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Question: Explain the role of the Aravalli——————————— of India. (GS-1)

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Question: With reference to androgens hormone, consider the following statements:
1. All bodies produce androgens.
2. Androgens are produced only in the adrenal glands.
3. Hyperandrogenism is more commonly experienced by women,
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to the Western Hoolock Gibbon, consider the following statements:
1. It is the only non-human ape species found in India.
2. It lacks a tail.
3. Males and females have different coat colours.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: What is Neelus sikkimensis, which was recently discovered by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)?
(a) A new species of high-altitude moss found in the Eastern Himalayas
(b) A type of predatory beetle used for biological pest control.
(c) A new species of springtail found in soil.
(d) A specific variety of fungus that causes decay in closed terrariums.

Question: With reference to the Kimberley Process, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the diamond industry and civil society.
2. Recently, India assumed the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process for the first time.
3. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) came into effect on 1 January 2003 pursuant to a UN resolution.
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

Question: Which of the following correctly describes “conflict diamonds”?
(a) Diamonds traded illegally without customs clearance
(b) Diamonds used exclusively for military purposes
(c) Diamonds used by rebel movements to finance armed conflict
(d) Diamonds extracted from ecologically sensitive areas

Question: With reference to Lantana camara, consider the following statements:
1. It is a native of South-East Asia.
2. Its leaves, flowers, and berries contain toxins that make them harmful to livestock, yet attract insects, birds and monkeys.
3. It is an invasive species.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to Boramani grassland, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in Kerala.
2. It hosts the largest circular stone labyrinth ever found in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The Haka dance is traditionally performed by:
(a) Maasai
(b) Fulani
(c) Bushmen.
(d) Maori

Question: With reference to Santhali language, consider the following statements:
1. The Santhali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 88th Amendment Act, 2003.
2. The Santhali language is written in the Ol Chiki script.
3. It is spoken only in Jharkhand.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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