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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Heat Dome’
- A heat dome occurs when an area of low-pressure traps warm air over a region
- It also prevents clouds formation causing more Sun’s radiation to reach the Earth’s surface
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, for an extended period. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area. When a high-pressure area builds up within a jet stream, the air descends towards the surface and gets compressed towards the ground, forming a heat dome. Air is crowded within a smaller volume, so it is forced to heat up. The layer of high-pressure blocks the hot air from rising and prevents clouds from forming, allowing more radiation from the sun to hit the ground. Context – At least seven countries in Europe recorded their hottest January weather ever.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct A heat dome occurs when an area of high-pressure traps warm air over a region, for an extended period. The longer that air remains trapped, the more the sun works to heat the air, producing warmer conditions with every passing day. Heat domes generally stay for a few days but sometimes they can extend up to weeks, which might cause deadly heat waves. Moreover, when air sinks, it gets drier and further raises the temperature of the area. When a high-pressure area builds up within a jet stream, the air descends towards the surface and gets compressed towards the ground, forming a heat dome. Air is crowded within a smaller volume, so it is forced to heat up. The layer of high-pressure blocks the hot air from rising and prevents clouds from forming, allowing more radiation from the sun to hit the ground. Context – At least seven countries in Europe recorded their hottest January weather ever.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Centrally Protected Monuments’, consider the following statements
- Centrally Protected Monuments are those that are protected under the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of Centrally Protected Monuments in the country
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Centrally Protected Monuments are those that are protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Under this Act, construction activities are prohibited within 100 meters of a centrally protected monument and construction within 100 to 200 meters of these structures is strictly regulated. The regulations under this Act are implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Centrally Protected monuments in the country at 743, followed by Tamil Nadu which has 412. Context – The Ministry of Culture reported to Parliament that 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments were missing.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Centrally Protected Monuments are those that are protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Under this Act, construction activities are prohibited within 100 meters of a centrally protected monument and construction within 100 to 200 meters of these structures is strictly regulated. The regulations under this Act are implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Centrally Protected monuments in the country at 743, followed by Tamil Nadu which has 412. Context – The Ministry of Culture reported to Parliament that 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments were missing.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Conference on the Human Environment – Stockholm Conference’
- The United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm was a result based on the findings of Brundtland Commission
- The conference resulted in the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Stockholm Convention which is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) was discussed in this conference but was not adopted
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm was the first world conference to make the environment a major issue. In December 1983, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, asked the former Prime Minister of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland, to create an organization independent of the UN to focus on environmental and developmental problems and solutions after an affirmation by the General Assembly resolution in the fall of 1983 One of the major results of the Stockholm conference was the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an international environmental treaty, signed on 22 May 2001 in Stockholm and effective from 17 May 2004. It is not related to this Conference Context – The Conference was in news.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm was the first world conference to make the environment a major issue. In December 1983, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, asked the former Prime Minister of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland, to create an organization independent of the UN to focus on environmental and developmental problems and solutions after an affirmation by the General Assembly resolution in the fall of 1983 One of the major results of the Stockholm conference was the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an international environmental treaty, signed on 22 May 2001 in Stockholm and effective from 17 May 2004. It is not related to this Conference Context – The Conference was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The official data on “Employment–Unemployment” is released by
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Solution(c)
The official data on “Employment–Unemployment” is released by Ministry of Statistical and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) based on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The latest Annual PLFS report is available for the survey period July, 2020 to June, 2021 for estimates at all India level. The quarterly PLFS report is also released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation for Urban areas.
Context – PLFS indicates that the employment market has not only recovered the jolt of Covid-19 pandemic, but also is at levels higher than the pre-pandemic level.
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Solution(c)
The official data on “Employment–Unemployment” is released by Ministry of Statistical and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) based on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The latest Annual PLFS report is available for the survey period July, 2020 to June, 2021 for estimates at all India level. The quarterly PLFS report is also released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation for Urban areas.
Context – PLFS indicates that the employment market has not only recovered the jolt of Covid-19 pandemic, but also is at levels higher than the pre-pandemic level.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934’
- The Act contains the definition of the scheduled banks and they are mentioned in the first Schedule of the Act
- A certain section the Act allows on the recommendation of the Central Government the Central Board of the RBI to demonetize legal tender
- The Act provides provisions for the RBI to accept deposits from the central and state governments without interest
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The RBI defines the scheduled banks which are mentioned in the 2nd Schedule of the Act. These are banks which have paid up capital and reserves above 5 lakh. Section 26(2) of the Act says – “On recommendation of the Central Board the Central Government may, by notification in the Gazette of India, declare that, with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, any series of bank notes of any denomination shall cease to be legal tender [save at such office or agency of the Bank and to such extent as may be specified in the notification.” The Supreme Court held that the power available to the Central Government u/s 26(2) of the RBI Act, 1934 cannot be restricted to mean that it can be exercised only for one or some series of banknotes and not for all the series of bank notes. Section 17 of the deals with the functioning of RBI. . The RBI can accept deposits from the central and state governments without interest. It can purchase and discount bills of exchange from commercial banks. It can purchase foreign exchange from banks and sell it to them. It can provide loans to banks and state financial corporations. It can provide advances to the central government and state governments. It can buy or sell government securities. It can deal in derivative, repo and reverse repo. Context – Section 26(2) of the Act was in news due to Supreme Court ruling on demonetization
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The RBI defines the scheduled banks which are mentioned in the 2nd Schedule of the Act. These are banks which have paid up capital and reserves above 5 lakh. Section 26(2) of the Act says – “On recommendation of the Central Board the Central Government may, by notification in the Gazette of India, declare that, with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, any series of bank notes of any denomination shall cease to be legal tender [save at such office or agency of the Bank and to such extent as may be specified in the notification.” The Supreme Court held that the power available to the Central Government u/s 26(2) of the RBI Act, 1934 cannot be restricted to mean that it can be exercised only for one or some series of banknotes and not for all the series of bank notes. Section 17 of the deals with the functioning of RBI. . The RBI can accept deposits from the central and state governments without interest. It can purchase and discount bills of exchange from commercial banks. It can purchase foreign exchange from banks and sell it to them. It can provide loans to banks and state financial corporations. It can provide advances to the central government and state governments. It can buy or sell government securities. It can deal in derivative, repo and reverse repo. Context – Section 26(2) of the Act was in news due to Supreme Court ruling on demonetization
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