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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following ecosystem services is not a regulating service?
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Ecosystem services fall in 4 categories.
- Provisioning services — food, drinking water,various raw material, etc
- Supporting services— maintaining genetic diversity, nutrient recycle, soil formation etc
- Regulating services — maintaining water quality, pollination, carbon sequestration, climate and local weather regulation etc.
- Cultural services — recreational and religious services, tourism etc
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Ecosystem services fall in 4 categories.
- Provisioning services — food, drinking water,various raw material, etc
- Supporting services— maintaining genetic diversity, nutrient recycle, soil formation etc
- Regulating services — maintaining water quality, pollination, carbon sequestration, climate and local weather regulation etc.
- Cultural services — recreational and religious services, tourism etc
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statements.
- GDP shows how much value is produced within the boundaries of a country by both citizen and foreigners.
- GNP measure the value of the output produced by the nationals of the country both within national boundaries and outside.
Which of the above statement is incorrect?
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GDP is defined as total value of all final goods and services produced within the country in a given period of time. GDP shows how much value is produced within the boundaries of a country by both citizen and foreigners. Therefore statement 1 is correct.
GNP measure the value of the output produced by the nationals of the country both within national boundaries and outside. Therefore statement 2 is correct.
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GDP is defined as total value of all final goods and services produced within the country in a given period of time. GDP shows how much value is produced within the boundaries of a country by both citizen and foreigners. Therefore statement 1 is correct.
GNP measure the value of the output produced by the nationals of the country both within national boundaries and outside. Therefore statement 2 is correct.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pair(s) is/are correctly match
- Bhitarakanika National Park: Madhya Pradesh
- Gahirmatha: Odisha
- Bandipur National park: Kerala
- India Gandhi wildlife sanctuary and National Park: Tamil Nadu
Select the correct option using the code given below.
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Correct match:
Bhitarakanika National Park: Odisha
Gahirmatha Beach: Odisha
Bandipur National park: Karnataka
India Gandhi wildlife sanctuary and National Park: Tamil Nadu
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Correct match:
Bhitarakanika National Park: Odisha
Gahirmatha Beach: Odisha
Bandipur National park: Karnataka
India Gandhi wildlife sanctuary and National Park: Tamil Nadu
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed under article 19(2) of the Constitution?
- Incitement to an offence
- Defamation
- Contempt of court
Select the correct option using the code given below.
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Article 19(2): This article contains
grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed on Freedom of Speech
and Expression.Reasonable Restrictions can be imposed under the following circumstances:
- Sovereignty and Integrity of India
- Security of State
- Friendly relations with foreign
states - Public Order
- Morality or Decency
- Contempt of court
- Defamation
- Incitement to an offence
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Article 19(2): This article contains
grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed on Freedom of Speech
and Expression.Reasonable Restrictions can be imposed under the following circumstances:
- Sovereignty and Integrity of India
- Security of State
- Friendly relations with foreign
states - Public Order
- Morality or Decency
- Contempt of court
- Defamation
- Incitement to an offence
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Global Hunger Index (GHI), consider the following statements:
- The Index was developed by the International Food Policy Research Institute.
- The Index is updated in every six months.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. The Index was adopted and further developed by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Thus statement 1 is correct.
The GHI measures progress and failures in the global fight against hunger. The GHI is updated once a year. Thus statement 2 is incorrect.
The Index ranks countries on a 100-point scale, with 0 being the best score (no hunger) and 100 being the worst. Global Hunger Index highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger.
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The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. The Index was adopted and further developed by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Thus statement 1 is correct.
The GHI measures progress and failures in the global fight against hunger. The GHI is updated once a year. Thus statement 2 is incorrect.
The Index ranks countries on a 100-point scale, with 0 being the best score (no hunger) and 100 being the worst. Global Hunger Index highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsThe recently introduced scheme for skilling in smart cities is known as:
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India’s first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) for skilling in smart cities was inaugurated in October 23, 2017. The main aim behind the move is to bring momentum in skilling through collaborative efforts. The Centre is emphasizing on the commitment of the Union Government to support skilling in smart cities.
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India’s first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) for skilling in smart cities was inaugurated in October 23, 2017. The main aim behind the move is to bring momentum in skilling through collaborative efforts. The Centre is emphasizing on the commitment of the Union Government to support skilling in smart cities.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, consider the following statements:
- It falls under Indian labour law and is a social security measure.
- It aims to provide at least 200 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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“Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”, MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work’. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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“Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”, MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the ‘right to work’. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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