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Q1. With reference to the Continental Drift Theory, consider the following statements:
i) The theory was proposed by Alfred Wegener, indicating that the present continents were once joined together as a single large landmass.
ii) Similar fossil remains like Glossopteris and Mesosaurus, found on widely separated continents were cited as evidence in support of the theory.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- As per the Continental Drift Theory, similar fossil remains like Glossopteris and Mesosaurus, found on widely separated continents were cited as evidence in support of the theory. The theory was proposed by Alfred Wegener, indicating that the present continents were once joined together as a single large landmass.
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Q2. This biosphere reserve is located in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya and is recognized for its rich biodiversity and endemic species. It forms part of the Eastern Himalayas biogeographic region. The reserve is associated with the conservation of wild relatives of citrus species. Which biosphere reserve is being talked about?
- Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya and is recognized for its rich biodiversity and endemic species. It forms part of the Eastern Himalayas biogeographic region. The reserve is associated with the conservation of wild relatives of citrus species.
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Q3. Consider the following statements with reference to the Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
i) The LAF is a monetary policy tool used by the Reserve Bank of India to manage short-term liquidity in the banking system.
ii) Through repo operations, banks can borrow funds from the RBI against eligible securities.
iii) Through reverse repo operations, the RBI absorbs excess liquidity from banks.
iv) The Liquidity Adjustment Facility is primarily intended to regulate foreign trade and customs duties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: LAF helps the RBI influence liquidity conditions in financial markets. Statement 2 is correct: Repo transactions allow banks to obtain short-term funds from the RBI. Statement 3 is correct: Reverse repo operations help absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system. Statement 4 is incorrect: Foreign trade and customs administration fall outside the scope of LAF.
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Q4. With reference to shadow puppetry traditions in India, consider the following statements:
i) Shadow puppetry involves the projection of shadows of puppets onto a screen with the help of a light source.
ii) The puppets are often made from treated leather and may be intricately decorated.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Shadow puppetry involves the projection of shadows of puppets onto a screen with the help of a light source. The puppets are often made from treated leather and may be intricately decorated.
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Q5. Which of the following is Indias first Mega Greenfield Shipyard, developed jointly in collaboration with expertise from South Korea ?
- Thoothkudi is is Indias first Mega Greenfield Shipyard, developed jointly in collaboration with expertise from South Korea.