Q1:

Which of the following statements about river Brahmaputra is correct?

  1. It originates from the Chemayungdung glacier.
  2. Its tributaries Tista and Manas confluence on its left bank.

 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : a

Explanation

It originates under the name of Siang or Dihang, from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

Tributaries: Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Burhi Dihing, Tista, and Dhansari.

Tista and Manas confluence on the right bank of Brahmaputra.

The river is in itself dynamic as frequent landslides and geological activity force it to change course very often.

It is a perennial river and has several peculiar characteristics due to its geography and prevailing climatic conditions.

 

Q2:

With reference to the Sikhism, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

  1. Guru Arjan Dev was the tenth Sikh guru.
  2. The Adi Granth was composed by the guru Gobind Singh.
  3. Sangat is a congregational worship practice involving collective recitation.

 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

 

Answer : c

Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev was born in 1459 at Talwandi Rai Bhoe village near Lahore, which was later renamed as Nankana Sahib. He was the first of the 10 gurus of Sikhism.

His Contributions involves:

Initiated inter-faith dialogue way back in the 16 century and had conversations with most of the religious denominations of his times.

Wrote compositions which were included in the Adi Granth, compiled by Guru Arjan (1563-1606), the fifth Sikh guru.

This came to be known as Guru Granth Sahib after the additions made by the 10 sikh guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708).

Advocated the ‘Nirguna’ (devotion to and worship of formless divine) form of bhakti. Rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities.

Set up rules for congregational worship (Sangat) involving collective recitation.  Gave the basic mantra of ‘Ek Onkar’ to his followers and insisted on treating all human beings equally, without discriminating on the basis of caste, creed and gender.

 

Q 3:

With reference to Mission COVID Suraksha, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:

  1. It is India’s targeted effort to enable the development of indigenous, affordable and accessible vaccines.
  2. It will be implemented by a Mission Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Answer : a

Explanation

Mission COVID Suraksha is India’s targeted effort to enable the development of indigenous, affordable and accessible vaccines for the country and will complement the ongoing mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The Mission with its end-to-end focus from preclinical development through clinical development and manufacturing and regulatory facilitation for deployment, would consolidate all available and funded resources towards accelerated product development.

It will be led by the Department of Biotechnology and implemented by a dedicated Mission Implementation Unit at the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).

 

Question 4:

Consider the following statements about Diabetes and choose the incorrect options:

  1. In Type-1 Diabetes, the body fails to produce sufficient insulin.
  2. In Type-2 Diabetes, although the body produces insulin, the cells do not respond to it.
  3. Type-2 Diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes as it mostly affects children aged

14-16 years.

 

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

 

Answer : c

Explanation

Types of Diabetes

Type I diabetes: It is also known as juvenile diabetes (as it mostly affects children of age 14-16 years), this type occurs when the body fails to produce sufficient insulin. People with type I diabetes are insulin-dependent, which means they must take artificial insulin daily to stay alive.

Type 2 diabetes: It affects the way the body uses insulin. While the body still makes insulin, unlike in type I, the cells in the body do not respond to it as effectively as they once did.

The population with 45 and above age groups is the most affected with it.

Gestational diabetes: This type occurs in women during pregnancy when the body sometimes becomes less sensitive to insulin.

Gestational diabetes does not occur in all women and usually resolves after giving birth.

 

Q5:

With reference to Indian Railways, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:

  1. Red Hill Railway was India’s first railway.
  2. Indian Railways was nationalised by the Government of India Act 1935.
  3. The first electric passenger train ran between Victoria Terminus and Kurla.

 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

 

Answer : c

Explanation

History of Railways:

1832: The first railway proposals for India were made in Madras.

1837: The country got its first train in the form of Red Hill Railway, which was built with the sole purpose of transporting granite for road building.

1853: In April, India’s first passenger train, operated by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway ran between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane.

1925: In February, the first electric passenger train ran between Victoria Terminus and Kurla (Mumbai).

1951: Indian Railways was nationalised.

 

 

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