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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Coastline-Waders Bird Census conducted in India?
1.The census is conducted annually to monitor the population of wader birds along the Indian coastline.
2.The Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG) is responsible for organizing the census in the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(c) Both 1 and 2 statements are correct
The Coastline-Waders Bird Census is conducted annually to monitor the population of wader birds along the Indian coastline. This helps in understanding the trends and changes in bird populations over time.
The Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG) is responsible for organizing the census in the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar. This organization has been active for over 25 years and is dedicated to bird conservation and census activities.
The census aims to raise public awareness about avian science and bird conservation. It involves activities such as expert talks, bird counting, and knowledge-sharing sessions to engage the public and promote conservation efforts.
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(c) Both 1 and 2 statements are correct
The Coastline-Waders Bird Census is conducted annually to monitor the population of wader birds along the Indian coastline. This helps in understanding the trends and changes in bird populations over time.
The Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG) is responsible for organizing the census in the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar. This organization has been active for over 25 years and is dedicated to bird conservation and census activities.
The census aims to raise public awareness about avian science and bird conservation. It involves activities such as expert talks, bird counting, and knowledge-sharing sessions to engage the public and promote conservation efforts.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission in India:
1. The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body that is formed by the President of India under Article 82 of the Constitution.
2. The Commission’s main function is to redraw the boundaries of constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
3. The Delimitation Commission is reconstituted after each census, regardless of when elections were held.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission in India:
1.The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body that is formed by the President of India under Article 82 of the Constitution.
2.The Commission’s main function is to redraw the boundaries of constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
3.The Delimitation Commission is reconstituted after each census, regardless of when elections were held.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The Delimitation Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 82 of the Constitution. This article empowers the President to establish the Commission after every census to re-adjust the representation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
The primary function of the Delimitation Commission is to redraw the boundaries of constituencies for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and State Legislative Assemblies. This is done based on the population data from the latest Census and to ensure fair representation of people from different areas.
The Delimitation Commission is not formed only after each general election to the Lok Sabha. It is constituted after every Census (typically every 10 years) and is independent of election cycles. For instance, it was reconstituted after the 2001 Census, regardless of when elections were held. (3rd statement is incorrect)
Relevant Articles:
Article 82: Provides for the readjustment of the constituencies after every Census.
Article 170: Deals with the delimitation of constituencies for the State Legislative Assemblies.
Article 330: Deals with the representation of States in the House of the People (Lok Sabha), as it must follow the principle of delimitation.
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The Delimitation Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 82 of the Constitution. This article empowers the President to establish the Commission after every census to re-adjust the representation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
The primary function of the Delimitation Commission is to redraw the boundaries of constituencies for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and State Legislative Assemblies. This is done based on the population data from the latest Census and to ensure fair representation of people from different areas.
The Delimitation Commission is not formed only after each general election to the Lok Sabha. It is constituted after every Census (typically every 10 years) and is independent of election cycles. For instance, it was reconstituted after the 2001 Census, regardless of when elections were held. (3rd statement is incorrect)
Relevant Articles:
Article 82: Provides for the readjustment of the constituencies after every Census.
Article 170: Deals with the delimitation of constituencies for the State Legislative Assemblies.
Article 330: Deals with the representation of States in the House of the People (Lok Sabha), as it must follow the principle of delimitation.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), consider the following statements:
1.UDISE+ is an initiative under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2.It aims to collect school-level data on various parameters, including infrastructure, enrollment, and teacher information.
3.It replaces the previous District Information System for Education (DISE).
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is a management information system developed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to collect comprehensive data on various aspects of school education, including school infrastructure, enrolment, learning outcomes, and other critical factors. (1st statement is incorrect)
It collects comprehensive school-level data on various parameters such as infrastructure, enrollment, and teacher information.
UDISE+ is an improved version and a replacement for the previous District Information System for Education (DISE).
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(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is a management information system developed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to collect comprehensive data on various aspects of school education, including school infrastructure, enrolment, learning outcomes, and other critical factors. (1st statement is incorrect)
It collects comprehensive school-level data on various parameters such as infrastructure, enrollment, and teacher information.
UDISE+ is an improved version and a replacement for the previous District Information System for Education (DISE).
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The proposed Tsangpo Dam is located on which river?
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(a) Brahmaputra
The Tsangpo Dam is proposed to be built on the Brahmaputra River. The Brahmaputra, known as the Tsangpo in its upper reaches in Tibet, is one of the major rivers in the Indian subcontinent, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. The dam is part of China’s plans to harness hydroelectric power from the river, which has raised concerns in India due to the potential impact on downstream water flow and regional geopolitics.
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(a) Brahmaputra
The Tsangpo Dam is proposed to be built on the Brahmaputra River. The Brahmaputra, known as the Tsangpo in its upper reaches in Tibet, is one of the major rivers in the Indian subcontinent, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. The dam is part of China’s plans to harness hydroelectric power from the river, which has raised concerns in India due to the potential impact on downstream water flow and regional geopolitics.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
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(b) Germany
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has five permanent members, also known as the P5. These permanent members are:
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. Russia
4. China
5. France
These five countries have veto power over substantive resolutions. The other countries are non-permanent members who serve a term of two years.
Germany is NOT a permanent member of the UNSC. While Germany is an influential country and has sought a permanent seat, it is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
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(b) Germany
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has five permanent members, also known as the P5. These permanent members are:
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. Russia
4. China
5. France
These five countries have veto power over substantive resolutions. The other countries are non-permanent members who serve a term of two years.
Germany is NOT a permanent member of the UNSC. While Germany is an influential country and has sought a permanent seat, it is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council.