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The most beloved 60 Days for UPSC IAS Prelims 2019 has finally begun 🙂
Once again the time has come for the battle (Prelims). And who else than your best companion in the last preparatory phase for UPSC IAS Prelims 2019 i.e 60 days plan.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Hope the message given above makes sense to you all.
The productive utilization of this programme demands consistency, honesty, faith and strong determination to be in the process of learning and unlearning. You might not be fully prepared to solve all the questions but the learning and unlearning through these questions will prepare you for the real battle on 2nd June 2019.
You have to unlearn your repetitive mistakes, gut feeling on which you mark doubtful questions. You have to learn new things and also those concepts that you were very sure of but somehow because of traps in the option, got it wrong. You have to learn ‘how to convert knowledge into marks’ (Because most of the times, after ending the exam, you regret making mistakes in known concepts).
Secondly, keep a long distance from following too many things at this point. It will always backfire. Once you are here, put complete faith and follow this initiative along with whatever you were doing. It is very important to consolidate your preparation with many revisions. Simply following many things will leave you in despair. You can cross check this with veterans.
Everything that seems attractive is not productive. You should always go for productivity. Be wise!
Let us pledge to make it a big game changer (better than last year) in the next 60 days of this plan!
Importance of Self – Tracking: Learning from Last Year
Last year, aspirants used to type/post their answers in the comment box on a daily basis. There were huge participation and discussion below the test post. Putting answers in the comment box has been very effective to self-track yourself after updating the score. In the end, you can cross check your performance through Disqus profile.
It was highly effective in the last edition of 60 Days that propelled aspirants to monitor their performance and learn through discussion. Let you solve these questions with full honesty and write your result in the comment box. Interact with peers to know your mistakes.
The importance of this initiative stands time-bound and aggressive reverse engineering to learn the concepts. Many of you must be busy with your own strategy but let us tell you honestly that in the last few months, it is very important to revise and consolidate your learning. Just reading won’t suffice.
So, take out a few hours from your schedule and make it a revision exercise.
How can you make the best use of it?
Be honest to your effort and do not start competing with XYZ aspirants just for the sake of marks. It is more important for you to introspect and check your learning than focusing on others. Try to answer the questions in 25 minutes only.
Do not get into negative feeling that I don’t have enough knowledge to answer these questions. Feel like you are taking the real exam. What would be your response then?
The same will be replicated in the UPSC exam. Here, you get marks only and nothing else matters. So, make effort to know the answers to all questions. Do not cheat 😛
DETAILED MICRO ANALYSIS MATRIX SAMPLE– is given here. You can download this and do an assessment for yourself (the excel sheet must be modified as per this years planning. The provided excel sheet is only for reference). DOWNLOAD
- You can copy paste the same format/modify as per your need in Google Spreadsheet and update it on daily basis.
- Feedback talks about daily test results.
- Follow-up talks about daily target achieved from sources and the number of revisions to do/done and dates. Sources column is to ensure that aspirants do not run behind various sources and follow the same throughout.
Would like to end on this quote:
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
Are you ready? Let’s start!
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
The lava plateaus like Deccan traps are rich in black soil that is fertile and good for cultivation.
Maharashtra has good cotton growing soils called Regurs.
In India huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chotanagpur plateau.Which of the above statements are correct?
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All the given statements are correct.
For your Information:
The Deccan Traps are one of the largest volcanic provinces in the world. It consists of more than 6,500 feet (>2,000 m) of flat-lying basalt lava flows and covers an area of nearly 200,000 square miles (500,000 square km) (roughly the size of the states of Washington and Oregon combined) in west-central India. Estimates of the original area covered by the lava flows are as high as 600,000 square miles (1.5 million square km).
REGUR SOIL – The regur soil is also called the black cotton soil as cotton is the main crop grown in this type of soil. The name regur is derived from the tamil word reguda which means cotton.
In India huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chotanagpur plateau.
In the plateau areas, there may be several waterfalls as the river falls from a great height. In India, the Hundru Falls in the Chotanagpur plateau on the river Subarnarekha and the Jog Falls in Karnataka are examples of such waterfalls. These sites are ideal for hydro-electric power generation.
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All the given statements are correct.
For your Information:
The Deccan Traps are one of the largest volcanic provinces in the world. It consists of more than 6,500 feet (>2,000 m) of flat-lying basalt lava flows and covers an area of nearly 200,000 square miles (500,000 square km) (roughly the size of the states of Washington and Oregon combined) in west-central India. Estimates of the original area covered by the lava flows are as high as 600,000 square miles (1.5 million square km).
