Q1. Which of the following Indian coast(s) is/are internationally recognised as major Arribada sites for Olive Ridley turtles?
1.Gahirmatha coast
2.Rushikulya river mouth
3.Sundarbans delta
4.Devi river mouth
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Mass nesting (Arribada) of Olive Ridley turtles in India occurs mainly along the Odisha coast.
- The Gahirmatha coast, Rushikulya river mouth, and Devi river mouth are internationally recognised nesting sites.
- The Sundarbans delta is a mangrove ecosystem and not a known Arribada nesting area.
Q2.Consider the following peaks and glaciers associated with them:
Peak – Glacier
1. Nanda Devi – Rishi Glacier
2. Kamet – Pindari Glacier
3. Trisul – Sundardhunga Glacier
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: D. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Nanda Devi is associated with the Rishi Glacier, which drains into the Rishi Ganga.
- Kamet is not associated with the Pindari Glacier; the Pindari Glacier lies in the Kumaon Himalaya.
- Trisul is associated with the Sundardhunga Glacier.
Q3.The doctrine of “rarest of rare” was laid down by the Supreme Court in which of the following cases?
A. Kehar Singh vs Union of India
B. Machhi Singh vs State of Punjab
C. Bachan Singh vs State of Punjab
D. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
Correct Answer: C. Bachan Singh vs State of Punjab
Explanation:
- In Bachan Singh vs State of Punjab (1980), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the death penalty and held that it should be imposed only in the rarest of rare cases.
Q4.Consider the following rivers associated with the Sundarbans:
1.Ganga
2.Brahmaputra
3.Meghna
4.Teesta
Which of the above rivers directly contribute to the formation of the Sundarbans delta?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- The Sundarbans delta is formed by the combined action of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna river systems.
- The Teesta is a tributary of the Brahmaputra and does not directly form the delta.
Q5. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is primarily used to prevent:
A. Endometrial cancer
B. Ovarian cancer
C. Cervical cancer
D. Breast cancer
Correct Answer: C. Cervical cancer
Explanation:
- HPV infection is the principal cause of cervical cancer. HPV vaccination provides primary prevention by protecting against high-risk HPV strains.
