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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
What is/are common to the two historical Kailashnath temples located at Kanchi and
Ellora?
1. Both belong to the Buddhist denomination
2. Both were constructed in the same period
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
• ANS – D
• Explanation:
• Kanchipuram is known for Kailashnath temple, built by Pallava King NarasimhaVarman in 685 AD.
• Ellora’s Kailsah temple was built by Rashtrakuta King Krishna in 773 AD.
• Both temples were built for the God Siva.
• Hence it belongs to Shaivite Sect.
• Hence all the given statements are not correct.
• Nothing is in common.
Incorrect
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs:
Island – Type
1. Barren Island – Volcanic island
2. Willington Island – Continental Island.
3. Agatti Island – Coral Island
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Correct
• ANS-A
• Explanation:
• Barren Island – Volcanic island
• Willington Island – Artificial Island
• Agatti Island – Coral Island
• India, being a vast country is home to different types of Islands.
• Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in the Nicobar Islands.
• Statement 1 is correct.
• Willingdon Island is the largest artificial island in India, which forms part of the city of
• Kochi, in the state of Kerala.
• The island is home to the port of Kochi and also to the Kochi
• Naval Base. Statement 2 is not correct.
• The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. The entire island
group is built of coral deposits. Statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The Carlyle Circular asked government-funded schools and colleges to prohibit
students from participating in the protest against the Jallianwalabagh massacre.
2. Anti-Circular Society was established mainly against the Carlyle Circular.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
• ANS-B
• Explanation:
• The Carlyle Circular asked government-funded schools and colleges toprohibit students from participating in the protest against the PARTITION of Bengal.
• Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
• Anti-Circular Society was established mainly against the Carlyle Circular in 1905 bySachindra Prasad Bose.
• Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Silver Antimony Telluride’, consider the following statements:
1. Silver antimony telluride is a good conductor of heat but bad conductor of electricity.
2. Utilising Silver Antimony Telluride, a mobile phone can be charged using the heat
from the laptop.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
• ANS-B
• Explanation:
• Scientists in Bengaluru have found a new material, Silver AntimonyTelluride (AgSbTe2), that can help in tapping waste heat produced by all kinds ofdomestic and industrial appliances, and use it to accomplish other useful work.
• Basically, the material will exploit the benefits of thermo-electric effect.
• The thermo-electric effect involves the process by which heat is transformed to electrical energy.
• It is a nanomaterial compound synthesised from Silver, Antimony and Tellurium.
• Acrystalline solid, it has free electrons that help in conduction of electricity but itslattices (arrangement of atoms) are rather inflexible, and vibrate quite slowly therebyinhibiting the propagation of heat. Thus, it is a good conductor of electricity but a badconductor of heat, a property important for Thermo-electric effect.
• Hence statement 1is incorrect.
• There are a variety of potential applications.
• Industrial processes and power plants,along with all kinds of domestic appliances, produce ample amounts of waste heat thatcan be utilised to do significant amounts of work.
• The heat from the laptop, for example, can be used to charge a mobile phone. Or, that from the phone can be used to charge a small watch.
Incorrect
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are correct about ‘Caracal’, a breed found in India?
1. It is a nocturnal wild cat found in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
2. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. It is recently included into the Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered
Species.
4. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN pages.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
• ANS-B
• Explanation:
• Caracal: It is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. It is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, longtufted ears, and long canine teeth.
• Characteristics: Typically nocturnal, the caracal is highly secretive and difficult toobserve.
• It is territorial and lives mainly alone or in pairs.
• The caracal is acarnivore that typically preys upon small mammals, birds, and rodents.
• India: In India, the Caracal can be found in some parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• IUCN Status: Least Concern mainly due to their large numbers in Africa.
• Listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
• Recently included in the Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species programme which is one of the three components of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats(IDWH).
