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๐ EXAM RELEVANCE: Environment & Ecology | Disaster Management | Climate Change | Sustainable Development
๐ฏ Why It Matters: An important topic for UPSC, WBCS & OPSC Prelims and Mains from both environmental and disaster resilience perspectives.
๐ EXAM RELEVANCE: Environment & Ecology | Disaster Management | Climate Change | Sustainable Development
๐ฏ Why It Matters: An important topic for UPSC, WBCS & OPSC Prelims and Mains from both environmental and disaster resilience perspectives.
Q1. With reference to the Mtkvari (Kura) River, consider the following statements:
It is the longest river in the Caucasus region.
It flows through Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
It drains into the Black Sea.
It is the longest river in the Caucasus region.
It flows through Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
It drains into the Black Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
37%
(a) 1 and 2 only
23%
(b) 2 and 3 only
14%
(c) 1 and 3 only
26%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q2. With reference to the Mettur Dam, consider the following statements:
It is constructed across the Kaveri River.
The reservoir created by the dam is known as the Stanley Reservoir.
It is an earth-fill dam.
It is constructed across the Kaveri River.
The reservoir created by the dam is known as the Stanley Reservoir.
It is an earth-fill dam.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
(a) 1 only
63%
(b) 1 and 2 only
7%
(c) 2 and 3 only
22%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q3. With reference to the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel, consider the following statements:
There must be a clear and unambiguous promise.
The promisee must have acted relying upon the promise.
The doctrine can be invoked even when the promisee has suffered no detriment.
There must be a clear and unambiguous promise.
The promisee must have acted relying upon the promise.
The doctrine can be invoked even when the promisee has suffered no detriment.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
45%
(a) 1 and 2 only
25%
(b) 2 and 3 only
17%
(c) 1 and 3 only
13%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to the Giant Malabar Squirrel, consider the following statements:
Its scientific name is Ratufa indica.
It is endemic to India.
It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Its scientific name is Ratufa indica.
It is endemic to India.
It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
(a) 1 only
47%
(b) 1 and 2 only
21%
(c) 2 and 3 only
26%
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q5. With reference to Beaufort Castle, consider the following statements:
It is located in southern Lebanon.
It was originally built by Crusaders.
It overlooks the Litani River valley.
It is located in southern Lebanon.
It was originally built by Crusaders.
It overlooks the Litani River valley.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
29%
(a) 1 and 2 only
22%
(b) 2 and 3 only
19%
(c) 1 and 3 only
30%
(d) 1, 2 and 3