Ques 1. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act aims to prevent unlawful activities and associations that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Statement 2: Under UAPA, both individuals and organizations can be designated as terrorists if they commit acts threatening national security.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
- Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
- Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
- Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
Ques 2. Which of the following best describes the Gaza Strip’s terrain?
- Mostly mountainous
- Flat coastal plain
- Desert with sand dunes only
- High plateaus
Ques 3. Consider the following statements with reference to Aravalli Range
I) Guru Shikhar, the highest peak is in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan.
II) Banas, Sahibi and Luni rivers flow from Aravalli.
III) The Northern Aravalli range in Delhi and Haryana has humid subtropical climate and hot semi-arid continental climate.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- I and II only
- II and III only
- I and III only
- I, II and III
Ques 4. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Trees in tropical savannahs are more fire-resistant than grasses.
Statement II: Trees in tropical savannahs have thicker bark and higher moisture content.
Select the correct option
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
- Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true
- Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false
Ques 4. Consider the following matches with reference to LNG processing with their primary purposes
A. Acid gas removal – Prevent corrosion and freezing damage
B. Separation of LPG – Allow storage at low pressure
C. Liquefaction of CH₄ and C₂H₆ – Create usable by-products
D. Mercury removal – Protect cryogenic equipment
How many of the above matches is/are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
Ques 5. The Northern Sea Route (NSR) passes through which strait in the east?
a) Malacca Strait
b) Bering Strait
c) Strait of Gibraltar
d) Hormuz Strait
Answers
Ans 1.
Answer: a
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct:
- UAPA was enacted in 1967 to provide effective prevention of unlawful activities that threaten India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It targets organizations and individuals involved in secessionist, terrorist, or anti-national activities.
Statement 2 is correct:
- UAPA empowers the government to designate an individual or an organization as a “terrorist” or “terrorist organization” if they commit, participate in, or facilitate terrorist acts. This includes funding, planning, or supporting terrorism.
Source: The Hindu (Page 8)
Ans 2.
Answer: b
Explanation:
Option b is correct:
- The Gaza Strip lies along the Mediterranean coast and is mostly flat with gentle slopes. It does not have mountains, high plateaus, or a full desert landscape. This flat coastal terrain supports fishing, agriculture, and dense settlements.
Source: The Hindu (Page 16)
Ans 3.
Answer: d
Explanation:
- Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountains of the world.
- It runs approximately 670 km (430 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat.
- The highest peak is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 metres (5,650 ft). Guru is a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan.
- Three major rivers and their tributaries flow from the Aravalli, namely Banas and Sahibi rivers which are tributaries of Yamuna, as well as Luni River which flows into the Rann of Kutch.
- The Northern Aravalli range in Delhi and Haryana has humid subtropical climate and hot semi-arid continental climate with very hot summers and relatively cool winters.
- Therefore, all the statements are correct.
Source: The Indian Express, page no 21
Ans 4.
Answer: b
Explanation:
- The liquefaction of natural gas is a critical process that transforms gas into a liquid state for easier storage and transportation.
- It begins with the removal of impurities such as acid gases (CO₂, H₂S), water, mercury, and heavy hydrocarbons to prevent corrosion, freezing, and equipment damage.
- The gas is then separated into components—LPG (like propane and butane) is extracted as valuable by-products, while the lighter methane and ethane fractions are cooled to approximately −162 °C, turning them into Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
- This process allows the gas to be stored and transported at low pressure (~25 kPa) in a much more compact liquid form, making LNG a safe and efficient energy carrier for global markets.
- Therefore, only two matches are correct.
Source: The Indian Express, page no 1
Ans 5.
Answer: b
- The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is the shipping route along the coast of Siberia, running from west of the Kola Peninsula through the Bering Strait in the east.
Source: The Indian Express, page no 2