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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve’
- The NBR harbors a wide spectrum of ecosystem types such as tropical evergreen forests, Montane sholas and grasslands, dry deciduous forests and thorn forests
- It is the largest protected forest area in India spread across two states
- Protected Areas within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve include Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park and Neyyar Widlife Sanctuary
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The NBR harbors a wide spectrum of ecosystem types such as tropical evergreen forests, Montane sholas and grasslands, semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests and thorn forests. It is the largest protected forest area in India, spreading across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It includes the protected areas Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu; Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, both in Karnataka; Silent Valley National Park, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, and Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerela. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve are part of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Context – Endangered Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve: Study
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The NBR harbors a wide spectrum of ecosystem types such as tropical evergreen forests, Montane sholas and grasslands, semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests and thorn forests. It is the largest protected forest area in India, spreading across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It includes the protected areas Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu; Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, both in Karnataka; Silent Valley National Park, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, and Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerela. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve are part of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Context – Endangered Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve: Study
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Decennial Census’
- The first census was started under British Viceroy Lord Ripon and the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.
- A census can be conducted only six months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units such as districts, sub-districts, tehsils as per norms
- The decennial Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In India, the census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872 and the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881. As per norms, a census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units such as districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas and police stations. The decennial Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, of 1948. The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of the Indian Constitution Context – Decennial census put off till September to freeze boundaries
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In India, the census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872 and the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881. As per norms, a census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units such as districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas and police stations. The decennial Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, of 1948. The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of the Indian Constitution Context – Decennial census put off till September to freeze boundaries
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Y20 Summit’, consider the following statements
- The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20 (Group of 20)
- India is hosting the Y20 summit for the first time
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20 (Group of 20), the forum for the world’s largest and most advanced economies. The Y20 is a process which brings together young leaders from across the globe, to discuss and debate global challenges and agree policy recommendations they would like to see G20 leaders take forward. India is hosting the Y20 summit for the first time. Context – Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will launch the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New Delhi today in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20 (Group of 20), the forum for the world’s largest and most advanced economies. The Y20 is a process which brings together young leaders from across the globe, to discuss and debate global challenges and agree policy recommendations they would like to see G20 leaders take forward. India is hosting the Y20 summit for the first time. Context – Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will launch the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New Delhi today in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Fipronil, Tebuconazole, and Imidacloprid’ seen in news recently are
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Solution(a)
Fipronil, Tebuconazole, and Imidacloprid are insectides. The samples of cardamom supplied by the contractor for use at the Sabarimala contained insecticide residues exceeding Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) stipulated by the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants Toxins and Residues) Regulations, according to a certificate of examination issued by the Government Analyst’s Laboratory at Thiruvananthapuram after examination of the samples.
Context – Cardamom samples supplied by contractor for use at Sabarimala contain exceeding level of insecticide residue
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Solution(a)
Fipronil, Tebuconazole, and Imidacloprid are insectides. The samples of cardamom supplied by the contractor for use at the Sabarimala contained insecticide residues exceeding Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) stipulated by the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants Toxins and Residues) Regulations, according to a certificate of examination issued by the Government Analyst’s Laboratory at Thiruvananthapuram after examination of the samples.
Context – Cardamom samples supplied by contractor for use at Sabarimala contain exceeding level of insecticide residue
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 19 of the Constitution of India which guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression can only be invoked against the state
- The right of free speech and expression guaranteed under the Article 19(1)(a) cannot be curbed by any additional grounds other than those already laid down in the same article
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, and is typically invoked against the state. The Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. The Supreme Court ruled that the right of free speech and expression guaranteed under the Article 19(1)(a) cannot be curbed by any additional grounds other than those already laid down in Article 19(2). Context – Supreme Court expanded the ambit of Article 19 ambit
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, and is typically invoked against the state. The Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. The Supreme Court ruled that the right of free speech and expression guaranteed under the Article 19(1)(a) cannot be curbed by any additional grounds other than those already laid down in Article 19(2). Context – Supreme Court expanded the ambit of Article 19 ambit
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