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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following pairs
Grant Feature Vote of Credit Must be approved by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament before submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting Exceptional Grant Blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok Sabha Excess Grant Granted for a special purpose and forms no part of the current service of any financial year How many of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct Supplementary Demand for Grants · It is needed when the amount authorised by the Parliament through the appropriation act for a particular service for the current financial year is found to be insufficient for that year.
· This grant is presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
· Additional Grant: It is granted when a need has arisen during the current financial year for additional expenditure upon some new service not contemplated in the budget for that year.
· Excess Grant: It is granted when money has been spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted for that service in the budget for that year. It is voted by the Lok Sabha after the financial year. Before the demands for excess grants are submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting, they must be approved by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
· Vote of Credit: It is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India, when on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service, the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in a budget.
· Hence, it is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok Sabha.
· Exceptional Grant: It is granted for a special purpose and forms no part of the current service of any financial year.
· Token Grant: It is granted when funds to meet the proposed expenditure on a new service can be made available by reappropriation.
· A demand for the grant of a token sum (of Re 1) is submitted to the vote of the Lok Sabha and if assented, funds are made available.
· Reappropriation involves transfer of funds from one head to another. It does not involve any additional expenditure.
Context: The Supplementary Demands for Grants (SDG) are likely to see additional allocations for fertliser, food, and fuel subsidies, along with the Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct Supplementary Demand for Grants · It is needed when the amount authorised by the Parliament through the appropriation act for a particular service for the current financial year is found to be insufficient for that year.
· This grant is presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
· Additional Grant: It is granted when a need has arisen during the current financial year for additional expenditure upon some new service not contemplated in the budget for that year.
· Excess Grant: It is granted when money has been spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted for that service in the budget for that year. It is voted by the Lok Sabha after the financial year. Before the demands for excess grants are submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting, they must be approved by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
· Vote of Credit: It is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India, when on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service, the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in a budget.
· Hence, it is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok Sabha.
· Exceptional Grant: It is granted for a special purpose and forms no part of the current service of any financial year.
· Token Grant: It is granted when funds to meet the proposed expenditure on a new service can be made available by reappropriation.
· A demand for the grant of a token sum (of Re 1) is submitted to the vote of the Lok Sabha and if assented, funds are made available.
· Reappropriation involves transfer of funds from one head to another. It does not involve any additional expenditure.
Context: The Supplementary Demands for Grants (SDG) are likely to see additional allocations for fertliser, food, and fuel subsidies, along with the Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in which of the following state?
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Solution (c)
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in Shimoga District of Karnataka.
- It spans an area of 395.6 square kilometres.
- It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 23rd November 1974.
- Mandagadde Natural Bird Sanctuary, present on a small island in the River Tunga is also a part of this Sanctuary.
- The Tunga Anicut Dam is situated within the sanctuary and provides shelter for otters and water birds.
Vegetation:
- It is mainly covered by tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
- The eastern and central parts are mostly covered by dry and moist deciduous forests while the western parts have semi-evergreen forests.
- Flora: Major tree species include silver oak, teak, Indian Thorny Bamboo, Calcutta bamboo, Asan, Tectona Grandis, Sweet Indrajao, Amla, etc.
Fauna:
- It houses mammals like Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Jackal, Gaur, Elephant, Sloth Bear Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Pig, Common Langur, Bonnet Macaque, etc.
Birds include Hornbills, Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Parakeets, Doves, Pigeons, Babblers, Flycatchers, Munias, Swallows, Woodpeckers, Peafowl, Jungle fowl and Partridges.
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Solution (c)
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in Shimoga District of Karnataka.
- It spans an area of 395.6 square kilometres.
- It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 23rd November 1974.
- Mandagadde Natural Bird Sanctuary, present on a small island in the River Tunga is also a part of this Sanctuary.
- The Tunga Anicut Dam is situated within the sanctuary and provides shelter for otters and water birds.
Vegetation:
- It is mainly covered by tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
- The eastern and central parts are mostly covered by dry and moist deciduous forests while the western parts have semi-evergreen forests.
- Flora: Major tree species include silver oak, teak, Indian Thorny Bamboo, Calcutta bamboo, Asan, Tectona Grandis, Sweet Indrajao, Amla, etc.
Fauna:
- It houses mammals like Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Jackal, Gaur, Elephant, Sloth Bear Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Pig, Common Langur, Bonnet Macaque, etc.
Birds include Hornbills, Kingfishers, Bulbuls, Parakeets, Doves, Pigeons, Babblers, Flycatchers, Munias, Swallows, Woodpeckers, Peafowl, Jungle fowl and Partridges.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Guru Nanak
- Three pillars of Sikhism Naam Japna, Kirat Karni and Vand Chakna were laid by him.
