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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsQ1) Choose the correct statement(s) about the CITES program :
1. The Convention is legally binding on the Parties.
2. India is a signatory to and also has ratified CITES convention in 1976.Choose the correct option:
Correct
Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/star-tortoise-otters-get-higher-protection-at-cites/
Answer : (c)
1. CITES is as an international agreement aimed at ensuring “that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival”.
2. It was drafted after a resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1963.
3. The Convention is legally binding on the Parties in the sense that they are committed to implementing it; however, it does not take the place of national laws.
4. India is a signatory to and has also ratified CITES convention in 1976.Incorrect
Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/star-tortoise-otters-get-higher-protection-at-cites/
Answer : (c)
1. CITES is as an international agreement aimed at ensuring “that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival”.
2. It was drafted after a resolution was adopted at a meeting of the members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1963.
3. The Convention is legally binding on the Parties in the sense that they are committed to implementing it; however, it does not take the place of national laws.
4. India is a signatory to and has also ratified CITES convention in 1976. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsQ2) Identify the correct statement about the REDD+ Himalayan programme:
Correct
Inspired by: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/redd-himalayan-programme-extended-till-2020/
Answer : (b)
1. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme is being carried out in the Himalayan states jointly by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
2. It was launched in January 2016 in Mizoram to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in India’s Himalayan states.
3. The initiative was meant to last only till 2018 and is extended till July 2020 keeping in view of the contributions made by the agencies.
4. The project is supported by the environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety ministry of Germany.
5. It is implemented in four countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region— Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal.Incorrect
Inspired by: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/redd-himalayan-programme-extended-till-2020/
Answer : (b)
1. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme is being carried out in the Himalayan states jointly by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
2. It was launched in January 2016 in Mizoram to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in India’s Himalayan states.
3. The initiative was meant to last only till 2018 and is extended till July 2020 keeping in view of the contributions made by the agencies.
4. The project is supported by the environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety ministry of Germany.
5. It is implemented in four countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region— Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsQ3) Identify the correct statement about Vigyan Prasar:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It’s principal objective is to serve India’s science popularization agenda.Choose the correct answer:
Correct
Inspired by : https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/about-us/introduction/
Answer : (b)
1. Vigyan Prasar is an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2. The aim is to serve India’s science popularization agenda through several stakeholder specific approaches
3. It communicates about principles and practice of science and technology and implications for development and quality of life.Incorrect
Inspired by : https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/about-us/introduction/
Answer : (b)
1. Vigyan Prasar is an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2. The aim is to serve India’s science popularization agenda through several stakeholder specific approaches
3. It communicates about principles and practice of science and technology and implications for development and quality of life. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsQ4) Mission Million Trees is a program launched in which of the following states?
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Inspired by: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1583504
Answer : (a)
1. “Mission Million trees” programme was organized by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
2. The Mission which started on the world environment day has been concluded with a plantation of 10,87,000 trees in Ahmedabad city.Incorrect
Inspired by: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1583504
Answer : (a)
1. “Mission Million trees” programme was organized by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
2. The Mission which started on the world environment day has been concluded with a plantation of 10,87,000 trees in Ahmedabad city. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsQ5) Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
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Inspired by: Prelims 2019
Answer : (b)
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Inspired by: Prelims 2019
Answer : (b)
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