REGUR SOIL – The regur soil is also called the black cotton soil as cotton is the main crop grown in this type of soil. The name regur is derived from the tamil word reguda which means cotton.
In India huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chotanagpur plateau.
In the plateau areas, there may be several waterfalls as the river falls from a great height. In India, the Hundru Falls in the Chotanagpur plateau on the river Subarnarekha and the Jog Falls in Karnataka are examples of such waterfalls. These sites are ideal for hydro-electric power generation.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Regarding the Drastic decline in shola grasslands in Palani Hill range, consider the following statements:
- The shola grasslands have reduced by 66.7% in four decades.
- Timber plantations, expanding agriculture and the spread of invasive species have eaten into as much as three-fourth of natural grasslands in the Palani Hill ranges of Western Ghats.
- For the shola forests, however, the decline seems to have been arrested since 2003.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Drastic decline in shola grasslands occurred in Palani Hill range.
Timber plantations, expanding agriculture and the spread of invasive species have eaten into as much as two-thirds of natural grasslands in the Palani Hill range of Western Ghats, shows a recently published study. These drastic declines are particularly stark in shola grasslands (which are stunted forest growths of diverse grass species), and seem to be accelerating through the decades.
For the shola forests, however, the decline seems to have been arrested since 2003Incorrect
Explanation:
Drastic decline in shola grasslands occurred in Palani Hill range.
Timber plantations, expanding agriculture and the spread of invasive species have eaten into as much as two-thirds of natural grasslands in the Palani Hill range of Western Ghats, shows a recently published study. These drastic declines are particularly stark in shola grasslands (which are stunted forest growths of diverse grass species), and seem to be accelerating through the decades.
For the shola forests, however, the decline seems to have been arrested since 2003 -
Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India and its neighbours:
- India’s longest border is with Bangladesh while the shortest border is with Afghanistan.
- China claims the Aksai Chin district, the Changmo valley, Pangong Tso and the Sponggar Tso area of north-east Ladakh.
- The Indo Myanmar boundary runs roughly along the watershed between the Brahmaputra and Ayeyarwady [Irrawaddy].
- The eastern Indo china boundary runs from the eastern limit of Bhutan to a point near Diphu pass (Talu Pass) at the trijunction of India, Tibet and Myanmar.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Note: Question is asking for incorrect options. All the statements are correct.
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- India’s border with China is the second longest border of India, next only to its border with Bangladesh.
- Five Indian states, namely Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh touch the Indian boundary with China.
The Sino-Indian border is generally divided into three sectors namely:- The Western sector, (ii) the Middle sector, and (iii) the Eastern sector.
- The Western Sector Separates Jammu and Kashmir state of India from the Sinkiang (Xinjiang) province of China.
- The western sector boundary is largely the outcome of the British policy towards the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- China claims the Aksai Chin district, the Changmo valley, Pangong Tso and the Sponggar Tso area of north-east Ladakh as well as a strip of about 5,000 sq km down the entire length of eastern Ladakh.
- China also claims a part of Huza-Gilgit area in North Kashmir (ceded to it in 1963 by Pakistan).
In the Middle Sector Two Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand touch this border.
The Eastern Sector is 1,140 km long boundary between India and China runs from the eastern limit of Bhutan to a point near Diphu pass (Talu Pass) at the trijunction of India, Tibet and Myanmar.
This line is usually referred to as the Mc Mahon Line after Sir Henry Mc Mahon, then foreign secretary of British India, who negotiated the boundary agreement between Great Britain and Tibet at Shimla accord in 1913-14.Incorrect
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- India’s border with China is the second longest border of India, next only to its border with Bangladesh.
- Five Indian states, namely Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh touch the Indian boundary with China.
The Sino-Indian border is generally divided into three sectors namely:- The Western sector, (ii) the Middle sector, and (iii) the Eastern sector.
- The Western Sector Separates Jammu and Kashmir state of India from the Sinkiang (Xinjiang) province of China.
- The western sector boundary is largely the outcome of the British policy towards the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- China claims the Aksai Chin district, the Changmo valley, Pangong Tso and the Sponggar Tso area of north-east Ladakh as well as a strip of about 5,000 sq km down the entire length of eastern Ladakh.
- China also claims a part of Huza-Gilgit area in North Kashmir (ceded to it in 1963 by Pakistan).
In the Middle Sector Two Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand touch this border.
The Eastern Sector is 1,140 km long boundary between India and China runs from the eastern limit of Bhutan to a point near Diphu pass (Talu Pass) at the trijunction of India, Tibet and Myanmar.
