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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:
Person Position held
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- Sarojini Naidu President, Indian National Congress
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay General Secretary, All India Women’s Conference
- Madam Bhikaji Cama Vice-President, All India Liberal Federation
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sarojini Naidu was a prominent Indian nationalist and was the first Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress.
- Participated in the Indian National Movement, and was a key figure in the Non-Cooperation Movement
- Her work as a poet earned her the title of ‘Nightingale of India’ from Mahatma Gandhi
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a social reformer.
- She played an important role in promoting Indian handicrafts and empowering women.
- Madam Bhikaji Cama
- She was involved in the home-rule movement
- She was instrumental in demanding equal rights for all Indians, regardless of religion or gender.
- She unfurled the Indian Tricolor Flag (this was the first time an Indian flag was flown outside of India) at Stuttgart (Germany) in 1907.
- She is also known as the ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/women-and-nation-building-1857-to-the-republic/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sarojini Naidu was a prominent Indian nationalist and was the first Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress.
- Participated in the Indian National Movement, and was a key figure in the Non-Cooperation Movement
- Her work as a poet earned her the title of ‘Nightingale of India’ from Mahatma Gandhi
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a social reformer.
- She played an important role in promoting Indian handicrafts and empowering women.
- Madam Bhikaji Cama
- She was involved in the home-rule movement
- She was instrumental in demanding equal rights for all Indians, regardless of religion or gender.
- She unfurled the Indian Tricolor Flag (this was the first time an Indian flag was flown outside of India) at Stuttgart (Germany) in 1907.
- She is also known as the ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/women-and-nation-building-1857-to-the-republic/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsShe was a political leader who participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942; known as the ‘Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence’ for her role in the freedom struggle. she was
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Aruna Asaf Ali
- She was a political leader who participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942.
- She hoisted the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay during the Quit India Movement in 1942
- She is known as the ‘Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence’ for her role in the freedom struggle.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/women-and-nation-building-1857-to-the-republic/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Aruna Asaf Ali
- She was a political leader who participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942.
- She hoisted the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay during the Quit India Movement in 1942
- She is known as the ‘Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence’ for her role in the freedom struggle.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/women-and-nation-building-1857-to-the-republic/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsUnder the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is mandated to
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- Establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank.
- Assist international organizations concerned for universal action for wildlife crime control.
- Assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
- Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,
- it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals;
- to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;
- co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;
- assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;
- capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes;
- and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.
- It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
- Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,
- it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals;
- to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;
- co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;
- assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;
- capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes;
- and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.
- It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsIf a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the only animal in Wildlife (Protection) Act’s (1972) Schedule-I that can still be owned legally — by means of inheritance or gift?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Given the highest legal protection in 1977, the elephant is the only animal in WLPA’s Schedule-I that can still be owned legally — by means of inheritance or gift.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Given the highest legal protection in 1977, the elephant is the only animal in WLPA’s Schedule-I that can still be owned legally — by means of inheritance or gift.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/the-rise-of-the-esg-regulations/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal:
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- He lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century.
- He founded ‘Samathwa Samajam’, an early social-reform movement in India.
- He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal (1809-1851) was a great thinker and social reformer of the 19th century.
- He lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century.
- Founded ‘Samathwa Samajam’, an early socio-reform movement in India (1836).
- He was the first to install a mirror for worshipping in South India.
- He was the exponent of a new path of spiritual thoughts named ‘Ayya Vazhi’.
- He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’.
- He led an agitation known as the Mel Mundu Samaram.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal (1809-1851) was a great thinker and social reformer of the 19th century.
- He lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century.
- Founded ‘Samathwa Samajam’, an early socio-reform movement in India (1836).
- He was the first to install a mirror for worshipping in South India.
- He was the exponent of a new path of spiritual thoughts named ‘Ayya Vazhi’.
- He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’.
- He led an agitation known as the Mel Mundu Samaram.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA):
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- It is an alternative system for resolving WTO disputes that are appealed by a Member in the absence of a functioning and staffed WTO Appellate Body.
- Recently, India has joined this system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a liquid form of aerosol?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Mist is a liquid form of aerosol whereas, Fume, Dust and Smoke are a solid form of aerosol.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Mist is a liquid form of aerosol whereas, Fume, Dust and Smoke are a solid form of aerosol.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Indian Wolf:
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- It inhabits semi-arid and arid areas.
- The IUCN Red List considering the wide distribution range of the subspecies has listed it as a species of least concern.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Central Zoo Authority:
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- It is an affiliate member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- It has been constituted under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the Government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. It is an affiliate member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- The Central Zoo Authority has been constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary. The main objective of the authority is to complement the national effort in conservation of wildlife. Standards and norms for housing, upkeep, health care and overall management of animals in zoos has been laid down under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation. The Authority evaluates the zoos with reference to the parameters prescribed under the Rules and grants recognition accordingly. Zoos which have no potential to come up to the prescribed standards and norms may be refused recognition and asked to close down.
facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the Government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. It is an affiliate member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
- The Central Zoo Authority has been constituted under the section 38A of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary. The main objective of the authority is to complement the national effort in conservation of wildlife. Standards and norms for housing, upkeep, health care and overall management of animals in zoos has been laid down under the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain recognition from the Authority for its operation. The Authority evaluates the zoos with reference to the parameters prescribed under the Rules and grants recognition accordingly. Zoos which have no potential to come up to the prescribed standards and norms may be refused recognition and asked to close down.
facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-march-2023/
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