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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)-
1. It has been used to estimate the amount of food abundance available to herbivorous animals.
2. It is a simple indicator which tells how much of the ground is covered with vegetation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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“EXPLANATION
What is it? The NDVI is a simple indicator which tells how much of the ground is covered with vegetation. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.It basically calculates the difference between the red and near-infrared components of light reflected by objects, from, say, a satellite. Since healthy vegetation strongly absorbs red and reflects near-infrared light, this difference can indicate the presence of healthy vegetation and map it into a
colour code.Why in News? Researchers recently found that NDVI does not yield a reliable estimate of food abundance for elephants in tropical forests. In fact, researchers show that this index has a negative correlation with graminoids (grassy food – grasses, sedges and rushes
– preferentially consumed by elephants) in tropical forests.Utility of NDVI:
NDVI has been used to estimate the amount of food abundance available to herbivorous animals, for example, elephants. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The NDVI is used, for instance, in attempts to track the presence of elephants using the vegetation they consume.”
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“EXPLANATION
What is it? The NDVI is a simple indicator which tells how much of the ground is covered with vegetation. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.It basically calculates the difference between the red and near-infrared components of light reflected by objects, from, say, a satellite. Since healthy vegetation strongly absorbs red and reflects near-infrared light, this difference can indicate the presence of healthy vegetation and map it into a
colour code.Why in News? Researchers recently found that NDVI does not yield a reliable estimate of food abundance for elephants in tropical forests. In fact, researchers show that this index has a negative correlation with graminoids (grassy food – grasses, sedges and rushes
– preferentially consumed by elephants) in tropical forests.Utility of NDVI:
NDVI has been used to estimate the amount of food abundance available to herbivorous animals, for example, elephants. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The NDVI is used, for instance, in attempts to track the presence of elephants using the vegetation they consume.”
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the parameters used for the compilation of END OF CHILDHOOD INDEX?
1. Child Homicide
2. Child Mortality
3. Early Marriage
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The index is part of Changing Lives in Our Lifetime – Global Childhood Report, 2019 and was released by Save the Children, a non-profit, on May 28, 2019. Countries are evaluated on eight parameters on the wellbeing of those up to 19 years of age — child mortality, malnutrition, lack of education, child labour, early marriage, adolescent birth, displacement by conflict and child homicide. Hence, All statements are correct. Performance of countries: India ranks 113 in 176 countries. However, India has improved significantly on child mortality from 39 deaths per 1000 live births in 2017.
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The index is part of Changing Lives in Our Lifetime – Global Childhood Report, 2019 and was released by Save the Children, a non-profit, on May 28, 2019. Countries are evaluated on eight parameters on the wellbeing of those up to 19 years of age — child mortality, malnutrition, lack of education, child labour, early marriage, adolescent birth, displacement by conflict and child homicide. Hence, All statements are correct. Performance of countries: India ranks 113 in 176 countries. However, India has improved significantly on child mortality from 39 deaths per 1000 live births in 2017.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to MARITIME MUSEUM,
1. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme.
2. India and Spain will cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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India and Portugal will cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect. It is likely to come up on the lines of a similar museum at Lisbon, which is administered by the Portuguese Navy.
The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme, with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the State government and other stakeholders. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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India and Portugal will cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect. It is likely to come up on the lines of a similar museum at Lisbon, which is administered by the Portuguese Navy.
The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme, with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the State government and other stakeholders. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries share borders with El Salvador?
1. Honduras
2. Guatemala
3. Costa Rica
4. Belize
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El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. Hence, Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. Hence, Statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are part of RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS?
1. Preferential arrangements
2. Free trade agreements
3. Customs unions
4. Common markets
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Countries use bilateral/regional trade agreements to increase market access and expand trade in foreign markets. These agreements are called reciprocal trade agreements (RTAs) because members grant special advantages to each other.
RTAs include many types of agreements, such as preferential arrangements, free trade agreements, customs unions, and common markets, in which members agree to open their markets to each other’s exports by lowering trade barriers. Hence, All statements are correct.
