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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:
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- Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of ‘indentured labour’.
- In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
- Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: During the early 1900s, Gandhi was instrumental in getting the indentured labour system abolished in the British Empire. See https://www.mkgandhi.org/articles/mauritius&mg.htm
- S2:He supported it. Pasting this section from B.R. Nanda’s book:
- See https://tinyurl.com/yxroyhnd
- S3:This is quite well known
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/17/the-colonial-past-is-still-relevant/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: During the early 1900s, Gandhi was instrumental in getting the indentured labour system abolished in the British Empire. See https://www.mkgandhi.org/articles/mauritius&mg.htm
- S2:He supported it. Pasting this section from B.R. Nanda’s book:
- See https://tinyurl.com/yxroyhnd
- S3:This is quite well known
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/17/the-colonial-past-is-still-relevant/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Strait of Gibraltar lies Northwards of the Gulf of Aden.
- Gulf of Aden lies Southwards from Gulf of Guinea.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Barda Wildlife Sanctuary located?
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Ans: (d)
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Ans: (d)
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the protected areas of Asiatic lion in India?
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- Gir Sanctuary
- Pania Sanctuary
- Mitiyala Sanctuary
- Dalma Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Five protected areas currently exist to protect the Asiatic lion: Gir Sanctuary, Gir National Park, Pania Sanctuary, Mitiyala Sanctuary, and Girnar Sanctuary.
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Five protected areas currently exist to protect the Asiatic lion: Gir Sanctuary, Gir National Park, Pania Sanctuary, Mitiyala Sanctuary, and Girnar Sanctuary.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Asiatic lions.
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- The Asiatic lion population is surviving today only in India and Pakistan.
- It is listed as Endangered under IUCN Red List.
- The census of Asiatic lion is conducted once every five years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Asiatic lion population is surviving today only in India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range is restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in Gujarat. Historically, it inhabited much of Western Asia and the Middle East to northern India.
- On the IUCN Red List, it is listed under its former scientific name Panthera leopersica as Endangered because of its small population size and area of occupancy.
- The census is conducted once every five years. 2020 census was delayed due to lockdowns. The first Lion Census was conducted by the Nawab of Junagadh in 1936; since 1965, the Forest Department has been regularly conducting the Lion Census every five years.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Asiatic lion population is surviving today only in India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range is restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in Gujarat. Historically, it inhabited much of Western Asia and the Middle East to northern India.
- On the IUCN Red List, it is listed under its former scientific name Panthera leopersica as Endangered because of its small population size and area of occupancy.
- The census is conducted once every five years. 2020 census was delayed due to lockdowns. The first Lion Census was conducted by the Nawab of Junagadh in 1936; since 1965, the Forest Department has been regularly conducting the Lion Census every five years.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Cold water corals, in general, have greater amounts of zooxanthellae than warm water corals and do not build reef-like structures.
- Cold-water corals differ from warm water corals because the former does not contain symbiotic algae for photosynthesis and grow more slowly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Corals that inhabit the colder deep waters of continental shelves and offshore canyons, ranging from 50 to over 1000m depths lack zooxanthellae and may build reef-like structures or occur solitarily.
- Cold-water corals are different from their warm-water counterparts because they do not contain symbiotic algae for photosynthesis and grow more slowly. Cold-water corals obtain all their energy from organic matter and zooplankton, which they catch from the currents drifting past.
- Cold-water corals can be found over a wide range of latitudes, from tropical to Polar Regions, and from the shallow to the deep seas.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Corals that inhabit the colder deep waters of continental shelves and offshore canyons, ranging from 50 to over 1000m depths lack zooxanthellae and may build reef-like structures or occur solitarily.
- Cold-water corals are different from their warm-water counterparts because they do not contain symbiotic algae for photosynthesis and grow more slowly. Cold-water corals obtain all their energy from organic matter and zooplankton, which they catch from the currents drifting past.
- Cold-water corals can be found over a wide range of latitudes, from tropical to Polar Regions, and from the shallow to the deep seas.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the favorable conditions for coral reef formations?
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- Shallow continental shelf
- High sediments in the water
- Areas where fresh waters from rivers enter oceans
- Mean annual temperatures should be between 22 – 29 degree C.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- High fresh water influx and sediments are unfavorable conditions for coral reef formations
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- High fresh water influx and sediments are unfavorable conditions for coral reef formations
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Great Barrier Reef:
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- It is the world’s largest coral reef system created by billions of small animals called coral polyps.
- It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
- It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is the world’s largest coral reef system created by billions of small animals called coral polyps.
- It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and this world’s largest single structure built by living creatures is visible from space.
- It supports a diverse range of life and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1981.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is the world’s largest coral reef system created by billions of small animals called coral polyps.
- It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and this world’s largest single structure built by living creatures is visible from space.
- It supports a diverse range of life and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1981.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Seaweeds.
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- Seaweeds are macroscopic algae, which means they have no differentiation of true tissues such as roots, stems and leaves.
- Seaweeds have the ability to bind and accumulate metals strongly.
- Seaweeds usually grow in deep coastal waters wherever sizable substrata is available.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Seaweeds are (thalloid plants) macroscopic algae, which mean they have no differentiation of true tissues such as roots, stems and leaves. They have leaflike appendages.
- Seaweeds, the larger and visible marine plants are found attached to rocks, corals and other submerged strata in the intertidal and shallow sub tidal zones of the sea.
- Seaweeds grow in shallow coastal waters wherever sizable substrata is available.
- Based on the colour of their pigmentation, sea weeds are broadly classified into different classes such as blue-green, green, brown, red, etc.
- Seaweeds are important as food for humans, feed for animals, and fertilizer for plants.
- Seaweeds are also used as the potential indicators of pollution in coastal ecosystem, particularly heavy metal pollution due to their ability to bind and accumulate metals strongly.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Seaweeds are (thalloid plants) macroscopic algae, which mean they have no differentiation of true tissues such as roots, stems and leaves. They have leaflike appendages.
- Seaweeds, the larger and visible marine plants are found attached to rocks, corals and other submerged strata in the intertidal and shallow sub tidal zones of the sea.
- Seaweeds grow in shallow coastal waters wherever sizable substrata is available.
- Based on the colour of their pigmentation, sea weeds are broadly classified into different classes such as blue-green, green, brown, red, etc.
- Seaweeds are important as food for humans, feed for animals, and fertilizer for plants.
- Seaweeds are also used as the potential indicators of pollution in coastal ecosystem, particularly heavy metal pollution due to their ability to bind and accumulate metals strongly.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has listed the Eurasian Otter as
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
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