27 Mar, 2024

1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding "Magnetofossils"?

  1. These are fossilized traces of biological activity, rather than the actual remains of organisms.
  2. These are the fossilized remains of magnetic particles produced by magnetotactic bacteria, also known as magnetobacteria, which are preserved within geological records.
  3. These are fossils that are too small to be seen with the naked eye and require microscopic examination for identification and include tiny remains of plants, animals, and microorganisms such as pollen grains, foraminifera, and diatoms.
  4. These are fossilized feces or dung of ancient animals which can preserve valuable information about the diet, digestive processes, and behavior of the organisms that produced them, offering insights into ancient ecosystems and food webs.

2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Black Carbon’:

  1. Black carbon is the dark, sooty material emitted alongside other pollutants when biomass and fossil fuels are not fully combusted.
  2. Most black carbon emissions in India are mainly emitted by vehicles or machinery that burn fossil fuels.
  3. Black carbon is a potent contributor to global warming due to its efficient absorption of light and subsequent heating of its surroundings.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. With reference to the ‘Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)’, consider the following statements:

  1. According to the AFSPA Act, the Army has the authority to detain someone without a warrant and seize weapons and ammunition.
  2. Only the Governor of a State has the right to declare all or a part of any state to be a disturbed region.
  3. Currently, AFSPA is not implemented in the state of Meghalaya.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

4. In a recent development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 'centrally protected monuments' because it has assessed that they do not hold national significance. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. Delisting a monument entails its removal from the roster of protected sites, thereby relinquishing its conservation, protection, and maintenance responsibilities by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
  2. Delisted monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act lose protection from construction activities, allowing unrestricted urbanization and development in their vicinity.
  3. Among the missing monuments, 11 are from the state of Maharashtra.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

5. With reference to ‘Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)’ consider the following statements:

  1. It is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms which helps in making informed decisions.
  2. Using AI and machine learning, the system will initially identify a farmer either through their mobile number or Aadhaar details.
  3. Its objective is to monitor the farm sector by ensuring the availability of geospatial information received from multiple sources in one place.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?