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1. Question 2 Points

Warsaw International Mechanism’ established under UNFCCC, is associated with:

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2. Question 2 Points

In reference to environmental DNA (eDNA), consider the following statements.

  1. Under environmental DNA, DNA is extracted non-invasively from environmental sources like soil, air, or water.
  2. The eDNA technique cannot be used in the aquatic system to either detect the presence or absence of a species.
  3. Under eDNA, we can only search for the DNA of a very specific species, not a complete taxonomic group.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. In reference to erosion, west coast is more stable than the east coast.
  2. Among all the coastal states, West Bengal has highest coastal erosion.
  3. Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors the shoreline changes in mainland India since 1990 using remote sensing data.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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4. Question 2 Points

In the context of ‘naming Tropical cyclones,’ consider the following statements.

  1. New list of names is prepared every year by all member countries of the region.
  2. The names of tropical cyclones will not be repeated.
  3. The general public can also suggest names to the IMD to be included in the list.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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5. Question 2 Points

PM-DAKSH’ (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) aims to:

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6. Question 2 Points

Originating in Lake in Turkey—a region characterized by high mountains—the river flows parallel with the Euphrates River. The two eventually join, emptying into the Persian Gulf. Name the river.

 

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7. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election has to be subscribed by at least fifty electors as proposers.
  2. No President in India has been elected twice.
  3. The President shall vacate his office immediately after expiry of his term.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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8. Question 2 Points

In most of the accounts, Ashoka has been referred to as ‘Devanampiya Piyadassi’. In which place does the name ‘Ashok’ find its mention?

 

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9. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is the moment when the earth’s North Pole is pointed the farthest away from the sun.
  2. If you observe the sun in the sky every day at the same mean solar time, its locations will appear to trace a figure "8" pattern.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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10. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements:

  1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
  2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

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