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The concept of Environmental Audit at the global level was influenced by:
Environmental Audit is best defined as:

Evaluate the statements about the Periyar River and its surrounding regions. Identify the correct ones.

  1. The Periyar River flows through the districts of Idukki and Ernakulam.
  2. The Periyar River is known as the most water-bearing river in Kerala.
  3. The Periyar River has the most dams among all rivers in Kerala.
  4. The Periyar River originates in the Western Ghats of Kerala.

    Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Periyar River's historical and economic importance?

    1. The Periyar River is referred to as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra.
    2. Shankaracharya mentioned the Periyar River as 'Poorna'.
    3. Approximately 25% of Kerala's industry is concentrated along the banks of the Periyar.
    4. Pattanam, Kerala's first multi-disciplinary excavation site, is located on the banks of the Bharatpuzha River.

      Analyze the final course and geographical significance of the Periyar River. Select the correct statements.

      1. The Periyar River finally flows into the Vembanad Lake.
      2. At Aluva, the Periyar River divides into two distributaries: Marthandampuzha and Mangalampuzha.
      3. The Marthandavarma bridge is built across the Periyar River.
      4. The Periyar River does not have any significant distributaries and flows directly into the Arabian Sea.
        Sakichi Toyoda’s Toyoda Precepts emphasized values such as:

        Regarding the hydroelectric power generation on the Periyar River, which statements are correct?

        1. The Periyar River hosts the Idukki Hydroelectric Project, Kerala's largest hydroelectric project.
        2. Major hydropower projects such as Pallivasal, Chenkulam, Panniyar, Neriamangalam, and Lower Periyar are installed on the Periyar River.
        3. The Periyar River has the most number of hydroelectric projects in Kerala.
        4. The Mullaperiyar Dam, a significant structure, is located on a tributary of the Periyar.

          What are the key features of the Periyar River concerning its tributaries and river systems?

          1. Mullayar is the first tributary to join the Periyar River.
          2. The Thottiyar is a tributary of the Periyar River.
          3. The Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala rivers are tributaries of the Periyar.
          4. The Periyar River has the fewest tributaries among Kerala's major rivers.
            Who is often called the “Father of the Toyota Production System”?

            Identify the false statement regarding the Periyar River's characteristics and historical references.

            1. The Periyar River is recognized as the river with the most tributaries in Kerala.
            2. According to a 2019 report by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, the Periyar is the most polluted river in Kerala.
            3. The Kallayi River, flowing through Kozhikode city, is identified as the most polluted river in Kerala in the latest report by the Central Pollution Control Board.
            4. The river is known by names such as Aluvapuzha and Kaladipuzha.
              The Kanban system in Lean Management is primarily used for:

              Which of the following statements accurately describe the Periyar River?

              1. The Periyar River originates in the Sivagiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and has a length of 244 km.
              2. It is the longest river in Kerala and is known as the lifeline of Kerala due to its significant water-bearing capacity.
              3. The Periyar River flows through the districts of Palakkad and Thrissur.
              4. It is mentioned as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra and as 'Poorna' by Shankaracharya.

                Connect the ancient appellations with their respective Kerala rivers.

                Dakshina Bhagirathi Pamba
                Choorni Chaliyar
                Nila Periyar
                Beypore River Bharatapuzha

                Match the given names to their corresponding rivers in Kerala.

                Kadalundipuzha Pamba
                Yellow River Mayyazhipuzha
                Baris Kuttiyadipuzha
                English Channel of Kerala Karimpuzha

                Identify the rivers associated with their alternative or ancient names.

                Peraar Kannadipuzha
                Thalayar Bharatapuzha
                Beypore River Chaliyar
                Chitturpuzha Pambar

                Match the ancient or known names of Kerala rivers with their current names.

                Life line of Kerala Periyar
                Nila Chandragiripuzha
                Choorni Periyar
                Payaswini Bharatapuzha
                Which core Lean tool ensures producing only what is needed, when it’s needed, and in the amount needed?
                The principle of Jidoka in Lean is best described as:
                Who is regarded as the inventor of the automatic loom that contributed to the concept of Jidoka?
                Which Japanese term in Lean Management refers to “waste” that needs to be eliminated?

