11.03.2025 Welcome to your 11.03.2025 Name Mention mail id to receive answers over mail City Phone 1. Which of the following statements regarding the impact of heat waves on wheat production in India is/are correct? Heat stress during the grain-filling stage reduces starch accumulation, leading to lighter grains. Wheat is primarily grown in the northeastern states of India. The optimal temperature for wheat growth during later stages should not exceed 30°C. Marine heat waves in the Indian Ocean have no impact on India’s agricultural cycles. Options: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 3 and 4 only None 2. The "String of Pearls" theory is often discussed in the context of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Which of the following statements best explains this theory? It refers to China's strategy to establish a network of military alliances with countries in the Indian Ocean Region to counterbalance India's influence. It describes China's efforts to develop a series of commercial ports and infrastructure projects in the Indian Ocean Region, which could potentially have dual-use (civilian and military) capabilities. It signifies China's plan to create a chain of naval bases in the Indian Ocean to dominate maritime trade routes and ensure energy security. It represents China's initiative to promote cultural and economic cooperation among Indian Ocean littoral states through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). None Please fill in the comment box below. Time's upTime is Up! India4IAS Previous post 10.03.2025 March 18, 2025 Next post 12.03.2025 April 2, 2025 Leave A Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *