1. The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Which of the following emirates is/are not founding member(s)?
- Umm al Quwain
- Ras al Khaimah
- Ajman
- Sharjah
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:- The United Arab Emirates is located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman.
- The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Six of the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm AL Quwain and Fujairah) combined on that date. The seventh, Ras al Khaimah, joined the federation on 10 February 1972. The seven sheikdoms were formerly known as the Trucial States.
2. Which of the following macaque species are found in North-East India?
- Macaca munzala
- Macaca selai
- Macaca leucogenys
- Macaca silenus
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Macaca munzala (Arunachal macaque), Macaca selai (Sela macaque), and Macaca leucogenys (White Cheeked macaque) are all found in North-East India, particularly Arunachal Pradesh. Macaca silenus (Lion Tailed macaque) is restricted to the Western Ghats and does not occur in North-East India. Hence, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
3. Which of the following Union Territories of India are connected to the National Grid?
- Ladakh
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Lakshadweep
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
The National Grid is India’s high-voltage power transmission network connecting the mainland. Only Ladakh is connected, via the 220 kV Srinagar–Leh transmission line. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, being geographically isolated island territories, are not connected to the National Grid.
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