Q1: Consider the following statements with respect to Nandankanan Zoological Park, choose the correct option:
- It is located in Tamil Nadu.
- It is the first zoo in India to become a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA).
- It is recognized as a leading zoo for the breeding of the Indian pangolin and white tiger.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
- None of the above
Q2: With reference to the GST cess, consider the following statements, choose the correct option:
- It is levied on all the goods and services that are traded either intrastate or interstate.
- It is levied for compensating the States for the loss of revenue arising on account of GST implementation.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q3: consider the following statements and choose the correct option
- Zozila Tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau) on NH-3.
- It will bring about an all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of Jammu & Kashmir (Now UTs of J&K and Ladakh).
- It involves the construction of a 140.15 Km long tunnel at an altitude of about 3000 m under Zojila pass (presently motorable only for 6 months in a year) on NH-3 connecting Srinagar and Leh through Dras & Kargil.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
- all of the above
Q4:
Consider the following statements and choose the correct options
- SCALE India Android App is launched by Leather Sector Skill Council for Enhanced Quality Assurance under Skill India Mission.
- SCALE will help candidates in the skilling ecosystem to get assessed and certified on their knowledge, skills and behaviour on a specific qualification pack.
- ‘KAPILA’ (Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness) campaign was launched by Union Education Minister Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- all of the above
Answers
Q1: Consider the following statements with respect to Nandankanan Zoological Park, choose the correct option:
- It is located in Tamil Nadu.
- It is the first zoo in India to become a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA).
- It is recognized as a leading zoo for the breeding of the Indian pangolin and white tiger.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
- None of the above
Answer: b
Explanation:
Nandankanan Zoological Park is located in Odisha. It is the first zoo in India to become a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA). It is recognized as a leading zoo for the breeding of the Indian pangolin and white tiger.
Q2: With reference to the GST cess, consider the following statements, choose the correct option:
- It is levied on all the goods and services that are traded either intrastate or interstate.
- It is levied for compensating the States for the loss of revenue arising on account of GST implementation.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
The GST Compensation Act, 2017 guaranteed states that they would be compensated for any loss of revenue in the first five years of GST implementation, until 2022, using a cess levied on sin and luxury goods.
All taxpayers who are engaged in the supply o f selected goods or services other than exporters and composition taxpayers will collect compensation cess.
This will also include compensation cess chargeable on certain goods importedto India. In case compensation cess is paid on exports, the exporter can claim refund of the same.
Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 was enacted to levy Compensation cess for providing compensation to the States for the loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax.
Q3: consider the following statements and choose the correct option
- Zozila Tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau) on NH-3.
- It will bring about an all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of Jammu & Kashmir (Now UTs of J&K and Ladakh).
- It involves the construction of a 140.15 Km long tunnel at an altitude of about 3000 m under Zojila pass (presently motorable only for 6 months in a year) on NH-3 connecting Srinagar and Leh through Dras & Kargil.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
- all of the above
answer: b
explanation:
Zozila Tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau) on NH-1.
It will bring about an all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of Jammu & Kashmir (Now UTs of J&K and Ladakh).
It involves the construction of a 14.15 Km long tunnel at an altitude of about 3000 m under Zojila pass (presently motorable only for 6 months in a year) on NH-1 connecting Srinagar and Leh through Dras & Kargil.
Q4:
Consider the following statements and choose the correct options
- SCALE India Android App is launched by Leather Sector Skill Council for Enhanced Quality Assurance under Skill India Mission.
- SCALE will help candidates in the skilling ecosystem to get assessed and certified on their knowledge, skills and behaviour on a specific qualification pack.
- ‘KAPILA’ (Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness) campaign was launched by Union Education Minister Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- all of the above
answer: c
Explanation:
Union Education Minister launched the ‘KAPILA’ (Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness) campaign on the 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
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