UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 17 August 2024
Kartavya Desk Staff
The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant to the UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points The recent discovery at Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey suggests that the site may have been used as: a) A burial ground for ancient kings b) A marketplace for trading goods c) The world’s oldest lunisolar calendar d) A military fortification to protect against invasions Correct Solution: c) At the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey, a researcher has identified what might be the world’s oldest lunisolar calendar, believed to track the movements of the moon and sun. The V-shaped markings on a stone pillar are thought to document a significant comet strike around 10,850 B.C., which had catastrophic effects on Earth, including triggering a 1,200-year ice age.0 The carvings suggest that ancient people were sophisticated enough to record astronomical events, indicating the event’s profound importance to them. Incorrect Solution: c) At the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey, a researcher has identified what might be the world’s oldest lunisolar calendar, believed to track the movements of the moon and sun. The V-shaped markings on a stone pillar are thought to document a significant comet strike around 10,850 B.C., which had catastrophic effects on Earth, including triggering a 1,200-year ice age.0 The carvings suggest that ancient people were sophisticated enough to record astronomical events, indicating the event’s profound importance to them.
#### 1. Question
The recent discovery at Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey suggests that the site may have been used as:
• a) A burial ground for ancient kings
• b) A marketplace for trading goods
• c) The world’s oldest lunisolar calendar
• d) A military fortification to protect against invasions
Solution: c)
At the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey, a researcher has identified what might be the world’s oldest lunisolar calendar, believed to track the movements of the moon and sun.
• The V-shaped markings on a stone pillar are thought to document a significant comet strike around 10,850 B.C., which had catastrophic effects on Earth, including triggering a 1,200-year ice age.0
• The carvings suggest that ancient people were sophisticated enough to record astronomical events, indicating the event’s profound importance to them.
Solution: c)
At the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey, a researcher has identified what might be the world’s oldest lunisolar calendar, believed to track the movements of the moon and sun.
• The V-shaped markings on a stone pillar are thought to document a significant comet strike around 10,850 B.C., which had catastrophic effects on Earth, including triggering a 1,200-year ice age.0
• The carvings suggest that ancient people were sophisticated enough to record astronomical events, indicating the event’s profound importance to them.
• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding pyrocumulonimbus clouds: These clouds form during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions. Pyrocumulonimbus clouds often produce heavy rainfall, helping to extinguish wildfires. Rising global temperatures have contributed to the increased formation of these clouds. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Explanation: Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, formed during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions, are becoming more common due to rising global temperatures. These clouds develop when intense heat from a fire causes surrounding air, carrying water vapor, smoke, and ash, to rise rapidly into the atmosphere. As the air cools and condenses, a pyrocumulus cloud forms, which can evolve into a pyrocumulonimbus cloud if conditions are right. These towering clouds, which can reach heights of 50,000 feet, generate thunderstorms but little rain,potentially sparking new wildfires and spreading existing ones. Incorrect Solution: b) Explanation: Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, formed during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions, are becoming more common due to rising global temperatures. These clouds develop when intense heat from a fire causes surrounding air, carrying water vapor, smoke, and ash, to rise rapidly into the atmosphere. As the air cools and condenses, a pyrocumulus cloud forms, which can evolve into a pyrocumulonimbus cloud if conditions are right. These towering clouds, which can reach heights of 50,000 feet, generate thunderstorms but little rain,potentially sparking new wildfires and spreading existing ones.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding pyrocumulonimbus clouds:
• These clouds form during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions.
• Pyrocumulonimbus clouds often produce heavy rainfall, helping to extinguish wildfires.
• Rising global temperatures have contributed to the increased formation of these clouds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 2 only
• b) 1 and 3 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Explanation:
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, formed during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions, are becoming more common due to rising global temperatures.
• These clouds develop when intense heat from a fire causes surrounding air, carrying water vapor, smoke, and ash, to rise rapidly into the atmosphere.
• As the air cools and condenses, a pyrocumulus cloud forms, which can evolve into a pyrocumulonimbus cloud if conditions are right.
• These towering clouds, which can reach heights of 50,000 feet, generate thunderstorms but little rain,potentially sparking new wildfires and spreading existing ones.
