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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsQ1) Which of the following statements correctly identifies ‘Anthropocene’ :
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Answer : (a)
1. The Anthropocene is a proposed epoch dating from the commencement of significant human impact on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems, including, but not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.
2. Neither the International Commission on Stratigraphy nor the International Union of Geological Sciences has yet officially approved the term as a recognized subdivision of geological time
3. Working Group on the Anthropocene voted to formally designate the epoch Anthropocene and presented the recommendation to the International Geological Congress in 2016.Incorrect
Answer : (a)
1. The Anthropocene is a proposed epoch dating from the commencement of significant human impact on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems, including, but not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.
2. Neither the International Commission on Stratigraphy nor the International Union of Geological Sciences has yet officially approved the term as a recognized subdivision of geological time
3. Working Group on the Anthropocene voted to formally designate the epoch Anthropocene and presented the recommendation to the International Geological Congress in 2016. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsQ2) Which of these statements correctly defines our coastal areas :
1. Gulfs come under Internal Waters. Legally, they are treated as land.
2. Nation’s sovereignty does not extend over the Territorial sea.
3. A country cannot exploit resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone.Choose the correct answer:
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Answer : (b)
1. Under UNCLOS, the sea and resources in the water and the seabed are classified into three zones — the internal waters (IW), the territorial sea (TS) and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
2. The IW is on the landward side of the baseline including gulfs and small bays. Coastal states treat IW like land.
3. TS extends outwards to 12 nautical miles from the baseline — coastal nations enjoy sovereignty over airspace, sea, seabed, and subsoil and all living and non-living resources therein.
4. EEZ extends outwards to 200 nautical miles from the baseline. Coastal nations have sovereign rights for exploration, exploiting, conserving and managing all the natural resources therein.Incorrect
Answer : (b)
1. Under UNCLOS, the sea and resources in the water and the seabed are classified into three zones — the internal waters (IW), the territorial sea (TS) and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
2. The IW is on the landward side of the baseline including gulfs and small bays. Coastal states treat IW like land.
3. TS extends outwards to 12 nautical miles from the baseline — coastal nations enjoy sovereignty over airspace, sea, seabed, and subsoil and all living and non-living resources therein.
4. EEZ extends outwards to 200 nautical miles from the baseline. Coastal nations have sovereign rights for exploration, exploiting, conserving and managing all the natural resources therein. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsQ3) Identify the correct statement about e-cigarette:
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Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/prohibition-of-e-cigarettes-ordinance-2019/
Answer : (b)
1. An e-cigarette, short for electronic cigarette, is a battery-operated device.
2. e-cigarette emits vaporized nicotine, or non-nicotine solutions.
3. The user inhales it looking for a sensation similar to inhaling tobacco smoke, but without the smoke.
4. E-cigarettes have the potential to benefit adult smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for regular cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products.
5. E-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products.Incorrect
Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/prohibition-of-e-cigarettes-ordinance-2019/
Answer : (b)
1. An e-cigarette, short for electronic cigarette, is a battery-operated device.
2. e-cigarette emits vaporized nicotine, or non-nicotine solutions.
3. The user inhales it looking for a sensation similar to inhaling tobacco smoke, but without the smoke.
4. E-cigarettes have the potential to benefit adult smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for regular cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products.
5. E-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsQ4) Identify the correct statement about the Corruption Perception Index:
1. It ranks the countries by the perceived levels of public sector corruption only.
2. India has been continually decreasing its rank on the index.Choose the correct answer:
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Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-corrosive-effect-of-corrupt-anti-corruption-campaigns/
Answer : (a)
1. The index is released by Transparency International
2. The index ranks the countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and businesspeople
3. India is the 78 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International.
4. Corruption Rank in India averaged 75.67 from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 95 in 2011 and a record low of 35 in 1995.Incorrect
Inspired by : https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-corrosive-effect-of-corrupt-anti-corruption-campaigns/
Answer : (a)
1. The index is released by Transparency International
2. The index ranks the countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and businesspeople
3. India is the 78 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International.
4. Corruption Rank in India averaged 75.67 from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 95 in 2011 and a record low of 35 in 1995. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsQ5) Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?
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Inspired by : Prelims 2018
Answer : (a)
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Inspired by : Prelims 2018
Answer : (a)
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