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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following regions are considered as tiger landscapes in India?
- Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains
- Central Indian Landscape and Eastern Ghats
- North-East Hills and Brahmaputra Plains
- Sundarbans
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
India’s five tiger landscapes are: Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains, Central Indian Landscape and Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats, North-East Hills and Brahmaputra Plains, and the Sundarbans.
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Solution: c)
India’s five tiger landscapes are: Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains, Central Indian Landscape and Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats, North-East Hills and Brahmaputra Plains, and the Sundarbans.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR).
- The incremental capital output ratio (ICOR) denotes the relationship between the level of investment made in the economy and the consequent increase in the gross domestic product (GDP).
- The higher the ICOR, the higher the productivity of capital.
- In the last ten years, the ICOR has seen substantial decline in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) is the ratio of investment to growth which is equal to the reciprocal of the marginal product of capital. The higher the ICOR, the lower the productivity of capital or the marginal efficiency of capital. The ICOR can be thought of as a measure of the inefficiency with which capital is used.
In FY19 (2018-19), the implicit incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) was 4.6. This is relatively high because of deficient capacity utilisation.
Historically, India’s average ICOR during the three-year period from FY17 to FY19 has averaged 4.23.
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Solution: c)
The Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) is the ratio of investment to growth which is equal to the reciprocal of the marginal product of capital. The higher the ICOR, the lower the productivity of capital or the marginal efficiency of capital. The ICOR can be thought of as a measure of the inefficiency with which capital is used.
In FY19 (2018-19), the implicit incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) was 4.6. This is relatively high because of deficient capacity utilisation.
Historically, India’s average ICOR during the three-year period from FY17 to FY19 has averaged 4.23.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Majuli Island.
- Majuli Island is the world’s largest fully habituated river island located in the Brahmaputra River.
- It became the first island to be made a district in India.
- Majuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The world’s largest, fully habituated river island Majuli is situated in the middle of Brahamputra, with the Kaziranga National Park touching Jorhat and Nagaon.
In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India.
Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
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Solution: c)
The world’s largest, fully habituated river island Majuli is situated in the middle of Brahamputra, with the Kaziranga National Park touching Jorhat and Nagaon.
In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India.
Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 are applicable beyond municipal areas and include urban agglomerations, census towns, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports and special economic zones.
- North East India has well established waste management system and more than 80% of the waste is processed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 rules are applicable beyond municipal areas and have included urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, special economic zones, places of pilgrimage, religious and historical importance, and State and Central Government organisations in their ambit.
North East India is the land of rising sun and has an abundance of fresh water sources. Yet, none of these places have any waste management system or a waste water treatment plant. The waste accumulates in rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. The situation is conspicuous in almost in all cities and towns in the North East, except in a few villages such as Mawlynnong and Rangsapara.
This has led to serious public health concerns. At least 85 per cent of the waste in the North East is unceremoniously dumped, without processing and treatment in the Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmaputra.
The waste is burned in environmentally sensitive areas including river banks, wetlands, forests and water bodies.
Several dumpsites in India’s north-eastern states are located at wetlands or river banks.
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Solution: a)
Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 rules are applicable beyond municipal areas and have included urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, special economic zones, places of pilgrimage, religious and historical importance, and State and Central Government organisations in their ambit.
North East India is the land of rising sun and has an abundance of fresh water sources. Yet, none of these places have any waste management system or a waste water treatment plant. The waste accumulates in rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. The situation is conspicuous in almost in all cities and towns in the North East, except in a few villages such as Mawlynnong and Rangsapara.
This has led to serious public health concerns. At least 85 per cent of the waste in the North East is unceremoniously dumped, without processing and treatment in the Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmaputra.
The waste is burned in environmentally sensitive areas including river banks, wetlands, forests and water bodies.
Several dumpsites in India’s north-eastern states are located at wetlands or river banks.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Freedom of navigation (FON).
- Freedom of navigation (FON) is a principle of customary international law that ships flying the flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer interference from other states, without any exceptions.
- This right to Freedom of navigation is codified under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- Not all UN member states have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Freedom of navigation (FON) is a principle of customary international law that ships flying the flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer interference from other states, apart from the exceptions provided for in international law. In the realm of international law, it has been defined as “freedom of movement for vessels, freedom to enter ports and to make use of plant and docks, to load and unload goods and to transport goods and passengers. This right is now also codified as Article 87(1)a of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Not all UN member states have ratified the convention.
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Solution: c)
Freedom of navigation (FON) is a principle of customary international law that ships flying the flag of any sovereign state shall not suffer interference from other states, apart from the exceptions provided for in international law. In the realm of international law, it has been defined as “freedom of movement for vessels, freedom to enter ports and to make use of plant and docks, to load and unload goods and to transport goods and passengers. This right is now also codified as Article 87(1)a of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Not all UN member states have ratified the convention.