                With reference to quality standards in Kerala healthcare, consider the following statements:

                1. National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) were customized by Kerala in 2017 to include palliative care.

                2. LaQshya certification focuses on maternal and newborn care.

                3. KASH is a state-specific accreditation for hospitals in Kerala.

                4. Kerala has over 500 LaQshya-certified institutes.

                The main goal of Lean Management is to:
                The business philosophy of Lean Management originated from:
                Lean Management primarily aims to:

                Which districts are part of the Chalakkudy river's drainage basin?

                1. The Chalakkudy river flows through Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Wayanad districts.
                2. The Chalakkudy river's course includes Palakkad, Thrissur, and Ernakulam districts.
                3. Thrissur and Ernakulam are the only districts the Chalakkudy river flows through.

                  Determine the districts that the Chaliyar river traverses.

                  1. The Chaliyar river flows through Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts.
                  2. The Chaliyar river's flow is restricted to Malappuram and Kozhikode.
                  3. Wayanad is not among the districts associated with the Chaliyar river.

                    Which of the following programs are correctly matched with their focus area?

                    1. SIRAS – Stroke management, including ICUs and thrombolysis training.

                    2. CAPD clinics – Cost-effective dialysis facilities across all districts.

                    3. 360-Degree Metabolic Centre – Comprehensive care for metabolic and lifestyle diseases.

                    4. Indian Institute of Diabetes (IID) – Exclusive focus on diabetes research, training, and academics.

                    Which of the following statements accurately describe the Pamba river's flow?

                    1. The Pamba river flows through Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Alappuzha districts.
                    2. The Pamba river's course is limited to Pathanamthitta and Idukki.
                    3. Alappuzha is not a district through which the Pamba river flows.

                      Identify the districts associated with the Bharatapuzha river.

                      1. The Bharatapuzha river flows through Palakkad, Malappuram, and Thrissur districts.
                      2. The Bharatapuzha river is exclusively confined to the Palakkad district.
                      3. Malappuram and Kozhikode are the primary districts for the Bharatapuzha river.

                        Which districts does the Periyar river flow through?

                        1. The Periyar river flows through Idukki and Ernakulam districts.
                        2. The Periyar river originates in Palakkad district.
                        3. Ernakulam is the only district the Periyar river flows through.

                          Identify the correct length for the given rivers.

                          Chalakkudypuzha 128 km
                          Kadalundipuzha 130 km
                          Achenkovilar 121 km
                          Kallada River 130 km

                          Match the following rivers with their respective lengths in kilometers.

                          Periyar 209 km
                          Bharathapuzha 244 km
                          Pamba 169 km
                          Chaliyar 176 km

                          Select the correct statements concerning the characteristics of Kerala's rivers.

                          1. There are 41 west-flowing rivers in Kerala.
                          2. There are 3 east-flowing rivers in Kerala.
                          3. The Periyar is the smallest river in Kerala.
                          4. Kerala has no rivers longer than 200 km.

                            Which of the following statements about Kerala's rivers is true?

                            1. The district with the most rivers is Thiruvananthapuram.
                            2. The Western Ghats is not a significant source for Kerala's rivers.
                            3. Kasaragod district has the highest number of rivers.
                            4. All rivers in Kerala are less than 15 km in length.

                              Identify the false statement regarding the rivers of Kerala.

                              1. The total number of rivers in Kerala is 44.
                              2. Most rivers in Kerala flow towards the west.
                              3. There are 4 rivers in Kerala with a length of more than 150 km.
                              4. The Pambar is the largest east-flowing river in Kerala.

                                Which statements accurately describe the rivers of Kerala?

                                1. The Periyar River is the largest river in Kerala.
                                2. The Manjeswaram River is the smallest river in Kerala.
                                3. There are only 3 rivers in Kerala that flow east.
                                4. The Kabani is the smallest east-flowing river in Kerala.

                                  Consider the following statements about the rivers of Kerala and choose the correct ones.

                                  1. There are 40 minor rivers and 4 medium rivers in Kerala.
                                  2. The Ayirurpuzha is the smallest river in South Kerala.
                                  3. The Ramapuram River is the smallest river in Kerala that flows into the sea.
                                  4. Kerala has no rivers longer than 150 km.