This line is usually referred to as the Mc Mahon Line after Sir Henry Mc Mahon, then foreign secretary of British India, who negotiated the boundary agreement between Great Britain and Tibet at Shimla accord in 1913-14. -
Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Himalayan ranges:
- The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Beas river.
- The extension of the Purvanchal Himalaya continues southwards upto Andaman and Nicobar Islands through the Myanmar range (Arakan Yoma).
- Assam Himalayas occupy mainly the areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Explanation:
The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Kali River.
Add on information:
Also known as the Assam Himalayas, the Eastern Himalayas occupy mainly the areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.
The Assam Himalayas show a marked dominance of fluvial erosion due to heavy rainfall. The Himalayas take a sudden southward turn after the Dihang gorge and the hill ranges running in more or less north-south direction along India’s border with Myanmar are collectively known as the Purvanchal.
These are known by various local names such as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, Kohima hills, Manipur hills, Mizo hills (previously known as the Lushai hills), Tripura hills and Barail range.
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Explanation:
The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Kali River.
Add on information:
Also known as the Assam Himalayas, the Eastern Himalayas occupy mainly the areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.
The Assam Himalayas show a marked dominance of fluvial erosion due to heavy rainfall. The Himalayas take a sudden southward turn after the Dihang gorge and the hill ranges running in more or less north-south direction along India’s border with Myanmar are collectively known as the Purvanchal.
These are known by various local names such as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, Kohima hills, Manipur hills, Mizo hills (previously known as the Lushai hills), Tripura hills and Barail range.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Himalayan ranges?
- The northern slopes have steep gradients and southern slopes have comparatively gentler slopes.
- Himalayan ranges fall in the jurisdiction of India and Nepal Only.
- Shivalik range runs from the Potwar Plateau to the Brahmaputra valley.
Select the code from following:
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Explanation: The southern slopes have steep gradients and northern slopes have comparatively gentler slopes.
Most of the Himalayan ranges fall in India, Nepal and Bhutan. The northern slopes are partly situated in Tibet (trans-Himalayas) while the western extremity lies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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Explanation: The southern slopes have steep gradients and northern slopes have comparatively gentler slopes.
Most of the Himalayan ranges fall in India, Nepal and Bhutan. The northern slopes are partly situated in Tibet (trans-Himalayas) while the western extremity lies in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Name of Shiwaliks Region
- Dafla, Miri and Abor a. Nepal
- The Dhang Range, Dundwa range b. Arunachal Pradesh
- Churia Ghat hills. c. Uttarakhand
Match the name of Shivaliks with the regions in which they lie and choose which of the options is correct?
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The partlying between Tista and Dihang rivers isknown as Assam Himalayas. They lie in Arunachal Pradesh and contains Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi ranges.
Region Name of Shiwaliks - Jammu Region
Jammu Hills - Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi Hills
Arunachal Pradesh - The Dhang Range, Dundwa Range
Uttarakhand - Churia Ghat Hills
Nepal Incorrect
The partlying between Tista and Dihang rivers isknown as Assam Himalayas. They lie in Arunachal Pradesh and contains Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi ranges.
Region Name of Shiwaliks - Jammu Region
Jammu Hills - Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi Hills
Arunachal Pradesh - The Dhang Range, Dundwa Range
Uttarakhand - Churia Ghat Hills
Nepal -
Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Bureau of Indian Standards has grouped the country into four seismic zones
- Zone V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is the least.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Seismic Zones
Earthquake – prone areas of the country have been identified on the basis of scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region. Based on these inputs, Bureau of Indian Standards [IS 1893 (Part I):2002], has grouped the country into four seismic zones, viz. Zone II, III, IV and V. Of these, Zone V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is the least.
- Broadly, Zone – V comprises entire northeastern India, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, part of North Bihar and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Zone – IV covers remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, Sikkim, Northern Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, parts of Gujarat and small portions of Maharashtra near the west coast and Rajasthan.
- Zone – III comprises Kerala, Goa, Lakshadweep islands, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal, Parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka.
- Zone – II covers remaining parts of country.
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Seismic Zones
Earthquake – prone areas of the country have been identified on the basis of scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region. Based on these inputs, Bureau of Indian Standards [IS 1893 (Part I):2002], has grouped the country into four seismic zones, viz. Zone II, III, IV and V. Of these, Zone V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is the least.
- Broadly, Zone – V comprises entire northeastern India, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, part of North Bihar and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Zone – IV covers remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, Sikkim, Northern Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, parts of Gujarat and small portions of Maharashtra near the west coast and Rajasthan.
