Q3. With reference to tidal bores, consider the following statements:

1. A tidal bore is a rare phenomenon where incoming tidal waters create a strong, fast-moving wave that travels up narrow rivers or estuaries.
2. Tidal bores are common during neap tides.

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Andaman Sea:

1. It is a part of the Sunda plate.
2. The Andaman Trench found here is the result of the subduction of the Indian plate beneath the Eurasian plate.
3. It is an important site for migratory birds and part of the Central Asian Flyway.

Q5. With reference to Nagarjunakonda, consider the following statements:

1. In the ancient period it served as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty.
2. It was an important centre of Mahayana Buddhism.

iMPACT Daily Mains Question

Q. Discuss the significance of crop diversification in India and the challenges in achieving it. (10 marks, 150 words)

Q4: Consider the following statements regarding Topological Materials?
1.Topological materials are substances that exhibit different physical properties on their surface and in their interior.
2.These materials may behave like a metal on the outside but like an insulator on the inside
3.This strange duality arises from quantum mechanical effects, especially the topology of electronic band structures.

Q5 : Consider the following statements regarding Active Galactic Nucleus
1.An Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN) is a compact region at the centre of a galaxy that has a much-higher-than-normal luminosity over at least some portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
2.A galaxy hosting an AGN is called an "active galaxy".
3.The most powerful AGN are classified as quasars.

iMPACT Daily Mains Question

Q. Discuss the environmental hazards associated with improper e-waste disposal. What challenges does India face in e-waste management? (15 marks, 250 words)