- Guru Nanak Dev spread the message of ‘Ek Omkar’.
- He introduced the concept of “Sangat”(community), where all could come together to worship.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Guru Nanak (1469–1539), also referred to as Baba Nanak, was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. · He was born on April 15, 1469, in Rai Bhoi di Talvandi, now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.
· Guru Nanak laid the foundation for the three pillars of Sikhism: Naam Japna (meditating on God’s name), Kirat Karni (honest and truthful living), and Vand Chakna (sharing with others, especially those in need).
· Guru Nanak Dev spread the message of ‘Ek Omkar’ which means that God is one and is present everywhere. · He propagated the idea that any person could connect with God by worshipping him with a clean conscience.
· Guru Nanak rejected the caste system and promoted the idea of equality among all people, regardless of their background, caste, or gender. · He introduced the concept of “Sangat”(community), where all could come together to worship.
· All his teachings are composed together to form the sacred book called Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism.
Context: The Prime Minister greeted people on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · Guru Nanak (1469–1539), also referred to as Baba Nanak, was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. · He was born on April 15, 1469, in Rai Bhoi di Talvandi, now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.
· Guru Nanak laid the foundation for the three pillars of Sikhism: Naam Japna (meditating on God’s name), Kirat Karni (honest and truthful living), and Vand Chakna (sharing with others, especially those in need).
· Guru Nanak Dev spread the message of ‘Ek Omkar’ which means that God is one and is present everywhere. · He propagated the idea that any person could connect with God by worshipping him with a clean conscience.
· Guru Nanak rejected the caste system and promoted the idea of equality among all people, regardless of their background, caste, or gender. · He introduced the concept of “Sangat”(community), where all could come together to worship.
· All his teachings are composed together to form the sacred book called Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism.
Context: The Prime Minister greeted people on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Compressed Bio-Gas Blending Obligations (CBO)
- CBO will be voluntary till FY 2024-2025 and mandatory from FY 2025-26.
- It will be monitored and implemented by the Central Repository Body (CRB), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- CBO will be 15% of total CNG/PNG consumption from 2028-29 onwards
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) aims to promote production and consumption of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in the country. · CBO will be voluntary till FY 2024-2025 and mandatory blending obligation would start from FY 2025-26.
· It will be monitored and implemented by the Central Repository Body (CRB), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. · CBO shall be kept as 1%, 3% and 4% of total CNG/PNG consumption for FY 2025-26, 2026- 27 and 2027-28 respectively. From 2028-29 onwards CBO will be 5%. Context: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas recently introduced the phase wise mandatory blending of CBG in CNG (Transport) & PNG (Domestic) segments of City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) aims to promote production and consumption of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in the country. · CBO will be voluntary till FY 2024-2025 and mandatory blending obligation would start from FY 2025-26.
· It will be monitored and implemented by the Central Repository Body (CRB), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. · CBO shall be kept as 1%, 3% and 4% of total CNG/PNG consumption for FY 2025-26, 2026- 27 and 2027-28 respectively. From 2028-29 onwards CBO will be 5%. Context: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas recently introduced the phase wise mandatory blending of CBG in CNG (Transport) & PNG (Domestic) segments of City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Saurauia Punduana
- In India it is found only in the North-eastern states.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a plant species belonging to Actinidiaceae family. · Flowers of Saurauia Punduana turn white to pink on maturity. Petals are pink, ovate to obovate curled at the tip.
· Its fruits are spherical, shining white, and are used in veterinary medicine.
· Habitat: In subtropical forests, altitude 600-1800 m.
· Its flowers are complete, bisexual, i.e., with functional male (androecium) and female (gynoecium).
· In India it is found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
· It is a critically endangered species as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. · Global Distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar.
· Threats: Saurauia species are susceptible to various insect pests, virus and fungi, affecting leaves, fruits and roots.
Context: Recently, the Saurauia Punduana plant was recorded for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a plant species belonging to Actinidiaceae family. · Flowers of Saurauia Punduana turn white to pink on maturity. Petals are pink, ovate to obovate curled at the tip.
· Its fruits are spherical, shining white, and are used in veterinary medicine.
· Habitat: In subtropical forests, altitude 600-1800 m.
· Its flowers are complete, bisexual, i.e., with functional male (androecium) and female (gynoecium).
· In India it is found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
· It is a critically endangered species as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. · Global Distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar.
· Threats: Saurauia species are susceptible to various insect pests, virus and fungi, affecting leaves, fruits and roots.
Context: Recently, the Saurauia Punduana plant was recorded for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district.
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