1. Consider the following statements about the IceCube Neutrino Observatory:
- The IceCube telescope is a powerful tool to search for dark matter.
- IceCube studies the neutrons.
- The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is constructed at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The IceCube telescope is a powerful detector that investigates dark matter and is located at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. Statement 2 is incorrect as IceCube studies neutrinos, not neutrons. It detects astrophysical neutrinos, not other subatomic particles such as neutrons.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Anthrax:
- It is caused by spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis.
- As per WHO, Anthrax is a disease of carnivores.
- It is a non-zoonotic disease.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1
[D] Only 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct; Anthrax is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Statement 2 is incorrect as per WHO Anthrax is primarily a disease of herbivores, not carnivores. Statement 3 is also incorrect as Anthrax is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted from animals to humans.
3. Consider the following statements about the Banni grasslands:
- They are situated near the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat
- The region is inhabited by the Maldharis community
- Banni grasslands are one of the last remaining habitats of the cheetah in India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Banni grasslands are located near the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and are inhabited by the Maldharis, a pastoral community. However, the grasslands are not among the last remaining habitats of the cheetah in India, as the cheetah became extinct in India decades ago; Banni is considered only as a possible future reintroduction site.
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