The Hindu Analysis – Practice Questions Date – 23 December 2020

Q1. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1) Its IUCN status is Critically Endangered. 2) The bird can also be found in very small numbers in and . Options: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both

d) None Ans: a Q2. Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is in the state of a) b) Kerala c) d) Tamil Nadu Ans: a Q3. Which of the following Tiger Reserves are in Karnataka? 1) and Tiger Reserve 2) and Tiger Reserve 3) BRT Tiger Reserve 4) 5) Bhadra Tiger Reserve Options: a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 5 only c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 d) 2, 3 and 4 only Ans: c Q4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ Award by

a) France b) United Kingdom c) Australia d) USA Ans: d Q5. What is the use of Biochar in farming? 1) Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in the vertical farming. 2) When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen fixing microorganisms. 3) When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the medium to retain water for a longer time. Which of the above given statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2020] (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only Ans: d Mains Practice Questions 1. Prolonged underinvestment in public health infrastructure has left millions seeking help from a highly commercialized private sector with little regulatory oversight. What are the recommendations of the Parliamentary Panel to reform the asymmetries created by policies. (10 Marks, 150 Words) 2. Should the Government of insist on a two-child norm to enforce population control? Critically Examine. (10 Marks, 150 Words)