28 May, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘eucalyptus’ which is in controversy over its planting in Kerala:

  1. Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree and one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia.
  2. It is an invasive species of flora in India and is extensively grown in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Mysore, Kerala, and the Nilgiri Hills.
  3. It sucks water and lowers the water table in nearby areas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Which one of the following countries recently launched the gold-backed new currency 'ZIG' in an effort to reduce currency instability and hyperinflation?

 

 

 

 

3. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Mundra Port’ which recently created history by docking the largest container ship ever:

  1. Mundra Port is the largest private port in India located on the north shores of the Gulf of Kutch near Mundra, Kutch district, Gujarat.
  2. Mundra Port is a shallow-water, all-weather and a designated special economic zone (SEZ).
  3. Mundra Port handles 33% of India's container traffic and is a critical hub for the nation's trade.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. With reference to the onset of the monsoon, consider the following statements:

  1. The monsoon winds enter India by the start of June which is called the onset of the monsoon.
  2. Generally, the IMD checks for the consistency of rainfall over a defined geography, its intensity, and wind speed.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes’:

  1. Denotified Tribes (DNTs), once stigmatized as 'born criminals' under British colonial laws like the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, were 'de-notified' by the Independent Indian Government in 1952, revoking these Acts.
  2. Many DNTs are classified within Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), but some remain uncategorized in these groups.
  3. Approximately 10% of the population is comprised of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?