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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
India’s seed vault, to protect important genetic material in case of a major man-made or natural disaster, is located in
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Solution: c)
At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility. The vault is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (which comes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (under Defence Research and Development Organisation).
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Solution: c)
At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility. The vault is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (which comes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (under Defence Research and Development Organisation).
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005. Disaster(s) covered under SDRF include:
1.Cyclone,
2.drought,
3.earthquake,
4.fire,
5.flood
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Solution: c)
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
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Solution: c)
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
The Central Government contributes 50% to SDRF and the remaining 50% is provided from the State Government.
A State Government may use the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
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Solution: b)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the role and functions of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
1.It imparts basic and operational level training to State Response Forces like Police and Home guards.
2.It is responsible for organizing Public Awareness Campaigns about disaster management.
3.It is the statutorily sanctioned force for guarding sensitive international borders during a disaster.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Blizzards come under which type of natural disaster
Correct
Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Land Breeze.
1.In the Land Breeze, the wind blows from the sea to the land.
2.It usually takes place during day time.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Land and Sea Breezes
The land and sea absorb and transfer heat differently. During the day the land heats up faster and becomes warmer than the sea. Therefore, over the land the air rises giving rise to a low-pressure area, whereas the sea is relatively cool and the pressure over sea is relatively high. Thus, pressure gradient from sea to land is created and the wind blows from the sea to the land as the sea breeze. In the night the reversal of condition takes place. The land loses heat faster and is cooler than the sea. The pressure gradient is from the land to the sea and hence land breeze results.
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Solution: d)
Land and Sea Breezes
The land and sea absorb and transfer heat differently. During the day the land heats up faster and becomes warmer than the sea. Therefore, over the land the air rises giving rise to a low-pressure area, whereas the sea is relatively cool and the pressure over sea is relatively high. Thus, pressure gradient from sea to land is created and the wind blows from the sea to the land as the sea breeze. In the night the reversal of condition takes place. The land loses heat faster and is cooler than the sea. The pressure gradient is from the land to the sea and hence land breeze results.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Chagos Islands/ Chagos Archipelago.
1.It is the southernmost archipelago of the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge
2.It is located south of Mauritius in Indian Ocean.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
The Chagos Archipelago or Chagos Islands are a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60
individual tropical islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago.
This chain of islands is the southernmost archipelago of the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge, a long submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean.
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Solution: b)
The Chagos Archipelago or Chagos Islands are a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60
individual tropical islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago.
This chain of islands is the southernmost archipelago of the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge, a long submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1.Relative humidity is greater over the continents and least over the oceans.
2.High relative humidity of the air occurs when the air temperature approaches the dew point value.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity. With the change of air temperature, the capacity to retain moisture increases or decreases and the relative humidity is also affected. It is greater over the oceans and least over the continents. The air containing moisture to its full capacity at a given temperature is said to be saturated. It means that the air at the given temperature is incapable of holding any additional amount of moisture at that stage. The temperature at which saturation occurs in a given sample of air is known as dew point.
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Solution: b)
The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity. With the change of air temperature, the capacity to retain moisture increases or decreases and the relative humidity is also affected. It is greater over the oceans and least over the continents. The air containing moisture to its full capacity at a given temperature is said to be saturated. It means that the air at the given temperature is incapable of holding any additional amount of moisture at that stage. The temperature at which saturation occurs in a given sample of air is known as dew point.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1.The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as absolute humidity.
2.The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature.
3.The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity.
It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
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Solution: c)
Water vapor present in the air is known as humidity. It is expressed quantitatively in different ways. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere is known as the absolute humidity.
It is the weight of water vapour per unit volume of air and is expressed in terms of grams per cubic metre. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. The absolute humidity differs from place to place on the surface of the earth.
The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following forces affect the velocity and direction of Wind?
1.Pressure gradient force
2.Frictional force
3.Gravitational force
4.Coriolis force
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Forces Affecting the Velocity and Direction of Wind:
The air is set in motion due to the differences in atmospheric pressure. The air in motion is called wind. The wind blows from high pressure to low pressure. The wind at the surface experiences friction. In addition, rotation of the earth also affects the wind movement. The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force.
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Solution: d)
Forces Affecting the Velocity and Direction of Wind:
The air is set in motion due to the differences in atmospheric pressure. The air in motion is called wind. The wind blows from high pressure to low pressure. The wind at the surface experiences friction. In addition, rotation of the earth also affects the wind movement. The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force.
