Insights Revision Through MCQs – 12 November 2019
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan, consider the following statements
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- It is a pan India beaches cleaning drive
- The collected waste under this initiative will be processed as per extant Waste Management Rules, 2016
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- To strive to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) are undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches(not pan India) under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan”, from 11th -17th November, 2019. The identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs) namely Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after the consultation with the States/UTs.
- For beach cleaning activities which will be a duration of two hours on daily basis, a minimum of one Kilometre stretch of the beach shall be identified. Beach sand cleaning machines shall also be deployed at about identified 15 beaches. Thereafter collected waste will be processed as per extant Waste Management Rules, 2016.
- Environment Education Division of the Ministry and Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM) under the aegis of this Ministry will be responsible for the overall coordination for the drive in 50 beaches. Respective State Governments and Central Ministries will also be actively participating in the beach cleaning drives.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/swachh-nirmal-tat-abhiyaan/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- To strive to make our beaches clean and create awareness amongst citizens about the importance of coastal ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) are undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches(not pan India) under the “Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan”, from 11th -17th November, 2019. The identified beaches are in 10 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs) namely Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after the consultation with the States/UTs.
- For beach cleaning activities which will be a duration of two hours on daily basis, a minimum of one Kilometre stretch of the beach shall be identified. Beach sand cleaning machines shall also be deployed at about identified 15 beaches. Thereafter collected waste will be processed as per extant Waste Management Rules, 2016.
- Environment Education Division of the Ministry and Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM) under the aegis of this Ministry will be responsible for the overall coordination for the drive in 50 beaches. Respective State Governments and Central Ministries will also be actively participating in the beach cleaning drives.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/swachh-nirmal-tat-abhiyaan/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Seed Treaty, consider the following statements
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- Access and benefit sharing is the one of the provision of the treaty
- Treaty recognizes Farmers’ rights
- In conformity with seed treaty, India enacted Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001:
- Enacted by India in 2001 adopting sui generis system.
- It is in conformity with International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), 1978.
- The legislation recognizes the contributions of both commercial plant breeders and farmers in plant breeding activity and also provides to implement TRIPs in a way that supports the specific socio-economic interests of all the stakeholders including private, public sectors and research institutions, as well as resource-constrained farmers.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001:
- Enacted by India in 2001 adopting sui generis system.
- It is in conformity with International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), 1978.
- The legislation recognizes the contributions of both commercial plant breeders and farmers in plant breeding activity and also provides to implement TRIPs in a way that supports the specific socio-economic interests of all the stakeholders including private, public sectors and research institutions, as well as resource-constrained farmers.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points2019 Brown to Green Report has been published by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an annual publication by Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/brown-to-green-report-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an annual publication by Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/brown-to-green-report-2019/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Largest natural fresh water lake of India is Dal Lake
- Chilaka Lake is the largest inland salt water lake of India
- Largest brackish water lake of India is Sambar Lake
- Pulicat Lagoon is considered to be the second largest brackish water body in India
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- Largest natural fresh water lake of India is Wular lake (260 Sq Km).
- Wular is a natural lake that is a major part of the Jhelum River basin
- Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake is the largest inland salt water lake of India, with the surface area of approximately 200 sq. kilometres.
- Hundreds of birds were found dead at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, India’s biggest saltwater lake, which has been a favoured destination for migratory birds from Northern Asia and Siberia.
- Largest brackish water lake of India is Chilka lake (1165 Sq Km).
- Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon. It is the largest lake of India measuring approximately 1165 sq. kilometres. Chilka lake is thus the largest salt water lake of India.
- Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/dal-lake-area-to-be-eco-sensitive-zone/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- Largest natural fresh water lake of India is Wular lake (260 Sq Km).
- Wular is a natural lake that is a major part of the Jhelum River basin
- Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake is the largest inland salt water lake of India, with the surface area of approximately 200 sq. kilometres.
- Hundreds of birds were found dead at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, India’s biggest saltwater lake, which has been a favoured destination for migratory birds from Northern Asia and Siberia.
- Largest brackish water lake of India is Chilka lake (1165 Sq Km).
- Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon. It is the largest lake of India measuring approximately 1165 sq. kilometres. Chilka lake is thus the largest salt water lake of India.
- Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/12/dal-lake-area-to-be-eco-sensitive-zone/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsRecently MHRD has launched Shaala Darpan portal for
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Value addition: RTE not applicable to minority schools: SC
- Minority-run schools cannot be forced to implement the Right to Education Act, 2009, that mandates 25% reservation for economically disadvantaged children in all schools, the Supreme Court ruled.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-07-november-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Value addition: RTE not applicable to minority schools: SC
- Minority-run schools cannot be forced to implement the Right to Education Act, 2009, that mandates 25% reservation for economically disadvantaged children in all schools, the Supreme Court ruled.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-07-november-2019/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the World’s southernmost city?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Puerto Williams in Chile has become world’s southernmost city after its status upgraded from hamlet to city. It is the main settlement, port and naval base on Navarino Island in Chile.
- It took over the title from Ushuaia in Argentina which was world’s southernmost city till recently.
- Puerto Williams faces the Beagle Channel, which is a strait in Tierra del Fuego Archipelago (shared by Chile and Argentina) on South America’s extreme southern tip.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/06/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-03-june-2019/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Puerto Williams in Chile has become world’s southernmost city after its status upgraded from hamlet to city. It is the main settlement, port and naval base on Navarino Island in Chile.
- It took over the title from Ushuaia in Argentina which was world’s southernmost city till recently.
- Puerto Williams faces the Beagle Channel, which is a strait in Tierra del Fuego Archipelago (shared by Chile and Argentina) on South America’s extreme southern tip.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/06/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-03-june-2019/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCotigao Wildlife sanctuary is located in
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Scientists have recently identified a new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia in Goa. The new Wasp species was collected in the Western Ghats forests from Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary.
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluka, South Goa district, of Goa, India, established in 1968.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/06/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-03-june-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Scientists have recently identified a new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia in Goa. The new Wasp species was collected in the Western Ghats forests from Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary.
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluka, South Goa district, of Goa, India, established in 1968.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/06/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-03-june-2019/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about subsidies
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- Subsidies distort price signals and thus demand for goods and services
- Subsidies are faulty as they do not follow principle of equity
- Subsidies should be phased out by the government of India
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Subsidies distort price signals.
- For example, the over use of ground water is a case in point about subsidies creating more demand and wasteful with drawl of ground water.
- Subsidies should be targeted to the poor, but in India schemes are merely universal For example, PM KISAN scheme is regardless of land size.
- Subsidies cannot be phased out as poor people will not be able to make ends meet, and it would also violate the general principle of equity as a fundamental right.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Subsidies distort price signals.
- For example, the over use of ground water is a case in point about subsidies creating more demand and wasteful with drawl of ground water.
- Subsidies should be targeted to the poor, but in India schemes are merely universal For example, PM KISAN scheme is regardless of land size.
- Subsidies cannot be phased out as poor people will not be able to make ends meet, and it would also violate the general principle of equity as a fundamental right.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhat do you mean by Inward looking trade strategy?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Inward looking trade strategy is also known as import substitution. Its main aim is to produce goods domestically which are imported to our nation. Here, the government protects the domestically produced goods from foreign competition. This policy protects imports in two forms, tariffs and quota.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Inward looking trade strategy is also known as import substitution. Its main aim is to produce goods domestically which are imported to our nation. Here, the government protects the domestically produced goods from foreign competition. This policy protects imports in two forms, tariffs and quota.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about Total Fertility Rates in India
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- since not many women use methods of reversible contraception, they have little control over when they start having children, but only seem to have control over when they stop having children
- the average number of children born to a women over her lifetime has dropped below replacement levels for all religious communities barring Hindus and Muslims
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Since not many women use methods of reversible contraception, they have little control over when they start having children, but only seem to have control over when they stop having children. This could affect other milestones early on in a woman’s life; for example, women may not get the same access to employment that men do.
- Replacement-level fertility rate, which is the average number of children a woman has to have to keep population at a constant size, is1 and India is closing in with the overall the number of children per woman at 2.3
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Since not many women use methods of reversible contraception, they have little control over when they start having children, but only seem to have control over when they stop having children. This could affect other milestones early on in a woman’s life; for example, women may not get the same access to employment that men do.
- Replacement-level fertility rate, which is the average number of children a woman has to have to keep population at a constant size, is1 and India is closing in with the overall the number of children per woman at 2.3
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