Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Seaweeds:
- 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.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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.
Q2. What is the definition of Ecocide?
(a) A popular brand of eco-friendly cleaning products.
(b) The intentional destruction of the environment, causing significant harm to ecosystems and biodiversity.
(c) A new form of recreational outdoor sport that promotes environmental awareness.
(d) A type of wildlife conservation program aimed at protecting endangered species.
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The answer is B. Ecocide is the intentional destruction of the environment, causing significant harm to ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Option A is incorrect. Ecocide is not a brand of eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Option C is incorrect. Ecocide is not a new form of recreational outdoor sport that promotes environmental awareness.
- Option D is incorrect. Ecocide is not a type of wildlife conservation program aimed at protecting endangered species.
Q3. Consider the following statements about Aarogya Maitri Cube:
- It is the world’s first disaster hospital that can be airlifted.
- It has been developed indigenously under the Project BHISHM.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India has built the world’s first portable disaster hospital, called the “Aarogya Maitri Cube”. The hospital can be airlifted and assembled into 72 cubes that contain essential medical equipment and supplies. The cubes can support 200 survivors for 48 hours during natural disasters or crises.
- It has been developed indigenously under the Project BHISHM(Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).
Q4. Other than the fundamental rights , Which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal declaration of human rights(1948)?
- Preamble
- Directive principles of state policy
- Fundamental duties
Select the correct answer using the given code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: e.g. from UDHR: Article 3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
- S2: eg. Article 22 UDHR: Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.
- Or, Article 26:
- (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
- S3: e.g. Article 27 of UDHR:
- (1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
- (2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
Q5. With reference to the history of India consider the following pairs:
- Aurang in-charge Of treasury of the state
- Banian Indian agent of the East India Company
- Mirasidar designated revenue payer to the state
Which of the pairs above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Aurang was a Persian term for a warehouse – a place where goods are collected before being sold. The term also refers to a workshop.
- S2: The term banian is the Anglicised form of the Sanskrit and Bangla word banik (merchant). In Anglo-Indian society and among the natives too a banian was one who was engaged by an individual western merchant or a firm to work for them as a broker, interpreter and agent.
- S3: Under the ryotwari settlement system, the government recognized mirasidars as the sole proprietors of land, dismissing tenants’ rights completely.
