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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are features of Government of India Act of 1858?
1. East India Company’s rule came to an end and the Indian administration came under the direct control of the Crown.
2. Lord Curzon was made the first Secretary of State for India and the India council consisting of 15 members would assist him.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
In England, the Court of Directors and Board of Control were abolished. In their place came the Secretary of State for India and India Council were established. The Secretary of State would be a member of the British cabinet. Sir Charles Wood was made the first Secretary of State for India. India Council consisting of 15 members would assist him.
The Governor General of India was also made the Viceroy of India. The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning. On 1 November 1858 the Proclamation of Queen Victoria was announced by Lord Canning at Allahabad. It promised to respect the rights of princes, assured Indians of equal protection of law and religious freedom.Incorrect
In England, the Court of Directors and Board of Control were abolished. In their place came the Secretary of State for India and India Council were established. The Secretary of State would be a member of the British cabinet. Sir Charles Wood was made the first Secretary of State for India. India Council consisting of 15 members would assist him.
The Governor General of India was also made the Viceroy of India. The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning. On 1 November 1858 the Proclamation of Queen Victoria was announced by Lord Canning at Allahabad. It promised to respect the rights of princes, assured Indians of equal protection of law and religious freedom. -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsBaba Kalyani committee was constituted for which of the following purposes?
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Objectives of the committee:
. To evaluate the SEZ policy and make it WTO compatible.
. To suggest measures for maximising utilisation of vacant land in SEZs.
. To merge the SEZ policy with other Government schemes such as coastal economic zones, Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, national industrial manufacturing zones and food and textiles parks.
Recommendations:
. Reincarnation of SEZs as employment and Economic Enclaves (3Es) and shift focus from export to economic and employment growth.
. Connectivity to remote SEZs through development of last mile and first mile connectivity.
. Tax benefits for services SEZs, extension of sunset clause, lowering taxes for identified strategic services and allowing supplies to the domestic market in Indian currency to bring parity between goods and services.Incorrect
Objectives of the committee:
. To evaluate the SEZ policy and make it WTO compatible.
. To suggest measures for maximising utilisation of vacant land in SEZs.
. To merge the SEZ policy with other Government schemes such as coastal economic zones, Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, national industrial manufacturing zones and food and textiles parks.
Recommendations:
. Reincarnation of SEZs as employment and Economic Enclaves (3Es) and shift focus from export to economic and employment growth.
. Connectivity to remote SEZs through development of last mile and first mile connectivity.
. Tax benefits for services SEZs, extension of sunset clause, lowering taxes for identified strategic services and allowing supplies to the domestic market in Indian currency to bring parity between goods and services. -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsThe Union Cabinet has given its ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan. Where is it located?
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It is located north of JNPT in Maharashtra. India has 12 major and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports.
The port site at Vadhavan has an 18m draft naturally available and a 20m navigational channel also naturally available. This eliminates the need for any capital and maintenance dredging. The two largest container ports of the country, JNPT and Mundra, have drafts of 15m and 16m, respectively, whereas the world’s largest container-handling modern deep draft ports require a draft of at least 18-20m.
Vadhavan port will be developed on “landlord model”. All the business activities would be undertaken under the private-public partnership (PPP) mode by private developers. An SPV will be formed with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) as the lead partner with equity participation equal to or more than 50% to implement the project.Incorrect
It is located north of JNPT in Maharashtra. India has 12 major and 205 notified minor and intermediate ports.
The port site at Vadhavan has an 18m draft naturally available and a 20m navigational channel also naturally available. This eliminates the need for any capital and maintenance dredging. The two largest container ports of the country, JNPT and Mundra, have drafts of 15m and 16m, respectively, whereas the world’s largest container-handling modern deep draft ports require a draft of at least 18-20m.