Need: They have become an increasingly prominent feature of the multilateral trading system in recent years, in part, because of stalled global negotiations taking place under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Many observers believe that RTAs deepen market integration and complement efforts by the WTO to liberalize international markets. While acknowledging that RTAs can open up markets, other observers contend that these agreements also distort trade
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Countries use bilateral/regional trade agreements to increase market access and expand trade in foreign markets. These agreements are called reciprocal trade agreements (RTAs) because members grant special advantages to each other.
RTAs include many types of agreements, such as preferential arrangements, free trade agreements, customs unions, and common markets, in which members agree to open their markets to each other’s exports by lowering trade barriers. Hence, All statements are correct.
Need: They have become an increasingly prominent feature of the multilateral trading system in recent years, in part, because of stalled global negotiations taking place under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Many observers believe that RTAs deepen market integration and complement efforts by the WTO to liberalize international markets. While acknowledging that RTAs can open up markets, other observers contend that these agreements also distort trade
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements,
1. Mansarovar Lake is the 2nd highest freshwater lake in the world.
2. Nathu La connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
3. It is also one of the four agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) points between the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Mansarovar Lake is located at an altitude of 14,950 ft (4,558 m) is said to be the highest freshwater lake in the world. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
It is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, 940 kilometres from Lhasa. To the west of it is Lake Rakshastal and to the north is Mount Kailash. Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. It is also one of the four officially agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) points between the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing stand-offs. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
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Mansarovar Lake is located at an altitude of 14,950 ft (4,558 m) is said to be the highest freshwater lake in the world. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
It is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, 940 kilometres from Lhasa. To the west of it is Lake Rakshastal and to the north is Mount Kailash. Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. It is also one of the four officially agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) points between the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing stand-offs. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsQ7. Which of the following ETHNIC COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE WORLD are correctly matched?
1. Bangladesh: Rohingya.
2. Thailand: Sea Gypsies.
3. Syria: Kurds.
4. Kuwait: Bedouin tribes.
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Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya.
Thailand: Yao, Hmong, Karen and Sea Gypsies.
Syria: Kurds. • Kuwait: Bedouin tribes. •
Iraq: Bidoon and Faili Kurds Hence
All the pairs are correct.
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Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya.
Thailand: Yao, Hmong, Karen and Sea Gypsies.
Syria: Kurds. • Kuwait: Bedouin tribes. •
Iraq: Bidoon and Faili Kurds Hence
All the pairs are correct.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding AROGYAPACHA (TRICHOPUS ZEYLANICUS),
1. It is a highly potent medicinal plant endemic to the Garo hills.
2. It is ‘miracle plant’ is known for its traditional use to combat fatigue.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Context: Scientists from the University of Kerala have decoded the genetic make-up of Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus), a highly potent medicinal plant endemic to the Agasthya hills. Hence, Statemnt 1 is incorrect.
This ‘miracle plant’ is known for its traditional use by the Kani tribal community to combat fatigue. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Studies have also proved its varied spectrum of pharmacological properties such as anti-oxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumour, anti-ulcer, antihyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective and anti-diabetic.
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Context: Scientists from the University of Kerala have decoded the genetic make-up of Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus), a highly potent medicinal plant endemic to the Agasthya hills. Hence, Statemnt 1 is incorrect.
This ‘miracle plant’ is known for its traditional use by the Kani tribal community to combat fatigue. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Studies have also proved its varied spectrum of pharmacological properties such as anti-oxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumour, anti-ulcer, antihyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective and anti-diabetic.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements,
1. The Karakoram range is located at the plate boundary between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate.
2. The Karakoram range begins in the Wakhan Corridor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Karakoram is a large mountain range spanning the borders of Pakistan, India, and China, with the northwest extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Karakoram is in one of the world’s most geologically active areas, at the plate boundary between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
It begins in the Wakhan Corridor (Afghanistan) in the west and encompasses the majority of Gilgit–Baltistan (Pakistan) and extends into Ladakh (India), and the disputed Aksai Chin region controlled by China. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
It is the second-highest mountain range in the world, and part of the complex of ranges including the Pamir Mountains, the Hindu Kush and the Himalayan Mountains. The Karakoram has eight summits over 7,500 m (24,600 ft) height, with four of them exceeding 8,000 m (26,000 ft):K2, the second highest peak in the world at 8,611 m (28,251 ft), Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II. The range is about 500 km (311 mi) in length, and is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions. The Siachen Glacier at 76 kilometres (47 mi) and the Biafo Glacier at 63 kilometres (39 mi) rank as the world’s second and third longest glaciers outside the polar regions. The Karakoram is bounded on the east by the Aksai Chin plateau, on the northeast by the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and on the north by the river valleys of the Yarkand and Karakash rivers beyond which lie the Kunlun Mountains. At the northwest corner are the Pamir Mountains. The southern boundary of the Karakoram is formed, west to east, by the Gilgit, Indus, and Shyok rivers, which separate the range from the northwestern end of the Himalaya range proper. These rivers flow northwest before making an abrupt turn southwestward towards the plains of Pakistan. Roughly in the middle of the Karakoram range is the Karakoram Pass, which was part of a historic trade route between Ladakh and Yarkand but now inactive.