Solution: b)
Explanation:
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, formed during extremely hot wildfires or volcanic eruptions, are becoming more common due to rising global temperatures.
• These clouds develop when intense heat from a fire causes surrounding air, carrying water vapor, smoke, and ash, to rise rapidly into the atmosphere.
• As the air cools and condenses, a pyrocumulus cloud forms, which can evolve into a pyrocumulonimbus cloud if conditions are right.
• These towering clouds, which can reach heights of 50,000 feet, generate thunderstorms but little rain,potentially sparking new wildfires and spreading existing ones.
• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the process for designating senior advocates in India: The 2018 guidelines for designating senior advocates introduced a point-based system focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications. The 2023 revised guidelines further reduced the emphasis on publications and stressed the importance of legal achievements. The Supreme Court’s new guidelines mandate that secret ballot voting should be used as the primary method for designating senior advocates. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for designating senior advocates, evaluating their legal practice, judgments, and publications. Statement 2 is correct. The 2023 revised guidelines reduced the emphasis on publications and placed greater importance on judgments and legal achievements. Statement 3 is incorrect. The 2023 guidelines maintain that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases, not as the primary method for designating senior advocates. The process for designating senior advocates in India has evolved to promote transparency and merit. Senior advocates, as defined by the Advocates Act, 1961, are distinguished lawyers recognized for their excellence and contributions to the legal profession. The Supreme Court recently designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates based on revised guidelines from May 2023. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for evaluation, focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications. The new guidelines in 2023, however, reduced the weightage for publications and emphasized judgments and legal achievements, while maintaining that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases. The changes were in response to the Centre’s concerns about subjectivity and the proliferation of low-quality publications affecting the designation process. Incorrect Solution: a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for designating senior advocates, evaluating their legal practice, judgments, and publications. Statement 2 is correct. The 2023 revised guidelines reduced the emphasis on publications and placed greater importance on judgments and legal achievements. Statement 3 is incorrect. The 2023 guidelines maintain that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases, not as the primary method for designating senior advocates. The process for designating senior advocates in India has evolved to promote transparency and merit. Senior advocates, as defined by the Advocates Act, 1961, are distinguished lawyers recognized for their excellence and contributions to the legal profession. The Supreme Court recently designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates based on revised guidelines from May 2023. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for evaluation, focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications. The new guidelines in 2023, however, reduced the weightage for publications and emphasized judgments and legal achievements, while maintaining that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases. The changes were in response to the Centre’s concerns about subjectivity and the proliferation of low-quality publications affecting the designation process.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the process for designating senior advocates in India:
• The 2018 guidelines for designating senior advocates introduced a point-based system focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications.
• The 2023 revised guidelines further reduced the emphasis on publications and stressed the importance of legal achievements.
• The Supreme Court’s new guidelines mandate that secret ballot voting should be used as the primary method for designating senior advocates.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 2 only
• b) 2 and 3 only
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for designating senior advocates, evaluating their legal practice, judgments, and publications.
• Statement 2 is correct. The 2023 revised guidelines reduced the emphasis on publications and placed greater importance on judgments and legal achievements.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The 2023 guidelines maintain that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases, not as the primary method for designating senior advocates.
The process for designating senior advocates in India has evolved to promote transparency and merit.
• Senior advocates, as defined by the Advocates Act, 1961, are distinguished lawyers recognized for their excellence and contributions to the legal profession.
• The Supreme Court recently designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates based on revised guidelines from May 2023.
• The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for evaluation, focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications.
• The new guidelines in 2023, however, reduced the weightage for publications and emphasized judgments and legal achievements, while maintaining that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases.
• The changes were in response to the Centre’s concerns about subjectivity and the proliferation of low-quality publications affecting the designation process.
Solution: a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for designating senior advocates, evaluating their legal practice, judgments, and publications.
• Statement 2 is correct. The 2023 revised guidelines reduced the emphasis on publications and placed greater importance on judgments and legal achievements.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The 2023 guidelines maintain that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases, not as the primary method for designating senior advocates.
The process for designating senior advocates in India has evolved to promote transparency and merit.
• Senior advocates, as defined by the Advocates Act, 1961, are distinguished lawyers recognized for their excellence and contributions to the legal profession.
