Answer: (B)
Kuchipudi — Kerala: Incorrect. Kuchipudi originates from Andhra Pradesh (specifically
from a village named Kuchelapuram). Kerala is the home of Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
Mohiniyattam — Karnataka: Incorrect. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance from Kerala.
Karnataka is primarily known for the dance-drama form Yakshagana (though it is not
currently on the Sangeet Natak Akademi's classical list).
Kathak — Uttar Pradesh: Correct. Kathak evolved in Northern India, specifically Uttar
Pradesh, from the nomadic bards known as Kathakars.
Sattriya — Assam: Correct. This is the youngest classical dance, introduced by the saint
Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century in the monasteries (Sattras) of Assam.
Therefore option B is the correct answer.
Kuchipudi — Kerala: Incorrect. Kuchipudi originates from Andhra Pradesh (specifically
from a village named Kuchelapuram). Kerala is the home of Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
Mohiniyattam — Karnataka: Incorrect. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance from Kerala.
Karnataka is primarily known for the dance-drama form Yakshagana (though it is not
currently on the Sangeet Natak Akademi's classical list).
Kathak — Uttar Pradesh: Correct. Kathak evolved in Northern India, specifically Uttar
Pradesh, from the nomadic bards known as Kathakars.
Sattriya — Assam: Correct. This is the youngest classical dance, introduced by the saint
Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century in the monasteries (Sattras) of Assam.
Therefore option B is the correct answer.
Which of the following institutes functions under the Ministry of Earth Science?
1. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
2. National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR).
3. Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE).
4. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
5. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
1. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
2. National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR).
3. Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE).
4. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
5. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
How many of the above statements are correct?
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6%
Only two
29%
Only three
16%
Only four
48%
All are correct
Answer: (D)
● Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad: An
Autonomous Body famous for providing Tsunami early warnings and Potential
Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories.
● National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai: A Subordinate Office
(formerly known as ICMAM-PD) focusing on shoreline management and marine
pollution.
● Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi: A Subordinate
Office responsible for the management and monitoring of marine living resources.
● National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Noida: An
Attached Office that specializes in advanced numerical weather prediction models.
● Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune: An Autonomous Body that
leads the nation's research in tropical meteorology and climate change.
● Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
● Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad: An
Autonomous Body famous for providing Tsunami early warnings and Potential
Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories.
● National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai: A Subordinate Office
(formerly known as ICMAM-PD) focusing on shoreline management and marine
pollution.
● Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi: A Subordinate
Office responsible for the management and monitoring of marine living resources.
● National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Noida: An
Attached Office that specializes in advanced numerical weather prediction models.
● Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune: An Autonomous Body that
leads the nation's research in tropical meteorology and climate change.
● Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
1. The Department of Atomic Energy functions under the administrative control of the
Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Atomic
Energy Commission (AEC).
1. The Department of Atomic Energy functions under the administrative control of the
Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Atomic
Energy Commission (AEC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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8%
1 only
44%
2 only
35%
Both 1 and 2
13%
Neither 1 nor 2
The DAE is a unique department that falls directly under the Prime Minister. It is not part
of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Hence,Statement 1 is incorrect
While the DAE is under the Prime Minister, the Chairperson of the Atomic Energy
Commission is the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic
Energy (a senior scientist/bureaucrat), not the Prime Minister himself. Hence,Statement 1
is incorrect.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Hence,Statement 1 is incorrect
While the DAE is under the Prime Minister, the Chairperson of the Atomic Energy
Commission is the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic
Energy (a senior scientist/bureaucrat), not the Prime Minister himself. Hence,Statement 1
is incorrect.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India advocates for a "phase-down" of coal rather than an immediate
"phase-out" in global climate negotiations.
Statement-II: For a developing economy, achieving "Energy Security" and "Energy
Equity" (affordability) is as critical as environmental sustainability.
Statement-III: The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy currently requires a
reliable "baseload" power source like coal to ensure grid stability.
Statement-I: India advocates for a "phase-down" of coal rather than an immediate
"phase-out" in global climate negotiations.
Statement-II: For a developing economy, achieving "Energy Security" and "Energy
Equity" (affordability) is as critical as environmental sustainability.
Statement-III: The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy currently requires a
reliable "baseload" power source like coal to ensure grid stability.
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Answer: (A)
Statement-I: Correct
India has consistently advocated a “phase-down” of coal (not complete phase-out) in
global forums like COP26, reflecting its developmental priorities.
Statement-II: Correct
For a developing country like India, energy security (reliable supply) and energy equity
(affordability) are crucial alongside sustainability. Rapid elimination of coal could jeopardize
access to affordable energy.
Statement-III: Correct
Solar and wind are intermittent sources. Until large-scale storage becomes viable, coal
provides dependable baseload power, ensuring grid stability.
