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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which proclaimed the 30th March 2023 as
A)
International Day of Education
B)
International Day of Zero Waste
C)
World Mental Health Day
D)
International Day of Persons with Disability
The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 77/161 proclaiming March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste, which was observed globally for the first time on March 30, 2023.
Consider the following pairs: 1. Article 371-A - Special provisions for Nagaland 2. Article 371-B - Special provisions for Goa 3. Article 371-F - Special provisions for Sikkim 4. Article 371-H - Special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A)
1, 2 & 3
B)
1 & 2 only
C)
3 & 4 only
D)
1, 3 & 4
Article 371-A applies to Nagaland, 371-F to Sikkim, and 371-H to Arunachal Pradesh. Article 371-B applies to Assam (Goa is under Article 371-I), making pairs 1, 3, and 4 correctly matched.
HCFCs can be used as refrigerants instead of
A)
CO
B)
Cl2
C)
CFCs
D)
CO
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) were introduced as transitional substitutes for Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) because of their lower ozone-depleting potential.
The current international poverty line according to World Bank using 2017 PPP is
A)
$2.15 a day
B)
$1.85 a day
C)
$1.75 a day
D)
$1.25 a day
The World Bank's current global extreme poverty line, established using 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) prices, is $2.15 per person per day.
Which of the following is not included in the National Food Security Mission?
A)
Oilseeds
B)
Wheat
C)
Rice
D)
Pulses
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM), launched in 2007-08 by the Government of India, initially covered three core crops: Rice, Wheat, and Pulses (coarse cereals were added later in the 12th Plan).
Consider which among the following is not a constitutional body in India
A)
Niti Aayog
B)
State Election Commission
C)
Finance Commission
D)
National Human Rights Commission
NITI Aayog is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body created by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. (Finance Commission and State Election Commission are constitutional bodies; NHRC is statutory).
‘Moho Discontinuity in the interior layers of the earth is in between:
A)
Crust and Mantle
B)
Outer and Inner crust
C)
Mantle and Core
D)
Outer and Inner core
The Mohorovičić discontinuity, commonly referred to as the 'Moho', is the boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle. It was discovered by Andrija Mohorovičić in 1909. This boundary is characterized by a distinct change in the velocity of seismic waves (P-waves), which increase sharply as they pass from the less dense crustal rocks into the denser peridotite of the upper mantle.
Analysis of other options:
- Option b (Outer and Inner crust): There is no such recognized discontinuity between 'outer' and 'inner' crust; the crust is generally divided into oceanic and continental crust.
- Option c (Mantle and Core): The boundary between the mantle and the core is known as the Gutenberg Discontinuity.
- Option d (Outer and Inner core): The boundary between the liquid outer core and the solid inner core is known as the Lehmann Discontinuity.
Basel Convention is related to-
A)
Ozone Layer Depletion
B)
Earth Summit
C)
Sustainable Development
D)
Trans Boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
The Basel Convention (1989) is an international environmental treaty designed to reduce and regulate the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
Which of the following is important for speciation?
A)
Seasonal isolation
B)
Reproductive isolation
C)
Behavioral isolation
D)
Temporal isolation
Reproductive isolation is the fundamental evolutionary mechanism that prevents interbreeding between different groups, leading to the formation of new distinct biological species (speciation).
The biggest role in Integrating the Princely States into the Indian Union was played by
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
Rajagopalachari
C)
Mountbatten
D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The integration of the Princely States into the Indian Union after independence in 1947 was one of the most challenging tasks of the new Indian government. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as the first Home Minister of India and the Minister of States, played the pivotal role in this process. He used a combination of diplomatic persuasion, political pressure, and, in rare cases (like Hyderabad), military action to convince over 560 princely states to accede to the Indian Union. He is widely regarded as the 'Iron Man of India' and the 'Bismarck of India' for his decisive leadership in unifying the country.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Jawaharlal Nehru: While he was the Prime Minister and provided critical political support, the primary operational and strategic responsibility for integration lay with Patel.
- Rajagopalachari: He was a prominent leader and diplomat (and later Governor-General), but he was not the primary architect of the integration process.
- Mountbatten: As the last Viceroy and first Governor-General of independent India, he facilitated the process and encouraged the rulers to join India, but the actual political integration and consolidation were driven by Sardar Patel.
The first known settlement of Lusei in Myanmar
A)
Suaipui & Saihmun
B)
Pelpawl & Belmual
C)
Seipui & Khawkawk
D)
Sanzawl & Bochung
In Mizo historical tradition, the first known settlement of the Lusei clan in Myanmar during their westward migration was at Seipui and Khawkawk (while Suaipui & Saihmun is associated with the Ralte, Sanzawl & Bochung with Chawngthu, and Pelpawl & Belmual with Khiangte).
