Answer: (B)
The English Channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France. Among the listed countries, it directly lies between:
○ I. United Kingdom
○ II. France
The other countries—Spain, Belgium, and Netherlands—do not border or lie across the English Channel (Spain is located further south on the Iberian Peninsula, while Belgium and the Netherlands border the North Sea). Therefore, it lies between only two of the given countries.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
The English Channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France. Among the listed countries, it directly lies between:
○ I. United Kingdom
○ II. France
The other countries—Spain, Belgium, and Netherlands—do not border or lie across the English Channel (Spain is located further south on the Iberian Peninsula, while Belgium and the Netherlands border the North Sea). Therefore, it lies between only two of the given countries.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
AFSPA continues to be relevant in India’s Northeastern security framework, particularly in areas affected by insurgency. The Act provides special powers to armed forces in officially declared “disturbed areas.”
Important for UPSC: Polity → Internal Security → AFSPA 1958 → Disturbed Areas → Northeast Insurgency → Armed Forces → Human Rights → Supreme Court Judgments.
Important for UPSC: Polity → Internal Security → AFSPA 1958 → Disturbed Areas → Northeast Insurgency → Armed Forces → Human Rights → Supreme Court Judgments.
PM E-DRIVE stands for PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement. It was launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to promote electric mobility in India.
Important for UPSC: Indian Economy → Electric Mobility → Green Transportation → EV Manufacturing → Charging Infrastructure → Make in India → Sustainable Development.
Important for UPSC: Indian Economy → Electric Mobility → Green Transportation → EV Manufacturing → Charging Infrastructure → Make in India → Sustainable Development.
Dibru Saikhowa National Park lies within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and represents an important ecological transition between different forest and riverine habitats.
Important for UPSC: Environment & Ecology → National Parks → Assam → Brahmaputra Basin → Wetlands → Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot → White-winged Wood Duck → Feral Horses.
Important for UPSC: Environment & Ecology → National Parks → Assam → Brahmaputra Basin → Wetlands → Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot → White-winged Wood Duck → Feral Horses.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ramappa Temple:
1. Ramappa Temple is the only temple in India named after its architect.
2. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
3. The temple is known for the use of the sandbox technique in its construction.
4. The temple was constructed during the reign of the Chola dynasty.
1. Ramappa Temple is the only temple in India named after its architect.
2. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
3. The temple is known for the use of the sandbox technique in its construction.
4. The temple was constructed during the reign of the Chola dynasty.
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Answer: (C)
Ramappa Temple is the only temple in India named after its architect - Correct.
It is named after its chief sculptor/architect, Ramappa, rather than the presiding deity or the royal patron. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 - Correct.
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Telangana was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in July 2021. The temple is known for the use of the sandbox technique in its construction - Correct.
The foundation of the temple was constructed using the sandbox technique (filling the foundation pit with a mixture of sand, granite powder, and jaggery) to make the structure earthquake-resistant. The temple was constructed during the reign of the Chola dynasty - Incorrect.
The temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty (under King Ganapati Deva, by his general Recharla Rudra).
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Ramappa Temple is the only temple in India named after its architect - Correct.
It is named after its chief sculptor/architect, Ramappa, rather than the presiding deity or the royal patron. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 - Correct.
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Telangana was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in July 2021. The temple is known for the use of the sandbox technique in its construction - Correct.
The foundation of the temple was constructed using the sandbox technique (filling the foundation pit with a mixture of sand, granite powder, and jaggery) to make the structure earthquake-resistant. The temple was constructed during the reign of the Chola dynasty - Incorrect.
The temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty (under King Ganapati Deva, by his general Recharla Rudra).
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Consider the following countries:
1. Bulgaria
2. Romania
3. Georgia
4. Armenia
5. Turkiye
6. Ukraine
1. Bulgaria
2. Romania
3. Georgia
4. Armenia
5. Turkiye
6. Ukraine
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Answer: (C)
The Black Sea has coastlines belonging to six countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia and Türkiye.
● Bulgaria - Correct: Has a coastline along the western Black Sea.
● Romania - Correct: Has a coastline along the western Black Sea.
● Georgia - Correct: Has a coastline along the eastern Black Sea.
● Armenia - Incorrect: Armenia is a landlocked country and has no coastline on the Black Sea.
● Türkiye - Correct: Its northern coast borders the Black Sea.
● Ukraine - Correct: Has a coastline along the northern Black Sea. Thus, 5 of the 6 countries listed have a coastline on the Black Sea.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
The Black Sea has coastlines belonging to six countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia and Türkiye.
● Bulgaria - Correct: Has a coastline along the western Black Sea.
● Romania - Correct: Has a coastline along the western Black Sea.
● Georgia - Correct: Has a coastline along the eastern Black Sea.
● Armenia - Incorrect: Armenia is a landlocked country and has no coastline on the Black Sea.
● Türkiye - Correct: Its northern coast borders the Black Sea.
● Ukraine - Correct: Has a coastline along the northern Black Sea. Thus, 5 of the 6 countries listed have a coastline on the Black Sea.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016:
1. The Act replaced the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
2. A person with a benchmark disability is one having at least 40% of a specified disability.
3. The Act provides for 5% reservation in government jobs and 4% reservation in government and government-aided higher educational institutions for persons with benchmark disabilities.
1. The Act replaced the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
2. A person with a benchmark disability is one having at least 40% of a specified disability.
3. The Act provides for 5% reservation in government jobs and 4% reservation in government and government-aided higher educational institutions for persons with benchmark disabilities.
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