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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Why the Southern Hemisphere does not experience cold and harsh climate like the Siberia?
Relative absence of land in the Southern Hemisphere in the higher latitudes
Strong oceanic influence on the climate reduces the severity of winter
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Siberian climate is conspicuously absent in the Southern Hemisphere because of the narrowness of the Southern Hemisphere in the high latitudes.
The strong oceanic influence reduces the severity of the winter and coniferous forests are found only on the mountainous uplands of Southern Chile, New Zealand, Tasmania and SE Australia.
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The Siberian climate is conspicuously absent in the Southern Hemisphere because of the narrowness of the Southern Hemisphere in the high latitudes.
The strong oceanic influence reduces the severity of the winter and coniferous forests are found only on the mountainous uplands of Southern Chile, New Zealand, Tasmania and SE Australia.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Mineral extraction from several Himalayan regions is commercially unviable because of the
1.Complex rock structure of Himalayas
2.Rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Despite such a large geographical spread, the Himalayan region seems poor in mineral resources. The rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions definitely make exploration of minerals difficult and costly.
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Despite such a large geographical spread, the Himalayan region seems poor in mineral resources. The rugged terrain and adverse climatic conditions definitely make exploration of minerals difficult and costly.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Features of the youth stage of a river usually include
1.Stream divides are broad with marshes and swamps
2.Waterfalls and rapids may exist where hard rocks are found
3.Streams meander freely forming natural leeves and ox-bow lakes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Equatorial counter-currents are major surface flows that carry water eastward in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. The factors that contribute to their flow includes:
1.Presence of Coriolis force
2.Tropical surface wind flow leading to piling of water near the equator
Select the correct answer code:
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They are located near the equator and are sandwiched between two westward-flowing currents, the North Equatorial Current and the South Equatorial Current. Equatorial counter-currents are unique, in that they flow in the opposite direction of the surface winds. The other major surface currents in the tropics flow in the same direction as the prevailing winds.
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They are located near the equator and are sandwiched between two westward-flowing currents, the North Equatorial Current and the South Equatorial Current. Equatorial counter-currents are unique, in that they flow in the opposite direction of the surface winds. The other major surface currents in the tropics flow in the same direction as the prevailing winds.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Cyclones.
1.Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core.
2.Very few cyclones originate in the Arabian Sea, but they are relatively strong compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas.
Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal. In the last 120 years for which records are available, just about 14% of all cyclonic storms, and 23% of severe cyclones, around India have occurred in the Arabian Sea. Arabian Sea cyclones are also relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
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Cyclones are sustained by very strong low-pressure areas at their core. Winds in surrounding areas are forced to rush towards these low-pressure areas.
Though cyclones are common in the June, very few of them originate in the Arabian Sea. Most of them are found in the Bay of Bengal. In the last 120 years for which records are available, just about 14% of all cyclonic storms, and 23% of severe cyclones, around India have occurred in the Arabian Sea. Arabian Sea cyclones are also relatively weak compared to those emerging in the Bay of Bengal.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Samkhya School of philosophy.
1.This is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by sage Kapila.
2.This school developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
3.They argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
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Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The play, Mudrarakshasa was written by
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Vishakhdutta wrote Mudra Rakshasa (is a political drama and narrates ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India).
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Vishakhdutta wrote Mudra Rakshasa (is a political drama and narrates ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India).
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1.They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.
2.Their architecture in Nagarjunakonda is notable.
3.They revived the performance of asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices thus pushing Brahmanism.
4.They patronized the Prakrit language and literature.
The above statements refer to?
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Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
The kingdom fragmented into smaller states in the early 3rd century CE.
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Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
The kingdom fragmented into smaller states in the early 3rd century CE.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Chausath Yogini Temple.
1.The uniqueness of this temple is its circular shape that is popularly believed to have inspired the design of the Indian Parliament.
2.The temple is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Chausath Yogini Temple, is an 11th-century temple located in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in the country. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 64 chambers and an open mandapa in the centre, separated by a courtyard which is circular in shape, where Shiva is deified.
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The Chausath Yogini Temple, is an 11th-century temple located in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in the country. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 64 chambers and an open mandapa in the centre, separated by a courtyard which is circular in shape, where Shiva is deified.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1.It is the folk dance performed by the women in Rajasthan.
2.The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents.
3.The UNESCO has inscribed this dance in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
The above statements refer to which folk dance?
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Kalbelia:
It is a sensuous folk dance performed by the women of the Kalbelia community of Rajasthan. The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents. ‘Been’ (wind instrument played by snake charmers) is the popular musical instrument of this dance form. The UNESCO has inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
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Kalbelia:
It is a sensuous folk dance performed by the women of the Kalbelia community of Rajasthan. The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents. ‘Been’ (wind instrument played by snake charmers) is the popular musical instrument of this dance form. The UNESCO has inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