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The Karakoram is a large mountain range spanning the borders of Pakistan, India, and China, with the northwest extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The Karakoram is in one of the world’s most geologically active areas, at the plate boundary between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
It begins in the Wakhan Corridor (Afghanistan) in the west and encompasses the majority of Gilgit–Baltistan (Pakistan) and extends into Ladakh (India), and the disputed Aksai Chin region controlled by China. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
It is the second-highest mountain range in the world, and part of the complex of ranges including the Pamir Mountains, the Hindu Kush and the Himalayan Mountains. The Karakoram has eight summits over 7,500 m (24,600 ft) height, with four of them exceeding 8,000 m (26,000 ft):K2, the second highest peak in the world at 8,611 m (28,251 ft), Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II. The range is about 500 km (311 mi) in length, and is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions. The Siachen Glacier at 76 kilometres (47 mi) and the Biafo Glacier at 63 kilometres (39 mi) rank as the world’s second and third longest glaciers outside the polar regions. The Karakoram is bounded on the east by the Aksai Chin plateau, on the northeast by the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and on the north by the river valleys of the Yarkand and Karakash rivers beyond which lie the Kunlun Mountains. At the northwest corner are the Pamir Mountains. The southern boundary of the Karakoram is formed, west to east, by the Gilgit, Indus, and Shyok rivers, which separate the range from the northwestern end of the Himalaya range proper. These rivers flow northwest before making an abrupt turn southwestward towards the plains of Pakistan. Roughly in the middle of the Karakoram range is the Karakoram Pass, which was part of a historic trade route between Ladakh and Yarkand but now inactive.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR),
1. It is empowered to inquire into any matter which is pending before a State Commission for Protection of Child Rights or any other Statutory Commission.
2. The Commission submits its annual or special reports to the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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NCPCR is a statutory body set up in 2007 under Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
Its objective is to protect, promote and defend child rights in India including rights adopted in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, 1989, ratified by India in 1992. (This convention defines child as a human being below 18 years of age). It falls under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group. The Commission submits its annual or special reports to the Central Government and to the state government concerned. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
National Commission is prohibited from inquiring into any matter which is pending before a State Commission for Protection of Child Rights or any other Statutory Commission. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
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NCPCR is a statutory body set up in 2007 under Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
Its objective is to protect, promote and defend child rights in India including rights adopted in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, 1989, ratified by India in 1992. (This convention defines child as a human being below 18 years of age). It falls under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group. The Commission submits its annual or special reports to the Central Government and to the state government concerned. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
National Commission is prohibited from inquiring into any matter which is pending before a State Commission for Protection of Child Rights or any other Statutory Commission. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding National Defence Fund (NDF),
1. It is administered by an Executive Committee, which includes Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members.
2. It is used only for the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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About National Defence Fund (NDF)
1. It was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the national defence effort, and to decide on their utilisation.
2. It is used for the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents.
3. It is administered by an Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson, and Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
4. It’s entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support. Changes: Now wards of state police officials who were killed during terror/naxal attacks have also been included.
Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
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About National Defence Fund (NDF)
1. It was set up to take charge of voluntary donations in cash and kind received for promotion of the national defence effort, and to decide on their utilisation.
2. It is used for the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces (including Para Military Forces) and their dependents.
3. It is administered by an Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson, and Defence, Finance and Home Ministers as Members. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
4. It’s entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any budgetary support. Changes: Now wards of state police officials who were killed during terror/naxal attacks have also been included.
Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements,
1. AWaRe is an online tool which aims at guiding policymakers and health workers to use antibiotics safely and more effectively.
2. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies only to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR or AR) is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microbe The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies only to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of these medicines The World Health Organization has launched a global campaign that urges countries to adopt its new online tool AWaRe which aims at guiding policymakers and health workers to use antibiotics safely and more effectively. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The tool, known as ‘AWaRe’, classifies antibiotics into three groups:
o Access — antibiotics used to treat the most common and serious infections o Watch — antibiotics available at all times in the healthcare system
o Reserve — antibiotics to be used sparingly or preserved and used only as a last resort
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Antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR or AR) is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microbe The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies only to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of these medicines The World Health Organization has launched a global campaign that urges countries to adopt its new online tool AWaRe which aims at guiding policymakers and health workers to use antibiotics safely and more effectively. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The tool, known as ‘AWaRe’, classifies antibiotics into three groups:
o Access — antibiotics used to treat the most common and serious infections o Watch — antibiotics available at all times in the healthcare system
o Reserve — antibiotics to be used sparingly or preserved and used only as a last resort
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsQ13. Which of the following are correctly matched?
Volcanic Eruption- Region
1. Mayotte Island- France
2. Mount Sinabung- Karo plateau
3. Mount Soputan- Java
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Some Recent Major Volcano eruptions
Volcanic Eruption- Region
Mayotte Island- France, Western Indian Ocean Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Mount Agung- Indonesia
Mount Soputan- Indonesia Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Anak Krakatau island- Indonesia
Mount Sinabung: It is a composite volcano in the Karo plateau of Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Some Recent Major Volcano eruptions
Volcanic Eruption- Region
Mayotte Island- France, Western Indian Ocean Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Mount Agung- Indonesia
Mount Soputan- Indonesia Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Anak Krakatau island- Indonesia
Mount Sinabung: It is a composite volcano in the Karo plateau of Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsQ14. Consider the following statements regarding TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (TIEA),
1. It was developed by the OECD Global Forum Working Group on Effective Exchange of Information.
2. It is a binding instrument and cannot be terminated.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (TIEA)
• India has notified a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Marshall Islands.
• The agreement enables the exchange of information, including banking and ownership information, between the two countries for tax purposes.
• It was developed by the OECD Global Forum Working Group on Effective Exchange of Information. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• The agreement also provides for representatives of one country to undertake tax examinations in the other country and will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance. •
TIEAs are not-binding instruments and can be terminated as stipulated in the agreements.
Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
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TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (TIEA)
• India has notified a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Marshall Islands.
• The agreement enables the exchange of information, including banking and ownership information, between the two countries for tax purposes.
• It was developed by the OECD Global Forum Working Group on Effective Exchange of Information. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• The agreement also provides for representatives of one country to undertake tax examinations in the other country and will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance. •
TIEAs are not-binding instruments and can be terminated as stipulated in the agreements.
Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding Leader of Opposition (LoP),
1. LoP is a statutory post, drawing its power from Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament (SALOP) Act, 1977.
2. While recognizing LoP, the Speaker has discretionary power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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About Leader of Opposition: (LoP) o LoP is a statutory post, drawing its power from Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament (SALOP) Act, 1977. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
o The act defines LoP as the the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People.
o However, while recognizing LoP the Speaker should follow the Directions by the Speaker of Lok Sabha issued in 1956.
HENCE. STATEMENT 2 IS INCORRECT.
o According to the directions Speaker is not obliged to recognise any member of the largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha as LoP in case the said party does not have the strength equal to 1/10th of the quorum required for a sitting of the House.
o LoP enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister and is a member of panels that select candidates for key Constitutional and statutory posts like CVC, CBI Director, Lok Pal etc. o Significance: LoP bring Bipartisanship and Neutrality and plays an important role in bringing cohesiveness and effectiveness to the opposition’s functioning in policy and legislative work.
Tikdam- We know that it is not all the discretionary power of the speaker, thus we can eliminate option 2.
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About Leader of Opposition: (LoP) o LoP is a statutory post, drawing its power from Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament (SALOP) Act, 1977. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
o The act defines LoP as the the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People.
o However, while recognizing LoP the Speaker should follow the Directions by the Speaker of Lok Sabha issued in 1956.