• The Supreme Court recently designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates based on revised guidelines from May 2023.
• The 2018 guidelines introduced a point-based system for evaluation, focusing on an advocate’s legal practice, judgments, and publications.
• The new guidelines in 2023, however, reduced the weightage for publications and emphasized judgments and legal achievements, while maintaining that secret ballot voting should only be used in exceptional cases.
• The changes were in response to the Centre’s concerns about subjectivity and the proliferation of low-quality publications affecting the designation process.
• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Tantalum: Tantalum is a rare metal with a high melting point and corrosion resistance. It is primarily used in the agriculture sector due to its ability to enhance crop yields. India imports almost all of its Tantalum, mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Tantalum is a rare metal known for its high melting point and corrosion resistance, making it valuable in various industrial applications. Statement 2 is incorrect. Tantalum is not used in the agriculture sector; it is primarily used in electronics, aerospace, and medical applications. Statement 3 is correct. India imports almost all of its Tantalum, primarily from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is the largest producer of Tantalum in the world. Incorrect Solution: b) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Tantalum is a rare metal known for its high melting point and corrosion resistance, making it valuable in various industrial applications. Statement 2 is incorrect. Tantalum is not used in the agriculture sector; it is primarily used in electronics, aerospace, and medical applications. Statement 3 is correct. India imports almost all of its Tantalum, primarily from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is the largest producer of Tantalum in the world.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tantalum:
• Tantalum is a rare metal with a high melting point and corrosion resistance.
• It is primarily used in the agriculture sector due to its ability to enhance crop yields.
• India imports almost all of its Tantalum, mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• b) 1 and 3 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Tantalum is a rare metal known for its high melting point and corrosion resistance, making it valuable in various industrial applications.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Tantalum is not used in the agriculture sector; it is primarily used in electronics, aerospace, and medical applications.
• Statement 3 is correct. India imports almost all of its Tantalum, primarily from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is the largest producer of Tantalum in the world.
Solution: b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Tantalum is a rare metal known for its high melting point and corrosion resistance, making it valuable in various industrial applications.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Tantalum is not used in the agriculture sector; it is primarily used in electronics, aerospace, and medical applications.
• Statement 3 is correct. India imports almost all of its Tantalum, primarily from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is the largest producer of Tantalum in the world.
• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points What major environmental challenge is currently threatening the operation of the Panama Canal? a) Rising sea levels b) Melting polar ice caps c) Persistent droughts reducing water levels in Lake Gatun d) Increased frequency of hurricanes Correct Solution: c) Explanation: Persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks of the Panama Canal. This reduction in water levels poses a major threat to the canal’s capacity to handle ships. Incorrect Solution: c) Explanation: Persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks of the Panama Canal. This reduction in water levels poses a major threat to the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
#### 5. Question
What major environmental challenge is currently threatening the operation of the Panama Canal?
• a) Rising sea levels
• b) Melting polar ice caps
• c) Persistent droughts reducing water levels in Lake Gatun
• d) Increased frequency of hurricanes
Solution: c)
Explanation: Persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks of the Panama Canal. This reduction in water levels poses a major threat to the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
Solution: c)
Explanation: Persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks of the Panama Canal. This reduction in water levels poses a major threat to the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Namami Gange Mission 2.0 is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014. What is the primary focus of this mission? a) Industrial development along the Ganga b) Agricultural development in the Ganga basin c) Promoting tourism along the Ganga d) Sewage treatment and pollution abatement Correct Solution: d) Namami Gange Mission 2.0 focuses primarily on sewage treatment, pollution abatement, and the rejuvenation of the River Ganga. The mission aims to clean the river through various projects, including the construction of sewage treatment plants and the development of riverfronts. Incorrect Solution: d) Namami Gange Mission 2.0 focuses primarily on sewage treatment, pollution abatement, and the rejuvenation of the River Ganga. The mission aims to clean the river through various projects, including the construction of sewage treatment plants and the development of riverfronts.
#### 6. Question
Namami Gange Mission 2.0 is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014. What is the primary focus of this mission?
