1. Which of the following textiles has/have been included in UNESCO’s list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India?
- Sungudi of Tamil Nadu
- Bandha tie and dye of Rajasthan
- Khes of Haryana
- Sikalnayakanpet of Kerala
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
UNESCO’s list includes Sungudi from Tamil Nadu and Khes from Haryana. Bandha tie and dye is recognized from Odisha, not Rajasthan. Sikalnayakanpet Kalamkari, included in the list, is from Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct as per UNESCO’s heritage textile crafts of India.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Group A streptococcal (GAS) infection:
- It is a viral pathogen that can spread through skin contact.
- Invasive GAS (iGAS) infects the nervous system.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Neither 1 nor 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: A [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
Group A streptococcal (GAS) infection is caused by bacteria, not a virus. GAS can spread through skin contact and respiratory droplets, but it primarily results in illnesses such as strep throat and skin infections. Invasive GAS (iGAS) can cause severe disease by entering the lungs or bloodstream, but it does not typically infect the nervous system. Therefore, neither statement is correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Semeru volcano:
- It is the highest volcano in Java.
- Indonesia has the maximum number of active volcanoes in the world.
- It is a part of the Island arcs formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate below the Sunda plate.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three statements are correct: Semeru is the highest volcano in Java and highly active; Indonesia has the largest number of active volcanoes globally due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire; and Semeru is part of the island arc system formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian plate beneath the Sunda plate, resulting in the Sunda (Java) Trench.
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