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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about Flood Plain Zoning is correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation: What is Flood Plain Zoning?
- Floodplain zoning is a land use planning strategy that designates specific areas along rivers and water bodies for various uses based on their susceptibility to flooding.
- Aim: The aim of floodplain zoning is to regulate development in these areas to minimize the potential damage and risks associated with floods.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/flood-plain-zoning/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation: What is Flood Plain Zoning?
- Floodplain zoning is a land use planning strategy that designates specific areas along rivers and water bodies for various uses based on their susceptibility to flooding.
- Aim: The aim of floodplain zoning is to regulate development in these areas to minimize the potential damage and risks associated with floods.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/flood-plain-zoning/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
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- It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Finance.
- It aims to provide a regular income to senior citizens after retirement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/9-years-of-pm-jhan-dhan-yojana/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/9-years-of-pm-jhan-dhan-yojana/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Aditya-L1 mission:
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- It is the first space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission to study the Sun.
- It is planned to be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1500-million-km from Earth.
- It is launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) XL.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Aditya-L1 is the first space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission to study the Sun. It is planned to be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5-million-km from Earth
- The Aditya-L1 mission will see the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) carry the 1,475-kg spacecraft to an elliptical orbit around the Earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/aditya-l1-solar-mission/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Aditya-L1 is the first space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission to study the Sun. It is planned to be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5-million-km from Earth
- The Aditya-L1 mission will see the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) carry the 1,475-kg spacecraft to an elliptical orbit around the Earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/aditya-l1-solar-mission/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Sun is primarily composed of oxygen and carbon.
- The Sun’s energy is produced through nuclear fission.
- The Sun’s size is constant and never changes.
- The Sun’s gravitational pull keeps planets in their orbits.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Option A is false. The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
- Option B is false. The Sun’s energy is produced through nuclear fusion, not fission.
- Option C is false. The Sun’s size is gradually increasing as it burns through its fuel.
- Option D is true. The Sun’s gravitational pull is what keeps the planets in their orbits.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/aditya-l1-solar-mission/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Option A is false. The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
- Option B is false. The Sun’s energy is produced through nuclear fusion, not fission.
- Option C is false. The Sun’s size is gradually increasing as it burns through its fuel.
- Option D is true. The Sun’s gravitational pull is what keeps the planets in their orbits.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/aditya-l1-solar-mission/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to SVAMITVA scheme, consider the following statements:
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- It is a Central Sector Scheme.
- The scheme is piloted by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Launched on Panchayati Raj Diwas (April 24th, 2020).
- The scheme seeks to map residential land ownership in the rural sector using modern technology like the use of drones.
- The scheme aims to revolutionise property record maintenance in India.
- The scheme is piloted by the Panchayati Raj ministry.
- Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
- Property card for every property in the village will be prepared by states using accurate measurements delivered by drone-mapping. These cards will be given to property owners and will be recognised by the land revenue records department.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/svamitva-scheme/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Launched on Panchayati Raj Diwas (April 24th, 2020).
- The scheme seeks to map residential land ownership in the rural sector using modern technology like the use of drones.
- The scheme aims to revolutionise property record maintenance in India.
- The scheme is piloted by the Panchayati Raj ministry.
- Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
- Property card for every property in the village will be prepared by states using accurate measurements delivered by drone-mapping. These cards will be given to property owners and will be recognised by the land revenue records department.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/29/svamitva-scheme/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP)”
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- It was initiated in 2014 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It is a grant-making initiative which contributes to the Global Tiger Recovery Programme (GTRP).
- It is funded by the World Bank.
How many of the above statements given is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) is a grant-making initiative which contributes to the Global Tiger Recovery Programme (GTRP), a global effort to double tiger numbers in the wild by 2022.
- The ITHCP was initiated in 2014 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is funded by the German Cooperation via KfW Development Bank. The programme consists of a portfolio of 12 large-scale projects in key Tiger Conservation Landscapes (TCLs) across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Myanmar.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) is a grant-making initiative which contributes to the Global Tiger Recovery Programme (GTRP), a global effort to double tiger numbers in the wild by 2022.
- The ITHCP was initiated in 2014 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is funded by the German Cooperation via KfW Development Bank. The programme consists of a portfolio of 12 large-scale projects in key Tiger Conservation Landscapes (TCLs) across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Myanmar.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWho among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?
“Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely ”
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Factual, but not hard to eliminate given Ashoka’s closeness with the spreading of dhamma and religious tolerance, see https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Factual, but not hard to eliminate given Ashoka’s closeness with the spreading of dhamma and religious tolerance, see https://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ocean Mean Temperature(OMT),which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- OMT is measured upto a depth of 26 degree Celsius isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March.
- OMT collected during January-MArch can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer:UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer:UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
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- At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
- Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
- Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of all oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer:UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer:UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
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- It is spread over two districts.
- There is no human habitation inside the Park.
- It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
- S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
- S3: This is common knowledge.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
- S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
- S3: This is common knowledge.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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