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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh Survekshan 2020:
- It has been launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- It is the first edition of the annual cleanliness urban survey.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Swachh Survekshan 2020
- Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Swachh Survekshan 2020 report
- It is the fifth edition of the annual cleanliness urban survey conducted by the MoHUA. It is one of the world’s largest sanitation surveys.
- This year the Ministry has released rankings based on the categorisation of cities on population, instead of releasing overall rankings.
- The categories based on population were introduced in 2019 for the first time but the exact groupings have been changed this year.ual cleanliness urban survey
- In July 2020, MoHUA launched the sixth edition of the survey, Swachh Survekshan 2021 and also introduced a new performance category, the Prerak DAUUR Samman.
- It has a total of five additional subcategories namely Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze) and Aarohi (Aspiring).
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Solution (a)
Swachh Survekshan 2020
- Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Swachh Survekshan 2020 report
- It is the fifth edition of the annual cleanliness urban survey conducted by the MoHUA. It is one of the world’s largest sanitation surveys.
- This year the Ministry has released rankings based on the categorisation of cities on population, instead of releasing overall rankings.
- The categories based on population were introduced in 2019 for the first time but the exact groupings have been changed this year.ual cleanliness urban survey
- In July 2020, MoHUA launched the sixth edition of the survey, Swachh Survekshan 2021 and also introduced a new performance category, the Prerak DAUUR Samman.
- It has a total of five additional subcategories namely Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze) and Aarohi (Aspiring).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Teesta River?
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Solution (c)
- Teesta River originates from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 7,068 m, and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya.
- It flows through Sikkim and West Bengal to merge with the Brahmaputra in Assam
- Teesta River is considered to be the lifeline of the Sikkim.
- The basin lies in the states of Sikkim (72.43%) and West Bengal (27.57%).
- The main tributary of river Teesta is the Rangeet River.
- Teesta River makes a border between Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra as a tributary in Bangladesh
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Solution (c)
- Teesta River originates from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 7,068 m, and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya.
- It flows through Sikkim and West Bengal to merge with the Brahmaputra in Assam
- Teesta River is considered to be the lifeline of the Sikkim.
- The basin lies in the states of Sikkim (72.43%) and West Bengal (27.57%).
- The main tributary of river Teesta is the Rangeet River.
- Teesta River makes a border between Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra as a tributary in Bangladesh
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- It is a vast country stretching into the Sahara Desert in western Africa.
- It got independence from France in 1960.
- It is a landlocked country in West Africa with Niger to the east, Ivory Coast to the south, Senegal to the west.
The above statements explain which of the following country?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Source: Britannica
- Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa.
- It got independence from France in 1960.
- Its capital is Bamako.
- It borders Niger to the east, Cote d’Ivoire to the south, Senegal to the west.
- Most of it lies in the southern Sahara Desert.
- Some of Mali’s prominent natural resources include gold, being the third largest producer of gold in the African continent and salt.
- It was recently in news because its President has announced his resignation amid a military coup.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Source: Britannica
- Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa.
- It got independence from France in 1960.
- Its capital is Bamako.
- It borders Niger to the east, Cote d’Ivoire to the south, Senegal to the west.
- Most of it lies in the southern Sahara Desert.
- Some of Mali’s prominent natural resources include gold, being the third largest producer of gold in the African continent and salt.
- It was recently in news because its President has announced his resignation amid a military coup.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following with respect to National Cadet Corps:
- The NCC was formed after the Independence.
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed in 1948 on the recommendation of H. N. Kunzru Committee.
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and is headed by a Director General of three-star military rank.
- It enrolls cadets at high school and college level and also awards certificates on completion of various phases.
- The NCC cadets receive basic military training at various levels and also have academic curriculum basics related to Armed forces and their functioning.
- Various training camps, adventure activities and military training camps are an important aspect of NCC training.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed in 1948 on the recommendation of H. N. Kunzru Committee.
- The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and is headed by a Director General of three-star military rank.
- It enrolls cadets at high school and college level and also awards certificates on completion of various phases.
- The NCC cadets receive basic military training at various levels and also have academic curriculum basics related to Armed forces and their functioning.
- Various training camps, adventure activities and military training camps are an important aspect of NCC training.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following country is not a member of ASEAN?
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Solution (b)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization which was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states.
- The motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
- 8th August is observed as ASEAN Day.
- ASEAN headquartered in Indonesia, Jakarta.
ASEAN-led Forums
- ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
- ASEAN Plus Three
- East Asia Summit (EAS)
Source: Members of ASEAN
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Solution (b)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization which was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states.
- The motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
- 8th August is observed as ASEAN Day.
- ASEAN headquartered in Indonesia, Jakarta.
ASEAN-led Forums
- ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
- ASEAN Plus Three
- East Asia Summit (EAS)
Source: Members of ASEAN
