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Question 1
Geography | Earthquake | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Deep focus earthquakes are also called crustal earthquakes.
2. The earthquake depth range is divided into four zones.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
- The earthquake depth range is generally divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep. The total range of earthquake occurrence is from the Earth’s surface down to about 700 kilometers. The depth zones are classified as follows:
- Shallow-focus earthquakes: Occur at depths from 0 to 70 km (0 to 43 miles). These are the most common and often the most destructive due to their proximity to the surface.
- Intermediate-focus earthquakes: Occur at depths between 70 and 300 km (43 to 186 miles).
- Deep-focus earthquakes: Occur at depths between 300 and 700 km (186 to 434 miles). These are less frequent and generally less damaging at the surface because seismic waves lose energy traveling the longer distance.
Question 2
International Relations | International Treaties | Hard | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of UNCLOS:
1. For atolls and reefs, the baseline for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea is the seaward low-water line of the reef.
2. If a river flows directly into the sea, the baseline shall be a straight line across the mouth of the river.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
International Relations | Places In News | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following countries does not share its maritime border with Bahrain?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Kuwait
C. Qatar
D. Iran
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Kuwait
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Environment | Pollution | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. TREM norms are implemented by the Ministry of Environment.
2. TREM norms were first introduced in India in 1999.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
- TREM V (Tractor Emission Norms Stage V) norms are implemented in India by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
Question 5
Polity | Elections | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. A Party needs to secure 6% or more votes in any elections for it to berecognized as a national party.
2. If a Party is recognized as a state party in four or more states, it will be considered as a national party.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
