Q1. Which of the following laws does not come under the ambit of the National Green
Tribunal?
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding Skinks and choose the correct options
- Skinks are highly venomous and slow moving reptiles species.
- India accounts for about one-fourth of the total skink population across the globe.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q3:
With reference to BrahMos Missile, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option
- It is a hypersonic missile.
- It does not require further guidance after launch.
- It can hit targets upto 450-600 Km.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Answers
Q1. Which of the following laws does not come under the ambit of the National Green
Tribunal?
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Answer: b
Explanation:
- The NGT deals with the following seven laws related to the environment: o The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,
- o The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977,
- o The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980,
- o The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,
- o The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,
- o The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and
- o The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- Two important acts – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding Skinks and choose the correct options
- Skinks are highly venomous and slow moving reptiles species.
- India accounts for about one-fourth of the total skink population across the globe.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) brought a study on skinks (a kind of lizard), titled Skinks of India.
Skinks are non-venomous, highly alert, agile and fast moving and actively forage for a variety of insects and small invertebrates.
It is found around homes, garages, and open spaces such as sparks and school playgrounds, and around lakes.
With 1,602 species of skinks across the world, It is the largest family of lizards. India is home to less than 4% of the skinks across the globe.
Q3:
With reference to BrahMos Missile, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option
- It is a hypersonic missile.
- It does not require further guidance after launch.
- It can hit targets upto 450-600 Km.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer : b
Explanation
BrahMos is a supersonic missile travelling at a speed of Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound) whereas Hypersonic speed is above Mach 5.
It is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
It operates on the “Fire and Forget” principle i.e it does not require further guidance after launch. Initially, the range of BrahMos Missile was up to 290km. Its range has been recently enhanced from 300 Km to 450-600 Km. The increasing the missile’s range became possible after India’s induction into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June 2016.
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