Consider the following statements regarding Greenland:

1) It is the world’s largest island located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.

2) It is an autonomous territory within Canada.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

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About Greenland

  1. Greenland is the world’s largest island located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Hence statement (1) is correct.
  2. It has three-quarters of its surface covered with a permanent ice sheet, which is increasingly coming under threat because of climate change.
  3. .       It is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Hence statement (2) is incorrect.
  4. .       Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe (specifically Norway and Denmark, the colonial powers).
  5. The majority of its residents are Inuit, whose ancestors migrated from Alaska through Northern Canada, gradually settling across the island by the 13th century.

Why is Greenland’s melting a cause for worry?

Sourcehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/greenland-summit-rain-climate-change-explained-7463441/

With reference to the history of India, Variyankunna Kunjahammed Hajiis is associated with which of the following event?

a)  The Revolt of 1857

b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921

c)  The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60

d) Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900

Answer: (b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921

Explanation:

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Malabar Rebellion

Controversial film projects on the rebellion

Sourcehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/malabar-rebellion-of-1921-explained-7462838/

Consider the following statements regarding Suranga:

1) It is usually found in northern Kerala and southern Karnataka.

2) It is a traditional water management system used to provide a reliable supply of water for human settlements and irrigation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

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Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/fate-of-afghanistan-s-karez-system-uncertain-but-south-india-s-surangam-thriving-78584

Consider the following statements with respect to Mawblei or God’s Rock:

1) It is composed of the reddish-purple Mahadek sandstone belonging to the Khasi group of cretaceous age.

2) It is situated near Syntung village in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

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Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/gsi-lists-geo-tourism-sites-in-ne-to-visit-after-unlock/article36012306.ece

. According to Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas, which of the following factors is/are the major reason for desertification occur in India?

1) Rainfall and surface runoff

2) Water erosion

3) Vegetation degradation

4) Wind erosion

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 1,2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

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Why does desertification occur?

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/despite-pm-modi-s-assurance-land-degradation-desertification-increasing-78586

 Consider the following statements:

1) Article 262 of the Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter-state water disputes.

2) Under this provision an Inter-State Water Dispute Act, 1956 and River Boards Act, 1956 was created.

3) Schedule 7 of the Constitution distinguishes between the use of water within a state and the purpose of regulating interstate waters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

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About Inter-State River Water Disputes:

Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bommai-to-go-to-delhi-to-resolve-hurdles-in-raising-height-of-almatti-dam/article36035618.ece

Consider the following statements with respect to Children’s Climate Risk Index:

1) It ranks countries based on children’s exposure to climate and environmental shocks such as cyclones and heat waves.

2) It is a new report released by the UNICEF .

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Children in India, 3 other S Asian nations at extremely high risk of climate crisis impacts: UNICEF

Sourcehttps://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/children-in-india-3-other-s-asian-nations-at-extremely-high-risk-of-climate-crisis-impacts-unicef/2314977/lite/

 Consider the following statements:

1) Madur mats are unique to West Bengal.

2) Madur mats are woven mainly by weavers of the mahishya caste, and predominantly by women.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Women weavers herald hope for Bengal’s unique Madur mat

Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/women-weavers-herald-hope-for-bengals-unique-madur-mat/article36033136.ece

 Consider the following statements with respect to Turmeric:

1) It requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C.

2) It can be grown with an annual rainfall of 1500 mm or more, under rainfed or irrigated conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

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Turmeric

Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-colourful-molecules-of-turmeric/article36035501.ece

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?

a)  The money which is tendered in courts of law to defray the fee of legal cases

b) The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

c)  The bank money in the form of cheques, drafts, bills of exchange etc.

d) The metallic money in circulation in a country

Answer: (b) The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

Explanation:

Legal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt. Legal tender can only be issued by the national body that is authorized to do so. Hence option (b) is correct.