Q1. Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:
- Ramsar Convention was established by UNESCO.
- Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park were the first ones to be recognized as Ramsar Sites of India.
- Rajasthan has two Ramsar sites.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- None of the above
Q2. Consider the following statements with respect to Gwadar Port and choose the incorrect option:
- It is a warm water, deepsea port in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
- Gwadar Port is situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Oman.
- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor will connect Gwadar Port with China’s Xinjiang province.
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- None of the above
Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to Plasma and choose the correct option:
- In the blood, apart from RBC, WBC and platelets, all the other fluid content is known as Plasma.
- Plasma contains antibodies.
- It makes up more than 55% of blood in the human body.
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Human Right
Commission and choose the correct optio:
- It is a constitutional body.
- President appoints the Chairman and members of NHRC on the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by the Prime Minister.
- It has the power to intervene in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
Answers
Q1. Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:
- Ramsar Convention was established by UNESCO.
- Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park were the first ones to be recognized as Ramsar Sites of India.
- Rajasthan has two Ramsar sites.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- None of the above
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO.
Chilika Lake of Odisha and Keoladeo National Park of Rajasthan were the first ones to be recognized as Ramsar Sites of India in 1981.
Rajasthan has two Ramsar sites: Keoladeo National Park and Sambhar Lake.
Q2. Consider the following statements with respect to Gwadar Port and choose the incorrect option:
- It is a warm water, deepsea port in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
- Gwadar Port is situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Oman.
- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor will connect Gwadar Port with China’s Xinjiang province.
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- None of the above
Answer: a
Explanation:
Gwadar Port is a warm water, deepsea port in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
Gwadar Port is situated at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor will connect Gwadar Port with China’s Xinjiang province.
Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to Plasma and choose the correct option:
- In the blood, apart from RBC, WBC and platelets, all the other fluid content is known as Plasma.
- Plasma contains antibodies.
- It makes up more than 55% of blood in the human body.
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
Answer: b
Explanation:
Plasma is the major part of the blood. Apart from RBC, WBC and platelets in the blood, all the other fluid content is referred to as Plasma. It makes up more than 55% of blood in the human body. The main role of plasma is to carry hormones, nutrients and proteins to different parts of the body. Composed of 90% water, salts, lipids and hormones, it is especially rich in proteins (including its main protein albumin), immunoglobulins, clotting factors and fibrinogen. Plasma also contains antibodies.
Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Human Right
Commission and choose the correct optio:
- It is a constitutional body.
- President appoints the Chairman and members of NHRC on the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by the Prime Minister.
- It has the power to intervene in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 only
Answer: c
Explanation:
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an independent statutory body established on 12 October, 1993 as per provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
President appoints the Chairman and members of NHRC on the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by the Prime Minister.
It has the power to intervene in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.
NHRC investigates grievances regarding the violation of human rights either suo moto or after receiving a petition.
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