Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act:
1. It came into force in 2010.
2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Q.2) Which of the following agreement/declaration/convention is related to the WTO?
a) Bonn Agreement
b) Alpine Convention
c) Marrakesh Agreement
d) Fortaleza
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Sulphur Dioxide?
1. Sulfur dioxide is a light yellow color gas or liquid with a strong, choking odor
2.It is a gas covered under Kyoto Protocol
3. Sulfur dioxide is sometimes used as a food preservative
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.4) Which of the following diseases given below are Non-Communicable Diseases?
1. Alzheimer’s
2. Pertussis
3. Fibromyalgia
4. Shigellosis
5. Cataracts
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 4 and 5 only
b) 1, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 2, 3 and 5 only
Q.5) Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child stunting
3. Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 , 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Q.6) With reference to an initiative called ‘the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB)’which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)
1.it is an initiative hosted by UNEP IMF and world economic forum
2.it is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity
3.it presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystem and biodiversity
Select the correct and answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.7) With reference to ‘red sanders ‘sometimes seen in the news consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)
1.it is tree species found in a part of south India
2.it is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of south India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?(CSE: 2016)
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ programme can significantly contribute
1.protection of biodiversity
2.resilience of forest ecosystem
3.property reduction
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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