- Zone – III comprises Kerala, Goa, Lakshadweep islands, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal, Parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka.
- Zone – II covers remaining parts of country.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Consider the Following statements:
- Mt K2, the highest peak of India lies in Greater Himalayas.
- The northern most range of the Trans-Himalayan Ranges in India is the the Krishnagiri range.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Note: Incorrect options have been asked.
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Explanation:
K2 also known as Mount Godwin-Austen at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). It lies in PoK, and is the highest peak of Karakoram range.
The northern most range of the Trans-Himalayan Ranges in India is the the Krishnagiri range.
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Explanation:
K2 also known as Mount Godwin-Austen at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). It lies in PoK, and is the highest peak of Karakoram range.
The northern most range of the Trans-Himalayan Ranges in India is the the Krishnagiri range.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Karewa soils:
- Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lakes) in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhaderwa Valley of the Jammu Division.
- The karewas are mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
- It comprises of unconsolidated gravel and mud and do not contain any organic content.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division. These are the flat topped mounds that border the Kashmir Valley on all sides. They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.
The karewas have been elevated, dissected and removed by subaerial denudation to be in the present position.
The Karewa deposits in the Kashmir valley have been conventionally divided into two stages, lower and upper, representing argillaceous and arenaceous facies respectively. The upper Karewas are less fossiliferous than the lower Karewas. The entire belt touching the foothills of the Pirpanjal represents the lower Karewas, which has been exposed to the rivers starting from the south such as Veshav, Rembiara, Romushu, Dodhganga, Shaliganga, Boknag nar and Ningli. Lower Karewa sections at Aharbal, Anantnag, Arigam, Baramulla have been exposed by these rivers.
They are highly fertile and mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
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Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division. These are the flat topped mounds that border the Kashmir Valley on all sides. They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.
The karewas have been elevated, dissected and removed by subaerial denudation to be in the present position.
The Karewa deposits in the Kashmir valley have been conventionally divided into two stages, lower and upper, representing argillaceous and arenaceous facies respectively. The upper Karewas are less fossiliferous than the lower Karewas. The entire belt touching the foothills of the Pirpanjal represents the lower Karewas, which has been exposed to the rivers starting from the south such as Veshav, Rembiara, Romushu, Dodhganga, Shaliganga, Boknag nar and Ningli. Lower Karewa sections at Aharbal, Anantnag, Arigam, Baramulla have been exposed by these rivers.
They are highly fertile and mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Which pass provides passage between Ladakh and Lhasa?
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Explaination:
Lanak la is a pass that provides passage between Ladakh and Lhasa. A road to connect Xinjiang Province with Tibet has been constructed by the Chinese. It connects India and China (Akasai-Chin area of Jammu and Kashmir).
India protested against the construction of this road and cited it as one of the reason for not joining Silk road project of China.
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Explaination:
Lanak la is a pass that provides passage between Ladakh and Lhasa. A road to connect Xinjiang Province with Tibet has been constructed by the Chinese. It connects India and China (Akasai-Chin area of Jammu and Kashmir).
India protested against the construction of this road and cited it as one of the reason for not joining Silk road project of China.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
The forest department is all set to give the rare myristica swamps the status of a sanctuary. Which of the statements regarding these swamps are correct?
- The name of the swamps comes from a group of myristica species of trees which grows there.
- Forest floor is always water logged and in all seasons in these swamps.
- They are found in small pockets in Eastern Himalayas
Select the code from following:
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Explanation:
The forest department is all set to give the rare myristica swamps, found only in a few pockets in the Western Ghats, the status of a sanctuary.
The name of the swamps comes from a group of myristica species of trees which grows there. The swamps are full of water and these trees have stilt and knee roots. The forest floor is always water logged and in all seasons.
The myristica swamps are the habitats of rare species of frogs, insects and plants. Nowhere in the world are such patches of forests found.
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Explanation:
The forest department is all set to give the rare myristica swamps, found only in a few pockets in the Western Ghats, the status of a sanctuary.
The name of the swamps comes from a group of myristica species of trees which grows there. The swamps are full of water and these trees have stilt and knee roots. The forest floor is always water logged and in all seasons.
The myristica swamps are the habitats of rare species of frogs, insects and plants. Nowhere in the world are such patches of forests found.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Which of the following statements are correct?
- The only river between Yamuna and the Satluj is Gandak
- The Kosi river has long been called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’.