• a) Industrial development along the Ganga
• b) Agricultural development in the Ganga basin
• c) Promoting tourism along the Ganga
• d) Sewage treatment and pollution abatement
Solution: d)
Namami Gange Mission 2.0 focuses primarily on sewage treatment, pollution abatement, and the rejuvenation of the River Ganga. The mission aims to clean the river through various projects, including the construction of sewage treatment plants and the development of riverfronts.
Solution: d)
Namami Gange Mission 2.0 focuses primarily on sewage treatment, pollution abatement, and the rejuvenation of the River Ganga. The mission aims to clean the river through various projects, including the construction of sewage treatment plants and the development of riverfronts.
• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points The process of vertical rise in stable landforms, such as the Western Ghats, is triggered by: a) Deep mantle waves following the breakup of continental plates b) Volcanic eruptions c) Earthquake activities d) Tectonic plate collisions Correct Solution: a) A recent study has uncovered the reasons behind the vertical rise of stable landforms like the Western Ghats, the Guiana Shield, and the Drakensberg Mountains. The study links these topological features to the breakup of continental plates. The process of Vertical rise: When continents split, the Earth’s crust and upper mantle, known as the lithosphere, thins out, leading to the formation of steep coastal escarpments at rift margins. This process triggers “deep mantle waves,” which move along the continent’s base and remove layers of rock, causing the land to rise—a process called isostasy. The study explains that this mechanism not only forms escarpments but also causes stable, distant regions (cratons) to rise vertically. This process is also linked to the rapid rise of diamonds from deep within the Earth. Additionally, the study highlights that such land uplift can influence climate by increasing erosion, which draws down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and can create physical barriers that drive the evolution of new species by forcing organisms to adapt to different environments. Incorrect Solution: a) A recent study has uncovered the reasons behind the vertical rise of stable landforms like the Western Ghats, the Guiana Shield, and the Drakensberg Mountains. The study links these topological features to the breakup of continental plates. The process of Vertical rise: When continents split, the Earth’s crust and upper mantle, known as the lithosphere, thins out, leading to the formation of steep coastal escarpments at rift margins. This process triggers “deep mantle waves,” which move along the continent’s base and remove layers of rock, causing the land to rise—a process called isostasy. The study explains that this mechanism not only forms escarpments but also causes stable, distant regions (cratons) to rise vertically. This process is also linked to the rapid rise of diamonds from deep within the Earth. Additionally, the study highlights that such land uplift can influence climate by increasing erosion, which draws down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and can create physical barriers that drive the evolution of new species by forcing organisms to adapt to different environments.
#### 7. Question
The process of vertical rise in stable landforms, such as the Western Ghats, is triggered by:
• a) Deep mantle waves following the breakup of continental plates
• b) Volcanic eruptions
• c) Earthquake activities
• d) Tectonic plate collisions
Solution: a)
A recent study has uncovered the reasons behind the vertical rise of stable landforms like the Western Ghats, the Guiana Shield, and the Drakensberg Mountains.
• The study links these topological features to the breakup of continental plates.
The process of Vertical rise:
• When continents split, the Earth’s crust and upper mantle, known as the lithosphere, thins out, leading to the formation of steep coastal escarpments at rift margins.
• This process triggers “deep mantle waves,” which move along the continent’s base and remove layers of rock, causing the land to rise—a process called isostasy.
• The study explains that this mechanism not only forms escarpments but also causes stable, distant regions (cratons) to rise vertically.
• This process is also linked to the rapid rise of diamonds from deep within the Earth.
Additionally, the study highlights that such land uplift can influence climate by increasing erosion, which draws down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and can create physical barriers that drive the evolution of new species by forcing organisms to adapt to different environments.
Solution: a)
A recent study has uncovered the reasons behind the vertical rise of stable landforms like the Western Ghats, the Guiana Shield, and the Drakensberg Mountains.
• The study links these topological features to the breakup of continental plates.
The process of Vertical rise:
• When continents split, the Earth’s crust and upper mantle, known as the lithosphere, thins out, leading to the formation of steep coastal escarpments at rift margins.
• This process triggers “deep mantle waves,” which move along the continent’s base and remove layers of rock, causing the land to rise—a process called isostasy.
• The study explains that this mechanism not only forms escarpments but also causes stable, distant regions (cratons) to rise vertically.
• This process is also linked to the rapid rise of diamonds from deep within the Earth.