Link between statements:
Both Statement-II (developmental needs) and Statement-III (technical/grid constraints)
directly justify why India prefers a gradual “phase-down” instead of abrupt “phase-out”.
Hence, both II and III are correct and both explain I.
Statement-I: Correct
India has consistently advocated a “phase-down” of coal (not complete phase-out) in
global forums like COP26, reflecting its developmental priorities.
Statement-II: Correct
For a developing country like India, energy security (reliable supply) and energy equity
(affordability) are crucial alongside sustainability. Rapid elimination of coal could jeopardize
access to affordable energy.
Statement-III: Correct
Solar and wind are intermittent sources. Until large-scale storage becomes viable, coal
provides dependable baseload power, ensuring grid stability.
Link between statements:
Both Statement-II (developmental needs) and Statement-III (technical/grid constraints)
directly justify why India prefers a gradual “phase-down” instead of abrupt “phase-out”.
Hence, both II and III are correct and both explain I.
Consider the following countries:
1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Iran
4. Kuwait
5. Oman
1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Iran
4. Kuwait
5. Oman
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Qatar?
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30%
Only one
25%
Only two
26%
Only three
20%
Only four
Answer: (A)
Qatar is a peninsula located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, sharing
its only land border with Saudi Arabia to the south. The country is surrounded by the
Persian Gulf, with no other land connections to neighboring nations. Therefore option A
is the correct answer.
Qatar is a peninsula located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, sharing
its only land border with Saudi Arabia to the south. The country is surrounded by the
Persian Gulf, with no other land connections to neighboring nations. Therefore option A
is the correct answer.
Which of the following are the indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
1. Jarawas
2. Shompen
3. Sentinelese
4. Onge
5. Konyak
1. Jarawas
2. Shompen
3. Sentinelese
4. Onge
5. Konyak
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Anonymous Poll
22%
1, 2 and 3 only
13%
1, 3 and 4 only
55%
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
16%
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Answer: (c)
The following are indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Jarawas – Indigenous to the Andaman Islands.
Shompen – Found in Great Nicobar Island.
Sentinelese – Inhabit North Sentinel Island; one of the most isolated tribes.
Onge – Indigenous to Little Andaman Island.
However:
Konyak – Not from Andaman & Nicobar; they are a Naga tribe primarily found in Nagaland
(mainland India).
Thus, only 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
The following are indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Jarawas – Indigenous to the Andaman Islands.
Shompen – Found in Great Nicobar Island.
Sentinelese – Inhabit North Sentinel Island; one of the most isolated tribes.
Onge – Indigenous to Little Andaman Island.
However:
Konyak – Not from Andaman & Nicobar; they are a Naga tribe primarily found in Nagaland
(mainland India).
Thus, only 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: El Niño events are generally associated with a weakening of the Indian
Summer Monsoon.
Statement-II: The warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean during El
Niño disrupts the Walker Circulation, leading to suppressed rainfall over the Indian
subcontinent.
Statement-I: El Niño events are generally associated with a weakening of the Indian
Summer Monsoon.
Statement-II: The warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean during El
Niño disrupts the Walker Circulation, leading to suppressed rainfall over the Indian
subcontinent.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Anonymous Poll
67%
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
21%
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
12%
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
11%
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: (A)
Statement-I: Correct
El Niño events are generally associated with a weakening of the Indian Summer
Monsoon, often leading to below-normal rainfall over India.
Statement-II: Correct
During El Niño, abnormal warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
weakens or shifts the Walker Circulation. This reduces convection (rising air and rainfall)
over the Indian region, resulting in suppressed monsoon rainfall.
Link between the statements:
The disruption of the Walker Circulation is the primary mechanism through which El Niño
weakens the Indian monsoon.
Therefore, Statement-II correctly explains Statement-I.
Statement-I: Correct
El Niño events are generally associated with a weakening of the Indian Summer
Monsoon, often leading to below-normal rainfall over India.
Statement-II: Correct
During El Niño, abnormal warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
weakens or shifts the Walker Circulation. This reduces convection (rising air and rainfall)
over the Indian region, resulting in suppressed monsoon rainfall.
Link between the statements:
The disruption of the Walker Circulation is the primary mechanism through which El Niño
weakens the Indian monsoon.
Therefore, Statement-II correctly explains Statement-I.
Assertion (A): Induction cooktops are generally safer and more energy-efficient than
traditional gas stoves.
Reason (R): In induction cooking, heat is generated directly inside the cookware through
eddy currents, leaving the cooktop surface relatively cool.
traditional gas stoves.
Reason (R): In induction cooking, heat is generated directly inside the cookware through
eddy currents, leaving the cooktop surface relatively cool.