1. The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Which of the following emirates is/are not founding member(s)?
- Umm al Quwain
- Ras al Khaimah
- Ajman
- Sharjah
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:- The United Arab Emirates is located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman.
- The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Six of the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm AL Quwain and Fujairah) combined on that date. The seventh, Ras al Khaimah, joined the federation on 10 February 1972. The seven sheikdoms were formerly known as the Trucial States.
2. Which of the following macaque species are found in North-East India?
- Macaca munzala
- Macaca selai
- Macaca leucogenys
- Macaca Silenus
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Arunachal Macaque (Macaca munzala) is an endangered and recently discovered cercopithecine primate from Western Arunachal Pradesh. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It was scientifically described in 2005.
- A new species of old world monkey recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after a strategic Sela pass. The phylogenetic analysis revealed that the Sela macaque (Macaca selai) was geographically separated from the Arunachal macaque (Macaca munzala) of Tawang district by Sela. Phylogenetics relate to the evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms. It has NOT been yet included in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India.
- Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have found a new mammal species in the country — the White Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys). While the species was first discovered in China in 2015. Both the Arunachal macaque as well as the White Cheeked Macaque exist in the same biodiversity hotspot in the eastern Himalayas.
- Lion Tailed Macaque (Macaca Silenus) is endemic to rainforests of the Western Ghats. It is listed as Endangered on IUCN Red List. It is listed in Appendix 1 of CITES. It is a Schedule 1 species under WPA, 1972.
3. Which of the following Union Territories of India are connected to the National Grid?
- Ladakh
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Lakshadweep
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
The National Grid is India’s high-voltage power transmission network connecting the mainland. Only Ladakh is connected, via the 220 kV Srinagar–Leh transmission line. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, being geographically isolated island territories, are not connected to the National Grid.
