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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points“Lecanorchis taiwaniana” is a type of orchid that was recently discovered in Assam. Consider the following statements regarding it:
1. It is one of two known types of parasitic plants which have abandoned photosynthesis.
2. It is India’s one of smallest botanically recorded orchids in terms of size and duration of bloom.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/assam-produces-an-orchid-link-to-the-orient/article27110081.ece
Lecanorchis taiwaniana:
It is a type of orchid that was recently discovered in Assam.
This is the first time it is discovered in India.
The orchid species is already known in Japan, Taiwan, and Laos.
It is one of two known types of parasitic plants which have abandoned photosynthesis.
It derives nutrients and its energy from fungus.
It is India’s one of smallest botanically recorded orchids in terms of size and duration of bloom.
Background: India has about 1,300 species of orchids.Incorrect
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/assam-produces-an-orchid-link-to-the-orient/article27110081.ece
Lecanorchis taiwaniana:
It is a type of orchid that was recently discovered in Assam.
This is the first time it is discovered in India.
The orchid species is already known in Japan, Taiwan, and Laos.
It is one of two known types of parasitic plants which have abandoned photosynthesis.
It derives nutrients and its energy from fungus.
It is India’s one of smallest botanically recorded orchids in terms of size and duration of bloom.
Background: India has about 1,300 species of orchids. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms:
1. CRZ Rules are made by the Union Environment Ministry
2. Implementation of CRZ rules is supposed to be done by Union Environment Ministry.
3. The states are supposed to frame their own coastal zone management plans in accordance with the central rules.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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While the CRZ Rules are made by the Union Environment Ministry, implementation is supposed to be done by state governments through their Coastal Zone Management Authorities.
The states are also supposed to frame their own coastal zone management plans in accordance with the central Rules.Incorrect
While the CRZ Rules are made by the Union Environment Ministry, implementation is supposed to be done by state governments through their Coastal Zone Management Authorities.
The states are also supposed to frame their own coastal zone management plans in accordance with the central Rules. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe 7th Economic Census -2019, which was in news recently, is being conducted by which ministry?
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The 7th Economic Census -2019 is being conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to provide disaggregated information on various operational and structural aspects of all establishments in the country.
Implementing agency: MoSPI has partnered with Common Service Centres, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the MEITY as the implementing agency.
Economic Censuses:
Launched in 1976 as a plan scheme.
Coverage: All entrepreneurial units in the country which are involved in any economic activities of either agricultural or non-agricultural sector which are engaged in production and/or distribution of goods and/or services not for the sole purpose of own consumption.
Objective: It provides detailed information on operational and other characteristics such as number of establishments, number of persons employed, source of finance, type of ownership etc.
Significance: This information used for micro level/ decentralized planning and to assess contribution of various sectors of the economy in the gross domestic product (GDP).
Total Six Economic Censuses (EC) have been conducted till date. First one was conducted in 1977 by CSO.Incorrect
The 7th Economic Census -2019 is being conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to provide disaggregated information on various operational and structural aspects of all establishments in the country.
Implementing agency: MoSPI has partnered with Common Service Centres, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the MEITY as the implementing agency.
Economic Censuses:
Launched in 1976 as a plan scheme.
Coverage: All entrepreneurial units in the country which are involved in any economic activities of either agricultural or non-agricultural sector which are engaged in production and/or distribution of goods and/or services not for the sole purpose of own consumption.
Objective: It provides detailed information on operational and other characteristics such as number of establishments, number of persons employed, source of finance, type of ownership etc.
Significance: This information used for micro level/ decentralized planning and to assess contribution of various sectors of the economy in the gross domestic product (GDP).
Total Six Economic Censuses (EC) have been conducted till date. First one was conducted in 1977 by CSO. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Testing Agency (NTA):
1. It is a constitutional body
2. It conducts entrance examinations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country.
3. Gradually it will be a financially self-sustainable body.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
https://nta.ac.in/
In pursuance of the Budget Announcement 2017-18, the Union Cabinet, in November 2017, approved creation of the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country.
NTA will be chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by MHRD.
The CEO will be the Director General to be appointed by the Government.
There will be a Board of Governors comprising members from user institutions.
The Director General will be assisted by 9 verticals headed by academicians/ experts.
NTA will be given a one-time grant of Rs.25 crore from the Government of India to start its operation in the first year.
Thereafter, it will be financially self-sustainable.Incorrect
https://nta.ac.in/
In pursuance of the Budget Announcement 2017-18, the Union Cabinet, in November 2017, approved creation of the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country.
NTA will be chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by MHRD.
The CEO will be the Director General to be appointed by the Government.
There will be a Board of Governors comprising members from user institutions.
The Director General will be assisted by 9 verticals headed by academicians/ experts.
NTA will be given a one-time grant of Rs.25 crore from the Government of India to start its operation in the first year.
Thereafter, it will be financially self-sustainable. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsDuring a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the:
1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. Violent upward movement of air and water particlesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.
Correct
2013 UPSC Prelims Question
The question is about cause of thunder during a thunderstorm (and not the cause of thunderstorm itself).
As per Britannica
Thunder is the sound caused by a lightning discharge.
Lightning heats the air in its path and causes a large over-pressure of the air within its channel.
The channel expands supersonically into the surrounding air as a shock wave and creates an acoustic signal that is heard as thunder.Incorrect
2013 UPSC Prelims Question
The question is about cause of thunder during a thunderstorm (and not the cause of thunderstorm itself).
As per Britannica
Thunder is the sound caused by a lightning discharge.
Lightning heats the air in its path and causes a large over-pressure of the air within its channel.
The channel expands supersonically into the surrounding air as a shock wave and creates an acoustic signal that is heard as thunder.
