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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. IMI 5.0 aims to enhance immunization coverage for all vaccines provided under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
2. The campaign targets children up to 5 years of age and pregnant women.
3. IMI 5.0 leverages the U-WIN digital platform for data recording and reporting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0 is the latest phase of the Mission Indradhanush initiative, launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India. Here are some key details about IMI 5.0:
Objective: The primary goal of IMI 5.0 is to enhance immunization coverage for all vaccines provided under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This phase specifically aims to improve the coverage of Measles and Rubella vaccines with the goal of eliminating these diseases by 202312.
Target Group: The campaign targets children up to 5 years of age and pregnant women. This is an expansion from previous phases, which focused on children up to 2 years of age12.
Implementation: IMI 5.0 is being conducted in three rounds across all districts in India. The rounds are scheduled for August, September, and October 2023, with each round lasting six days12.
Digital Integration: For the first time, IMI 5.0 leverages the U-WIN digital platform for data recording and reporting. This helps in better tracking and management of immunization efforts12.
Achievements: As of the end of September 2023, over 34 lakh children and 6 lakh pregnant women were administered vaccine doses during the first two rounds of the campaign12.
Community Involvement: The campaign involves a 360-degree communication strategy, including advocacy, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and engaging local influencers and leaders to ensure widespread participation12.
IMI 5.0 is a significant step towards achieving full immunization coverage and ensuring that no child or pregnant woman is left out of the immunization net.
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(d) Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0 is the latest phase of the Mission Indradhanush initiative, launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India. Here are some key details about IMI 5.0:
Objective: The primary goal of IMI 5.0 is to enhance immunization coverage for all vaccines provided under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This phase specifically aims to improve the coverage of Measles and Rubella vaccines with the goal of eliminating these diseases by 202312.
Target Group: The campaign targets children up to 5 years of age and pregnant women. This is an expansion from previous phases, which focused on children up to 2 years of age12.
Implementation: IMI 5.0 is being conducted in three rounds across all districts in India. The rounds are scheduled for August, September, and October 2023, with each round lasting six days12.
Digital Integration: For the first time, IMI 5.0 leverages the U-WIN digital platform for data recording and reporting. This helps in better tracking and management of immunization efforts12.
Achievements: As of the end of September 2023, over 34 lakh children and 6 lakh pregnant women were administered vaccine doses during the first two rounds of the campaign12.
Community Involvement: The campaign involves a 360-degree communication strategy, including advocacy, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and engaging local influencers and leaders to ensure widespread participation12.
IMI 5.0 is a significant step towards achieving full immunization coverage and ensuring that no child or pregnant woman is left out of the immunization net.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), consider the following statements;
1. The NDRF was established under the Disaster Management Act of 2005.
2. The primary role of the NDRF is to provide specialized response during natural and man-made disasters.
3. The NDRF operates under the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(a) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct
The NDRF was indeed established under the Disaster Management Act of 20051.
The primary role of the NDRF is to provide specialized response during natural and man-made disasters2.
The NDRF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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(a) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct
The NDRF was indeed established under the Disaster Management Act of 20051.
The primary role of the NDRF is to provide specialized response during natural and man-made disasters2.
The NDRF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Landslide Atlas of India, consider the following statements;
1. The Northwest Himalayas contribute the highest percentage of landslides in India.
2. Kerala is the state with the highest number of landslide events recorded between 1998 and 2022.
3. The Landslide Atlas covers vulnerable regions in 17 states and 2 Union Territories of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(b) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct
The Northwest Himalayas contribute 66.5% of landslides in India, making it the region with the highest percentage of landslides.
Mizoram recorded the highest number of landslide events between 1998 and 2022. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Landslide Atlas covers vulnerable regions in 17 states and 2 Union Territories of India
• A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
• They are a type of mass wasting, which denotes any downward movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. They generally occur in clay-rich soil.
• In India the entire Himalayan tract, hills/mountains in sub-Himalayan terrains of North-east India, Western Ghats, the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Konkan areas are landslide-prone.
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(b) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct
The Northwest Himalayas contribute 66.5% of landslides in India, making it the region with the highest percentage of landslides.
Mizoram recorded the highest number of landslide events between 1998 and 2022. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The Landslide Atlas covers vulnerable regions in 17 states and 2 Union Territories of India
• A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
• They are a type of mass wasting, which denotes any downward movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. They generally occur in clay-rich soil.
• In India the entire Himalayan tract, hills/mountains in sub-Himalayan terrains of North-east India, Western Ghats, the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Konkan areas are landslide-prone.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding recently discovered species in India:
1. Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii is a newly discovered plant species from Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Cymbidium lancifolium is a newly discovered orchid species found in the Western Ghats.
3. Crocidura narcondamica is a newly discovered mammal species from the Andaman Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
(b) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct
Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii is indeed a newly discovered plant species from Arunachal Pradesh.
Cymbidium lancifolium is a newly discovered orchid species found in the Himalayan region, not the Western Ghats. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Crocidura narcondamica is a newly discovered mammal species from the Andaman Islands.
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(b) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct
Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii is indeed a newly discovered plant species from Arunachal Pradesh.
Cymbidium lancifolium is a newly discovered orchid species found in the Himalayan region, not the Western Ghats. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Crocidura narcondamica is a newly discovered mammal species from the Andaman Islands.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Constitution has 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 448 articles.
2. The original Constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 10 schedules.
3. Three parts were added as modifications, namely 9A Municipalities, 9B Co-operative societies, and 14A tribunals.
4. There have been 106 amendments to the Indian Constitution since it was first enacted in 1950.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) Only three are correct
The Indian Constitution has 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 448 articles. It is the world’s longest written constitution. The original Constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950. (Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect)
Later, three parts were added as modifications, namely 9A Municipalities, 9B Co-operative societies, and 14A tribunals, bringing the total to 25. (Statement 3 is correct)
As of September 2023, there have been 106 amendments to the Indian Constitution since it was first enacted in 1950. The 106th Amendment Act, 2023, reserves one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha, State legislative assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. (Statement 4 is correct)
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(c) Only three are correct
The Indian Constitution has 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 448 articles. It is the world’s longest written constitution. The original Constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950. (Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect)
Later, three parts were added as modifications, namely 9A Municipalities, 9B Co-operative societies, and 14A tribunals, bringing the total to 25. (Statement 3 is correct)
As of September 2023, there have been 106 amendments to the Indian Constitution since it was first enacted in 1950. The 106th Amendment Act, 2023, reserves one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha, State legislative assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. (Statement 4 is correct)