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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP):
- This program is launched by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- It is funded by the World Bank and the Indian Government on a 50:50 basis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
National Agricultural Higher Education Policy
- ICAR has recently launched Rs.1100 crore ambitious National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP).
- It aim to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural education in the country.
- It is funded by the World Bank and the Indian Government on a 50:50 basis.
- The objective of the NAHEP for India is to support participating agricultural universities and ICAR in providing more relevant and higher quality education to Agricultural University students.
- In addition, a four year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Forestry has been declared a professional degree.
- The overall objective of the project is to provide more relevant and high-quality education to the agricultural university students that is in tune with the New Education Policy – 2020.
- It is set to bring academic credit banks and degree programmes with multiple entry and exit options to the 74 universities focussed on crop sciences, fisheries, veterinary and dairy training and research.
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National Agricultural Higher Education Policy
- ICAR has recently launched Rs.1100 crore ambitious National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP).
- It aim to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural education in the country.
- It is funded by the World Bank and the Indian Government on a 50:50 basis.
- The objective of the NAHEP for India is to support participating agricultural universities and ICAR in providing more relevant and higher quality education to Agricultural University students.
- In addition, a four year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Forestry has been declared a professional degree.
- The overall objective of the project is to provide more relevant and high-quality education to the agricultural university students that is in tune with the New Education Policy – 2020.
- It is set to bring academic credit banks and degree programmes with multiple entry and exit options to the 74 universities focussed on crop sciences, fisheries, veterinary and dairy training and research.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Competition Commission of India:
- Competition Commission of India is a constitutional body of the Government of India
- It consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Competition Commission of India
- It is a statutory body responsible for enforcing the objectives of the Competition Act, 2002.
- Composition: A Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
- Objectives:
- To eliminate practices having adverse effects on competition.
- Promote and sustain competition.
- Protect the interests of consumers.
- Ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.
- The Commission is also required to give an opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law and to undertake competition advocacy, create public awareness and impart training on competition issues.
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Solution (b)
Competition Commission of India
- It is a statutory body responsible for enforcing the objectives of the Competition Act, 2002.
- Composition: A Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
- Objectives:
- To eliminate practices having adverse effects on competition.
- Promote and sustain competition.
- Protect the interests of consumers.
- Ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India.
- The Commission is also required to give an opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law and to undertake competition advocacy, create public awareness and impart training on competition issues.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Saffron:
- It needs a photoperiod of 12 hours a day.
- It also requires adequate rainfall that is 100-150 mm per annum.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Conditions for the cultivation of Saffron:
- Saffron grows well at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. It needs a photoperiod (sunlight) of 12 hours.
- Soil: It grows in many different soil types but thrives best in calcareous (soil that has calcium carbonate in abundance), humus-rich and well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 8.
- Climate: For saffron cultivation, we need an explicit climatological summer and winter with temperatures ranging from no more than 35 or 40 degree Celsius in summer to about –15 or –20 degree Celsius in winter.
- Rainfall: It also requires adequate rainfall that is 1000-1500 mm per annum.
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Solution (a)
Conditions for the cultivation of Saffron:
- Saffron grows well at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. It needs a photoperiod (sunlight) of 12 hours.
- Soil: It grows in many different soil types but thrives best in calcareous (soil that has calcium carbonate in abundance), humus-rich and well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 8.
- Climate: For saffron cultivation, we need an explicit climatological summer and winter with temperatures ranging from no more than 35 or 40 degree Celsius in summer to about –15 or –20 degree Celsius in winter.
- Rainfall: It also requires adequate rainfall that is 1000-1500 mm per annum.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following country does not share border with Afghanistan?
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Solution (a)
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Solution (a)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Eurasian Otter:
- These are categorized as endangered in the IUCN Red List
- These can be seen throughout Euroupe and Asia
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Eurasian Otter
- Scientific Name: Lutra lutra
- Habitat: Throughout Europe and Asia from Ireland in the west as far as eastern Russia and China. They are also found in north Africa (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) and the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Iran).
Protection Status
- IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
- CITES: Appendix I
- Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule II
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Solution (b)
Eurasian Otter
- Scientific Name: Lutra lutra
- Habitat: Throughout Europe and Asia from Ireland in the west as far as eastern Russia and China. They are also found in north Africa (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) and the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Iran).
Protection Status
- IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
- CITES: Appendix I
- Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule II
