11th April 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements about the Harappan settlement discovered at Padta Bet:

1. The site is characterized by its location on a flat plain, typical of many Harappan settlements.
2. Archaeologists found structures made of locally sourced sandstone and shales, with both circular and rectangular shapes.
3. The settlement shows evidence of continuous occupation from the Early Harappan to Late Harappan periods, around 3200 BCE to 1700 BCE.
4. Unique pottery traditions specific to the region were identified, differentiating it from other Harappan sites.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding lavender cultivation:

1. The CSIR Aroma Mission has played a significant role in introducing lavender to suitable regions in India.
2. The lavender crop is primarily grown in the coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu due to their humid climate.
3. A lavender plant takes about two-and-a-half years to bloom from the time of planting and can continue to produce flowers for nearly two decades.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Foods with a high Glycemic Index (GI) are digested and absorbed quickly, leading to a more significant and rapid increase in blood sugar levels.

Statement-II: The Glycemic Load (GL) is solely based on the quality of carbohydrates in a food, without considering the quantity consumed.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

What is a shoal in the context of oceanography and geomorphology?

Consider the following statements about the Electroencephalogram (EEG):

1. Hans Berger, in Jena, Germany, first observed rhythmic electrical activity in human scalps in 1924, leading to the development of EEG.
2. The flow of current generated by neuronal activity can initiate further current flows in adjacent neurons, a process captured by EEG.

Which of the above given statements are correct?