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10 PM Quiz: December 20
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements related to Methanol.
- Methanol can be used as energy producing fuel, transportation fuel and cooking fuel.
- It does not emit particulate matter (PM) which causes pollution.
- India is currently world’s largest producer of methanol.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Methanol can be used as energy producing fuel, transportation fuel and cooking fuel.
Statement 2 is correct. It does not have carbon-carbon bond and therefore does not emit particulate matter (PM) which causes pollution.
Statement 3 is incorrect. China is currently world’s largest producer of methanol.
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Statement 1 is correct. Methanol can be used as energy producing fuel, transportation fuel and cooking fuel.
Statement 2 is correct. It does not have carbon-carbon bond and therefore does not emit particulate matter (PM) which causes pollution.
Statement 3 is incorrect. China is currently world’s largest producer of methanol.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “FSOC technology”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is an optical communication technology that uses light to wirelessly transmit data to telecommunication and internet applications.
- The technology remained outside the commercial applications for long owing to distance, speed, and efficiency related problems.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. FSOC technology is an optical communication technology that uses light to wirelessly transmit data to telecommunication and internet applications.
Statement 2 is correct. The technology remained outside the commercial applications for long owing to distance, speed, and efficiency related problems.
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Statement 1 is correct. FSOC technology is an optical communication technology that uses light to wirelessly transmit data to telecommunication and internet applications.
Statement 2 is correct. The technology remained outside the commercial applications for long owing to distance, speed, and efficiency related problems.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “invasive animal species”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Alien species become ‘invasive’ when they are introduced deliberately or accidentally outside their natural areas
- Rapid reproduction and growth is one of the common characteristics of invasive species.
- Invasive animal species pose a threat to biodiversity and human well-being.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Alien species become ‘invasive’ when they are introduced deliberately or accidentally outside their natural areas, where they out-compete the native species and upset the ecological balance.
Statement 2 is correct. Common characteristics of invasive species include rapid reproduction and growth, high dispersal ability, phenotypic plasticity (ability to adapt physiologically to new conditions), and ability to survive on various food types and in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Statement 3 is correct. Invasive animal species pose a threat to biodiversity and human well-being.
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Statement 1 is correct. Alien species become ‘invasive’ when they are introduced deliberately or accidentally outside their natural areas, where they out-compete the native species and upset the ecological balance.
Statement 2 is correct. Common characteristics of invasive species include rapid reproduction and growth, high dispersal ability, phenotypic plasticity (ability to adapt physiologically to new conditions), and ability to survive on various food types and in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Statement 3 is correct. Invasive animal species pose a threat to biodiversity and human well-being.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), consider the following statements:
- It aims to bring together widely dispersed artisans of India.
- Self Help Groups are not eligible to apply for the scheme.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The scheme aims to bring together widely dispersed traditional artisans/ rural and urban unemployed youth and give them self-employment opportunities to the extent possible, at their place. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Self Help Groups (including those belonging to BPL provided that they have not availed benefits under any other Scheme), Institutions registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860; Production Co-operative Societies, and Charitable Trusts are eligible for the scheme. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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The scheme aims to bring together widely dispersed traditional artisans/ rural and urban unemployed youth and give them self-employment opportunities to the extent possible, at their place. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Self Help Groups (including those belonging to BPL provided that they have not availed benefits under any other Scheme), Institutions registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860; Production Co-operative Societies, and Charitable Trusts are eligible for the scheme. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Swachh Bharat Mission, consider the following statements:
- Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal ministry for all activities and initiatives towards achievement the mission.
- The total expenditure of the mission is incurred by Center’s Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK).
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
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Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal ministry for all activities and initiatives towards achievement of a Swachh Bharat, besides its allocated charge of SBM-Gramin. Thus, statement 1 is correct.The funding pattern for the mission is between the Central Government and the State Government/ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), which is 75%:25 %( 90%: 10% for North Eastern and special category states). Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK):
The gap in financing of the aforesaid components could be met by Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) has been set up to attract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Corporate Sector and contributions from individuals and philanthropists.
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Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is the nodal ministry for all activities and initiatives towards achievement of a Swachh Bharat, besides its allocated charge of SBM-Gramin. Thus, statement 1 is correct.The funding pattern for the mission is between the Central Government and the State Government/ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), which is 75%:25 %( 90%: 10% for North Eastern and special category states). Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK):
The gap in financing of the aforesaid components could be met by Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) has been set up to attract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Corporate Sector and contributions from individuals and philanthropists.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Career Service (NCS) Project, consider the following statements:
a) It’s a web based portal for transformation of the National Employment Service.
b) It facilitates registration of both job seekers and job providers.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The National Career Service (NCS) Project is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Labour & Employment for transformation of the National Employment Service to provide a variety of employment related services like career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses etc. through a web-based portal. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
This portal facilitates registration of job seekers, job providers, skill providers, career counsellors, etc. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The National Career Service (NCS) Project is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Labour & Employment for transformation of the National Employment Service to provide a variety of employment related services like career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses etc. through a web-based portal. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
This portal facilitates registration of job seekers, job providers, skill providers, career counsellors, etc. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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