Q1. With reference to the Aravalli Hills, consider the following statements:
- They are the oldest mountain range in India.
- They act as a natural barrier preventing the westward spread of the Thar Desert.
- They are the primary source of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A) Only One
B) Only Two
C) All Three
D) None
Q1. (A)
Explanation:
- Aravallis are ~2 billion years old and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plain.
- They act as a natural barrier preventing the eastward spread of the Thar Desert.
- Ganga–Yamuna do not originate from Aravallis (Himalayan origin).
Q2. The Preah Vihear Temple, often in news due to the Thailand–Cambodia border dispute, was built under the patronage of which dynasty?
A) Sailendra Dynasty
B) Khmer (Angkor) Dynasty
C) Srivijaya Dynasty
D) Pagan Dynasty
Q2. (B)
Explanation:
Preah Vihear is a Khmer (Angkor) dynasty temple, representing classical Khmer civilisation.
Q3. DESERT CYCLONE–II, seen in the news recently, is a joint military exercise between:
A) India and Saudi Arabia
B) India and Oman
C) India and the United Arab Emirates
D) India and Qatar
Q3. (C)
Explanation:
DESERT CYCLONE is a bilateral exercise between India and the UAE.
Q4. India’s military exercise “AL NAGAH” is conducted with:
A) UAE
B) Oman
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Qatar
Q4. (B)
Explanation:
AL NAGAH is a joint military exercise between India and Oman.
Q5. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), including UNEA-7, is organised under the aegis of:
A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Q5. (C)
Explanation:
UNEA is the highest decision-making body on environmental matters and functions under UNEP.
