Revision Series | Geography | Current Affairs | 54

June 27, 2023

The Mount Semeru volcano which has erupted recently is situated in which of the Country?

(A) Malaysia
(B) Philippines
(C) Japan
(D) Indonesia

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Answer : D

The Semeru is an active strato volcano located in Java Island of Indonesia.

It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate.

It is the highest mountain on the island of Java.

The name “Semeru” is derived from Meru, the central world mountain in Hinduism, or Sumeru, the abode of gods. It is also known as Mahameru, meaning “The Great Mountain” in Sanskrit.

In which of the following nation a meteorite has unearthed in the recent past ?

(A) Sudan
(B) Botswana
(C) Zambia
(D) Somalia

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements:
1. World Soil Day (WSD) is celebrated on 5th December.
2. The theme of the World Soil Day 2022 is “Soils, where food begins”.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : C

Consider the following statements about ASEAN
1. ASEAN was established in 1967 with its Headquarter at Manila.
2. Maldives has recently became a permanent member of ASEAN.
Which of the following statements is/ are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : C

Consider the following statements:
1. Erra Matti Dibbalu is the coastal red sand dunes near Chennai.
2. It was declared as a geo-heritage site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in 2014.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : B

Consider the following statements:
1. India shares its third longest land Border with China after Bangladesh and Pakistan.
2. In the Eastern Sector, the disputed areas between India and China are Tawang Valley and Chumbi Valley.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : B

Recently the term INAN370 and INAN308 are seen in news, are

(A) Globular clusters outside our Galaxy
(B) Volcanoes which are recently erupted in Hawaiian Island
(C) Meteorites that are discovered in Africa
(D) Islands of Andaman

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements about Rate Earth Metals:
1. Rare Earth Elements or Rare Earth Metals are a set of 30 elements in the periodic table.
2. India has the world’s fifth-largest reserves of rare earth elements.
3. Rare Earth elements are used in space shuttle components, jet engine turbines, and drones.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : C

Consider the following statements:
1. A bomb cyclone is a mid-latitude storm in which the central pressure drops fast at one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.
2. The bomb cyclone has recently arrived in USA.
Which of the following statements is/ are in correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements about PRASAD scheme :
1. The scheme PRASAD stands for ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’.
2. The PRASAD scheme was launched in the year 2014-15 under Ministry of Culture.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : A