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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is a natural underwater ridge or sandbank that is typically visible at low tide but submerged at high tide?
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Atoll: An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or group of islets surrounding a lagoon. It often forms from the remnants of a volcanic island that has eroded away, leaving behind a coral rim.
- Shoal: A shoal is a natural underwater ridge or sandbank that is typically visible at low tide but submerged at high tide.
- The landform occurs when an ocean current, stream, or river facilitates the deposition of granular material and sediment leading to localized shallowing of the water.
- Lagoon: A lagoon is a shallow body of water protected from a larger body of water (usually the ocean) by sandbars, barrier islands, or coral reefs. Lagoons are often called estuaries, sounds, bays, or even lakes.
- Reef: A reef is a ridge of material at or near the surface of the ocean.
- Reefs can occur naturally. Natural reefs are made of rocks or the skeletons of small animals called corals.
- Reefs can also be artificial—created by human beings.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Atoll: An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or group of islets surrounding a lagoon. It often forms from the remnants of a volcanic island that has eroded away, leaving behind a coral rim.
- Shoal: A shoal is a natural underwater ridge or sandbank that is typically visible at low tide but submerged at high tide.
- The landform occurs when an ocean current, stream, or river facilitates the deposition of granular material and sediment leading to localized shallowing of the water.
- Lagoon: A lagoon is a shallow body of water protected from a larger body of water (usually the ocean) by sandbars, barrier islands, or coral reefs. Lagoons are often called estuaries, sounds, bays, or even lakes.
- Reef: A reef is a ridge of material at or near the surface of the ocean.
- Reefs can occur naturally. Natural reefs are made of rocks or the skeletons of small animals called corals.
- Reefs can also be artificial—created by human beings.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsCrete island, where a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was recently unearthed, is located in which of the following water body?
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Crete Island is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Situated in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Bordered by the Sea of Crete to the north, the Libyan Sea to the south, the Myrtoan Sea to the west, and the Carpathian Sea to the east.
- Covers an area of 8,336 sq. km.
- The island is relatively long and narrow, stretching about 260 km east-west and about 60 km at its widest point.
- Dominated by rugged mountains that run from west to east.
- The highest point is Mt. Ida, also known as Psiloritis, stands at 2,456 meters.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Crete Island is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Situated in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Bordered by the Sea of Crete to the north, the Libyan Sea to the south, the Myrtoan Sea to the west, and the Carpathian Sea to the east.
- Covers an area of 8,336 sq. km.
- The island is relatively long and narrow, stretching about 260 km east-west and about 60 km at its widest point.
- Dominated by rugged mountains that run from west to east.
- The highest point is Mt. Ida, also known as Psiloritis, stands at 2,456 meters.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries:
- Germany
- Sweden
- Luxembourg
- Ukraine
- Turkey
Which of the above countries are members of NATO?
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Answer: B
- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance.
- Origin: The founding treaty of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty, was signed in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949.
- The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to counter the threat posed by the Soviet Union and to promote democracy and stability in Europe.
- Members: The original 12 members of NATO were Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Currently it consists of 32 members.
Historical Events In The Formation And Development Of NATO Year Events 1948 The Brussels Pact is signed by Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. 1949 The North Atlantic Treaty is signed by 12 countries, including the United States and Canada. 1952 Greece and Turkey join NATO. 1955 Germany joins NATO. 1982 Spain joins NATO. 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall 1991 The Soviet Union collapses. 1994 ● During Operation Deny Flight, NATO conducted its first combat operations in its forty-year history, shooting down four Bosnian Serb aircraft. ○ Operation Deny Flight: Began on 12 April 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations (UN) no-fly zone over war torn Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1999 ● NATO bombs Serbia in response to the Kosovo War. ● NATO expands to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
2001 ● NATO launches Operation Enduring Freedom (US-led invasion) in Afghanistan. ● Operation Eagle Assist, which provided air support to the United States in its fight against terrorism.
2004 NATO expands to include Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. 2009 Albania and Croatia join NATO. 2011 NATO intervenes in Libyan Civil War to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi 2017 Montenegro join NATO 2020 North Macedonia joins NATO. 2022 NATO agrees to deploy additional troops to Eastern Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 2023 Finland join NATO 2024 Sweden joined NATO - Functioning: In the early years of the Cold War, NATO was primarily focused on deterring a Soviet invasion of Western Europe.
- However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, NATO expanded eastward to include many former Soviet republics.
- NATO has also become more involved in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
- Ukraine is not a NATO member. Ukraine is a NATO partner country, which means that it cooperates closely with NATO but it is not covered by the security guarantee in the Alliance’s founding treaty.
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Answer: B
- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance.
- Origin: The founding treaty of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty, was signed in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949.
- The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to counter the threat posed by the Soviet Union and to promote democracy and stability in Europe.
- Members: The original 12 members of NATO were Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Currently it consists of 32 members.
Historical Events In The Formation And Development Of NATO Year Events 1948 The Brussels Pact is signed by Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. 1949 The North Atlantic Treaty is signed by 12 countries, including the United States and Canada. 1952 Greece and Turkey join NATO. 1955 Germany joins NATO. 1982 Spain joins NATO. 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall 1991 The Soviet Union collapses. 1994 ● During Operation Deny Flight, NATO conducted its first combat operations in its forty-year history, shooting down four Bosnian Serb aircraft. ○ Operation Deny Flight: Began on 12 April 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations (UN) no-fly zone over war torn Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1999 ● NATO bombs Serbia in response to the Kosovo War. ● NATO expands to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
2001 ● NATO launches Operation Enduring Freedom (US-led invasion) in Afghanistan. ● Operation Eagle Assist, which provided air support to the United States in its fight against terrorism.
2004 NATO expands to include Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. 2009 Albania and Croatia join NATO. 2011 NATO intervenes in Libyan Civil War to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi 2017 Montenegro join NATO 2020 North Macedonia joins NATO. 2022 NATO agrees to deploy additional troops to Eastern Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 2023 Finland join NATO 2024 Sweden joined NATO - Functioning: In the early years of the Cold War, NATO was primarily focused on deterring a Soviet invasion of Western Europe.
- However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, NATO expanded eastward to include many former Soviet republics.
- NATO has also become more involved in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
- Ukraine is not a NATO member. Ukraine is a NATO partner country, which means that it cooperates closely with NATO but it is not covered by the security guarantee in the Alliance’s founding treaty.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Antarctic Treaty, consider the following statements:
- One of its objectives is to demilitarize the region.
- Only consultative parties are involved in decision making.
- India is part of the treaty and the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: The Antarctic Treaty applies to the entire region south of 60° South Latitude. It effectively stops nations from making territorial claims or from exploiting Antarctic resources.
- The Antarctic Treaty was negotiated by 12 countries in 1959: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, UK, USA and USSR.
- The first Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) held in 1961.
- It prohibits military activity and allows for “freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica, promotes international cooperation in scientific investigation in Antarctica” and mandates detailed information to be exchanged.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The treaty establishes two types of parties: consultative and non-consultative.
- Consultative parties are those actively involved in decision-making related to Antarctic governance.
- Non-Consultative Parties are invited to attend the Consultative Meetings but do not participate in the decision-making.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The Antarctic Treaty System comprises the Treaty itself and a number of related agreements. It also includes a range of organisations that contribute to the work of the decision-making forums.
- India joined the Antarctic Treaty in 1983 and is a Consultative Party and is part of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS).
- As a consultative party, India contributes to discussions on scientific research, environmental protection, and other matters concerning Antarctica.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: The Antarctic Treaty applies to the entire region south of 60° South Latitude. It effectively stops nations from making territorial claims or from exploiting Antarctic resources.
- The Antarctic Treaty was negotiated by 12 countries in 1959: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, UK, USA and USSR.
- The first Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) held in 1961.
- It prohibits military activity and allows for “freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica, promotes international cooperation in scientific investigation in Antarctica” and mandates detailed information to be exchanged.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The treaty establishes two types of parties: consultative and non-consultative.
- Consultative parties are those actively involved in decision-making related to Antarctic governance.
- Non-Consultative Parties are invited to attend the Consultative Meetings but do not participate in the decision-making.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The Antarctic Treaty System comprises the Treaty itself and a number of related agreements. It also includes a range of organisations that contribute to the work of the decision-making forums.
- India joined the Antarctic Treaty in 1983 and is a Consultative Party and is part of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS).
- As a consultative party, India contributes to discussions on scientific research, environmental protection, and other matters concerning Antarctica.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsJoint Communique on a Peace Framework, recently seen in news was related to which of the following two countries
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Joint Communique on a Peace Framework
- The communiqué emphasized enhancing high-level dialogue towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Focused on three main themes: nuclear safety, food security, and prisoner exchanges.
- It supported “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The communique was based on Ukraine’s peace formula and UN principles.
- Signatories and Non Signatories:
- Signatories: Nearly 80 countries.
- Non-Signatories: India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil (attended as an observer) did not sign the proposal.
- India’s Stance: India emphasized that only peace proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine could lead to lasting peace.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Joint Communique on a Peace Framework
- The communiqué emphasized enhancing high-level dialogue towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Focused on three main themes: nuclear safety, food security, and prisoner exchanges.
- It supported “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The communique was based on Ukraine’s peace formula and UN principles.
- Signatories and Non Signatories:
- Signatories: Nearly 80 countries.
- Non-Signatories: India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil (attended as an observer) did not sign the proposal.
- India’s Stance: India emphasized that only peace proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine could lead to lasting peace.
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