Vadhavan port will be developed on “landlord model”. All the business activities would be undertaken under the private-public partnership (PPP) mode by private developers. An SPV will be formed with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) as the lead partner with equity participation equal to or more than 50% to implement the project. -
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsMatch the following Acts of the British parliament with their features
a. Indian Councils Act 1892 1. An Indian member was appointed for the first time to the Governor-General’s Executive Council. Sir S. P. Sinha was the first Indian to be appointed thus. b. Indian Councils Act 1909 2. Dyarchy was introduced in the provinces. The Reserved subjects were to be administered by the Governor and his Executive Council. The Transferred subjects by the Governor and his ministers. c. Government of India Act 1919 3. It had increased the number of additional members in the Central Legislative Council. The members were allowed to discuss the budget and criticize the financial policy of the government. d. Government of India Act 1935 4. Abolition of Dyarchy and the introduction of Provincial Autonomy in the provinces. The Governor was made the head of the Provincial Executive but he was expected to run the administration on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are features of Formation and Promotion of Farmer Producer Organization(FPO) Scheme?
1. 10,000 FPOs would be formed in five years period from 2019-20 to 2023-24 to ensure economies of scale for farmers.
2. Cluster Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) will be formed at cluster/state level for implementing the scheme.
3. At least 15% of the targeted FPOs would be in aspirational districts with at least one FPO in each block of aspirational districts of the country.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
A Producer Organisation (PO) is a legal entity (company, a cooperative society etc.) formed by primary producers, viz. farmers, milk producers, fishermen, weavers, rural artisans, craftsmen. Through formation of FPOs, the farmers will have better collective strength for better access to quality input, technology, credit and better marketing access through economies of scale for better realization of income.
Other features of the scheme:
. FPOs will be promoted under “One District One Product” cluster to promote specialization and better processing, marketing, branding & export by FPOs.
. Minimum number of members in FPO will be 300 in plain area and 100 in North East & hilly areas.
.Handholding support to each FPO would be continued for 5 years from its year of inception for which support will continue till 2027-28.Incorrect
A Producer Organisation (PO) is a legal entity (company, a cooperative society etc.) formed by primary producers, viz. farmers, milk producers, fishermen, weavers, rural artisans, craftsmen. Through formation of FPOs, the farmers will have better collective strength for better access to quality input, technology, credit and better marketing access through economies of scale for better realization of income.
Other features of the scheme:
. FPOs will be promoted under “One District One Product” cluster to promote specialization and better processing, marketing, branding & export by FPOs.
. Minimum number of members in FPO will be 300 in plain area and 100 in North East & hilly areas.
.Handholding support to each FPO would be continued for 5 years from its year of inception for which support will continue till 2027-28. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsVerdict of Supreme Court in ‘The Secretary, Ministry of Defence versus Babita Punia and Others case’ was in regards to which issue?
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Indian Army functions under two parts namely Combat Arms and Services. The verdict allows all women serving as SSC to opt for PC-they are qualified for PC as much as all male SSC officers. It applies to women in all 10 branches of the SSC Arms/Services of the army. Further, command is now open to women officers-this doesn’t necessarily mean commanding to fight battalions, but that women can rise to the colonel level to be eligible for which 15 years of service is required. A command can also be of a non-fighting unit.
However, it does not amount to an affirmative action/reservation of jobs in PC or command position-it promises equality of treatment, but the discretion of granting command and PC posts lies with the Army and government.Incorrect
Indian Army functions under two parts namely Combat Arms and Services. The verdict allows all women serving as SSC to opt for PC-they are qualified for PC as much as all male SSC officers. It applies to women in all 10 branches of the SSC Arms/Services of the army. Further, command is now open to women officers-this doesn’t necessarily mean commanding to fight battalions, but that women can rise to the colonel level to be eligible for which 15 years of service is required. A command can also be of a non-fighting unit.
However, it does not amount to an affirmative action/reservation of jobs in PC or command position-it promises equality of treatment, but the discretion of granting command and PC posts lies with the Army and government. -
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points‘We Think Digital’ program aims to provide digital literacy training to 1,00,000 women across seven states. The initiative was launched by which of the following organizations?
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Facebook launched the initiative in partnership with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation. It seeks to provide digital literacy training to 1,00,000 women across seven states in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Digital gender gap in India is huge, as less than a third of India’s total interest users are female i.e. 29 %. Its objective is to create digital leadership amongst women and help them use technology to empower, enable them to make smart choices and be secure from online risks.
