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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Commission for Safaikaramcharis(NCSK)’
- It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- It is entrusted with the implementation of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
- ‘Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge’ was recently launched by NCSK aimed at preventing hazardous cleaning of sewers
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Commission for Safaikaramcharis was constituted as a statutory body in 1993. With the lapsing of the Act, the Commission is working as a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The functions of NCSK are - Implementation of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. Enquire into complaints regarding contravention of the Act.
- Giving recommendations to Government regarding specific programmes for welfare of SafaiKaramcharis
On the occasion of World Toilet Day November 19, 2020 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge-2021. It is aimed at preventing hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and to promote mechanised cleaning. Context – Cabinet extended the tenure of NCSK for three years.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The National Commission for Safaikaramcharis was constituted as a statutory body in 1993. With the lapsing of the Act, the Commission is working as a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The functions of NCSK are - Implementation of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. Enquire into complaints regarding contravention of the Act.
- Giving recommendations to Government regarding specific programmes for welfare of SafaiKaramcharis
On the occasion of World Toilet Day November 19, 2020 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge-2021. It is aimed at preventing hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and to promote mechanised cleaning. Context – Cabinet extended the tenure of NCSK for three years.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘India State of Forests Report 2021’
- Arunachal Pradesh has the largest forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area
- Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) represents the largest pool of carbon stock in forests
- Madhya Pradesh has the highest bamboo bearing area in the country
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The top five States in terms of forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area were Mizoram (84.53%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.33%), Meghalaya (76.00%), Manipur (74.34%) and Nagaland (73.90%). Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) represents the largest pool of carbon stock in forests followed by Above Ground Biomass(AGB) and Below Ground Biomass(BGB). The total bamboo bearing area of the country has been estimated at 15 million ha. Madhya Pradesh has the highest bamboo bearing area of 1.84 million ha followed by Arunachal Pradesh(1.57 million ha) and Maharashtra(1.35 million ha) Context – ISFR 2021 was released
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The top five States in terms of forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area were Mizoram (84.53%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.33%), Meghalaya (76.00%), Manipur (74.34%) and Nagaland (73.90%). Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) represents the largest pool of carbon stock in forests followed by Above Ground Biomass(AGB) and Below Ground Biomass(BGB). The total bamboo bearing area of the country has been estimated at 15 million ha. Madhya Pradesh has the highest bamboo bearing area of 1.84 million ha followed by Arunachal Pradesh(1.57 million ha) and Maharashtra(1.35 million ha) Context – ISFR 2021 was released
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Operation Sard Hawa’ conducted by Border Security Force is related to
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Solution(a)
The Border Security Force (BSF) launched “Operation Sard Hawa” on the western international border of Rajasthan. The Operations aims to check the instances of infiltration due to the dense fog cover in the region and increase security on the border areas in Jaisalmer.
Context – The week-long operation has been launched on 21 January 2021 and will continue till 27 January 2021, keeping in view Republic Day of India.
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Solution(a)
The Border Security Force (BSF) launched “Operation Sard Hawa” on the western international border of Rajasthan. The Operations aims to check the instances of infiltration due to the dense fog cover in the region and increase security on the border areas in Jaisalmer.
Context – The week-long operation has been launched on 21 January 2021 and will continue till 27 January 2021, keeping in view Republic Day of India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Population Register’
- It is conducted under the provisions of Census Act,1948
- It is optional for a ‘usual resident of India’ to register in the NPR
Choose the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is conducted as per the provisions of Citizenship Act,1955 and Citizenship(Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules,2003. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR. Context – Census and NPR were put off till September 2022
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is conducted as per the provisions of Citizenship Act,1955 and Citizenship(Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules,2003. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR. Context – Census and NPR were put off till September 2022
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following Pairs:
Pass vs state
- Kongra La: Sikkim
- Shipki La: Himachal Pradesh
- Bum La: Ladakh
Choose the correct pairs:
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Kongra La is a pass in North Sikkim and has an elevation of 5122 metres. Shipki La is a mountain pass located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass The Bum La Pass is a border pass between Tibet’s Cona County and India’s Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. Context – Line of Actual Control was in news.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Kongra La is a pass in North Sikkim and has an elevation of 5122 metres. Shipki La is a mountain pass located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass The Bum La Pass is a border pass between Tibet’s Cona County and India’s Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. Context – Line of Actual Control was in news.
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