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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Kharif season corresponds to the rainy season, while Rabi season with the winter.
- The short period in between the harvest of the Rabi crops and the sowing of the Kharif crops is called the Zaid season.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Declining importance of Kharif crops:- There are mainly three cropping seasons in India (i) Kharif (ii) Rabi (iii) Zaid. The Kharif season corresponds to the rainy season, while Rabi season with the winter. The short period in between the harvest of the Rabi crops and the sowing of the Kharif crops is called the Zaid season.
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Solution: d)
Declining importance of Kharif crops:- There are mainly three cropping seasons in India (i) Kharif (ii) Rabi (iii) Zaid. The Kharif season corresponds to the rainy season, while Rabi season with the winter. The short period in between the harvest of the Rabi crops and the sowing of the Kharif crops is called the Zaid season.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith respect to National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Tribunal has powers to review its own decisions.
Statement-II: The decision of NGT can be challenged before the High Court.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution: c)
Are decisions of the Court binding?
- Yes, decisions of the Tribunal are binding. The Tribunal’s orders are enforceable as the powers vested are the same as in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Are decisions of the Tribunal final?
- The Tribunal has powers to review its own decisions. If this fails, the decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court within ninety days.
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Solution: c)
Are decisions of the Court binding?
- Yes, decisions of the Tribunal are binding. The Tribunal’s orders are enforceable as the powers vested are the same as in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Are decisions of the Tribunal final?
- The Tribunal has powers to review its own decisions. If this fails, the decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court within ninety days.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following explains why we should move away from coal-based power generation?
- There are several occupational hazards associated with coal mining like Pneumoconiosis and asthma.
- Coal emits nearly twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas.
- Opencast mining and underground mining of coal affect the vegetation pattern.
- Combusting coal also leaves behind partially burnt carbon particles that feed pollution and trigger respiratory disorders.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
- Coal emits nearly twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas and about 60% more than oil, on a kilogram comparison having a greater role in global warming.
- Combusting coal also leaves behind partially burnt carbon particles that feed pollution and trigger respiratory disorders.
- Environmental issues associated with Coal Mining that is air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution etc.
- Opencast mining and underground mining of coal affect the vegetation pattern.
- Several occupational hazards are associated with coal mining: Pneumoconiosis (by inhaling coal dust), allergies and asthma, noise hazard etc.
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Solution: d)
- Coal emits nearly twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas and about 60% more than oil, on a kilogram comparison having a greater role in global warming.
- Combusting coal also leaves behind partially burnt carbon particles that feed pollution and trigger respiratory disorders.
- Environmental issues associated with Coal Mining that is air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution etc.
- Opencast mining and underground mining of coal affect the vegetation pattern.
- Several occupational hazards are associated with coal mining: Pneumoconiosis (by inhaling coal dust), allergies and asthma, noise hazard etc.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organization publishes the World Trade Report?
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Solution: d)
The 2023 World Trade Report, published by the WTO, explores the role of international trade in building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world.
The report addresses the shift in the narrative around globalization. It emphasizes policy goals beyond trade efficiency, including peace, security, poverty reduction, and sustainability. The report advocates for “re-globalization,” expanding trade integration to more economies, people, and issues.
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Solution: d)
The 2023 World Trade Report, published by the WTO, explores the role of international trade in building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world.
The report addresses the shift in the narrative around globalization. It emphasizes policy goals beyond trade efficiency, including peace, security, poverty reduction, and sustainability. The report advocates for “re-globalization,” expanding trade integration to more economies, people, and issues.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Under the Indian Constitution, public libraries are a state subject.
- In India, all the states have passed the Library Legislation Act.
- The National Mission on Libraries came into being under the Ministry of Education, to revive and modernise public libraries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Under the Indian Constitution, public libraries are a state subject. Nineteen states have passed the Library Legislation Act. In 2013, the National Mission on Libraries came into being under the Ministry of Culture, to revive and modernise public libraries.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
Under the Indian Constitution, public libraries are a state subject. Nineteen states have passed the Library Legislation Act. In 2013, the National Mission on Libraries came into being under the Ministry of Culture, to revive and modernise public libraries.
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