The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in
A)
1952
B)
1972
C)
1986
D)
1991
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted by the Parliament of India in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment.
Deccan Traps are largely made of
A)
Flow of basalt
B)
River deposit
C)
Limestone
D)
Lava flow alternating with sedimentary deposits
The Deccan Traps of west-central India constitute a large igneous province formed by massive successive flows of basaltic lava erupted during the late Cretaceous volcanic episode.
Which among the following correctly defines Global 200?
A)
An annual list of top ranking 200 companies released by Forbes Magazine
B)
List of 200 World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO
C)
List of 200 Cities which are of strategic importance by UNO
D)
List of 200 Ecoregions identified by the WWF for conservation
The Global 200 is a priority list of the world's most biologically outstanding ecoregions designated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for conservation.
The biggest role in Integrating the Princely States into the Indian Union was played by
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
Rajagopalachari
C)
Mountbatten
D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
As the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (supported by V.P. Menon) played the decisive leadership role in negotiating and integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union, earning him the title 'Iron Man of India'.
The Mizo’s name for the group of stars known as ‘Taurus’ is
A)
Sichakai
B)
Khiangte zawng zim
C)
Sikawikap
D)
Thlasik kawng
In traditional Mizo ethnoastronomy and folklore, the constellation Taurus is known as 'Khiangte zawng zim'. In contrast, 'Thlasik kawng' refers to the Milky Way, 'Sikawikap' refers to Altair, and 'Sichakai' is associated with the Crab / Pleiades cluster.
Match the following and select the correct ones: Biosphere Reserve - State A. Nanda Devi - 1. Odisha B. Manas - 2. Sikkim C. Simlipal - 3. Tamil Nadu D. Kangchenjunga - 4. Assam E. Gulf of Mannar - 5. Uttaranchal
A)
3 4 1 2 5
B)
2 3 5 4 1
C)
5 4 1 2 3
D)
2 3 4 5 1
Matching the Biosphere Reserves with their respective States: A. Nanda Devi – 5. Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand); B. Manas – 4. Assam; C. Simlipal – 1. Odisha; D. Kangchenjunga – 2. Sikkim; E. Gulf of Mannar – 3. Tamil Nadu. The matching code is 5 4 1 2 3.
The word ‘Socialist’ was inserted into the Preamble of the Constitution by:
A)
The Constitution (Thirty-Eight Amendment) Act, 1975
B)
The Constitution (Thirty-Nine Amendment) Act, 1975
C)
The Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976
D)
The Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1978
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
The isotope of carbon used in radiocarbon dating is
A)
C-12
B)
C-13
C)
C-14
D)
C-15
Carbon-14 (C-14) is an unstable radioactive isotope of carbon with a half-life of approximately 5,730 years, widely used in radiocarbon dating of organic archaeological and geological specimens.
As per the Human Development Index (HDI), the index value varies between
A)
0 and 1
B)
0 and 5
C)
-5 and +5
D)
0 and 10
The Human Development Index (HDI), calculated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is a normalized composite index with values ranging between 0 (lowest development) and 1 (highest development).
In the union government the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A)
President of India
B)
Rajya Sabha
C)
Parliament
D)
Lok Sabha
According to Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
The first known settlement of Lusei in Myanmar
A)
Suaipui & Saihmun
B)
Pelpawl & Belmual
C)
Seipui & Khawkawk
D)
Sanzawl & Bochung
In Mizo historical settlement records in Myanmar (Burma), the first known settlements specifically founded by the Lusei clan during migration were Seipui and Khawkawk.
The world’s best and unique semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry is
A)
Intel Corp. (INTC)
B)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM)
C)
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
D)
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's most prominent dedicated semiconductor foundry, pioneering pure-play chip fabrication and manufacturing over 90% of the world's advanced microchips.
Which of the following is important for speciation?
A)
Seasonal isolation
B)
Reproductive isolation
C)
Behavioral isolation
D)
Temporal isolation
Reproductive isolation is the fundamental biological mechanism required for speciation, as it prevents interbreeding and gene flow between diverging populations.
Maternal Mortality rate is-
A)
Female deaths that occurred before the 9th month of pregnancy
B)
The annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births due to pregnancy
C)
The annual number of female deaths per 10,000 live births due to pregnancy
D)
The death of females that occurred within 3 months of child delivery
In demography and public health, the Maternal Mortality Ratio/Rate is standardly defined as the annual number of female deaths from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births.