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1. Question 2 Points

Which of the following convention is related to ‘Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution’?

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a) Nairobi Convention
b) Vienna Convention
c) Barcelona Convention
d) Fortaleza Convention

2. Question 2 Points

Argentina's new President has promised replacing its own currency 'Peso' with 'US Dollars'. What are the advantages of Dollarization?

In case foreign currency Argentina can’t print which will prevent inflation.
Stable (foreign) Currency which will attract investment and growth.
Central banks will lose control on monetary policy and can't influence the money supply.

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a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

3. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding National Cadet Corps (NCC).

The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1975.
It aims to provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.
It is mandatory for all students who want to be part of military activity in future.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

4. Question 2 Points

The “Breakthrough Agenda” is related to:

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a) To enhance countries cooperation in key carbon emitting sectors.
b) To protects mangroves across coastal countries.
c) To regulate wildlife trade across counties
d) To precent ocean pollution from oil spills

5. Question 2 Points

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the power to amend the Constitution under Article 368?

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a) It can be done by a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament
b) It requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament
c) It can be done by a special majority in the Lok Sabha
d) It requires the consent of all State Legislatures

6. Question 2 Points

West Bank doesn’t share boundary with which of the following?

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a) Dead Sea
b) Jordon
c) Israel
d) Syria

7. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs.

Protocols	Related to
1. Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety	establishes an advance informed agreement (AIA)
2. Nagoya Protocol	Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
3. Basel Convention	protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) 2 and 3 only

8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Eucalyptus plantation in India.

The water use of a Eucalyptus plantation is much higher than paddy and cotton.
Eucalyptus plantations do not absorb ground water and have no adverse impact on the water table.
Eucalyptus is major source of paper and pulp industry.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Question 2 Points

With respect to ozone layer depletion, consider the following statements.

Nitrous oxide, which contributes to ozone layer depletion, is not controlled by the Montreal Protocol.
The size of the hole goes up and down depending on the temperature in the stratosphere.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Question 2 Points

Which of the following statements is correct?

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a) Our Constitution only recognises the concept of “cooperative federalism”.
b) Our Constitution recognises the concept of “uncooperative federalism” along with “cooperative federalism”
c) Our Constitution does not recognise “uncooperative federalism”.
d) Our Constitution only recognises the concept of “uncooperative federalism”.

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