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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “BharatNet Project”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Bharat Net sought to connect all of India’s households, particularly in rural areas, through broadband.
- The project is being funded through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
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Statement 1 is correct. Bharat Net sought to connect all of India’s households, particularly in rural areas, through broadband, forming the backbone of the government’s ambitious Digital India programme. It proposes broadband connectivity to households under village panchayats and even to government institutions at district level.
Statement 2 is correct. The project is being funded through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). USOF, established in 2002, provides effective subsidies to ensure telegraph services are provided to everyone across India, especially in the rural and remote areas. It is headed by the USOF Administrator who reports to the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
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Statement 1 is correct. Bharat Net sought to connect all of India’s households, particularly in rural areas, through broadband, forming the backbone of the government’s ambitious Digital India programme. It proposes broadband connectivity to households under village panchayats and even to government institutions at district level.
Statement 2 is correct. The project is being funded through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). USOF, established in 2002, provides effective subsidies to ensure telegraph services are provided to everyone across India, especially in the rural and remote areas. It is headed by the USOF Administrator who reports to the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
- Bor Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh
- Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Maharashtra
- Gahirmatha Sanctuary: Odisha
- Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary: Rajasthan
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Correct match:
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary: Maharashtra
Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh
Gahirmatha Sanctuary: Odisha
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary: Rajasthan
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Correct match:
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary: Maharashtra
Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh
Gahirmatha Sanctuary: Odisha
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary: Rajasthan
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Madhubani paintings”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Madhubani paintings are also called Mithila.
- The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts.
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Statement 1 is correct. It is also known as Mithila, for its origin is said to be the Mithila region in Bihar. The subjects of Madhubani paintings includes peacocks, fish and human connection with nature. The various styles of these paintings include Bharni, Katchni, Tantrik, Godna, and Kohbar,
Statement 2 is correct. The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Traditionally, the Madhubani paintings are created using fingers and twigs, and items like matchsticks have come to be used in their creation in recent times.
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Statement 1 is correct. It is also known as Mithila, for its origin is said to be the Mithila region in Bihar. The subjects of Madhubani paintings includes peacocks, fish and human connection with nature. The various styles of these paintings include Bharni, Katchni, Tantrik, Godna, and Kohbar,
Statement 2 is correct. The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Traditionally, the Madhubani paintings are created using fingers and twigs, and items like matchsticks have come to be used in their creation in recent times.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, consider the following statements:
- The State of Jammu and Kashmir is not under the Act, it has its own wildlife Act.
- No zoo shall be operated without being recognized by the Central Zoo Authority constituted by the Act.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir which has its own wildlife act. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the Central Zoo Authority (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Authority), to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act. No zoo shall be operated without being recognised by the Authority. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir which has its own wildlife act. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the Central Zoo Authority (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Authority), to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act. No zoo shall be operated without being recognised by the Authority. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Project Construction Corporation, consider the following statements:
- It is under the administration of Ministry of Power.
- The Corporation takes not only in-house construction projects but also several overseas projects.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Administrative control of National Project Construction Corporation was transferred from Ministry of Irrigation and Power to Ministry Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (earlier named as Ministry of Water Resources) in 1989. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Besides completion of projects in India and contributing to the socioeconomic growth of country, the corporation has also successfully executed several overseas projects. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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Administrative control of National Project Construction Corporation was transferred from Ministry of Irrigation and Power to Ministry Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (earlier named as Ministry of Water Resources) in 1989. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
Besides completion of projects in India and contributing to the socioeconomic growth of country, the corporation has also successfully executed several overseas projects. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) , consider the following statements:
- It has administrative control over Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Central Agricultural University.
- Foreign students can avail admission in various Indian agriculture universities through DARE.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
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DARE provides the necessary government linkages for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Apart from ICAR the Department of Agricultural Research and Education has one more autonomous body, viz. the Central Agricultural University. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
DARE coordinates admissions of foreign students in various Indian agriculture universities. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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DARE provides the necessary government linkages for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Apart from ICAR the Department of Agricultural Research and Education has one more autonomous body, viz. the Central Agricultural University. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
DARE coordinates admissions of foreign students in various Indian agriculture universities. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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