corridors, while the North East region was second largest with 32 percent, meaning 48 corridors in total. Southern India registered 32, that is 21 percent of the elephant corridors, while northern India was lowest with 18 corridors or 12 per cent.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Meteor Shower:
The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Meteors are small pieces of rock or dust that burn up as they strike Earth’s atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is / are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: D
Exp:
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 11 and before dawn on August 12, 2024. Visible from mid-July to late August, this annual event promises ideal meteor-watching conditions. The 50% illuminated moon will set around midnight, providing dark skies until dawn.
About Comet Swift-Tuttle
Statement 1 is Correct: The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. Comet Swift-Tuttle, discovered independently by astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle in 1862, is the source of the Perseid meteor shower. The comet’s nucleus, about 16 miles (26 kilometers) wide, last approached Earth in 1992 and will pass again in 2126. It may be visible to the naked eye, similar to the Hale-Bopp comet of 1997.
About Meteros and Meteor Shower
Statement 2 is Correct: Meteors—“shooting stars”—are small pieces of rock or dust that burn up as they strike Earth’s atmosphere.
Scientists estimate that about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes or 44,000 kilograms) of meteoritic material falls on Earth each day. Almost all the material is vaporized in Earth’s atmosphere, leaving a bright trail fondly called “shooting stars.”
Meteor showers: Several meteors per hour can usually be seen on any given night. Sometimes the number increases dramatically—these events are called meteor showers.
It occurs annually or at regular intervals as the Earth passes through the trail of dusty debris left by a comet. Meteor showers are usually named after a star or constellation that is close to where the meteors appear in the sky. Perhaps the most famous are the Perseids, which peak in August every year. Every Perseid meteor is a tiny piece of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which swings by the Sun every 135 years.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp:
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 11 and before dawn on August 12, 2024. Visible from mid-July to late August, this annual event promises ideal meteor-watching conditions. The 50% illuminated moon will set around midnight, providing dark skies until dawn.
About Comet Swift-Tuttle
Statement 1 is Correct: The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. Comet Swift-Tuttle, discovered independently by astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle in 1862, is the source of the Perseid meteor shower. The comet’s nucleus, about 16 miles (26 kilometers) wide, last approached Earth in 1992 and will pass again in 2126. It may be visible to the naked eye, similar to the Hale-Bopp comet of 1997.
About Meteros and Meteor Shower
Statement 2 is Correct: Meteors—“shooting stars”—are small pieces of rock or dust that burn up as they strike Earth’s atmosphere.
Scientists estimate that about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes or 44,000 kilograms) of meteoritic material falls on Earth each day. Almost all the material is vaporized in Earth’s atmosphere, leaving a bright trail fondly called “shooting stars.”
Meteor showers: Several meteors per hour can usually be seen on any given night. Sometimes the number increases dramatically—these events are called meteor showers.
It occurs annually or at regular intervals as the Earth passes through the trail of dusty debris left by a comet. Meteor showers are usually named after a star or constellation that is close to where the meteors appear in the sky. Perhaps the most famous are the Perseids, which peak in August every year. Every Perseid meteor is a tiny piece of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which swings by the Sun every 135 years.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Lake Turkana, recently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following country/ counties?
Kenya
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Mozambique
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
First comprehensive survey in 50 years highlights key findings on Lake Turkana.
About Lake Turkana:
Statement 1 and 2 are correct: Location – It is located in the remote northern region of Kenya. It lies in the Eastern Rift Valley with its far northern end extending to Ethiopia.
It stands as Africa’s fourth-largest lake and the largest permanent desert lake in the world.
It is designated as the UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its unique biodiversity and cultural significance.
The catchment of Lake Turkana covers an arid region and is fed by Turkwel and Kerio Rivers from the South–West, and the Omo River from the North.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
First comprehensive survey in 50 years highlights key findings on Lake Turkana.
About Lake Turkana:
Statement 1 and 2 are correct: Location – It is located in the remote northern region of Kenya. It lies in the Eastern Rift Valley with its far northern end extending to Ethiopia.
It stands as Africa’s fourth-largest lake and the largest permanent desert lake in the world.
It is designated as the UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its unique biodiversity and cultural significance.
The catchment of Lake Turkana covers an arid region and is fed by Turkwel and Kerio Rivers from the South–West, and the Omo River from the North.
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