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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
2 points
Idukki dam was often in the news, is built on which of the following rivers?
Correct
Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Idukki dam is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India.
At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia and third tallest arch dam.
It started generating power on 4 October 1975.
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Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Idukki dam is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India.
At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia and third tallest arch dam.
It started generating power on 4 October 1975.
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Location of Ireland’:
It is located in the Pacific Ocean.
The Irish and Celtic Sea are located to the west of it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (d) is correct:
Explanation:
Both the given statements are incorrect.
Location of Ireland:
It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Irish and Celtic Sea are located to the east of it.
Ireland’s climate is classified as western maritime.
The constitution of Ireland provides that Irish be the first official language and English the second.
Incorrect
Option (d) is correct:
Explanation:
Both the given statements are incorrect.
Location of Ireland:
It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Irish and Celtic Sea are located to the east of it.
Ireland’s climate is classified as western maritime.
The constitution of Ireland provides that Irish be the first official language and English the second.
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2 points
What is “S-400”, sometimes seen in the news ?
Correct
Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world.
The system can engage all types of aerial targets including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and ballistic and cruise missiles within the range of 400 km, at an altitude of up to 30 km.
The system can track 100 airborne targets and engage six of them simultaneously.
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Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world.
The system can engage all types of aerial targets including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and ballistic and cruise missiles within the range of 400 km, at an altitude of up to 30 km.
The system can track 100 airborne targets and engage six of them simultaneously.
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the GIFT City:
It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
It is envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services for India, West Asia and South-East Asia only.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
Both the given statements are incorrect.
GIFT City is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
It consists of a multi-service Special Economic Zone which houses India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and an exclusive Domestic Traffic Area.
Envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services not just for India but for the world.
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Option (c) is correct:
Explanation:
Both the given statements are incorrect.
GIFT City is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
It consists of a multi-service Special Economic Zone which houses India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and an exclusive Domestic Traffic Area.
Envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services not just for India but for the world.
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
2 points
What is “Minor Forest Produce (MFP)”, often seen in the news?
Correct
Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is an important source of livelihoods for tribal people are non-wood forest products.
MFP means all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and will include bamboo, canes, fodder, leaves, gums, waxes, dyes, resins and many forms of food including nuts, wild fruits, honey, lac, etc.
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Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is an important source of livelihoods for tribal people are non-wood forest products.
MFP means all non-timber forest produce of plant origin and will include bamboo, canes, fodder, leaves, gums, waxes, dyes, resins and many forms of food including nuts, wild fruits, honey, lac, etc.
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs:
River
Country
1. Rhine
Germany
2. Tigris
Turkey
3. Karun
South Africa
Which of the above given pairs is/are incorrect?
Correct
Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Only two pairs are correctly matched.
The Karun is the Iranian river with the highest water flow, and it’s the only navigable river.
River
Country
1. Rhine
Germany
2. Tigris
Turkey
3. Karun
Iran
Incorrect
Option (a) is correct:
Explanation:
Only two pairs are correctly matched.
The Karun is the Iranian river with the highest water flow, and it’s the only navigable river.
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