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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsIndian scientists have reported a first-of-its-kind discovery of morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) in the Kalinga cricket frog. In this context, consider the following statements:
1.Kalinga cricket frog was the only genetic analysis that helped prove that physically different-looking frogs from eastern and western ghats were the same.
2. The morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) is the ability of an organism to show drastic morphological (physical features) variations in response to natural environmental variations or stimuli.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Kalinga Frog
• The Kalinga Frog (Fejervarya Kalinga) was recently identified species which was documented in 2018.
• The species was encountered several times during field expeditions in the Western Ghats. However, the physical characteristics vary entirely from the known species of Eastern Ghats.
• However, it has been reported from the central Western Ghats, with the evidence of considerable MPP.
• It was the only genetic analysis that helped prove that physically different-looking frogs from eastern and western ghats were the same.
What is MPP?
• The morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) is the ability of an organism to show drastic morphological (physical features) variations in response to natural environmental variations or stimuli.
• The term “phenotype” refers to the observable physical properties of an organism, which include the organism’s appearance, development, and behaviour.Incorrect
Kalinga Frog
• The Kalinga Frog (Fejervarya Kalinga) was recently identified species which was documented in 2018.
• The species was encountered several times during field expeditions in the Western Ghats. However, the physical characteristics vary entirely from the known species of Eastern Ghats.
• However, it has been reported from the central Western Ghats, with the evidence of considerable MPP.
• It was the only genetic analysis that helped prove that physically different-looking frogs from eastern and western ghats were the same.
What is MPP?
• The morphological phenotypic plasticity (MPP) is the ability of an organism to show drastic morphological (physical features) variations in response to natural environmental variations or stimuli.
• The term “phenotype” refers to the observable physical properties of an organism, which include the organism’s appearance, development, and behaviour. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsQ3)Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced the first time eight beaches of India are recommended for the coveted International eco-label, the Blue flag certification. Which of the following beaches are not included in it?
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Which are the eight beaches?
The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman & Diu, Kasargod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar.Incorrect
Which are the eight beaches?
The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman & Diu, Kasargod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following is/are the only countries in South and southeastern Asia to have Blue Flag beaches.
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About Blue Flag Certification
• This Certification is accorded by an international agency “Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark” based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads i.e.
• Environmental Education and Information,
• Bathing Water Quality,
• Environment Management and Conservation and
• Safety and Services on the beaches.
• It started in France in 1985 and has been implemented in Europe since 1987, and in areas outside Europe since 2001 when South Africa joined.
• Japan and South Korea are the only countries in South and southeastern Asia to have Blue Flag beaches.
• Spain tops the list with 566 such beaches; Greece and France follow with 515 and 395, respectively.Incorrect
About Blue Flag Certification
• This Certification is accorded by an international agency “Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark” based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads i.e.
• Environmental Education and Information,
• Bathing Water Quality,
• Environment Management and Conservation and
• Safety and Services on the beaches.
• It started in France in 1985 and has been implemented in Europe since 1987, and in areas outside Europe since 2001 when South Africa joined.
• Japan and South Korea are the only countries in South and southeastern Asia to have Blue Flag beaches.
• Spain tops the list with 566 such beaches; Greece and France follow with 515 and 395, respectively. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1. It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Explanation: The Monetary Policy Committee fixes the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) to maintain price stability with the object of growth. Statement 1 is hence, correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because there are only 6 members. Statement 3 is incorrect because the chairman is the bank’s governor.
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Explanation: The Monetary Policy Committee fixes the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) to maintain price stability with the object of growth. Statement 1 is hence, correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because there are only 6 members. Statement 3 is incorrect because the chairman is the bank’s governor.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Alexander Read
- Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system. Alexander Read and Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari System.
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Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system. Alexander Read and Thomas Munro introduced the Ryotwari System.
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