Ans: A

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Dhimsa dance is a traditional folk dance form that is associated with the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. 

Statement 2 is correct: It is primarily performed by the indigenous tribal communities, particularly the Koya tribe, who are concentrated in the hilly regions of the state. 

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Dhimsa Dance is a dance of the young and the old alike. Both men and women can participate in this dance.

 The basic feature of the Dhimsa Dance is its attempt to establish friendship between the neighbouring villages. The communities join hands and this is perhaps another important aspect of this dance. This facet also distinguishes the Dhimsa Dance from the rest.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Various types of instruments accompany this dance. They include the Mori, Kiridi, Tudumu, Dappu, and Jodi Kommulu. 

The combination of percussion and wind instruments adds depth and vigour to the dance performance, intensifying the overall experience.

Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Government of India has identified the snow leopard as a flagship species for the high-altitude Himalayas.

It has developed a centrally-supported program called Project Snow Leopard to conserve the species and habitats.

Currently, Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) is being undertaken by the MoEFCC, Govt of India. WWF India is working with the MoEFCC and the state forest departments of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim for this assessment.

Statement 2 is correct: In the IUCN-World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species, the snow leopard is listed as Vulnerable. 

In addition, the snow leopard is also listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES), which makes the trading of animal body parts (i.e., fur, bones and meat) illegal in signatory countries. 

In India, the snow leopard is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, giving it the highest protection status under the country’s laws.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The first ever survey puts India’s snow leopard count at 718. 

The maximum number of cats were estimated to be in Ladakh, followed by Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Ans: A

Exp:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Ratle Hydroelectric project is situated on River Chenab in Kishtwar District of J&K.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The installed capacity of the Ratle Hydro Electric Project is 850 MW. 

Statement 3 is correct: The Ratle Project is being executed by Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL), a Joint Venture of NHPC Limited and Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with shareholding of 51:49 percent, respectively. 

Ans: A

Exp:

The Corruption perceptions index (CPI) is released by Transparency International. 

This index lists countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The index uses a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean.

India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the corruption perceptions index (CPI) for 2023, according to the latest report released by Transparency International. 

Denmark is ranked at the top, followed by Finland, New Zealand and Norway.

Ans: C

Exp:

Tigray region is located in northern Ethiopia. 

The region is drained by the Tekeze and Gash (Mareb) rivers. To the east lies the Danakil Plain, including the Kobar Sink.