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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Adjournment Motion.
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- Adjournment Motion draw the attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance.
- It involves an element of censure against the government.
- Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of Adjournment motion.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Adjournment Motion It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal business of the House, it is regarded as an extraordinary device. It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device. The discussion on an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Adjournment Motion It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal business of the House, it is regarded as an extraordinary device. It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device. The discussion on an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThe Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through
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- Adjournment motion
- Question hour
- Supplementary questions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Matters of urgent importance can be raised in Adjournment motion.
- Statement 2 and 3: MPs hold the executive accountable by asking questions, and supplementary questions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Matters of urgent importance can be raised in Adjournment motion.
- Statement 2 and 3: MPs hold the executive accountable by asking questions, and supplementary questions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Adjournment of the house.
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- An adjournment means the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President.
- It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Adjournment:
- An adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks. In this case, the time of reassembly is specified.
- An adjournment only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.
- The power of adjournment lies with the presiding officer of the House.
- It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.
- Prorogation
- Prorogation means the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution. Prorogation terminates both the sitting and session of the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Adjournment:
- An adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks. In this case, the time of reassembly is specified.
- An adjournment only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.
- The power of adjournment lies with the presiding officer of the House.
- It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.
- Prorogation
- Prorogation means the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution. Prorogation terminates both the sitting and session of the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsQuestion consists of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’.
Assertion(A):Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of Adjournment motion
Reason(R):It involves an element of censure against the government
Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to this question using the codes given below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:- It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal business of the House, it is regarded as an extraordinary device. It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this The discussion on an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:- It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal business of the House, it is regarded as an extraordinary device. It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this The discussion on an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/adjournment-motion-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Cannabis, consider the following statements:
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- It can be used for recreational and medicinal purposes.
- In India, possession of prohibited drugs is an offense, but medical use is allowed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Cannabis (also called marijuana ), a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant, has been used for recreational and medicinal purposes for centuries. In India, possession of prohibited drugs is an offence, but medical use is allowed. Cannabis-based medical treatment utilizes compounds like THC and CBD to manage conditions like chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasms, and epilepsy, interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/indias-first-cannabis-medicine-project/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Cannabis (also called marijuana ), a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant, has been used for recreational and medicinal purposes for centuries. In India, possession of prohibited drugs is an offence, but medical use is allowed. Cannabis-based medical treatment utilizes compounds like THC and CBD to manage conditions like chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasms, and epilepsy, interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/07/24/indias-first-cannabis-medicine-project/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCambodia shares a border with
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cambodia’s election, held on Sunday, is expected to be won by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, extending their long-term hold on power. The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was dissolved in 2018, leaving no strong rival to the CPP.
- Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains and the Gulf of Thailand coastline. In the country’s northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cambodia’s election, held on Sunday, is expected to be won by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, extending their long-term hold on power. The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was dissolved in 2018, leaving no strong rival to the CPP.
- Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, mountains and the Gulf of Thailand coastline. In the country’s northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire.
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Question 7 of 10
7. 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 license granted by the Chief WildLife Warden or any other officer authorized 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 license to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a license cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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 license granted by the Chief WildLife Warden or any other officer authorized 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 license to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a license cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhat is/are the advantages/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture ?
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- Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop.
- Without the need for a nursery of rice seedlings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.
- Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tillage is an agriculture land preparation through mechanical agitation which includes digging, stirring and overturning.
- S1: Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage.
- S2: Direct Seeded Rice Zero-Tillage DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery, and can be done in zero-tillage conditions.
- S3: If crops are not burnt and land is prepared through mechanical agitation, carbon sequestration remains possible.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tillage is an agriculture land preparation through mechanical agitation which includes digging, stirring and overturning.
- S1: Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage.
- S2: Direct Seeded Rice Zero-Tillage DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery, and can be done in zero-tillage conditions.
- S3: If crops are not burnt and land is prepared through mechanical agitation, carbon sequestration remains possible.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’?
It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The social cost of carbon (SCC) is the marginal cost of the impacts caused by emitting one extra tonne of greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide equivalent) at any point in time, inclusive of ‘non-market’ impacts on the environment and human health. The purpose of putting a price on a ton of emitted CO2 is to aid policymakers or other legislators in evaluating whether a policy designed to curb climate change is justified.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The social cost of carbon (SCC) is the marginal cost of the impacts caused by emitting one extra tonne of greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide equivalent) at any point in time, inclusive of ‘non-market’ impacts on the environment and human health. The purpose of putting a price on a ton of emitted CO2 is to aid policymakers or other legislators in evaluating whether a policy designed to curb climate change is justified.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to pulse production in India ,consider the following statements:
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- Black gram can be cultivated as both Kharif and rabi crops.
- Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
- In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: This is correct, pulses are grown in all three seasons – kharif, rabi and zaid.
- S2: Incorrect. Gram is the most dominant pulse but only with a share of around 40 per cent in the total production followed by Tur/Arhar at 15 to 20 per cent and Urad/Black Matpe and Moong at around 8-10 per cent each.
- S3: Reverse is true, see Table 1.1 here http://dpd.gov.in/Reterospects%20and%20Prospects%202017.pdf
- India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world. Pulses account for around 20 per cent of the area under foodgrains and contribute around 7-10 per cent of the total foodgrains production in the country. Though pulses are grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute more than 60 per cent of the total production.
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five pulses producing States. Productivity of pulses is 764 kg/ha. See https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/pulses/pulses-in-india
- http://dpd.gov.in/Technical%20Paper%20on%20Pulses%20JNKVV.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: This is correct, pulses are grown in all three seasons – kharif, rabi and zaid.
- S2: Incorrect. Gram is the most dominant pulse but only with a share of around 40 per cent in the total production followed by Tur/Arhar at 15 to 20 per cent and Urad/Black Matpe and Moong at around 8-10 per cent each.
- S3: Reverse is true, see Table 1.1 here http://dpd.gov.in/Reterospects%20and%20Prospects%202017.pdf
- India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world. Pulses account for around 20 per cent of the area under foodgrains and contribute around 7-10 per cent of the total foodgrains production in the country. Though pulses are grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute more than 60 per cent of the total production.
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five pulses producing States. Productivity of pulses is 764 kg/ha. See https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/pulses/pulses-in-india
- http://dpd.gov.in/Technical%20Paper%20on%20Pulses%20JNKVV.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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