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1.
Consider the following statements about Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) Region -
1. HKH region consists of 5 countries viz- India,China, Afganistan, Bhutan & Nepal.
2. India needs nearly $102 Billion to bridge the gap in Himalayan Climate Funding.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. HKH region consists of 8 countries viz- India,China, Afganistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Myanmar.
2.
With celebration of 1,000 Years survival of Somnath Temple, State which of the following statements are correct?
1. Somnath Temple is built in Nagara Sytle of Temple Architecture.
2. It was invaded and plundered for a total of six times.
3. It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas.
4. It is located in the state of Maharastra.
- [A] Only 2 statement is correct
- [B] Only 1 statements are correct
- [C] Only 3 statements are correct
- [D] All 4 statements are corrrect
Correct Answer: A [Only 2 statement is correct]
Notes:
Correct statements-
1. Somnath Temple is built in Chalukyan (Solanki) Style of Temple Architecture.
2. It was invaded and plundered for a total of six times.
3. It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas.
4. It is located in the Saurastra, in the state of Gujarat .
3.
Which city will get India's First Urban Night-Time Safari in Kukrail Forest Area?
- [A] Indore
- [B] Chennai
- [C] Lucknow
- [D] Bhubaneswar
Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are ccorrect about the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)
1. It is a protected Eco-sensitive Zone in and around Taj Mahal which was established in MC Mehta Case,1996.
2. SC in MC Mehta Case also banned the felling of tree within 2 km of Aerial distance from Taj Mahal.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
2. SC in MC Mehta Case also banned the felling of tree within 5 km of Aerial distance from Taj Mahal.
5.
RBI Governor has chaired the First Meeting of Payment Regulatory Board.
Payment Regulatory Board is a
- [A] Constitutional Body
- [B] Executive Body
- [C] Non Statutory Body
- [D] Statutory Body
Correct Answer: D [Statutory Body]
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