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10 PM Quiz: January 8, 2019
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve to be established in India
- It encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. It is located in the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
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The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. It is located in the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsRecently, Government has approved 10 % reservation to the economically backward section. In this context consider the following statements
1) Bill to provide 10 % reservation to economically backward class in general category and as well as also to those from the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and other minority communities.
2) The constitutional amendment bill seeks to insert a clause in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution.
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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The constitutional amendment bill seeks to insert a clause in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, introducing reservation for economically weaker sections in educational institutions and government jobs.
Government has approved 10 % reservation to the economically backward section in general category and also to those from the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and other minority communities.
The reservation will be given to those economically weaker people who presently do not avail any benefits of reservation
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The constitutional amendment bill seeks to insert a clause in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, introducing reservation for economically weaker sections in educational institutions and government jobs.
Government has approved 10 % reservation to the economically backward section in general category and also to those from the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and other minority communities.
The reservation will be given to those economically weaker people who presently do not avail any benefits of reservation
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Neem Coated Urea.
1) Release of neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
2) Lower underground water contamination due to leaching of urea.
Select the statement which is/are correct.
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Release of neem oil in the soil does not increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
Spraying urea with neem oil slows the release of nitrogen, by about 10 to 15 per cent, concomitantly reducing consumption of the fertiliser.
Other Benefits:
Improvement in soil health.
Neem coating leads to more gradual release of urea, helping plants gain more nutrient and resulting in higher yields.
Lower underground water contamination.
Reduction in pest and disease attack.
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Release of neem oil in the soil does not increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
Spraying urea with neem oil slows the release of nitrogen, by about 10 to 15 per cent, concomitantly reducing consumption of the fertiliser.
Other Benefits:
Improvement in soil health.
Neem coating leads to more gradual release of urea, helping plants gain more nutrient and resulting in higher yields.
Lower underground water contamination.
Reduction in pest and disease attack.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsRecently, Cabinet cleared the redrafted Citizenship Amendment Bill. In this context consider the following statements:
1) The Act will not be confined to Assam, migrants can reside in any State.
2) The minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from existing 12 years under the present law to 7 years.
Select the statements which is/are correct
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Home Minister introduced the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 in Lok Sabha today. The Bill seeks to facilitate acquisition of citizenship by six identified minority communities namely Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who came to India before 31st Dec., 2014.
the Act is not confined to the State of Assam. The Bill will apply to all States and Union Territories of the country. The beneficiaries of Citizenship Amendment Bill can reside in any state of the country.
The proposed amendment will make these persecuted migrants eligible to apply for citizenship. Citizenship will be given to them only after due scrutiny and recommendation of district authorities and the State Government. The minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from existing 12 years under the present law to 7 years.
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Home Minister introduced the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 in Lok Sabha today. The Bill seeks to facilitate acquisition of citizenship by six identified minority communities namely Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who came to India before 31st Dec., 2014.
the Act is not confined to the State of Assam. The Bill will apply to all States and Union Territories of the country. The beneficiaries of Citizenship Amendment Bill can reside in any state of the country.
The proposed amendment will make these persecuted migrants eligible to apply for citizenship. Citizenship will be given to them only after due scrutiny and recommendation of district authorities and the State Government. The minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from existing 12 years under the present law to 7 years.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider statements about Private Member Bill:
1.Such Bill can be introduced only by an elected member of parliament who is not a minister
- Introduction of such bill requires one-month advance notice
- Rejection of such Bill does amount to need of parliamentary confidence in the government
Select the statements which is/are correct.
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Features of Private Member Bill:
- It is introduced by any member of Parliament other than a minister.
- It reflects the stand of opposition party on public matter.
- It has lesser chance to be approved by the Parliament.
- Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
- Its introduction in the House requires one month’s notice.
- Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned.
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Features of Private Member Bill:
- It is introduced by any member of Parliament other than a minister.
- It reflects the stand of opposition party on public matter.
- It has lesser chance to be approved by the Parliament.
- Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
- Its introduction in the House requires one month’s notice.
- Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider following statements about Departmental standing Committees of Parliament:
- The members of standing committee are elected by Parliament from among its own members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote
- Currently, there are 24 standing committees
- Each standing committee consists of 31 members both from Lok sabha and Rajya sabha
- Departmental Standing Committee on Home Affairs works under Lok Sabha
Select the statements which is/are correct.
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- The members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the Speaker from amongst its own members, just as the members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman from amongst its members
- The 24 standing committees cover under their jurisdiction all the ministries/ departments of the Central Government. Out of the 24 standing committees, 8 work under the Rajya Sabha and 16 under the Lok Sabha
- Each standing committee consists of 31 members (21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha)
- Committees under Rajya Sabha: Committee on Commerce Commerce and Industry; Committee on Home Affairs; Committee on Human Resource Development; Committee on Industry; Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests; Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture; Committee on Health and Family Welfare; Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
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- The members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the Speaker from amongst its own members, just as the members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman from amongst its members
- The 24 standing committees cover under their jurisdiction all the ministries/ departments of the Central Government. Out of the 24 standing committees, 8 work under the Rajya Sabha and 16 under the Lok Sabha
- Each standing committee consists of 31 members (21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha)
- Committees under Rajya Sabha: Committee on Commerce Commerce and Industry; Committee on Home Affairs; Committee on Human Resource Development; Committee on Industry; Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests; Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture; Committee on Health and Family Welfare; Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
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