Prelims Practice Questions 02-05-2018

01. Trishna, a joint satellite mission is launched by and which one of the following countries?

1. USA 2. Japan 3. UK 4. France

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : d

India-France joint satellite mission, TRISHNA, meant for eco-system stress and water use monitoring. TRISHNA, will be an earth observation satellite based on thermal infrared imaging.

02. Which of the following are the members of South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation?

1. 2. Myanmar 3. Pakistan 4. Bhutan

Select the correct answer from the given codes.

a. 1, 2 and 3 only b. 2, 3 and 4 only c. 1, 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, 4 Answer : c

The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program brings together Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, and in a project-based partnership that aims to promote regional prosperity, improve economic opportunities, and build a better quality of life for the people of the subregion.The SASEC Program focuses currently on three priority areas: (i) transport, (ii) trade facilitation, and (iii) energy.

03. Global e-waste monitor 2017 report is launched by which one of the following?

1. World Economic Forum 2. International Telecommunication Union 3. International Solid Waste Association 4. IUCN

Select the correct answer from the given codes.

a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : b

The Global E-waste Monitor 2017 is a collaborative effort of the United Nations University (UNU), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA).

The report includes up-to-date information on the amounts of e-waste generated and recycled, makes predictions until 2021, and provides information on the progress made in terms of e-waste legislation

04. Consider the following statements.

1. Sangrai dance form is practiced in Meghalaya by Mog tribal community. 2. Mog tribes are Arakanese descendants and follow Buddhism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : b

Sangrai dance’ is performed by the Mog tribal community on the occasion of Sangrai festival during the month of Chaitra (in April) of the Bengali calendar year. The Mogs are one of the 19 tribes in Tripura.

The Mog are Arakanese descendants who migrated to Tripura through Chittagong Hill Tracts. Their language is grouped under Tibeto-Chinese family which is also linked with Assam-Burmese section of language.

Almost all the people belonging to the Mog community are the followers of Buddhism. The Mog Buddhists have close affinity with Burmese Buddhism in all socio-cultural and religious aspects.

05. Consider the following statements.

1. Sahitya Academy was registered as a society under Societies Registration Act, 1860. 2. It announces its annual awards in 24 languages which include English and Rajasthani. 3. It publishes two bimonthly literary journals, Indian Literature in English and Samkaleen Bharatiya Sahitya in Hindi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : d 06. Consider the following statements. Festivals States 01. Losar festival Ladakh 02. Nabakalebar festival Mizoram 03. Chapchar Kut festival Odisha

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 Answer : a

Nabakalebar is an occasional festival observed in Sri Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisa.

Chapchar Kut is celebrated in Mizoram, marking the end of jhum clearing and readying the field for sowing.

07. Consider the following statements.

1. GOBAR DHAN scheme is launched by Ministry of New and renewable energy. 2. The scheme would focus on managing and converting cattle dung and solid waste in farms to compost, biogas and bio-CNG.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : b

GOBAR DHAN scheme is launched by Ministry of Drinking water and sanitation.

08. Consider the following statements.

1. El Nino Modoki is associated with strong anomalous cooling in the central tropical Pacific and warming in the eastern and western tropical pacific. 2. It enhances cyclone formation over .

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : b

El Nino Modoki is a coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon in the tropical Pacific. It is different from another coupled phenomenon in the tropical Pacific namely, El Nino. Conventional El Nino is characterized by strong anomalous warming in the eastern equatorial Pacific. Whereas, El Nino Modoki is associated with strong anomalous warming in the central tropical Pacific and cooling in the eastern and western tropical Pacific.

09. Which of the following are newly added missions under National Action Plan on Climate Change?

1. Wind Mission 2. Mission on India’s Coastal areas 3. Waste-to-energy mission 4. Mission on dealing with climate change impacts on human health

Select the correct answer from the given codes.

a. 1, 2 and 3 only b. 2, 3 and 4 only c. 1, 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, 4 Answer : d

Currently, eight ‘missions’ are operational, each of which is a sectoral response to the impacts of climate change. Three of them — on solar energy, afforestation and energy efficiency — seek to slow down the growth of India’s emissions. Another three — on agriculture, water and Himalayan eco-systems — are about initiating measures to adapt to the effects of climate change. The remaining two — on sustainable habitat and strategic knowledge — are service missions and seek to create more knowledge on useful climate responses.

10. Mass Embryo Transfer programme is undertaken by which of the following ministry?

1. Ministry of Science and technology 2. Ministry of Health and family affairs 3. Ministry of Agriculture 4. None of the above

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Answer : c

Department of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in co-operation with 12 States has undertaken a Mass Embryo Transfer programme in Indigenous Breeds under the scheme, National Mission on Bovine Productivity. The programme is implemented with the objective of conservation and development of indigenous breeds under Rashtriya Gokul Mission.