IAS Prelims Question

 IAS Prelims Question 2011 26-  India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation /explanations?  (a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times  (b) The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context  (c) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages  (d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context Ans- The most convincing explanation for India's pre-eminence in early maritime history across the Bay of Bengal is: (d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context Explanation: (a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times: India had a long tr...

 IAS Prelims Question 2011 1 - The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?    (Geography) (a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live not venture out  (b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster.  (c) The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami  (d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots Ans. Option (d) is the correct option because mangrove trees have extensive and specialized root systems that help them withstand storms, tides, and other coastal calamities. Let's explain how mangrove trees function as a safety hedge based on this option: (d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms a...