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10 PM Quiz: January 8, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC), consider the following statements:
- It is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force officers.
- The National Cadet Corps Programme is a part of military activity.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 (passed in April, 1948; came into existence on 16th July, 1948). NCC Programme is voluntary and a part of educational Activity. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 (passed in April, 1948; came into existence on 16th July, 1948). NCC Programme is voluntary and a part of educational Activity. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission, consider the following statements:
1) It targets the urban population which is identified to be below poverty line.
2)The Centre is accountable for the complete finance of scheme.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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The target of NULM will be the urban population identified presently as below poverty line population in urban areas by the States/UTs. The coverage may be broadened to include families of disadvantaged groups like SCs, STs, women, minorities, disabled etc. subject to a maximum of 25 percent of the above urban poor population. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The financing of the Mission shall be shared between the Centre and the States/UTs. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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The target of NULM will be the urban population identified presently as below poverty line population in urban areas by the States/UTs. The coverage may be broadened to include families of disadvantaged groups like SCs, STs, women, minorities, disabled etc. subject to a maximum of 25 percent of the above urban poor population. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The financing of the Mission shall be shared between the Centre and the States/UTs. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP), consider the following statements:
- The project has been initiated by the government with financial assistance from the World Bank.
- Apart from rehabilitation of dams it also strengthens the dam safety institutional setup of participating states.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) has been taken up with loan assistance of the World Bank for rehabilitation and improvement of about 250 dams initially in seven States (namely Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand) and institutional strengthening and project management in Central Water Commission (CWC) and other Implementing Agencies. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The project aims to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner, and to strengthen the dam safety institutional setup of participating States / Implementing Agencies. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) has been taken up with loan assistance of the World Bank for rehabilitation and improvement of about 250 dams initially in seven States (namely Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand) and institutional strengthening and project management in Central Water Commission (CWC) and other Implementing Agencies. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The project aims to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner, and to strengthen the dam safety institutional setup of participating States / Implementing Agencies. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Jal Mahotsa” festival, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The festival is organized every year in Rajasthan.
- The main focus of the Jal Mahotsav is to promote adventure tourism.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. India’s biggest water carnival through ‘Jal Mahotsav’ is organised every year in Hanuwantiya Island in Madhya Pradesh. The third such ‘Jal Mahotsav’ concluded this year on January 2.
Statement 2 is correct .The main focus of the Jal Mahotsav was to promote adventure tourism.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. India’s biggest water carnival through ‘Jal Mahotsav’ is organised every year in Hanuwantiya Island in Madhya Pradesh. The third such ‘Jal Mahotsav’ concluded this year on January 2.
Statement 2 is correct .The main focus of the Jal Mahotsav was to promote adventure tourism.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Hanumantiya island”, recently in news, is situated in which of the following state?
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Hanuwantiya island, located on the banks of the Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh, plays host to India’s largest water carnival – Jal Mahotsav.
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Hanuwantiya island, located on the banks of the Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh, plays host to India’s largest water carnival – Jal Mahotsav.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Quit India movement”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Quit India Movement was launched at the Banaras Session of the All-India Congress Committee.
- The movement was launched by Vinoba Bhave.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Quit India Movement or the India August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II
Statement 2 is incorrect. Quit India movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave was one of the leaders in the movement.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Quit India Movement or the India August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II
Statement 2 is incorrect. Quit India movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave was one of the leaders in the movement.
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