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Question 1 of 5
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Consider the following statements regarding Black tigers.
Black tigers are distinct species of Tigers, that have black stripes that are broadened and fused together.
Black tigers are due to pseudo-melanism, a condition characterised by unusually high deposition of melanin, a dark pigment.
They are found in both wild and captive populations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
A black tiger is a rare colour variant of the tiger, and is not a distinct species or geographic subspecies.
Tigers have a distinctive dark stripe pattern on a light background of white or golden. A rare pattern variant, distinguished by stripes that are broadened and fused together, is also observed in both wild and captive populations. This is known as pseudo-melanism, which is different from true melanism, a condition characterised by unusually high deposition of melanin, a dark pigment.
An estimated 37% of Panthera tigris in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (in Odisha) are pseudomelanistic.
A black tiger is a rare colour variant of the tiger, and is not a distinct species or geographic subspecies.
Tigers have a distinctive dark stripe pattern on a light background of white or golden. A rare pattern variant, distinguished by stripes that are broadened and fused together, is also observed in both wild and captive populations. This is known as pseudo-melanism, which is different from true melanism, a condition characterised by unusually high deposition of melanin, a dark pigment.
An estimated 37% of Panthera tigris in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (in Odisha) are pseudomelanistic.
Consider the following statements regarding Tarballs.
Tarballs are dark-coloured, sticky balls of oil that are found on the ocean surface.
Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments.
Usually Tarballs are washed away from the beaches during monsoon.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Tarballs are dark-coloured, sticky balls of oil that form when crude oil floats on the ocean surface. Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments. They are transported from the open sea to the shores by sea currents and waves.
Some of the balls are as big as a basketball while others are smaller globules. Tarballs are usually coin-sized and are found strewn on the beaches. However, over the years, they have become as big as basketballs and can weigh as much as 6-7 kgs.
Wind and waves tear the oil slick into smaller patches that are scattered over a much wider area. Various physical, chemical and biological processes (weathering) change the appearance of the oil.
Why are tarballs found on the beaches during the monsoon?
It is suspected that the oil comes from the large cargo ships in the deep sea and gets pushed to the shore as tarballs during monsoon due to wind speed and direction. “All the oil spilt in the Arabian sea eventually gets deposited on the western coast in the form of tarballs in the monsoon season when wind speed and circulation pattern favour transportation of these tarballs,”
Tarballs are dark-coloured, sticky balls of oil that form when crude oil floats on the ocean surface. Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments. They are transported from the open sea to the shores by sea currents and waves.
Some of the balls are as big as a basketball while others are smaller globules. Tarballs are usually coin-sized and are found strewn on the beaches. However, over the years, they have become as big as basketballs and can weigh as much as 6-7 kgs.
Wind and waves tear the oil slick into smaller patches that are scattered over a much wider area. Various physical, chemical and biological processes (weathering) change the appearance of the oil.
Why are tarballs found on the beaches during the monsoon?
It is suspected that the oil comes from the large cargo ships in the deep sea and gets pushed to the shore as tarballs during monsoon due to wind speed and direction. “All the oil spilt in the Arabian sea eventually gets deposited on the western coast in the form of tarballs in the monsoon season when wind speed and circulation pattern favour transportation of these tarballs,”
Global Methane Pledge, an effort to cut methane emissions by a third by the end of this decade is led by
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Solution: b)
U.S. President Joe Biden announced the Global Methane Pledge, a U.S.–EU-led effort to cut methane emissions by a third by the end of this decade.
Mr. Biden made the announcement at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), hosted virtually by the White House, in which leaders from several countries and the EU participated.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
U.S. President Joe Biden announced the Global Methane Pledge, a U.S.–EU-led effort to cut methane emissions by a third by the end of this decade.
Mr. Biden made the announcement at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), hosted virtually by the White House, in which leaders from several countries and the EU participated.
Question 4 of 5
1 points
Which of the following countries are members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Russia
Kyrgyzstan
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
Iran
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
The eight-member SCO, including Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, included Iran as its latest member at the summit.
The eight-member SCO, including Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, included Iran as its latest member at the summit.
Consider the following statements regarding Dhauliganga River.
Dhauliganga River passes through the Nanda Devi National Park.
Dhauliganga River meets the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: b)
Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park.
Dhauli Ganga is joined by Rishi Ganga river at Raini.
Dhauli Ganga, which merges with Alaknanda at Vishnuprayag, is one of the several tributaries of the Ganga.
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Solution: b)
Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park.
Dhauli Ganga is joined by Rishi Ganga river at Raini.
Dhauli Ganga, which merges with Alaknanda at Vishnuprayag, is one of the several tributaries of the Ganga.
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