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Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act | The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/non-population-criteria-always-part-of-delimitation-say-officials/article38023881.ece
Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act | The Commission is a powerful and independent body whose orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/non-population-criteria-always-part-of-delimitation-say-officials/article38023881.ece
‘Mikania’,’Lantana’,’Thrips’ which was seen in news recently are
Solution (c)
They are invasive alien species found in India.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/plans-afoot-to-uproot-lantana-from-bandipur-brt-reserve/article38023556.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-for-participatory-eco-restoration/article37963019.ece
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/insect-hits-chilli-crop-south-india-7668378/
Solution (c)
They are invasive alien species found in India.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/plans-afoot-to-uproot-lantana-from-bandipur-brt-reserve/article38023556.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-for-participatory-eco-restoration/article37963019.ece
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/insect-hits-chilli-crop-south-india-7668378/
“PAHAL” which was seen in news recently is
Solution (c)
PAHAL or Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh Scheme aims to provide direct benefits to consumers. The scheme, which was originally introduced in 2013 was relaunched to cover the entire country. As per the scheme, LPG consumers can get the subsidy amount directly into their bank account, eliminating the need for any third party
Source : https://http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/this-clean-cooking-fuel-plan-needs-more- firing-up/article38023687.ece
Solution (c)
PAHAL or Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh Scheme aims to provide direct benefits to consumers. The scheme, which was originally introduced in 2013 was relaunched to cover the entire country. As per the scheme, LPG consumers can get the subsidy amount directly into their bank account, eliminating the need for any third party
Source : https://http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/this-clean-cooking-fuel-plan-needs-more- firing-up/article38023687.ece
Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley turtles
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The olive ridley sea turtle is the second-smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. | The IUCN status is vulnerable |
Source: https://http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/olive-ridley-turtle-trail-to- get-a-boost-with-mass-tagging-mission/article38018428.ece
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| The olive ridley sea turtle is the second-smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. | The IUCN status is vulnerable |
Source: https://http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/olive-ridley-turtle-trail-to- get-a-boost-with-mass-tagging-mission/article38018428.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tokenisation’
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Tokenization refers to the replacement of actual card details with a unique alternate code called the ‘token‘, which is unique for a combination of card, token requestor (i.e. the entity which accepts request from the customer for tokenization of a card and passes it on to the card network to issue a corresponding token) and identified device | Token requestor cannot store Primary Account Number (PAN), i.e., card number, or any other card detail |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/explained-what-is-tokenisation-of-debit-and-credit-cards/article38027437.ece
Solution (a)
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Tokenization refers to the replacement of actual card details with a unique alternate code called the ‘token‘, which is unique for a combination of card, token requestor (i.e. the entity which accepts request from the customer for tokenization of a card and passes it on to the card network to issue a corresponding token) and identified device | Token requestor cannot store Primary Account Number (PAN), i.e., card number, or any other card detail |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/explained-what-is-tokenisation-of-debit-and-credit-cards/article38027437.ece