- The eastern part of the Thar Desert up to the Aravali Range is a semi-arid plain known as Rajasthan Bagar.
Select the code from following:
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Explanation: The only river between the Yamuna and the Satluj is the Ghaggar which is considered to be the present day Successor of the legendary Saraswati River.
“Bagri region” or Bagar tract is long strip of shifting sand dunes called tibba and relatively semi-fertile lands between them called lal along the western border of Haryana and eastern border of Rajasthan.
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Explanation: The only river between the Yamuna and the Satluj is the Ghaggar which is considered to be the present day Successor of the legendary Saraswati River.
“Bagri region” or Bagar tract is long strip of shifting sand dunes called tibba and relatively semi-fertile lands between them called lal along the western border of Haryana and eastern border of Rajasthan.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Consider following statements regarding Indo Gangetic Brahmaputra plains:
- Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra Plain is the largest alluvial tract of the world.
- The northern boundary is well marked by the Shiwaliks
- The western border is marked by Sulaiman and Kirthar ranges.
- On the eastern side, the plains are bordered by Purvanchal hills.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Explanation:
Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra Plain is the largest alluvial tract of the world.
It stretches for about 3,200 km from the mouth of the Indus to the mouth of the Ganga. Indian sector of the plain accounts for 2,400 km.The northern boundary is well marked by the Shiwaliks and the southern boundary is a wavy irregular line along the northern edge of the Peninsular India.
The western border is marked by Sulaiman and Kirthar ranges. On the eastern side, the plains are bordered by Purvanchal hills.Incorrect
Explanation:
Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra Plain is the largest alluvial tract of the world.
It stretches for about 3,200 km from the mouth of the Indus to the mouth of the Ganga. Indian sector of the plain accounts for 2,400 km.The northern boundary is well marked by the Shiwaliks and the southern boundary is a wavy irregular line along the northern edge of the Peninsular India.
The western border is marked by Sulaiman and Kirthar ranges. On the eastern side, the plains are bordered by Purvanchal hills. -
Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Northern Plains are correct?
- The Bhabhar area is not suitable for agriculture and only big trees with large roots thrive in this belt.
- The Terai region provides shelter to a variety of wildlife.
- The khadar is the older alluvium along the river beds forming terraces higher than the floodplain.
- Bhangar is new layer of alluvium deposited by river flood almost every year.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Explanation:
From North to South, the northern plains of India are divided into Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar and Khadar plains.
Bhabar plain starts from the foothills of Siwalik when rivers deposits their load due to sudden change of slope. Coarse boulders get deposited and soil formation is low. Small strams penetrate the surface and region is not suitable for cultivation. Only large trees with long tap roots can thrive.
Tarai is the second belt of plains where submerged rivers rises to the surface once again. This is a region of dense forests due to dampness and provides ideal conditions for the survival of wildlife.
The Bhangar is the older alluvium along the river beds forming terraces higher than the floodplain.
The Khadar is composed of newer alluvium and forms the flood plains along the river banks.
A new layer of alluvium is deposited by river flood almost every year. This makes them the most fertile soils of Ganges.Incorrect
Explanation:
From North to South, the northern plains of India are divided into Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar and Khadar plains.
Bhabar plain starts from the foothills of Siwalik when rivers deposits their load due to sudden change of slope. Coarse boulders get deposited and soil formation is low. Small strams penetrate the surface and region is not suitable for cultivation. Only large trees with long tap roots can thrive.
Tarai is the second belt of plains where submerged rivers rises to the surface once again. This is a region of dense forests due to dampness and provides ideal conditions for the survival of wildlife.
The Bhangar is the older alluvium along the river beds forming terraces higher than the floodplain.
The Khadar is composed of newer alluvium and forms the flood plains along the river banks.
A new layer of alluvium is deposited by river flood almost every year. This makes them the most fertile soils of Ganges. -
Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Consider following statements regarding peninsular plateau:
- The Peninsular Plateau is a one of the oldest landforms of earth.
- Most of the peninsular rivers flow east to west indicating its general slope.
- Narmada-Tapti are exceptions which flow from west to east in a rift valley.
- It is a highly stable block composed mostly of the Archaean gneisses and schists
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
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Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in western and southern India. It rises to 100 metres (330 ft) in the north, and to more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in the south, forming a raised triangle within the South-pointing triangle of the Indian subcontinent’s coastline. Geologically it is one of the oldest parts of the earth. It was a part of Gondwana land and got drifted away from African plate. It is largely made of Archean gneiss.
Most of the peninsular rivers flow west to east indicating its general slope.
