UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

Question 76 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
    1. Ecoclubs are launched under the scheme of National clean air program
    2. National green corps(NGC) is the youth wing of Armed Forces with its Headquarters at New Delhi
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 76 Explanation: 
  • National Green Corps is a programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests of Government of India covering around 1,20,000 schools in India with NGC School Eco Clubs. Environmental activity in schools in India is promoted through the National Green Corps.
  • Launched under the Environment Education Awareness and Training (EEAT), the National Green Corps (NGC) popularly known as "a programme of Ecoclubs" is a nationwide initiative of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India (now Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change).

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Question 77 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair/s of glacial features and their meaning is/are correctly matched?
  1. Arete: a sharp peak formed from multiple glaciers.
  2. Horn: A pyramidal, sharp-pointed peak that results when several cirques glaciers gorge an individual mountain summit from all sides.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 77 Explanation: 
Some of the features associated with glacier erosion in alpine regions are cirques, horns,

and artes Cirques: are the bowl shaped depressions found at the head of glacial valleys. For most alpine glaciers, cirques are the areas in the alpine valleys where snow first accumulated and was modified into glacial ice. The glaciers that occupy cirques are called cirque glaciers. Horns: are pyramidal peaks that form when several cirques chisel a mountain from three or more sides. The most famous horn is the Matterhorn found in the Swiss Alps. Artes are the narrow serrated ridges found in glaciated alpine areas. Artes form when two opposing cirques back erode a mountain ridge. Moraines: Moraines are accumulations of dirt and rocks that have fallen onto the glacier surface or have been pushed along by the glacier as it moves. The dirt and rocks composing moraines can range in size from powdery silt to large rocks and boulders. A receding glacier can leave behind moraines that are visible long after the glacier retreats.

Question 78 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the Indus Valley Civilisation?
  1. It is also called the Harappan Civilisation since the site at Harappa was discovered first.
  2. The site at Harappa was discovered by archaeologist R D Bannerjee.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect
Question 78 Explanation: 
1 only is correct. Harappa was discovered by archaeologist D R Salini.
Question 79 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with reference to Biological Diversity Act 2002:
    1. It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use.
    2. The Act includes in its ambit the transfer of research results and application for intellectual property rights (IPRs) relating to Indian biological resources.
    3. Gram Sabha's at local level play a vital role in documenting biodiversity, their sustainable use and in dealing with Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) issues.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 79 Explanation: 
Biological Diversity Act 2002:
  • The Act covers conservation, use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey and bio-utilisation.
  • It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use.
  • The Act also includes in its ambit the transfer of research results and application for intellectual property rights (IPRs) relating to Indian biological resources.
  • The Act covers foreigners, non-resident Indians, body corporate, association or organization that is either not incorporated in India or incorporated in India with non-Indian participation in its share capital or management.
  • These individuals or entities require the approval of the National Biodiversity Authority when they use biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey or bio-utilisation
  • State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) are to be established under Section 22 of the Act. Accordingly, in all the 29 States, SBBs have been established.
  • Biodiversity Management Committees are to be established under Section 41 of the Act at local level. The BMCs play a vital role in documenting biodiversity, their sustainable use and in dealing with Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) issues.

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Question 80 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following pairs: Disease Affected animals
  1. Aflatoxicosis Pigs, ducklings, turkeys, horses
  2. African swine fever Pigs, warthogs, European wild boar
  3. Akabane Sheep, buffalo, camels, goats, dogs
  4. Anthrax Cattle, sheep, humans
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A
1, 2 and 4 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
1,2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
There are 80 questions to complete.