Additionally, the study highlights that such land uplift can influence climate by increasing erosion, which draws down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and can create physical barriers that drive the evolution of new species by forcing organisms to adapt to different environments.
• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Which new categories were included for the first time in the India Rankings 2024? a) Central Universities and Private Universities b) State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities c) International Universities and Deemed Universities d) Agricultural Universities and Law Schools Correct Solution: b) Union Minister for Education, released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The rankings, reflecting the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assess higher education institutions (HEIs) in India across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception. This edition saw the inclusion of new categories such as State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities, expanding the total ranking categories to 16. Incorrect Solution: b) Union Minister for Education, released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The rankings, reflecting the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assess higher education institutions (HEIs) in India across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception. This edition saw the inclusion of new categories such as State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities, expanding the total ranking categories to 16.
#### 8. Question
Which new categories were included for the first time in the India Rankings 2024?
• a) Central Universities and Private Universities
• b) State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities
• c) International Universities and Deemed Universities
• d) Agricultural Universities and Law Schools
Solution: b)
Union Minister for Education, released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
• The rankings, reflecting the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assess higher education institutions (HEIs) in India across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception.
• This edition saw the inclusion of new categories such as State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities, expanding the total ranking categories to 16.
Solution: b)
Union Minister for Education, released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
• The rankings, reflecting the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assess higher education institutions (HEIs) in India across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception.
• This edition saw the inclusion of new categories such as State Public Universities, Open Universities, and Skill Universities, expanding the total ranking categories to 16.
• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Panama Canal: The Panama Canal relies on Lake Gatun, an artificial lake, to provide the freshwater needed to operate its lock system. The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a crucial shipping route. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) The Panama Canal, a crucial shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, faces an existential threat from climate change. The canal relies on a system of locks and artificial lakes, particularly Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks. However, persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, reducing the canal’s capacity to handle ships. Incorrect Solution: d) The Panama Canal, a crucial shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, faces an existential threat from climate change. The canal relies on a system of locks and artificial lakes, particularly Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks. However, persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, reducing the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
#### 9. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Panama Canal:
• The Panama Canal relies on Lake Gatun, an artificial lake, to provide the freshwater needed to operate its lock system.
• The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a crucial shipping route.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: d)
The Panama Canal, a crucial shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, faces an existential threat from climate change.
• The canal relies on a system of locks and artificial lakes, particularly Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks.
• However, persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, reducing the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
Solution: d)
The Panama Canal, a crucial shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, faces an existential threat from climate change.
• The canal relies on a system of locks and artificial lakes, particularly Lake Gatun, which provides the freshwater needed to operate the locks.
• However, persistent droughts, exacerbated by climate change, have significantly lowered water levels in Lake Gatun, reducing the canal’s capacity to handle ships.
• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the denotification of a wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island: The sanctuary was denotified to facilitate the construction of a transhipment port project. The area was a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are encouraged. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, was denotified to make way for a transhipment port project. Statement 2 is correct. The area is a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle, highlighting its ecological importance. Statement 3 is incorrect. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are generally prohibited to protect the environment. Incorrect Solution: a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, was denotified to make way for a transhipment port project. Statement 2 is correct. The area is a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle, highlighting its ecological importance. Statement 3 is incorrect. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are generally prohibited to protect the environment.
#### 10. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the denotification of a wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island:
• The sanctuary was denotified to facilitate the construction of a transhipment port project.
• The area was a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle.
• The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are encouraged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 2 only
• b) 2 and 3 only
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, was denotified to make way for a transhipment port project.
• Statement 2 is correct. The area is a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle, highlighting its ecological importance.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are generally prohibited to protect the environment.
Solution: a)
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. The wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, was denotified to make way for a transhipment port project. Statement 2 is correct. The area is a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle, highlighting its ecological importance. Statement 3 is incorrect. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are generally prohibited to protect the environment.
• Statement 1 is correct. The wildlife sanctuary in Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, was denotified to make way for a transhipment port project.
• Statement 2 is correct. The area is a significant nesting site for the endangered giant leatherback turtle, highlighting its ecological importance.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The area was originally classified as a CRZ-1A zone, where large construction projects are generally prohibited to protect the environment.
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