Narmada-Tapti are the exceptions which flow from east to west in a rift (rift is caused by divergent boundary.)Incorrect
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in western and southern India. It rises to 100 metres (330 ft) in the north, and to more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in the south, forming a raised triangle within the South-pointing triangle of the Indian subcontinent’s coastline. Geologically it is one of the oldest parts of the earth. It was a part of Gondwana land and got drifted away from African plate. It is largely made of Archean gneiss.
Most of the peninsular rivers flow west to east indicating its general slope.
Narmada-Tapti are the exceptions which flow from east to west in a rift (rift is caused by divergent boundary.) -
Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chotanagpur plateau
- Chotanagpur plateau represents the north-western projection of the Indian Peninsula.
- It lies mostly in Jharkhand, Northern part of Chhatisgarh and Purulia district of West Bengal.
- Son River flows in the north-west of the plateau and joins Ganga.
- This plateau is largely composed of Gondwana rocks.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Explanation: Chotanagpur plateau represents the north-eastern projection of the Indian Peninsula.
Mostly in Jharkhand, northern part of Chhatisgarh and Purulia district of West Bengal.
The Son River flows in the north-west of the plateau and joins the Ganga.
The average elevation of the plateau is 700 m above sea level.
This plateau is composed mainly of Gondwana rocks. Gondwana formations are known for coal formation.Incorrect
Explanation: Chotanagpur plateau represents the north-eastern projection of the Indian Peninsula.
Mostly in Jharkhand, northern part of Chhatisgarh and Purulia district of West Bengal.
The Son River flows in the north-west of the plateau and joins the Ganga.
The average elevation of the plateau is 700 m above sea level.
This plateau is composed mainly of Gondwana rocks. Gondwana formations are known for coal formation. -
Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following group of Indian States:
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Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer divided India into almost 2 equal parts. It passes through 8 Indian States of India – Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer divided India into almost 2 equal parts. It passes through 8 Indian States of India – Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
The famous hill-station ‘Kodaikanal’ lies in:
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Kodaikanal is a city near Palani in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means “The Gift of the Forest”. Kodaikanal is referred to as the “Princess of Hill stations” and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination.
In News: It was recently in news as High Court has ordered to removed around 1500 construction due to illegal encroachment. Unplanned development and uncontrolled tourism has adversely effected the ecosystem of Kodaikanal.
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Kodaikanal is a city near Palani in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means “The Gift of the Forest”. Kodaikanal is referred to as the “Princess of Hill stations” and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination.
In News: It was recently in news as High Court has ordered to removed around 1500 construction due to illegal encroachment. Unplanned development and uncontrolled tourism has adversely effected the ecosystem of Kodaikanal.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Consider the following statements about East Coast of India:
- It extends from the Ganges delta and ends at Kanyakumari.
- It is marked by deltas of rivers like the Mahanadi, Narmada, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery.
- The Chilka lake and the Pulicat Lake are the important lagoon lakes on the eastern coast
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Explaination: East Coast of India lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It extends from the Ganga delta to Kanniyakumari. It is marked by deltas of rivers like the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery.
Note: Delta of Narmada is on West Coast.
Chilka Lake and the Pulicat Lake (lagoon) are the important geographical features of east coast
In Orissa (Odisha) it is known as Utkal coast.
- From the southern limit of the Utkal plain, stretch the Andhra coast.
- In the south of the Andhra plain is the Tamil Nadu coast.
- The Tamil Nadu coast and parts of Andhra coast together are known as Coromandel Coast or Payan Ghat
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Explaination: East Coast of India lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It extends from the Ganga delta to Kanniyakumari. It is marked by deltas of rivers like the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery.
Note: Delta of Narmada is on West Coast.
Chilka Lake and the Pulicat Lake (lagoon) are the important geographical features of east coast
In Orissa (Odisha) it is known as Utkal coast.
- From the southern limit of the Utkal plain, stretch the Andhra coast.
- In the south of the Andhra plain is the Tamil Nadu coast.
- The Tamil Nadu coast and parts of Andhra coast together are known as Coromandel Coast or Payan Ghat
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Lakshdweep islands is not correct?
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Explanation:
Lakshadweep is a tropical archipelago of 36 atolls and coral reefs in the Laccadive Sea, off the coast of Kerala, India. Not all of the islands are inhabited, and only a few are open to visitors (permits required). Kavaratti, one of the more developed islands, is home to dozens of mosques, including the ornately decorated Ujra Mosque, as well as Kavaratti Aquarium, showcasing regional fish, shark and coral species.
