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Q25. Diamond Triangle, a famous heritage network in Orissa, is related to (a) Vajrayana sect of Buddhism (b) Santhal tribal culture (c) Bhakti and Sufi traditions (d) Ashokan inscriptions and pillars

The Diamond Triangle consists of the three Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri & Lalitgiri. Belonging to the Vajrayana sect of Buddhism, which is popularly known as the Diamond Vehicle, and hence the name Diamond Triangle. The discovery of a huge number of sculptures, images, antiquity, fragments, stone tablets, potteries, coins, stone and terracotta tablets, and many huge stupas cemented the fact that these three places described by Xuanzang (Hsuan-tsang) are the ruins of a university complex called Pushpagiri university which shared an equal status with Nalanda and Vikramshila universities.

Q26. The objective of Padhe Bharat, Badhe Bharat is (a) to ensure vocational education to graduates. (b) to ensure quality at the foundational years of schooling. (c) to promote old age education. (d) to promote female literacy

A nationwide sub-programme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan named Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat (PBBB) was launched in 2014 to ensure quality at the foundational years of schooling i.e., classes I and II.  Through this programme it will be ensured that all children are able to read with comprehension as well as basic numeracy skills. The programme envisages to have dedicated teachers for classes I and II. It centers on capacity building of teachers, organizing separate reading periods in daily school time-table, maintaining a print rich environment, for reading through children’s literature in school libraries and reading corners in classes I and II

Q28. With reference to the Polar Cyclone, consider the following statements: 1. It is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both the poles of the earth. 2. It is stronger in summer months than in winter months. 3. Its formation results in ozone depletion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Polar cyclones (also known as Arctic Cyclones) are large areas of low pressure. Polar cyclones are usually 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers wide in which the air is moving in a spiral counterclockwise fashion in the northern hemisphere. The reason for the rotation is the same as tropical cyclones, the Coriolis effect. Thus, Polar Vortex is a circulation pattern of cold air (high pressure) that traps ozone gas .It is in this zone that ozone depletion occurs. They occur in polar regions like Greenland, Siberia and Antarctica. Polar cyclones can form in any time of the year, although summer polar cyclones are usually weaker than the ones that form in the winter. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct. Unlike tropical cyclones, polar cyclones are usually stronger in winter months. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. They occur in regions that are not densely populated.

Q34. Consider the following pairs: Festivals State 1. Losar : Arunachal Pradesh 2. Bathukamma : Telangana 3. Onam : Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Festival : State Losar: It is celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh by Tibetian Buddhists Bathukamma : It is a colourful and vibrant festival celebrated in Telangana few days before Dussera and this unique festival of flowers stands as a symbol of cultural identity. Onam : It is celebrated in Kerala. It is the most typical of festivals which coincides with the harvest season. It is now celebrated on astronomical New Year Day.

Q36. Which of the following protocols was/were adopted under the aegis of the Convention of Biological Diversity? 1. Cartagena Protocol 2. Montreal Protocol 3. Nagoya protocol Select the correct answer using the code give below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

The Cartagena Biosafety Protocol (CBP) was negotiated under the aegis of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and adopted in 2000. India is a party to the Protocol. The Protocol came into force in 2003. The Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing (ABS) adopted under the aegis of CBD in 2010, is aimed at fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer) is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion

Q40. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Koodiyattam? 1. It is an ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition. 2. It is traditionally performed in the state of Karnataka. 3. It has been officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Select the answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Statement 1 is correct: Koodiyattam or Kutiyattam is one of the oldest traditional theatre which is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions. Statement 2 is not correct: It is traditionally performed in the states of Kerala. It is performed by Chakyars (a subcaste of Kerala Hindus) and by Nangyaramma (women of the Ambalavasi Nambiar Caste) Statement 3 is correct: It was officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001.