Reading Section
1.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Rare Earth Elements (REE) ?
1. These are group of 17 metallic elements which possess 4f electrons and hence shows dimagnetism.
2. China controls more than 90% global refining of REE.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. These are group of 17 metallic elements which possess 4f electrons that are highly localised and hence shows strong magnetism . So these are paramagnetic stubstances.
2.
Prime Minister calls for replication of Centre's PRAGATI platform in states.
PRAGATI is related to which among the following?
- [A] Proactive Governance
- [B] Subsidy to Self Help Groups (SHGs)
- [C] Milk production & doubling Farmer's income
- [D] Skill Development of STs & SCs
Correct Answer: A [Proactive Governance]
Notes:
3.
PM Modi recently highlighted Narasapuram Lace Craft as a symbol of women empowwernment and economic progress.
Narasapuram Lace Craft belongs to which state?
- [A] Telangana
- [B] Kerala
- [C] Tamil Nadu
- [D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
4.
Consider the following statements about Industrial Hemp
1. Himachal Pradesh has legalised and initiated regulated cultivation of Industrial Hemp.
2. Industrial Help is intoxicating variety of Cannabis Sativa which is used in Pharmaceutical sector.
3. It is native to South America.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are coprrect?
- [A] Only 1 statement is correct
- [B] Only 2 statements are correct
- [C] All 3 statements are correct
- [D] None of the Above statements are correct
Correct Answer: A [Only 1 statement is correct]
Notes:
2. Industrial Help is non-intoxicating variety of Cannabis Sativa which is cultivated for fobre, seed & biomass. Its THC Tetrahydrolcannabinol is less than 0.3%.
3. It is native to Central & South Asia.
5.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Gandikota Canyon?
1. It is known as "Great Canyon of India".
2. It lies within Erramala Hills on the bank of Periyar River.
3. It is lacated in Kapada District of Andhra Pradesh.
- [A] 1 & 2
- [B] 2 & 3
- [C] 1 & 3
- [D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: C [1 & 3]
Notes:
Gandikota Canyon
1. It is known as "Great Canyon of India".
2. It lies within Erramala Hills on the bank of Penna(Pennar) River.
3. It is lacated in Kapada District of Andhra Pradesh.
