2) The Theri Kaad is a little-known desert of striking red sand dunes formed by?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – The Theri Kaad is a unique, small red sand desert located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. These striking red sand dunes are formed by iron-rich soils.
The sand contains a high concentration of iron-rich heavy minerals like hematite, magnetite, and garnet, which give the dunes their characteristic deep red (crimson/terracotta) colour.
These created by coastal erosion, with winds (specifically south-west monsoon winds) blowing the iron-rich sediments inland from the coastal plains to form massive dunes.
They are Quaternary-period marine deposits that have been weathered and oxidized over thousands of years. Unlike Rajasthan’s golden sands, these dunes glow rust-red under the sun.
3) Consider the following statements
The Part IX in the constitution related to Union Territories (UTs).
Every UT is administered by the President of India through an Administrator appointed by him.
Every UT administrator holds office during the pleasure of President only.
Select the correct statements suing the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – Part VIII of the Constitution (Articles 239 to 242) deals with the Union Territories.
Part IX specifically relates to the Panchayats, as added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Statement 2 is correct – According to Article 239 of the Constitution, every Union Territory (UT) is administered by the President, acting through an administrator appointed by him with such designation as he may specify (e.g., Lieutenant Governor or Administrator).
Statement 3 is correct – The administrator of a UT is an agent of the President and not a constitutional head of state like a Governor.
Since the administrator is appointed by the President to act on his behalf, they hold office during the pleasure of the President.
4) Consider the following statements
ABHA-ID is a unique 12-digit number under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that enables digital health record linkage for Indian patients.
It aims to ensure objective verification by eliminating fake patients and strengthen the digital health ecosystem with secure, paperless records.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is Incorrect – The ABHA-ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a 14-digit number.
It is indeed used under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to enable digital health record linkage for Indian patients.
Statement 2 is Correct – It aims to ensure objective verification of patient records to eliminate fake patients and strengthens the digital health ecosystem with secure, paperless records.
The Indian constitution does not prescribe the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in Rajya Sabha, unlike Lok Sabha.
The minimum age to be a Rajya Sabha MP is 35.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Statements 1 is correct – The Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha (Article 330) and State Legislative Assemblies (Article 332) based on their population.
There is no constitutional provision for reservation for SCs or STs in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) or State Legislative Councils.
Statement 2 is incorrect – According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age required to be a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years.
The age of 35 years is the minimum requirement for the offices of the President, Vice-President, and Governor.
The minimum age for a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
