Question: With reference to Y chromosome, consider the following statements:
1. The Y chromosome ——–
2. The Y chromosome ——–
3. Many people begin——–
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Question: Consider the following organisms:
1. ——–
2. ——–
3. ——–
How many of the above organisms are biomonitors?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Question: With reference to Mylara cult, consider the following statements:
1. Mylara cult ——–
2. Basrur, where ——–
3. Mylara is a——–
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
The recent discovery of two sculptures at Basrur, near Kundapura, in Udupi district has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region. These resemble one belonging to the 15th century A.D. and another to 17th century A.D. A mutilated but unique sculpture was found in a well at Basrur. It shows a royal hero sitting on the horse, holding a sword and a bowl in his right and left hands respectively. The horse shown in sitting posture is also an uniqueness of this sculpture which resembles belonging to the 15th century A.D. Another tiny stone tablet containing Mylara and Mylaladevi sitting on an ornate horse and both of them holding swords in their right hands was found in another water body, a tank. Basrur was a historical trading city of the Medieval period. Trading guilds like Uhayadesi, Nanadesi and others actively participated in the trade. Hence, Basrur was a great centre of various cults. Mylara Lingeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Mailari, a form of the god Shiva in Mylara. Ans (b) (1 & 2)
Question: Consider the following missions:
1. ——–
2. ——–
3. ——–
4. ——–
5. ——–
6. Chang’e 2 mission
Which of the missions given above performed successful soft landing on the moon surface?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 3, 5 and 6
(c) 1, 2 and 6
(d) 3, 4 and 5
Question: Consider the following species:
1. ——–
2. ——–
3. ——–
How many of the species given above serve as effective bioindicators of air quality?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Question: With reference to the Yasuní National Park, consider the following statements:
1. It is a——–
2. It is located——–
3. It is l——–
4. Ishpingo———
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Question: Consider the following statements:
1. The African——–
2. The ECOWAS i——–
3. As of July 2023,——–
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Question: Consider the following countries:
1.——–
2. ——–
3.——–
4. ——–
5——–
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Niger?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
Question: With reference to Niger, consider the following statements:
1. Niger is——–
2. Niger is ——–
3. The country ——–
4. Niger is the world’s
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Niger?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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