[Solution] – 10 PM Daily Quiz – 2 April, 2016

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• 10 PM Daily Quiz –  2 April, 2016

Q.1 A Model Act has been proposed by the NITI Aayog, what facts are not true about the act?

1. Rights of the owner of the land and the tenant will be secure
2. Plan is for states who want to legalise farm and leasing
3. States are not expected to change the act accordingly
4. Attestation of the lease is proposed to be done at the level of sarpanch

a.)1 and 2 only

b.) 2 and 3 only

c.) 3 only

d.) 4 only

 

Answer:c

Explanation : The Act is meant for States that plan to legalise farm land leasing.

State governments are expected to improvise it to suit the local socio-political requirements.

Land ownership will remain secure and will revert to the owner and in case the parcel of land is sold before the tenure of the lease is complete, the rights of the tenants will be secure

Attestation of the lease is proposed to be done at the level of the sarpanch, local bank official or notary.

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Q.2) An expert committee of NITI Aayog has made certain propositions in the Model Act, which of the statements is/are true about the act?

1. Model Act proposes that farmers and farmer groups be allowed to lease out land.
2. The Model Act will enable sharecroppers to receive such benefits and relief
3. Lessee cultivators could raise crop loans on the basis of expected produce
4. Model Act proposes quicker litigation process in case of disputes

a.) 1 and 2 only

b.) 1 and 3 only

c.) 1,2 and 3 only

d.) All are correct

 

Answer: d

 

Explanation : What the model act proposes

• The Model Act proposes that farmers and farmer groups be allowed to lease out land.
• The Model Act will enable sharecroppers to receive such benefits and relief
• Lessee cultivators could raise crop loans on the basis of expected produce
• The definition of ‘farm land’ is proposed to be broadened to include food processing.
• The definition of ‘farm land’ is proposed to be broadened to include food processing.
• The Model Act proposes quicker litigation process in case of disputes
• Dispute settlement will be taken up at the level of the Gram Sabha, Panchayat and Tehsildar

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Q.3 Farmers have been dissatisfied by the Aayog’s decision on pushing for cultivation of GM crops, what is not true about the difference between opinions of both i.e Aayog and farmers.

1. GM crops will only be used where there is deficit in production especially pulses
2. Cultivating GM crops will solve the difference between demand and supply and there will be no need to import
3. Farmers contend that they do not get assured prices for their crops
4. There is less motivation in cultivating pulses due to less returns

a.) 1 only

b.) 1 and 3 only

c.) 2 and 4 only

d.) None of these

 

Answer: d

Explanation: The imports are due to difference between the demand and supply, since we are not able to supply enough to match the demand, we import, and to solve this problem government is pushing to cultivate GM crops to match the demand.

Farmers are saying that this is not a problem of less production, it is a problem of the market where they sell their crops, which is very erratic and no assured prices are fetched by the farmers and thus the farmer is less motivated to cultivate pulses

 

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1. 4 India recently participated in the National Security Summit held at Washington, what did India communicated the forum?

1. To enhance the engagement with IAEA on the issue of nuclear security
2. Moving to safer technologies to protect the radioactive material
3. Raised the issue of individuals getting friendly with terrorists which might lead to nuclear terrorism
4. India would take all steps to prioritise nuclear security

a.) 1 and 4 only

b.) 2 and 3 only

c.) 1,2 and 3 only

d.) All of these

 

Answer: d

 

Explanation :

What was communicated to the countries and agencies participating in the NSS by India.

• India was moving to safer technologies to protect radioactive material.
• India’s plans to enhance engagement with the IAEA, the Interpol and other international forums on the issue of nuclear security
• India raise the possibility of individuals within the state structure getting friendly with a terrorist, leading up to a nuclear terrorism incident
• Told world leaders that nuclear security must remain the abiding national priority for all countries and all states

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Q.5) Which of the following events can be considered as an “Act of God”

1. Earthquake
2. Tornadoes
3. Rainfall of 955 mm in a day

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. a) 1, 2 and 3
2. b) 1 only
3. c) 2 and 3 only
4. d) 1 and 2 only

Answer : a

Explanation:- Courts have recognized various events as acts of God—tornadoes, earthquakes, death, extraordinarily high tides, violent winds, and floods. Many insurance policies for property damage exclude from their protection damage caused by acts of God.On 26 July 2005, Mumbai experienced rainfall of 944 mm in a day which was unprecedented and was regarded as an Act of God by the experts.

 

Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner of India

1. He is appointed by the President
2. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners are determined by the Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. a) 1 only
2. b) 2 only
3. c) Both are correct
4. d) Neither is true

 

Answer: a

Explanation:- The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as the President may from time to time fix and the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall, subject to the provisions of any law made in that behalf by Parliament, be made by the President.

Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners shall be such as the President may by rule determine.

 

Q.7) Which of the following are included under the Sustainable Development Goals

1.Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

2. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
3. Reduce inequality within and among countries

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. a) 1 and 2
2. b) 1, 2 and 3
3. c) 2 and 3
4. d) 1 and 3

Answer :b

 

Explanation:– The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known as Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, are an intergovernmental set of aspiration Goals with 169 targets.These goals are

1. Poverty – End poverty in all its forms everywhere]
2. Food – End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3. Health – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
4. Education – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
5. Women – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6. Water – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7. Energy – Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy for all
8. Economy – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9. Infrastructure – Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
10. Inequality – Reduce inequality within and among countries
11. Habitation – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12. Consumption – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
13. Climate – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
14. Marine-ecosystems – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
15. Ecosystems – Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
16. Institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17. Sustainability – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development