9 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve lies in which of the following state(s)?

1. Sikkim

2. Arunachal Pradesh

3. Manipur

4. Assam

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 ,3 and 4

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Inspired by: [pib] Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve becomes 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-khangchendzonga-biosphere-reserve-becomes-11th-biosphere-reserve-from-india-to-be-included-in-the-world-network-of-biosphere-reserves/

Q.2) Consider the following statements about Niryat Mitra Mobile App:

1. It is developed by National Informatics Center.

2. It provides wide range of information required to undertake international trade right from the policy provisions for export and import, applicable GST rate, available export incentives, tariff etc.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Mobile App Niryat Mitra

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mobile-app-niryat-mitra/

Q.3) Which of the given statements about Discovered Small Fields Policy is not correct?

a) It is aimed at extracting the Oil, Natural gas from the un-monetized small oil/gas discoveries that are available in the country.

b) It provides an easy investment option for new and existing players with minimal risk.

c) ONGC is the nodal agency to see its implementation.

d) It provides for Easy bidding process; minimum requirements; transparent award; swift processing of approvals.

Inspired by: [pib] Bid round –II under ‘Discovered Small Field Policy’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-bid-round-ii-under-discovered-small-field-policy/

Q.4) Cosider the following statements about the Open Defecation Protocols under Swachh Bharat Missions:

1. The SBM ODF+ protocol focuses on sustaining community/ public toilet usage by ensuring their functionality, cleanliness and maintenance.

2. The SBM ODF++ will focus on achieving sanitation sustainability by addressing complete sanitation value chain, including safe containment, processing and disposal of fecal sludge and septage.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Swachh Survekshan 2019, ODF+ & ODF ++ Protocols and Swachh Manch Web Portal

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-swachh-survekshan-2019-odf-odf-protocols-and-swachh-manch-web-portal/

Q.5) A gradual, continuous change in the species composition between two ecosystems or communities of organisms across an environmental gradient is called as-

a) Ecotype

b) Ecocline

c) Ecozone

d) Ecotone

Inspired by: [pib] Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve becomes 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-khangchendzonga-biosphere-reserve-becomes-11th-biosphere-reserve-from-india-to-be-included-in-the-world-network-of-biosphere-reserves/

 

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Sajid Hussain (+917091958453)
Sajid Hussain (+917091958453)
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Sir
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