Prelims Practice Questions 12-02-2018

01. Consider the following pairs.

          Wetland                      -         State

1. Najafgarh jheel          -         Haryana
2. Sukhna lake               -        Chandigarh
3. Basai wetland            -          Rajasthan

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

02. Consider the following statements.

1. Asian Waterbird Census surveys sites across Asia and Australasia.
2. The census usually takes place in January month every year.
3. This event is coordinated by Wetlands International and forms part of global waterbird monitoring programme called the International Waterbird Census.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

03. Consider the following statements.

1. The National Wetland Atlas was prepared by ISRO.
2. As per the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017, manmade waterbodies and salt pans are considered as Wetlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

04. Consider the following statements.

1. Ethanol is a bio-fuel obtained primarily from sugarcane.
2. The government had set a target of 25% of ethanol per litre of petrol.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

05. Consider the following statements.

1. ‘Antraya’ is a practice in which Saints give up food if any insect or an unwanted object is found in the meals served.
2. Munis and Matajis are holy men and revered women respectively in Jainism

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

06. Consider the following statements.

1. The common Mithu or Parakeet is a protected species in India.
2. Mishrikars, Pathamies and Chirimars are traditional trappers of birds.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

07. Which of the following is/are the frequent conflicts seen in Indian federal polity?

1. President’s rule in the state
2. Autonomy for the states
3. Role of Governor
4. River water disputes among the states

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

08. Consider the following statements regarding “Operation Cold.”

1. It was launched at the International border in Rajasthan.
2. It was launched by Border Securities Force (BSF).

Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?

09. The Directive Principles of State Policy are directed towards which of the following?

1. Parliament of India
2. Municipalities
3. ONGC
4. District Boards

Select the correct answer using the code given below: