Taiwan:Located furthest north among the listed options.
Paracel Islands:Situated south of Taiwan in the South China Sea.
Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal):Lies further south than the Paracel Islands, near the Philippines. Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc and Panatag Shoal, is a small ring of reefs located in the South China Sea.
Spratly Islands:Considered the southernmost location among the listed options, also situated in the South China Sea.
2. With respect to the Global Digital Well-Being Index, which of the following observations is/are correct?
India has secured the top position in the global digital well-being index
India has the highest percentage of Gen Z users reporting online threats globally.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 2 [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Nor 1 nor 2
India has secured the top position in the global digital well-being index. Correct: India has secured the top position in the global digital well-being index, scoring 67 out of 100, highlighting strong trust and support networks between parents and teenagers.
India has the highest percentage of Gen Z users reporting online threats globally. Correct: The report indicates that Indian Gen Z users reported the highest rates of online threats, including sextortion and grooming.
3. In the context of higher education regulation in India, consider the following statements:
The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) aims to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 promotes the establishment of HECI as a single regulatory body.
The HECI increases the scrutiny of the government in the management of educational institutions.
HECI aims to replace UGC and AICTE: This is correct. HECI is intended to consolidate the regulatory framework for higher education in India.
NEP 2020 promotes HECI: This is correct. The NEP 2020 outlines the need for a single regulatory authority to streamline higher education governance.
The HECI increases the scrutiny of the government in the management of educational institutions. This is incorrect. The aim of HECI is to decrease the number of regulators, to decrease the interference of the government in the management of educational institutions.
4. With reference to wildlife conservation efforts, consider the following statements:
The San Diego Zoo is known for its successful breeding programs for endangered species.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves seeds from around the world to ensure biodiversity.
The Great Green Wall initiative aims to combat desertification across the Sahel region in Africa.
The San Diego Zoo is known for its successful breeding programs for endangered species: This is correct. It has bred over 100 species and is a leader in wildlife conservation.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves seeds from around the world to ensure biodiversity: This is correct. It stores over a million seed samples to safeguard global food supplies.
The Great Green Wall initiative aims to combat desertification across the Sahel region in Africa: This is correct. It seeks to restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030.
Thus, all the statements are correct. The correct answer is (c) All three.
5. Which of the following lakes is/are artificial lakes in India?
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
Kolleru Lake
Loktak Lake
Vembanad Lake
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one [B] Only two [C] Only three [D] All four
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar – This is an artificial lake created by the Rihand Dam on the Rihand River in Uttar Pradesh, primarily for irrigation and power generation.
Kolleru Lake – This is a natural lake located between the Krishna and Godavari deltas in Andhra Pradesh. It’s a wetland and a habitat for migratory birds.
Loktak Lake – This is a natural lake located in Manipur, known for its unique floating islands (phumdis) and its ecological importance.
Vembanad Lake – This is a natural lake in Kerala, known for its large size and scenic beauty. It is the longest lake in India.
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