1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia.
- Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025.
- The Ramsar Convention was established in 1990 in Ramsar, Iran.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Only one]
Notes:- India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia. Correct: As of February 2025, India has designated 89 wetlands as Ramsar sites, the highest number in Asia. This surpasses China’s 82 Ramsar sites, positioning India as the leading country in Asia concerning the number of designated wetlands of international importance.
- Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025. Incorrect. As of February 2025, Tamil Nadu holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in India, with a total of 20 designated sites. Uttar Pradesh follows with 10 Ramsar sites.
- The Ramsar Convention was established in 1990 in Ramsar, Iran. Incorrect: The Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, was adopted on February 2, 1971, in the city of Ramsar, Iran.
2. With reference to environmental conservation initiatives for Mangroves, consider the following statements:
- The MISHTI initiative aims to restore mangrove ecosystems across India.
- India has the most mangroves in the world, representing approximately 23% of the global mangrove coverage.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only two
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- The MISHTI initiative aims to restore mangrove ecosystems across India: This is correct. MISHTI focuses on restoring degraded mangroves to enhance coastal resilience.
- India has the most mangroves in the world, representing approximately 23% of the global mangrove coverage. Incorrect: Indonesia has the most mangroves in the world, with an estimated total area of around 3.5 million hectares, representing approximately 23% of the global mangrove coverage; making it the country with the maximum mangrove presence globally.
3. With respect to co-location in commodity trading, consider the following statements:
- Co-location has been banned in the equity derivatives market by SEBI.
- Co-location allows traders to place their systems close to an exchange’s servers for faster execution.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Co-location banned in equity derivatives. Incorrect: Co-location has been successfully implemented in the equity derivatives market for over a decade, enhancing its efficiency.
- Co-location for faster execution. Correct: Co-location allows traders to place their systems physically near an exchange’s servers, resulting in ultra-low latency and quicker trade execution.
4. With reference to rare blood types, consider the following statements:
- The Bombay blood group is named after a city in India where it was first discovered.
- The AB blood group is the most common blood type worldwide.
- The Rh factor is an important component of blood typing, determining if blood is positive or negative.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- The Bombay blood group is named after a city in India where it was first discovered: This is correct. The Bombay blood group was first identified in Mumbai, India, in 1952.
- The AB blood group is the most common blood type worldwide: This is incorrect. Type O is the most common blood type globally, while AB is the least common.
- The Rh factor is an important component of blood typing, determining if blood is positive or negative: This is correct. The presence of the Rh factor classifies blood as positive, while its absence classifies it as negative.
5. Consider the following:
- Lymphatic Filariasis
- Malaria
- Dengue Fever
Which of the above is/are transmitted by mosquitoes?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:- Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites, leading to severe swelling and disability.
- Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, also transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, resulting in fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
- Dengue Fever is caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, leading to high fever, severe headache, and joint pain.
- All three diseases are vector-borne and impact public health in tropical regions.