Note: It does not contain island of volcanic origin.
Lakshadweep was in news
Four islands in the Andamans and three in Lakshadweep have been identified for seaplane operations, while private sector participation has been invited for tourism-based projects. Key infrastructure projects such as operationalisation of the Diglipur airport for civilian aircraft and the construction of a new airport on Minicoy Island have been accorded high priority by the government, while Coastal Regulation Zone clearance (CRZ) has been accorded for ‘Middle Strait Bridge’ on Andaman Trunk Road.
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Explanation:
Lakshadweep is a tropical archipelago of 36 atolls and coral reefs in the Laccadive Sea, off the coast of Kerala, India. Not all of the islands are inhabited, and only a few are open to visitors (permits required). Kavaratti, one of the more developed islands, is home to dozens of mosques, including the ornately decorated Ujra Mosque, as well as Kavaratti Aquarium, showcasing regional fish, shark and coral species.
Note: It does not contain island of volcanic origin.
Lakshadweep was in news
Four islands in the Andamans and three in Lakshadweep have been identified for seaplane operations, while private sector participation has been invited for tourism-based projects. Key infrastructure projects such as operationalisation of the Diglipur airport for civilian aircraft and the construction of a new airport on Minicoy Island have been accorded high priority by the government, while Coastal Regulation Zone clearance (CRZ) has been accorded for ‘Middle Strait Bridge’ on Andaman Trunk Road.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
‘Bombali virus strain’ was recently in news. It is associated with
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A new strain of Ebola Virus was discovered in bats in northern Bombali region of Sierra Leone.
Other Strains of Ebola
- Zaire
- Sudan
- Tai Forest
- Bundibugyo
- Reston
The Ebola virus disease (EVD), previously referred to as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe and often fatal infection. It is spread through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. Ebola virus disease was first identified in 1976 in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).
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A new strain of Ebola Virus was discovered in bats in northern Bombali region of Sierra Leone.
Other Strains of Ebola
- Zaire
- Sudan
- Tai Forest
- Bundibugyo
- Reston
The Ebola virus disease (EVD), previously referred to as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe and often fatal infection. It is spread through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. Ebola virus disease was first identified in 1976 in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Sahyadri’, that was in the news recently?
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INS Sahyadri is the Shivalik-class advanced, stealth-minded, guided-missile frigate warship. Built by the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai, INS Sahyadri (F-49) was launched into the sea 2005. She undertook sea trials for over a year in 2011-12 and was finally commissioned along with her sisters INS Shivalik (F-47), INS and Satpura (F-48) into the Indian Navy on July 21st, 2012.
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INS Sahyadri is the Shivalik-class advanced, stealth-minded, guided-missile frigate warship. Built by the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai, INS Sahyadri (F-49) was launched into the sea 2005. She undertook sea trials for over a year in 2011-12 and was finally commissioned along with her sisters INS Shivalik (F-47), INS and Satpura (F-48) into the Indian Navy on July 21st, 2012.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘no-confidence motion’
- It is a Parliamentary floor test that demonstrates to the ruling government that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in them
- The procedure for moving a no-confidence motion is specified in Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Lok Sabha
Select the correct statements
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A no-confidence motion can be moved by any member of the House. It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Lok Sabha specifies the procedure for moving a no-confidence motion. The member has to give a written notice of the motion before 10 am which will be read out by the Speaker in the House. A minimum of 50 members have to accept the motion and accordingly, the Speaker will announce the date for discussion for the motion. The allotted date has to be within 10 days from the day the motion is accepted. Otherwise, the motion fails and the member who moved the motion will be informed about it.
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A no-confidence motion can be moved by any member of the House. It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Lok Sabha specifies the procedure for moving a no-confidence motion. The member has to give a written notice of the motion before 10 am which will be read out by the Speaker in the House. A minimum of 50 members have to accept the motion and accordingly, the Speaker will announce the date for discussion for the motion. The allotted date has to be within 10 days from the day the motion is accepted. Otherwise, the motion fails and the member who moved the motion will be informed about it.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Volcanoes Country
- Popocatepetl – Indonesia
- Krakatoa – Papua New Guinea
- Mount Ruapehu – New Zealand
Select the correct code:
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Popocatepetl – Mexico
Krakatoa – Indonesia
Mount Ruapehu – New Zealand
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Popocatepetl – Mexico
Krakatoa – Indonesia
Mount Ruapehu – New Zealand
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The oldest phase of the Holocene is known as the Greenlandian
- The middle phase of the Holocene is referred to as the Meghalayan
Select the correct statements
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We currently live in what is called the Holocene, which reflects everything that has happened over the past 11,700 years. Further, the Holocene is subdivided into three parts, the Greenlandian, the Northgrippian, and the youngest addition, the Meghalayan.
