Q1:
With reference to the Hoysala Temple Architecture, which of the given statements is/are correct?
- The temples are a Dravidian style of architecture mainly concentrated in Southern Karnataka.
- The temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Jains.
- Chennakesava and Kesava Temples in Karnataka both are the examples of Hoysala Temples.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : b
Explanation
The Hoysala Temple Architecture is the building style developed under the rule of the
Hoysalas and is mostly concentrated in southern Karnataka.
They are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely dravida nor nagara, but somewhere in between.
Some of the famous temples are:
Hoysaleswara (Lord of the Hoysalas) Temple: At Halebid, Karnataka and built in dark schist stone by a Hoysala king in AD 1150.
Chennakeshava Temple: At Somnathpur, Karnataka and was built around AD 1268 under Narasimha III.
Kesava Temple: At Belur, Hassan district of Karnataka built by Vishnuvardhana.
Recently, a Hoysala-era idol of Goddess Kali of the Lakshmi Devi Temple at Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka has been found damaged.
The main deity of this temple is Goddess Lakshmi whereas all Hoysala temples are dedicated to either Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and in some cases to Jains.
Q2: “SITMEX” is a maritime exercise between the navies of which of the following countries?
- India
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 5 only
Answer: b
Explanation:
SITMEX is a trilateral maritime exercise between the navies of India, Singapore and Thailand.
Commenced in 2019, the first exercise was hosted by India.
The 2020 exercise is being hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Q3: Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)and choose the correct option:
- It sets a framework for limiting the emissions of greenhouse gases by individual countries.
- It is legally binding.
- Nagoya Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: c
Explanation:
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sets a framework for limiting the emissions of greenhouse gases by individual countries. It is not legally binding.
Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Q4: With reference to Brahmaputra river, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- It originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Zaskar range.
- Tista and Dhansari are its tributaries.
- It is flooded twice annually.
- 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer : b
Explanation
Brahmaputra originates under the name of Siang or Dihang, from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Burhi Dihing, Tista, and Dhansari are tributaries of brahmaputra.
It is a perennial river and has several peculiar characteristics due to its geography and prevailing climatic conditions.
It is flooded twice annually. One flood is caused by the melting of the Himalayan snow in summer and the other due to the monsoon flows.
The frequency of these floods have increased and are devastating due to climate change and its impact on high and low flows.
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