HENCE. STATEMENT 2 IS INCORRECT.
o According to the directions Speaker is not obliged to recognise any member of the largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha as LoP in case the said party does not have the strength equal to 1/10th of the quorum required for a sitting of the House.
o LoP enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister and is a member of panels that select candidates for key Constitutional and statutory posts like CVC, CBI Director, Lok Pal etc. o Significance: LoP bring Bipartisanship and Neutrality and plays an important role in bringing cohesiveness and effectiveness to the opposition’s functioning in policy and legislative work.
Tikdam- We know that it is not all the discretionary power of the speaker, thus we can eliminate option 2.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding AMARAVATI SCHOOL OF ART,
1. It flourished in the lower valleys of river Kaveri.
2. The important characteristic of the Amravati school is the ‘narrative art’.
3. Instead of Human figures , there is the prominence of natural figures like River and forest in this school of art.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Amravati School of Art flourished in the region of Andhra Pradesh between the lower valleys of rivers Krishna and Godavari. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The main patrons of this art form were the Satavahans but it carried on even later, patronized by their successor Ikshavaku rulers. This art is said to have flourished between 150 BC and 350 AD. • An important characteristic of the Amravati school is the ‘narrative art’. The medallions were carved in such a manner that they depict an incident in a natural way. For example one medallion depicts a whole story of ‘taming of an elephant by the Buddha. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. •
There is the prominence of human figures rather than to figures drawn from nature. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
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The Amravati School of Art flourished in the region of Andhra Pradesh between the lower valleys of rivers Krishna and Godavari. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The main patrons of this art form were the Satavahans but it carried on even later, patronized by their successor Ikshavaku rulers. This art is said to have flourished between 150 BC and 350 AD. • An important characteristic of the Amravati school is the ‘narrative art’. The medallions were carved in such a manner that they depict an incident in a natural way. For example one medallion depicts a whole story of ‘taming of an elephant by the Buddha. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. •
There is the prominence of human figures rather than to figures drawn from nature. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Treaty of Amritsar of 1809,
1. It was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Lord Minto.
2. This Treaty is said to have shattered Ranjit Singh’s dream of establishing Sikh supremacy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Treaty of Amritsar of 1809
• It was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company (Lord Minto) in 1809 which stipulated that perpetual friendship subsist between the British government and the State of Lahore. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
o It fixed the Sutlej River as the eastern boundary of his territories.
o Treaty is said to have shattered Ranjit Singh’s dream of establishing Sikh supremacy over the territories between Jamuna and Satluj rivers as the extension of his power beyond river Satluj was prevented.
Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Treaty of Amritsar of 1809
• It was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company (Lord Minto) in 1809 which stipulated that perpetual friendship subsist between the British government and the State of Lahore. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
o It fixed the Sutlej River as the eastern boundary of his territories.
o Treaty is said to have shattered Ranjit Singh’s dream of establishing Sikh supremacy over the territories between Jamuna and Satluj rivers as the extension of his power beyond river Satluj was prevented.
Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is related/located at Sarnath?
1. Mulagandhakuti Vihara
2. Dhamekh Stupa
3. Chaukhandi Stupa
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Sarnath had been referred to as ‘Mrigadava’ meaning ‘deer park’ and ‘Isipatana’ denoting the place where holy men fell to earth.
• Site for Buddhism: Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Sarnath called dharmachakra – pravartana.
o Dhamekh Stupa (Dharma Chakra Stupa): It is the place where Lord Buddha had given his first conversation of Dharma. It is said to have been built in the year 500 CE while the construction was ordered by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC.
o Mulagandhakuti Vihara: This is the place where Lord Buddha lived when he visited Sarnath.
Chaukhandi Stupa -It is an ancient Buddhist site in Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), with a lofty brick structure crowned with an octagonal tower. • Originally stupa is said to be built by Emperor Ashoka. • The octagonal tower on top is a Mughal monument built in 1588 to commemorate Humanyu’s visit to this place. Hence, All statements are correct.
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• Sarnath had been referred to as ‘Mrigadava’ meaning ‘deer park’ and ‘Isipatana’ denoting the place where holy men fell to earth.