The Greenlandian runs from 11,700 to 8,200 years ago; the Northgrippan runs from 8,200 to 4,200 years ago, and finally, the Meghalayan runs from 4,200 years ago to present.
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We currently live in what is called the Holocene, which reflects everything that has happened over the past 11,700 years. Further, the Holocene is subdivided into three parts, the Greenlandian, the Northgrippian, and the youngest addition, the Meghalayan.
The Greenlandian runs from 11,700 to 8,200 years ago; the Northgrippan runs from 8,200 to 4,200 years ago, and finally, the Meghalayan runs from 4,200 years ago to present.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bahrain:
- Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain
- Bahrain is bordered by Qatar in South and Saudi Arabia in West.
- It was a French territory before it got its independence.
Select the INCORRECT statement/s
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Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf.
The sovereign state comprises a small archipelago centered around Bahrain Island, situated between the Qatar peninsula and the north eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the 25-kilometre (16 mi) King Fahd Causeway.
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain.
In the late 1800s, following successive treaties with the British, Bahrain became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. In 1971, Bahrain declared independence.
Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/outoging-visit-detail.htm?30065/IndiaBahrain+Joint+Statement+during+visit+of+External+Affairs+Minister+to+Bahrain+July+15+2018
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Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf.
The sovereign state comprises a small archipelago centered around Bahrain Island, situated between the Qatar peninsula and the north eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the 25-kilometre (16 mi) King Fahd Causeway.
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain.
In the late 1800s, following successive treaties with the British, Bahrain became a protectorate of the United Kingdom. In 1971, Bahrain declared independence.
Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/outoging-visit-detail.htm?30065/IndiaBahrain+Joint+Statement+during+visit+of+External+Affairs+Minister+to+Bahrain+July+15+2018
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Arrange the following cities of South Korea from North to South:
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Seoul
- Busan
Select the correct code:
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President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in paid a State Visit to India from July 8-11, 2018.
There was a similar question in UPSC Prelims w.r.t Japan and South East Asian Nations (Capitals). Do prepare such concepts looking at the Maps (specifically for places in news).
Note- The Government of Korea established Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) in 1987.
Source: https://mea.gov.in/incoming-visit-detail.htm?30041/India+and+Republic+of+Korea+A+Vision+for+People+Prosperity+Peace+and+our+Future
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President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in paid a State Visit to India from July 8-11, 2018.
There was a similar question in UPSC Prelims w.r.t Japan and South East Asian Nations (Capitals). Do prepare such concepts looking at the Maps (specifically for places in news).
Note- The Government of Korea established Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) in 1987.
Source: https://mea.gov.in/incoming-visit-detail.htm?30041/India+and+Republic+of+Korea+A+Vision+for+People+Prosperity+Peace+and+our+Future
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Identify the correct location of Ghana based on given options:
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Republic of Ghana, is a country located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa.
Ghana is bordered by the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in the south. Ghana means “Warrior King” in the Soninke language.
In news- The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration of Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey was on an official visit to India from 16-19 July 2018.
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Republic of Ghana, is a country located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa.
Ghana is bordered by the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in the south. Ghana means “Warrior King” in the Soninke language.
In news- The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration of Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey was on an official visit to India from 16-19 July 2018.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report is released by:
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A health-check report on world fisheries and aquaculture by the United Nations (UN) has revealed that one-third of global marine fish stocks are now fished at unsustainable levels and have reached “over-fished” status.
NGO Oceana flags particular attention to the state of the Mediterranean which according to the report published today, is the world’s most over-fished sea as well as the Black Sea.
The 2018 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN confirmed a global trend toward unsustainable fishing.
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A health-check report on world fisheries and aquaculture by the United Nations (UN) has revealed that one-third of global marine fish stocks are now fished at unsustainable levels and have reached “over-fished” status.
NGO Oceana flags particular attention to the state of the Mediterranean which according to the report published today, is the world’s most over-fished sea as well as the Black Sea.
The 2018 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN confirmed a global trend toward unsustainable fishing.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
‘Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce’ recently in news is published by:
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The Framework of Standards is intended for Customs administrations wishing to develop legislative and operational frameworks for cross-border e-commerce.
Source:
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The Framework of Standards is intended for Customs administrations wishing to develop legislative and operational frameworks for cross-border e-commerce.
Source:
