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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the below given pairs is/are not correctly matched?
Wetland State Karikili Bird Sanctuary Odisha Pichavaram Mangrove Andhra Pradesh Sakhya Sagar Mizoram Pala Wetland Madhya Pradesh Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
India has designated five (5) new wetlands of International importance, which include three wetlands (Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest & Pichavaram Mangrove) in Tamil Nadu, one (Pala wetland) in Mizoram and one wetland (Sakhya Sagar) in Madhya Pradesh, making a total of 54 Ramsar sites in the country.
Context – The number of ramsar sites have been increased to 54.
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Solution (d)
India has designated five (5) new wetlands of International importance, which include three wetlands (Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest & Pichavaram Mangrove) in Tamil Nadu, one (Pala wetland) in Mizoram and one wetland (Sakhya Sagar) in Madhya Pradesh, making a total of 54 Ramsar sites in the country.
Context – The number of ramsar sites have been increased to 54.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is constituted under Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- Clearance of GEAC is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops.
- Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cultivation in India.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the “Rules for the Manufacture, Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Rules, 1989)” framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cultivation in India. Context – Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has been mandatory for The Environmental Release of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the “Rules for the Manufacture, Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Rules, 1989)” framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cultivation in India. Context – Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has been mandatory for The Environmental Release of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about N-Treat technology
- N-Treat Technology is developed by Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay
- It is a seven-stage process for waste treatment
- It is a natural and environment friendly way for sewage treatment
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned in-situ treatment of sewage from the drains. This will be done with the help of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay’s (IIT-B) N-Treat Technology N-Treat is a seven-stage process for waste treatment that uses screens, gates, silt traps, curtains of coconut fibres for filtration, and disinfection using sodium hypochlorite. According to the detailed project report for N-Treat, a copy of which is available on the civic body’s website, it is a natural and environment friendly way for sewage treatment. Its set up takes place within the nullah channels, that is through the in-situ or on-site method of treatment, and does not require additional space. Context – IIT-Bombay is developing this technology to treat sewage
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned in-situ treatment of sewage from the drains. This will be done with the help of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay’s (IIT-B) N-Treat Technology N-Treat is a seven-stage process for waste treatment that uses screens, gates, silt traps, curtains of coconut fibres for filtration, and disinfection using sodium hypochlorite. According to the detailed project report for N-Treat, a copy of which is available on the civic body’s website, it is a natural and environment friendly way for sewage treatment. Its set up takes place within the nullah channels, that is through the in-situ or on-site method of treatment, and does not require additional space. Context – IIT-Bombay is developing this technology to treat sewage
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding appointments of judges
- The SC collegium is headed by the CJI and comprises four other senior most judges of the court.
- Judges of the higher judiciary are appointed only through the collegium system
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct The SC collegium is headed by the CJI and comprises four other senior most judges of the court. The Collegium system in India also called “Judges- selecting- Judges”, is the system by which the judges are appointed and transferred only by the judges. The system has evolved by means of the judgments of the Supreme Court, and not by an Act of Parliament or by a Constitutional provision. Context: Supreme Court recommends 35 names to centre for appointment as judges in 6 High courts
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct The SC collegium is headed by the CJI and comprises four other senior most judges of the court. The Collegium system in India also called “Judges- selecting- Judges”, is the system by which the judges are appointed and transferred only by the judges. The system has evolved by means of the judgments of the Supreme Court, and not by an Act of Parliament or by a Constitutional provision. Context: Supreme Court recommends 35 names to centre for appointment as judges in 6 High courts
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato were associated with which tribal revolt
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Solution(b)
The Kols, tribal people from the Chhota Nagpur area, rose in revolt against the British in 1831. The trigger here too was the gradual takeover of tribal land and property by non-tribal settlers who were aided by new land laws. It was led to an uprising led by Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato among others. The Kols were joined by other tribes like the Hos, Mundas and Oraons.
Context – The newly elected President mentioned tribal revolts during inaugural address
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Solution(b)
The Kols, tribal people from the Chhota Nagpur area, rose in revolt against the British in 1831. The trigger here too was the gradual takeover of tribal land and property by non-tribal settlers who were aided by new land laws. It was led to an uprising led by Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato among others. The Kols were joined by other tribes like the Hos, Mundas and Oraons.
Context – The newly elected President mentioned tribal revolts during inaugural address
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