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1. Question 2 Points

Which of the following statements regarding Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is incorrect?

 

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2. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding seagrasses.

  1. They are abundant in the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu.
  2. They trap fine sediments and suspended particles in the water column and increase water clarity.
  3. Seagrass photosynthesize and manufacture their own food.

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3. Question 2 Points

Which of the following is/are impacts of Drought on ecosystems?

  1. Photosynthesis is reduced.
  2. High mortality rates
  3. It reduces the ecosystem productivity of Tibetan grasslands
  4. higher extinction rates of species

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4. Question 2 Points

Consider the following Pairs.

         Biosphere Reserves

        Features

1. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve

highest peak is the Dhoopgarh

2. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve

Simsang originates in the north of the Biosphere Reserve

3. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

Three wildlife sanctuaries, Shendurney, Peppara and Neyyar, are located in the site

 

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

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5. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding Spiti Valley.

  1. Pin Valley National Park is a National Park of India located in the Spiti Valley.
  2. Spiti river is a tributary of Sutlej River.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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6. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements:

  1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
  2. 73rd Amendment has endowed the Panchayats with responsibility of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
  3. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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7. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements regarding CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

  1. It is an agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens does not threaten the survival of the species.
  2. Once a member country ratifies the Convention, county has to integrate national laws with CITES framework.
  3. Currently, only animal species are covered under the provisions of the CITES convention.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

  1. The Constitution of India mentions no ground for removal of the Vice President.
  2. The Indian Constitution has provisions of Proportional Representation (PR) System for election of the Vice-President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

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9. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements about the Mauryan economy:

  1. Slavery was absent during the Mauryan reign but emerged during the time of the Kushanas.
  2.  The use of currency as a medium of exchange was popular during the Mauryan times.
  3. There was remarkable growth of settled agriculture during the Mauryan times.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10. Question 2 Points

Which of the following is/are the functions of Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?

  1. to decide cases relating to inter-cadre deputation or transfer of All India Services Officers.
  2. to decide all cases of disagreement relating to appointments between the Department or Ministry concerned and the Union Public Service Commission
  3. to decide all cases relating to intra-company transfer of Managing Director and functional Directors of Public Sector Undertakings

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