12 March 2021

1. Q. Consider the following statements about Dravida Style of Temple Architecture;

1. The temple is enclosed within a compound wall, unlike the Nagara style.
2. The shape of the main temple tower is known as Gopuram.
3. The water resorvior is enclosed within the complex.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2. Which of the following is/are tributaries of Brahmaputra?

1. Dibang
2. Subansiri
3. Manas

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3. Consider the following;

1. Silver
2. Lead
3. Thorium
4. Gold
5. Platinum

Which of the above metals can be obtained by recycling of e-waste?

4. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs:

5. Consider the following statements about REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+) ;

1. Under it, developing countries would receive payments for results-based actions
2. It is a climate change mitigation mechanism developed by the UNEP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

6. Consider the following statements about ‘Algal blooms’;

1. Climate change is the prominent reason for the occurrence of algal bloom.
2. They can occur in freshwater only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

7. “Prompt and Corrective Action (PCA) Framework” often in news, is related to

8. Consider the following statements about No-confidence Motion;

1. It can be moved against the entire Council of Minister only.
2. It need to state the reasons for its adoption in the LokSabha.
3. If it is passed, the Council of Minister must resign from office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

9. Consider the following statements about Chief Minister;

1. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
2. He is the Leader of the House.
3. He summons and prorogue the session of State Legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

10. Consider the following statements about Chidambaram Natraja Temple of Tamilnadu;

1. Shiva as Nataraja is the primary deity of the temple.
2. The temple was built in the 10th century when Chidambaram was the capital of the Chola dynasty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?