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1. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. Review of Significant Trade (RST) is a tool launched by the CITES Secretariat to monitor the trade in most threatened species of animals and plants.
  2. It is applicable to species listed in Appendix 1 of CITES.
  3. As per the RST, export of any specimen of a species shall require the prior grant and presentation of an export permit.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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2. Question 2 Points

In reference to Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) consider the following statements.

  1. Agarwood is one of the most widely cultivated species in Northeast India.
  2. Agarwood is important for its aromatic and medicinal value.
  3. Agarwood finds protection under both, IUCN and CITES Convention.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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3. Question 2 Points

In reference to ‘zero hour’ in the Parliament, consider the following statements.

  1. As per the Rules of Conduct of Business of House, zero hour is to enable members to raise matters of public importance in House.
  2. A specific time is allotted every day during the session to discuss the matters of public importance in zero hour.
  3. It is conducted just before the Question hour.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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4. Question 2 Points

In reference to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), consider the following statements.

  1. It is an initiative of ASEAN countries and other few countries from Asia and Pacific.
  2. India is one of the founding members of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC).
  3. India will lead the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) from 2024 to 2025.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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5. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements:

  1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
  2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 

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6. Question 2 Points

Which material is commonly used to shield against alpha particles?

 

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7. Question 2 Points

In the context of India, consider the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha.

  1. Government of India Act, 1919 provided that the Indian Legislature shall consist of two chambers, namely the Council of State and the House of Assembly.
  2. One-third of the members of Rajya Sabha shall retire on the expiration of every year.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

 

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8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Sunspots.

  1. They form at areas where magnetic fields are particularly strong.
  2. Sunspots are a common sight on our Sun during the years around solar maximum.
  3. They are much cooler than the surrounding surface of the Sun itself.

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9. Question 2 Points

Consider the following Nations.

  1. Norway
  2. Sweden
  3. North Korea

How many of the above nations share boundaries with Russia?

 

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10. Question 2 Points

Which of the following particles is not commonly emitted during radioactive decay?

 

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