                                    Identify the correct statements regarding the classification and characteristics of Kerala's rivers.

                                    1. According to the 1974 notification, watercourses longer than 15 km are classified as rivers in Kerala.
                                    2. Kerala has no major rivers, with most classified as minor or medium.
                                    3. The Manjeswaram River is the largest river in Kerala.
                                    4. There are 11 rivers in Kerala with a length exceeding 100 km.

                                      Which of the following statements about the rivers of Kerala is correct?

                                      1. Kerala has 44 rivers in total.
                                      2. All rivers in Kerala flow towards the east.
                                      3. The Western Ghats is the primary source of Kerala's rivers.
                                      4. There are no rivers in Kerala with a length of more than 200 km.

                                        With reference to Kerala’s mental health scenario, which of the following are correct?

                                        1. Kerala’s prevalence of mental illness is higher than the national average.

                                        2. The 2013 Mental Health Policy aimed to shift treatment to the grassroots level via PHCs.

                                        3. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) covers all 14 districts.

                                        4. "Aswasam" is a depression management program under the Aardram Mission.

                                        Consider the following health programs in Kerala:

                                        1. Amrutham Arogyam – Universal NCD screening for people above 30 years.

                                        2. SWAAS – COPD prevention and control.

                                        3. NAYANAMRITHAM – Screening for diabetic retinopathy.

                                        4. Shaili App – AI-based robotic surgical intervention.

                                        Which of the above are correctly matched?

                                        With reference to Kerala’s e-Health project, which of the following are correct?

                                        1. It seeks to create unique patient IDs to track medical records across facilities.

                                        2. It enables data-sharing among primary, secondary, and tertiary facilities.

                                        3. It increases out-of-pocket expenditure by requiring repeated tests.

                                        4. It is being rolled out across all 14 districts.

                                        Regarding the patient-friendly outpatient transformation under the Aardram Mission, which of the following steps were included?

                                        1. Installation of token systems and public address systems.

                                        2. Providing coordinators to assist patients in large hospitals.

                                        3. Equipping consultation rooms with computers and furniture.

                                        4. Reduction in OP registration counters to save costs.

                                        ഒരു നഗരവിളക്കിന് സമീപം വളരുന്ന മരത്തിൽ വിളക്കിനോട് ചേർന്ന് നിൽക്കുന്ന കൊമ്പുകളിലെ ഇലകൾ മാത്രം പൊഴിയാത്തത് ഏതുതരം മലിനീകരണത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാണ്?

                                        ഫെഡറൽ, ഏകായത്ത ഗവൺമെൻ്റുകൾ തമ്മിൽ ശരിയായ പ്രസ്താവന ഏത്?

                                        1. ഫെഡറൽ ഗവൺമെൻ്റിൽ അധികാരം കേന്ദ്ര-സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാരുകൾക്കിടയിൽ വീതിച്ചു നൽകുന്നു.
                                        2. ഏകായത്ത ഗവൺമെൻ്റിൽ എല്ലാ അധികാരവും പ്രാദേശിക സർക്കാരുകളിൽ കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു.
                                        3. ഫെഡറൽ ഭരണത്തിൽ സാധാരണയായി ഒരു ലിഖിത ഭരണഘടന ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കും.
                                        4. ഏകായത്ത ഭരണത്തിൽ നിയമനിർമ്മാണ സഭ എപ്പോഴും ദ്വിമണ്ഡലമായിരിക്കും.
                                          ചുവടെ തന്നിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ ദീർഘദൃഷ്ടിക്കുള്ള കാരണം എന്താണ്?
                                          ദീർഘദൃഷ്ടി ഏത് ലെൻസ് ഉപയോഗിച്ച് പരിഹരിക്കാം?
                                          ദീർഘദൃഷ്ടിയുള്ള ഒരു വ്യക്തിയുടെ നിയർ പോയിന്റ് _______ ൽ കൂടുതലായിരിക്കും.
                                          ഹ്രസ്വദൃഷ്ടി എങ്ങനെ പരിഹരിക്കാം?
                                          ഹ്രസ്വദൃഷ്ടിയുള്ള ഒരാൾക്ക് പ്രതിബിംബം രൂപപ്പെടുന്നത് എവിടെ?