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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by Madhav Gadgil that submitted its report in 2011 recommended which of the following
- It classified the villages along the Western Ghats into three Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs).
- No new dams based on large-scale storage be permitted in the Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1.
- Development activity needs to be decided through a participatory process involving the gram sabhas in the Ecologically Sensitive Zones.
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Solution: d)
The WGEEP report, popular as Gadgil report, had designated the entire hill range as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). It had classified the 142 taluks in the Western Ghats boundary into three Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs). The panel, which was appointed in 2010 recommended that “no new dams based on large-scale storage be permitted in the Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1”. It suggested that development activity needs to be decided through a participatory process involving the gram sabhas in these zones.
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Solution: d)
The WGEEP report, popular as Gadgil report, had designated the entire hill range as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). It had classified the 142 taluks in the Western Ghats boundary into three Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs). The panel, which was appointed in 2010 recommended that “no new dams based on large-scale storage be permitted in the Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1”. It suggested that development activity needs to be decided through a participatory process involving the gram sabhas in these zones.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in India.
- It is a statistical measure used in the education sector to indicate the level of education among a certain age group.
- Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education in India is higher for men in comparison to women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Gross Enrolment Ratio of females stands at 27.3%, which is better in comparison to that of males 26.9%. The survey also found a very high and sharp increase of female participation at MA, MSc and MCom levels during the last five years.
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Solution: a)
The Gross Enrolment Ratio of females stands at 27.3%, which is better in comparison to that of males 26.9%. The survey also found a very high and sharp increase of female participation at MA, MSc and MCom levels during the last five years.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Right to protest is a separate right in the Indian Constitution.
- As per Article 19(1)(b), the citizens of India get the right to assemble peacefully.
- Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the freedom of speech and expression.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
It is true that the right to protest is not a separate right in the Indian Constitution. It is implicit in Article 19(1)(a), which guarantees the freedom of speech and expression, and in Article 19(1)(b), the right to assemble peacefully. It is integral to the right to protection of life and personal liberty enshrined in Article 21.
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Solution: c)
It is true that the right to protest is not a separate right in the Indian Constitution. It is implicit in Article 19(1)(a), which guarantees the freedom of speech and expression, and in Article 19(1)(b), the right to assemble peacefully. It is integral to the right to protection of life and personal liberty enshrined in Article 21.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe countries bordering Tunisia are
- Algeria
- Niger
- Libya
- Chad
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsSovereign credit ratings can significantly affect which of the following in the Indian Economy?
- Bond Yields
- Stock market returns
- Foreign direct investment (FDI)
- Own-country exchange rates
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Solution: d)
Changes in sovereign credit ratings significantly affect bond and stock markets.
Donors’ as well as recipients’ credit ratings impact FDI flows. Countries in high rated regions may receive more FDI.
Ratings affect own-country exchange rates as well as have strong regional spill over effect on exchange rates.
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Solution: d)
Changes in sovereign credit ratings significantly affect bond and stock markets.
Donors’ as well as recipients’ credit ratings impact FDI flows. Countries in high rated regions may receive more FDI.
Ratings affect own-country exchange rates as well as have strong regional spill over effect on exchange rates.