• Site for Buddhism: Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Sarnath called dharmachakra – pravartana.
o Dhamekh Stupa (Dharma Chakra Stupa): It is the place where Lord Buddha had given his first conversation of Dharma. It is said to have been built in the year 500 CE while the construction was ordered by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC.
o Mulagandhakuti Vihara: This is the place where Lord Buddha lived when he visited Sarnath.
Chaukhandi Stupa -It is an ancient Buddhist site in Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), with a lofty brick structure crowned with an octagonal tower. • Originally stupa is said to be built by Emperor Ashoka. • The octagonal tower on top is a Mughal monument built in 1588 to commemorate Humanyu’s visit to this place. Hence, All statements are correct.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Proton Therapy,
1. It is a type of radiation therapy which uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer.
2. It is applicable to all type of cancers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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About Proton Therapy • It is a type of radiation therapy which uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• It is considered as one of the most advanced forms of external beam radiation therapy for cancer treatment in the world. It is also known as Proton Beam Therapy and offers high levels of precision as compared to other treatment options. • It is particularly effective for paediatric cancers and tumours affecting the brain, eye, colon, breast, gastrointestinal area, pelvis, and prostate and those close to the spinal cord, brain stem and other vital organs. Challenges with Proton Therapy • Proton Therapy is highly specialised and expensive treatment. • It is not applicable to all type of cancers. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• More research and clinical trials are needed to make this treatment more affordable and applicable to all types of cancers
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About Proton Therapy • It is a type of radiation therapy which uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• It is considered as one of the most advanced forms of external beam radiation therapy for cancer treatment in the world. It is also known as Proton Beam Therapy and offers high levels of precision as compared to other treatment options. • It is particularly effective for paediatric cancers and tumours affecting the brain, eye, colon, breast, gastrointestinal area, pelvis, and prostate and those close to the spinal cord, brain stem and other vital organs. Challenges with Proton Therapy • Proton Therapy is highly specialised and expensive treatment. • It is not applicable to all type of cancers. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• More research and clinical trials are needed to make this treatment more affordable and applicable to all types of cancers
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements,
1. Food fortification is the deliberate addition of one or more micronutrients to food.
2. FSSAI has recently introduced +F logo for fortified staple food products.
3. The Copenhagen Consensus is related to fortification and its benefits to the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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What is food fortification?
• Food fortification is the deliberate addition of one or more micronutrients to food so as to correct or prevent a deficiency and provide a health benefit. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• These nutrients may or may not have been originally present in the food before processing. • Food fortification is a “complementary strategy” and not a replacement of a balanced & diversified diet to address malnutrition.
• Food fortification:
o Can improve the health of a large section of the population, all at once since the nutrients are added to staple foods that are widely consumed.
o is a safe method of improving nutrition among people as the quantity added is very small and well regulated as per prescribed standards.
o is a socio-culturally acceptable way to deliver nutrients to people as it does not require any changes in food habits and patterns of people and does not alter the characteristics of the food—the taste, the feel, the look.
o is cost-effective and delivers quick results.
The Copenhagen Consensus estimates that every 1 Rupee spent on fortification results in 9 Rupees in benefits to the economy. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Every package of fortified food shall carry the name of the fortificant and the logo to indicate. FSSAI has recently introduced +F logo for fortified staple food products. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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What is food fortification?
• Food fortification is the deliberate addition of one or more micronutrients to food so as to correct or prevent a deficiency and provide a health benefit. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• These nutrients may or may not have been originally present in the food before processing. • Food fortification is a “complementary strategy” and not a replacement of a balanced & diversified diet to address malnutrition.
• Food fortification:
o Can improve the health of a large section of the population, all at once since the nutrients are added to staple foods that are widely consumed.
o is a safe method of improving nutrition among people as the quantity added is very small and well regulated as per prescribed standards.
o is a socio-culturally acceptable way to deliver nutrients to people as it does not require any changes in food habits and patterns of people and does not alter the characteristics of the food—the taste, the feel, the look.
o is cost-effective and delivers quick results.
The Copenhagen Consensus estimates that every 1 Rupee spent on fortification results in 9 Rupees in benefits to the economy. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Every package of fortified food shall carry the name of the fortificant and the logo to indicate. FSSAI has recently introduced +F logo for fortified staple food products. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
