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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following countries does not share land border with Vietnam?
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Solution (a)
Vietnam borders the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and Pacific Ocean, along with China, Laos, and Cambodia.
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Solution (a)
Vietnam borders the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and Pacific Ocean, along with China, Laos, and Cambodia.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements Blue Tide:
- It occurs when phytoplankton produce light through chemical reactions in proteins.
- Waves disturb these unicellular microorganisms and make them release blue light.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Beaches in Maharashtra have witnessed the fluorescent bluish glow when the waves hit the shoreline. The phenomenon is called ‘blue tide’.
- It appears when luminescent marine life makes the sea appear a deep shade of blue.
- It occurs when phytoplankton (microscopic marine plants), commonly known as dinoflagellates, produce light through chemical reactions in proteins.
- Waves disturb these unicellular microorganisms and make them release blue light.
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Solution (c)
- Beaches in Maharashtra have witnessed the fluorescent bluish glow when the waves hit the shoreline. The phenomenon is called ‘blue tide’.
- It appears when luminescent marine life makes the sea appear a deep shade of blue.
- It occurs when phytoplankton (microscopic marine plants), commonly known as dinoflagellates, produce light through chemical reactions in proteins.
- Waves disturb these unicellular microorganisms and make them release blue light.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Constitution:
- The basic structure of the Indian Constitution stands on the Government of India Act, 1935.
- 102nd Constitution amendment is extending the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
On 26th November, 71st constitution day was celebrated in the country. Every year as part of the celebrations, a number of activities aimed at highlighting and reiterating the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution are organised.
Facts about the Constitution of India:
- The framing of the Constitution took over 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.
- The original copies of the Indian Constitution weren’t typed or printed. They have been handwritten and are now kept in a helium-filled case within the library of the Parliament.
- Prem Bihari Narain Raizada had written the unique copies of the Structure of India.
- Originally, the Constitution of India was written in English and Hindi.
- The Constitution of India has borrowed some of its features from a number of countries, including Britain, Ireland, Japan, USA, South Africa, Germany, Australia, and Canada.
- The basic structure of the Indian Constitution stands on the Government of India Act, 1935.
- World’s lengthiest Constitution
- Federal System with Unitary Features
- Parliamentary Form of Government
- The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act,2020: It extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies.
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Solution (a)
On 26th November, 71st constitution day was celebrated in the country. Every year as part of the celebrations, a number of activities aimed at highlighting and reiterating the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution are organised.
Facts about the Constitution of India:
- The framing of the Constitution took over 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.
- The original copies of the Indian Constitution weren’t typed or printed. They have been handwritten and are now kept in a helium-filled case within the library of the Parliament.
- Prem Bihari Narain Raizada had written the unique copies of the Structure of India.
- Originally, the Constitution of India was written in English and Hindi.
- The Constitution of India has borrowed some of its features from a number of countries, including Britain, Ireland, Japan, USA, South Africa, Germany, Australia, and Canada.
- The basic structure of the Indian Constitution stands on the Government of India Act, 1935.
- World’s lengthiest Constitution
- Federal System with Unitary Features
- Parliamentary Form of Government
- The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act,2020: It extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Bee Board:
- NBB is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
- National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is being implemented by NBB
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
National Bee Board
- SFAC registered the NBB as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 2000 and it was reconstituted (with the secretary as chairman) in June 2006.
- Objective:
- Overall development of beekeeping by promoting scientific beekeeping in India to increase the productivity of crops through pollination and increase the honey production for increasing the income of the beekeepers/farmers.
- Presently NBB is implementing National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan State (HMNEM).
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Solution (c)
National Bee Board
- SFAC registered the NBB as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 2000 and it was reconstituted (with the secretary as chairman) in June 2006.
- Objective:
- Overall development of beekeeping by promoting scientific beekeeping in India to increase the productivity of crops through pollination and increase the honey production for increasing the income of the beekeepers/farmers.
- Presently NBB is implementing National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan State (HMNEM).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- India Climate Change Knowledge Portal was recently launched by NITI Aayog
- According to the Central government, India has practically achieved its pre-2020 climate action targets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
India Climate Change Knowledge Portal:
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘India Climate Change Knowledge Portal’.
- Objective: The Portal will help in disseminating knowledge among citizens about all the major steps the Government is taking at both national and international levels to address climate change issues.
- Benefit: It will be a single point Information resource which provides information on the different climate initiatives taken by various Line Ministries enabling users to access updated status on these initiatives.
- Components: The eight major components included in the knowledge portal are:
- India’s Climate Profile
- National Policy Framework
- India’s Nationally determined contributions (NDC) Goals
- Adaptation Actions
- Mitigation Actions
- Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
- International Climate Negotiations
- Reports & Publications
- According to the Central government, India has practically achieved its pre-2020 climate action targets.
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Solution (b)
India Climate Change Knowledge Portal:
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘India Climate Change Knowledge Portal’.
- Objective: The Portal will help in disseminating knowledge among citizens about all the major steps the Government is taking at both national and international levels to address climate change issues.
- Benefit: It will be a single point Information resource which provides information on the different climate initiatives taken by various Line Ministries enabling users to access updated status on these initiatives.
- Components: The eight major components included in the knowledge portal are:
- India’s Climate Profile
- National Policy Framework
- India’s Nationally determined contributions (NDC) Goals
- Adaptation Actions
- Mitigation Actions
- Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
- International Climate Negotiations
- Reports & Publications
- According to the Central government, India has practically achieved its pre-2020 climate action targets.
