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1. Question
1 pointsRojava, sometimes seen in news is located in
CorrectSolution: c)
Rojava, is a de facto autonomous region in northeastern Syria.
The Syrian Kurdish region, Rojava, is now run by a semi-autonomous Kurdish government, and its militias People’s Protection Units (YPG) are guarding the borders. The YGP was the dominant player in the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that destroyed the IS “caliphate”.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Rojava, is a de facto autonomous region in northeastern Syria.
The Syrian Kurdish region, Rojava, is now run by a semi-autonomous Kurdish government, and its militias People’s Protection Units (YPG) are guarding the borders. The YGP was the dominant player in the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that destroyed the IS “caliphate”.
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2. Question
1 pointsWhen coal is burned, it releases a number of airborne toxins and pollutants like
- Mercury
- Lead
- Sulfur dioxide
- Nitrogen oxides
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
When coal is burned it releases a number of airborne toxins and pollutants. They include Carbon dioxide, mercury, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and various other heavy metals. Health impacts can range from asthma and breathing difficulties, to brain damage, heart problems, cancer, neurological disorders, and premature death.
IncorrectSolution: d)
When coal is burned it releases a number of airborne toxins and pollutants. They include Carbon dioxide, mercury, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and various other heavy metals. Health impacts can range from asthma and breathing difficulties, to brain damage, heart problems, cancer, neurological disorders, and premature death.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Mission Parivar Vikas’.
- Mission Parivar Vikas is a family planning programme aimed at stabilising population growth in all the states of the country.
- The objective of the mission is to accelerate access to high quality family planning choices based on information, reliable services and supplies within a rights-based framework.
- The goal is to reduce the Total Fertility Rate and to bring it to 2.1 by 2025.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family planning services in 145 High Focus districts in seven states. The objective of mission is to accelerate access to high quality family planning choices based on information, reliable services and supplies within a rights-based framework. The goal is to reduce the Total Fertility Rate and to bring it to 2.1 by 2025 in these districts.
These districts are located in the seven high focus states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Assam.
They are having the highest total fertility rates and constitute 44% of the country’s population.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family planning services in 145 High Focus districts in seven states. The objective of mission is to accelerate access to high quality family planning choices based on information, reliable services and supplies within a rights-based framework. The goal is to reduce the Total Fertility Rate and to bring it to 2.1 by 2025 in these districts.
These districts are located in the seven high focus states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Assam.
They are having the highest total fertility rates and constitute 44% of the country’s population.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Asiatic lions.
- The world’s only abode for Asiatic Lion is the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat.
- It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and in Appendix I of CITES.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered on IUCN Red List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Asiatic lions were once distributed upto the state of West Bengal in east and Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, in central India. At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in southwestern part of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
Listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, in Appendix I of CITES and as Endangered on IUCN Red List
An outbreak of Babesiosis caused by a protozoan parasite had caused the death of several lions in Gujarat’s Gir National Park. 24 lions had died in the same range of Gir National Park in September 2018 due to a combination of Babesiosis disease and canine distemper virus (CDV).
IncorrectSolution: a)
Asiatic lions were once distributed upto the state of West Bengal in east and Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, in central India. At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in southwestern part of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
Listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, in Appendix I of CITES and as Endangered on IUCN Red List
An outbreak of Babesiosis caused by a protozoan parasite had caused the death of several lions in Gujarat’s Gir National Park. 24 lions had died in the same range of Gir National Park in September 2018 due to a combination of Babesiosis disease and canine distemper virus (CDV).
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5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
- It is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region, established in 2010.
- It is the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
- India is the founder member of UNESCAP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct
CorrectSolution: b)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region.
ESCAP is the most comprehensive of the United Nations five regional commissions, and the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, ESCAP works to overcome some of the region’s greatest challenges by providing results-oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building to member States.
India, founder member of UNESCAP, has been closely involved and played a prominent role in its deliberations from its initial years.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region.
ESCAP is the most comprehensive of the United Nations five regional commissions, and the largest United Nations body serving the Asia-Pacific region.
Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, ESCAP works to overcome some of the region’s greatest challenges by providing results-oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building to member States.
India, founder member of UNESCAP, has been closely involved and played a prominent role in its deliberations from its initial years.