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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bodhisattva:
1. A bodhisattva is a Buddhist deity who has attained the highest level of enlightenment, but who delays their entry into Paradise in order to help the earthbound.
2. The bodhisattva takes only female form and is associated with the qualities of mercy and compassionWhich of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a rare life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana.
It is the biggest stucco sculpture found so far in India. It is about 1.73 metres in height and 35 cm in width.
It represents a Bhodhisattva in Jathaka Chakra.
A bodhisattva is a Buddhist deity who has attained the highest level of enlightenment, but who delays their entry into Paradise in order to help the earthbound.
The bodhisattva, known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteśvara, takes both male and female form and is associated with the qualities of mercy and compassionIncorrect
Indian archaeologists recently unearthed a rare life-sized stucco sculpture from a Buddhist site at Phanigiri in Suryapet, Telangana.
It is the biggest stucco sculpture found so far in India. It is about 1.73 metres in height and 35 cm in width.
It represents a Bhodhisattva in Jathaka Chakra.
A bodhisattva is a Buddhist deity who has attained the highest level of enlightenment, but who delays their entry into Paradise in order to help the earthbound.
The bodhisattva, known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteśvara, takes both male and female form and is associated with the qualities of mercy and compassion -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements and answer accordingy:
1. The stalagmite in Mawmluh cave, Meghalaya, has been tagged as Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP).
2. It makes it first formally ratified marker of a geological time period in India.
3. The Um-Sohryngkew (Wahrew) river section at Therriaghat, Meghalaya, is known for having the most complete records of Cretaceous-Palaeogene (K-Pg) boundary transition in India.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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The Geological Survey of India (GSI) North Eastern Region (NER) has installed two geological display boards at two important geological sites in Meghalaya- Mawmluh cave and Therriaghat, Sobhar in East Khasi Hill District.
Mawmluh Cave: The stalagmite in Mawmluh cave has been tagged as Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP). It makes it first formally ratified marker of a geological time period in India. The Meghalayan Age period began about 4200 years ago experienced an abrupt mega-drought and cooling around the world.
Therriaghat: It marks Cretaceous (K)-Palaeogene (Pg) mass extinction event.
The Um-Sohryngkew (Wahrew) river section at Therriaghat is known for having the most complete records of Cretaceous-Palaeogene (K-Pg) boundary transition in India. There is also a high level of iridium metal from the boundary which marks catastrophic event when a giant meteorite hit earth.Incorrect
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) North Eastern Region (NER) has installed two geological display boards at two important geological sites in Meghalaya- Mawmluh cave and Therriaghat, Sobhar in East Khasi Hill District.
Mawmluh Cave: The stalagmite in Mawmluh cave has been tagged as Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP). It makes it first formally ratified marker of a geological time period in India. The Meghalayan Age period began about 4200 years ago experienced an abrupt mega-drought and cooling around the world.
Therriaghat: It marks Cretaceous (K)-Palaeogene (Pg) mass extinction event.
The Um-Sohryngkew (Wahrew) river section at Therriaghat is known for having the most complete records of Cretaceous-Palaeogene (K-Pg) boundary transition in India. There is also a high level of iridium metal from the boundary which marks catastrophic event when a giant meteorite hit earth. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Hangul, also known as Kashmir stag.
1. Hangul is state animal of Himachal Pradesh.
2. It is found in Dachigam National Park
3. The IUCN’s Red List has classified it as Critically EndangeredWhich of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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A massive decline in the population of Kashmir’s iconic wildlife species, the Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), also known as the Kashmir stag, continues to be a big concern.
It is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir.
It is restricted to the Dachigam National Park some 15 km north-west of Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar.
It is placed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the J&K Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.
The Hangul was once widely distributed in the mountains of Kashmir and parts of Chamba district in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh.
The IUCN’s Red List has classified it as Critically Endangered and is similarly listed under the Species Recovery Programme of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) of the MoEFCC.Incorrect
A massive decline in the population of Kashmir’s iconic wildlife species, the Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), also known as the Kashmir stag, continues to be a big concern.
It is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir.
It is restricted to the Dachigam National Park some 15 km north-west of Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar.
It is placed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the J&K Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.
The Hangul was once widely distributed in the mountains of Kashmir and parts of Chamba district in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh.
The IUCN’s Red List has classified it as Critically Endangered and is similarly listed under the Species Recovery Programme of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) of the MoEFCC. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsInternational Religious Freedom 2019 report, which was in news recently, was publihsed by?
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-commission-says-religious-freedom-in-india-deteriorated-in-2018/article27002889.ece
United States Commission has released its International Religious Freedom 2019 report.
US Commission on International Religious Freedom is a bipartisan, independent federal government commission, created by International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
In its Annual Report, USCIRF unflinchingly describes threats to religious freedom around the world and recommends to the State Department countries for designation as “countries of particular concern” (CPCs) for engaging in or tolerating “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations.”Incorrect
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-commission-says-religious-freedom-in-india-deteriorated-in-2018/article27002889.ece
United States Commission has released its International Religious Freedom 2019 report.
US Commission on International Religious Freedom is a bipartisan, independent federal government commission, created by International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
In its Annual Report, USCIRF unflinchingly describes threats to religious freedom around the world and recommends to the State Department countries for designation as “countries of particular concern” (CPCs) for engaging in or tolerating “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations.” -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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UPSC 2012 Prelims Question
The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act.
The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census.
The representation from each State is not changed during this exercise. However, the number of SC and ST seats in a state are changed in accordance with the census.
The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002.
The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law.
The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respective State Legislative Assemblies. However, modifications are not permitted.Incorrect
UPSC 2012 Prelims Question
The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act.
The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census.
The representation from each State is not changed during this exercise. However, the number of SC and ST seats in a state are changed in accordance with the census.
The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002.
The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law.
The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respective State Legislative Assemblies. However, modifications are not permitted.
