16 March 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the followings has recently been granted GI tag:
1. Coorg Arabica Coffee
2. Wayanad Robusta Coffee
3. Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayanad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee.Incorrect
Explanation:
The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayanad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following parameters have been used to calculate climate vulnerability index score:
1. Percentage of area in districts under forests
2. Yield variability of food grain
3. Population density
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
The scientists conducted workshops with the States and culled eight key parameters on the basis of which a vulnerability score could be generated.
They included: percentage of area in districts under forests, yield variability of food grain, population density, female literacy rate, infant mortality rate, percentage of population below poverty line (BPL), average man-days under MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), and the area under slope > 30%.Incorrect
Explanation:
The scientists conducted workshops with the States and culled eight key parameters on the basis of which a vulnerability score could be generated.
They included: percentage of area in districts under forests, yield variability of food grain, population density, female literacy rate, infant mortality rate, percentage of population below poverty line (BPL), average man-days under MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), and the area under slope > 30%. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Bannerghatta National Park is located in which of the following state:
Correct answer: d
Correct
Explanation: Bannerghatta National Park is located in Karnataka.
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Explanation: Bannerghatta National Park is located in Karnataka.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements about Lingayats is/are correct?
1. They are the followers of Basavanna and his vachana (verses) philosophy.
2. They worship formless God.
Choose the correct answer from the following codes:Correct
Explanation:
Lingayats are followers of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and his vachana (verses) philosophy. Their beliefs, practices and faith are different.
Veerashaivas worship Lord Shiva, the one mentioned in Hindu mythology.
However, the Shiva that Basavanna referred to in his vachanas (verses) is not the Hindu god Shiva but the ishtalinga (formless God), which people of the community wear around their neck.Incorrect
Explanation:
Lingayats are followers of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and his vachana (verses) philosophy. Their beliefs, practices and faith are different.
Veerashaivas worship Lord Shiva, the one mentioned in Hindu mythology.
However, the Shiva that Basavanna referred to in his vachanas (verses) is not the Hindu god Shiva but the ishtalinga (formless God), which people of the community wear around their neck. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using the coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction
2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete
3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.
Select the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
Explanation:
Fly ash from coal-fired thermal power stations is an excellent potential raw material for the manufacture of construction material like blended cement, fly ash bricks, mosaic tiles and hollow blocks. It also has other, high volume applications and can be used for paving roads, building embankments, and mine fills.
Fly ash contains trace concentrations of heavy metals and other substances that are known to be detrimental to health in sufficient quantities. Potentially toxic trace elements in coal include arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, barium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, radium, selenium, thorium, uranium, vanadium, and zinc.Link: http://construction.about.com/od/Innovations/a/Fly-Ash-Applications.htm
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/ntpc-signs-pact-with-indian-railways-for-fly-ash-transportation/article26539040.eceIncorrect
Explanation:
Fly ash from coal-fired thermal power stations is an excellent potential raw material for the manufacture of construction material like blended cement, fly ash bricks, mosaic tiles and hollow blocks. It also has other, high volume applications and can be used for paving roads, building embankments, and mine fills.
Fly ash contains trace concentrations of heavy metals and other substances that are known to be detrimental to health in sufficient quantities. Potentially toxic trace elements in coal include arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, barium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, radium, selenium, thorium, uranium, vanadium, and zinc.Link: http://construction.about.com/od/Innovations/a/Fly-Ash-Applications.htm
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/ntpc-signs-pact-with-indian-railways-for-fly-ash-transportation/article26539040.ece