Prelims Practice Questions 11-06-2019

1) With respect to Bharat Stage (BS) norms, consider the following statements:

1. BS I was introduced in 2000 by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. BS VI refers to the sixth stage of the Bharat Stage Emission norms that will come into effect from 1 April 2020.
3. BS norms are applicable to all two wheelers, three wheelers, four wheelers and construction equipment vehicles.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

1. It is a not for profit company registered under section-25 of Companies Act, 1956. 
2. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) Which of the following countries shares border with Atlantic Ocean?

1. Namibia
2. Mali
3. Angola
4. Gabon

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

4) The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has recently directed its officials to explore the possibility of installing “solar trees” in residential complexes of government employees. Solar Trees mentioned here refers to?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

1. It looks after the maintenance of central government buildings and erecting of fences on the country’s international borders.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

6) Which of the following animals have been listed in Schedule V of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

1. Mice
2. Fruit bats
3. Black Buck
4. Pangolin
5. Common crow

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7) Forest Dieback in environmental studies refers to?

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Ocean Plastics Charter sometimes seen in the news recently

1. It is an UN agreement outlining concrete steps to eradicate plastic pollution.
2. It is a non-binding agreement called on participating countries to commit to making all plastics reusable, recyclable or recovered by 2030.
3. India is a signatory to this charter.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

9) Consider the following statements regarding the State of Tripura

1. It is surrounded by Bangladesh on its three sides
2. It also shares its border with the states of Assam and Mizoram
3. The Tropic of Cancer is passing through this state.

Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

10) Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the council of ministers:

1. Deputy Ministers are not members of the Cabinet.
2. Parliament secretaries often hold the rank of the Minister of State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?