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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following are the criteria for being chosen as a Ramsar site?
1. It should be a natural wetland and not artificially formed
2. The water in the wetland can be static or flowing
3. The depth of the marine water at low tide must not exceed six meters
Select the correct answer code:
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Ans c)
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters”.
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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters”.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs of wetlands and their location
1. Pichavaram Mangrove: Tamil Nadu
2. Sakhya SagarLake: Mizoram
3. Pala wetland: Madhya Pradesh
4. Karikili Bird Sanctuary: Kerala
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Ans a)
• Pichavaram is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Sakhya SagarLake is located near Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Pala wetland is located in Siaha district, Mizoram.
• Karikili Bird Sanctuary is located in the Kancheepuram District of the state of Tamil Nadu.
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Ans a)
• Pichavaram is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Sakhya SagarLake is located near Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Pala wetland is located in Siaha district, Mizoram.
• Karikili Bird Sanctuary is located in the Kancheepuram District of the state of Tamil Nadu.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Derecho, recently seen in news.
1. Derecho is associated with a “band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms”.
2. Being a warm-weather phenomenon, a Derecho generally occurs during summer time.
3. They occur only across central and eastern parts of the United States.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans b)
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Ans b)
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding India Innovation Index, 2022.
1. India Innovation Index was released by NITI Aayog
2. It determines innovation capacities at the sub-national level.
3. At present India is among the top 25 nations in the Global Innovation Index.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans a)
NITI Aayog released India Innovation Index, 2022, which determines innovation capacities and ecosystems at the sub-national level.
India has climbed 2 spots and has been ranked 46th by the World Intellectual Property Organization in the Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings.
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NITI Aayog released India Innovation Index, 2022, which determines innovation capacities and ecosystems at the sub-national level.
India has climbed 2 spots and has been ranked 46th by the World Intellectual Property Organization in the Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Bioluminescence is a type of chemiluminescence, which is simply the term for a chemical reaction where light is produced.
2. Bioluminescence occurs when there is low wind speed and high atmospheric temperature.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans a)
Bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism.
Bioluminescence is a type of chemiluminescence, which is simply the term for a chemical reaction where light is produced.
Bioluminescence is chemiluminescence that takes place inside a living organism.
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Bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism.
Bioluminescence is a type of chemiluminescence, which is simply the term for a chemical reaction where light is produced.
Bioluminescence is chemiluminescence that takes place inside a living organism.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, aims to reduce India’s power consumption via fossil fuels and thereby minimize the nation’s carbon footprint.
2. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, facilitates the promotion of green Hydrogen as an alternative to the fossil fuels used by industries.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans c)
The main objective of these proposed amendments is to reduce India’s power consumption via fossil fuels and thereby minimize the nation’s carbon footprint.
The Centre aims to develop India’s Carbon market and boost the adoption of clean technology.
It also aims at facilitating the promotion of green Hydrogen as an alternative to the fossil fuels used by industries.
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Ans c)
The main objective of these proposed amendments is to reduce India’s power consumption via fossil fuels and thereby minimize the nation’s carbon footprint.
The Centre aims to develop India’s Carbon market and boost the adoption of clean technology.
It also aims at facilitating the promotion of green Hydrogen as an alternative to the fossil fuels used by industries.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. When polls are held independently for Lok Sabha and State Legislatures the expenditure on the conduct of elections is borne by the Centre and State governments respectively.
2. When polls are held simultaneously, the expenditure is entirely borne by the Centre.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Ans b)
According to current conditions, the entire expenditure on the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha is borne by the Centre, and the expenditure on the conduct of elections to the State legislatures is borne by the respective State governments when such polls are held independently.
In case the elections are held simultaneously, the expenditure is borne by the States concerned and the Centre on a 50:50 basis.
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According to current conditions, the entire expenditure on the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha is borne by the Centre, and the expenditure on the conduct of elections to the State legislatures is borne by the respective State governments when such polls are held independently.
In case the elections are held simultaneously, the expenditure is borne by the States concerned and the Centre on a 50:50 basis.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the India Innovation Index, 2022:
1. India’s Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GDERD) as a percentage of GDP is below one percent.
2. Karnataka is the top performer in the country followed by followed by Telangana, and Haryana.
3. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat are the bottom-performing states in the human capital indices of the Index.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ans b)
India’s GDERD as a percentage of GDP stood at about 0.7%.
The top performers in the country are Karnataka was followed by Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and Gujarat were at the bottom of the index.
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Ans b)
India’s GDERD as a percentage of GDP stood at about 0.7%.
The top performers in the country are Karnataka was followed by Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and Gujarat were at the bottom of the index.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)It is a development bank with a mission to improve the economic and social outcomes in Asia.
2. AIIB allows non-sovereign entities to apply for AIIB membership.
3. AIIB Project Preparation Special Fund (PPSF) provides technical assistance grants to support the preparation of high-quality bankable projects for AIIB Members.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans a)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) development bank with a mission to improve the economic and social outcomes in Asia headquartered in Beijing.
India is the second largest shareholder in AIIB after China however AIIB allows for non-sovereign entities to apply for AIIB membership.
AIIB Project Preparation Special Fund provides technical assistance grants for preparing bankable infrastructure projects.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) development bank with a mission to improve the economic and social outcomes in Asia headquartered in Beijing.
India is the second largest shareholder in AIIB after China however AIIB allows for non-sovereign entities to apply for AIIB membership.
AIIB Project Preparation Special Fund provides technical assistance grants for preparing bankable infrastructure projects.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1) Judicial review is considered a basic structure of the constitution.
2) The term ‘untouchability’ has been defined in Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
3) Article 12 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans c)
In Minerva Mills case (1980) Supreme Court decreed Judicial review as a basic structure of Indian Constitution.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
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Ans c)
In Minerva Mills case (1980) Supreme Court decreed Judicial review as a basic structure of Indian Constitution.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
