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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- During colonial times, the Indian rupee was virtually linked to the British pound rather than to gold which it earned through exports.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules does not allow cross border trade transactions in rupee.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
As for India, currency hierarchy goes back to colonial times when the Indian rupee was virtually linked to the British pound rather than to gold which it earned through exports.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows cross border trade transactions in rupee which is a step towards internationalisation of the currency.
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Solution: a)
As for India, currency hierarchy goes back to colonial times when the Indian rupee was virtually linked to the British pound rather than to gold which it earned through exports.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows cross border trade transactions in rupee which is a step towards internationalisation of the currency.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhat are the sources that add nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the atmosphere?
- Bacteria living in soil
- Reaction of Ultraviolet radiation with ozone
- Lightning stroke
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
Nitrous oxide emissions occur naturally through many sources associated with the nitrogen cycle, which is the natural circulation of nitrogen among the atmosphere, plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in soil and water.
Nitrous oxide is actually removed from the atmosphere when it is absorbed by certain types of bacteria or destroyed by ultraviolet radiation or chemical reactions.
A natural source of nitrogen oxides occurs from a lightning stroke. The very high temperature in the vicinity of a lightning bolt causes the gases oxygen and nitrogen in the air to react to form nitric oxide. The nitric oxide very quickly reacts with more oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide.
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Solution: b)
Nitrous oxide emissions occur naturally through many sources associated with the nitrogen cycle, which is the natural circulation of nitrogen among the atmosphere, plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in soil and water.
Nitrous oxide is actually removed from the atmosphere when it is absorbed by certain types of bacteria or destroyed by ultraviolet radiation or chemical reactions.
A natural source of nitrogen oxides occurs from a lightning stroke. The very high temperature in the vicinity of a lightning bolt causes the gases oxygen and nitrogen in the air to react to form nitric oxide. The nitric oxide very quickly reacts with more oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 was enacted to nationalise all the coal mines in India.
- Auctioning of coal mines to the private players is done on the basis of offer of highest price/ tonne.
- 90% of lignite reserves in India occur in eastern parts of the India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 was enacted to nationalise all the coal mines in India. It was repealed in 2018.
- The demand-supply mismatch started in 1991 (the liberalisation period) and started widening. This led the government to allow captive mining (mining for own use only).
- The 2015 legislation (Coal Mines (Special provisions) Act, 2015) allowed re-entry of private players into the sector. It enabled auctioning of coal mines.
- The 2018 Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs allowed the auctioning of mines to the private players on basis of offer of highest price/ tonne.
- The Coal resources of India are available in older Gondwana Formations of peninsular India and younger tertiary formations of north-eastern region.
- The Lignite reserves in the country are estimated at around 45.76 Billion Tonne (1.4.2019). The major deposits are located in the State of Tamil Nadu, followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal.
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Solution: b)
- Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 was enacted to nationalise all the coal mines in India. It was repealed in 2018.
- The demand-supply mismatch started in 1991 (the liberalisation period) and started widening. This led the government to allow captive mining (mining for own use only).
- The 2015 legislation (Coal Mines (Special provisions) Act, 2015) allowed re-entry of private players into the sector. It enabled auctioning of coal mines.
- The 2018 Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs allowed the auctioning of mines to the private players on basis of offer of highest price/ tonne.
- The Coal resources of India are available in older Gondwana Formations of peninsular India and younger tertiary formations of north-eastern region.
- The Lignite reserves in the country are estimated at around 45.76 Billion Tonne (1.4.2019). The major deposits are located in the State of Tamil Nadu, followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is a statutory body under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- It Implements international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation.
- It is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Energy Conservation Act (EC Act) was enacted in 2001 with the goal of reducing energy intensity of Indian economy. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Ministry of Power is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was set up as the statutory body on 1st March 2002 at the central level to facilitate the implementation of the EC Act.
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation Promote research and development Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation Incorrect
Solution: c)
The Energy Conservation Act (EC Act) was enacted in 2001 with the goal of reducing energy intensity of Indian economy. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Ministry of Power is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was set up as the statutory body on 1st March 2002 at the central level to facilitate the implementation of the EC Act.
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation Promote research and development Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsAcinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli are
Correct
Solution: c)
Some of the pathogens to look out for are Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Streptococcus pneumoniae and many more. These pathogens are commonly implicated as causative agents of healthcare associated infections because of their ability to develop resistance to antibiotics.
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Solution: c)
Some of the pathogens to look out for are Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Streptococcus pneumoniae and many more. These pathogens are commonly implicated as causative agents of healthcare associated infections because of their ability to develop resistance to antibiotics.
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