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Facebook launched the initiative in partnership with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation. It seeks to provide digital literacy training to 1,00,000 women across seven states in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Digital gender gap in India is huge, as less than a third of India’s total interest users are female i.e. 29 %. Its objective is to create digital leadership amongst women and help them use technology to empower, enable them to make smart choices and be secure from online risks.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Cheetahs in India
1. Cheetah is a keystone species of dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.
2. Problems like human-wildlife conflict, loss of habitat and loss of prey, and illegal trafficking, have decimated their numbers.
3. Cheetahs are classified as critically endangered species in India
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Cheetah was officially declared extinct in India in 1952. IUCN status: African Cheetah- Vulnerable and Asiatic Cheetah – Critically endangered (surviving only in Iran). Asiatic Cheetah (around 50-70) is only found in Iran while African Cheetah is found in the wild in Africa.
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) allowed the Centre to introduce the African cheetah from Namibia in Africa to a suitable habitat in India. SC now set up a three-member committee to ‘guide’ National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Decision for relocation of African cheetah will be taken after a proper survey and the action of introduction of the animal will be left to the NTCA’s discretion.Incorrect
Cheetah was officially declared extinct in India in 1952. IUCN status: African Cheetah- Vulnerable and Asiatic Cheetah – Critically endangered (surviving only in Iran). Asiatic Cheetah (around 50-70) is only found in Iran while African Cheetah is found in the wild in Africa.
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) allowed the Centre to introduce the African cheetah from Namibia in Africa to a suitable habitat in India. SC now set up a three-member committee to ‘guide’ National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Decision for relocation of African cheetah will be taken after a proper survey and the action of introduction of the animal will be left to the NTCA’s discretion. -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are part of the Enforcement & Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining, 2020?
1. District Survey Report (DSR) is to be prepared to identify and define the mining and no mining zones considering various environmental and social factors.
2. Minimum mining depth should be 3 meters.
3. Concession has been provided for riverbed mining during the monsoon period.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
According to the guidelines, mining depth should be restricted to 3 meters and no riverbed mining operation allowed in monsoon period.
Other guidelines:
. Annual audit of each mining lease shall be carried out wherein three independent members of repute, nominated by District administration shall also participate.
. State Governments should develop an online portal for sale and purchase of sand and river- bed material.
. Abandoned stream channels on the floodplains should be preferred rather than active channels and their deltas and floodplains.
. It suggested the use of technology such as drones, mobile application and/or bar code scanners etc. for checking illegal mining, reserves estimation, quantity estimation, land use monitoring.Incorrect
According to the guidelines, mining depth should be restricted to 3 meters and no riverbed mining operation allowed in monsoon period.
Other guidelines:
. Annual audit of each mining lease shall be carried out wherein three independent members of repute, nominated by District administration shall also participate.
. State Governments should develop an online portal for sale and purchase of sand and river- bed material.
. Abandoned stream channels on the floodplains should be preferred rather than active channels and their deltas and floodplains.
. It suggested the use of technology such as drones, mobile application and/or bar code scanners etc. for checking illegal mining, reserves estimation, quantity estimation, land use monitoring. -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Individual Satyagraha
1. Individual Satyagraha was limited, symbolic and non-violent in nature.
2. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first to offer Satyagraha and was followed by Jawaharlal Nehru.
3. It was launched after the Quit India movement, in opposition to the August offer.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
During the course of the Second World War, in order to secure the cooperation of the Indians, the British Government made the August Offer. Gandhi was not satisfied with the offer and decided to launch Individual Satyagraha. The other reason for this Satyagraha was that a mass movement may turn violent and he would not like to see Great Britain embarrassed by such a situation. This view was conveyed to Lord Linlithgow by Gandhi.
It was launched before(1940-1941) the Quit India movement(1942-1944).Incorrect
During the course of the Second World War, in order to secure the cooperation of the Indians, the British Government made the August Offer. Gandhi was not satisfied with the offer and decided to launch Individual Satyagraha. The other reason for this Satyagraha was that a mass movement may turn violent and he would not like to see Great Britain embarrassed by such a situation. This view was conveyed to Lord Linlithgow by Gandhi.
It was launched before(1940-1941) the Quit India movement(1942-1944).