Notes: 1. Khelo India Winter Games: A national multi-sport event in India focusing on winter sports, promoting youth participation and talent development. It includes various disciplines such as ice hockey and skiing. 2. Winter Olympics: An international multi-sport event held every four years, exclusively for winter sports, featuring disciplines like alpine skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding. 3. Commonwealth Games: A multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, primarily focused on summer sports, with limited winter sports participation.
2. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Global Firepower Index ranks countries based on their military capabilities and resources.
Statement-II: A higher Power Index score indicates a stronger military capability.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I [B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I [C] Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect [D] Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Nakshi Kantha, a GI-tagged handicraft from West Bengal, represents its regional heritage and quality.
Tirur Vettila, a betel leaf from Kerala’s Malappuram district, is rich in chlorophyll, protein, and medicinal properties.
Gucchi mushrooms from Jammu & Kashmir, also GI-tagged, aim to boost branding and benefit local farmers.
Silao Khaja, a delicacy from Bihar’s Nalanda district, recently received a GI tag. Known for its crisp, multi-layered texture, it owes its unique taste to Silao’s water and climate. Historical accounts link this sweet to King Vikramaditya and Lord Buddha, adding cultural significance.
4. Regarding sustainable development, consider the following statements:
Brundtland Report defined sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
The concept of “carrying capacity” refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals aimed at addressing global challenges by 2030.
Brundtland Report defined sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations: This is correct; it was published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development.
The concept of “carrying capacity” refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely: This is correct; it is a key concept in ecology and resource management.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals aimed at addressing global challenges by 2030: This is correct; they include goals like poverty alleviation and climate action.
Thus, all of the statements are correct. The correct answer is (c) All three.
5. In the context of the Sinhtoo, consider the following statements:
It is the ancient folk dance of the Hatti community settled in Uttrakhand.
The performers wearing lion masks always take centre stage in the dance.
It was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2023 as the largest folk dance.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
It is the ancient folk dance of the Hatti community settled in Uttrakhand. This is incorrect: ‘Sinhtoo’ — the ancient folk dance of the Hatti community settled in the remote Giri region of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh has been selected for the first time to be performed at the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi.
The performers wearing lion masks always take centre stage in the dance. This is correct: Sinhtoo is a mask dance in which artists wear specially crafted masks of various animals and costumes for the performance. In the Pahari (hilly) dialect, a lion cub is called Sinhtoo, which is why performers wearing lion masks always take centre stage in the dance.
It was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2023 as the largest folk dance. This is incorrect: The Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest folk dance in the world. Unfortunately, Sinhtoo is now on the verge of extinction.”
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