Q1. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- The basin of the Indus river system is shared only by India and Pakistan.
- The Indus Water Treaty allows India to use upto 20% water of eastern rivers.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q2:
With reference to the protection status of Sloth Bear, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:
- It is listed as endangered under the IUCN Red List.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 3:
With reference to the Arsenic, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the earth crust.
- It is a vital mineral for the human body.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 and 2
Question 4:
India has signed a Free Trade Agreement with which of the following countries?
- Japan
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answers
Q1. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- The basin of the Indus river system is shared only by India and Pakistan.
- The Indus Water Treaty allows India to use upto 20% water of eastern rivers.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
The Indus system comprises the main Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. The basin is mainly shared by India and Pakistan with a small share for China and Afghanistan.
As per the Indus Water Treaty, 1960 all the waters of three rivers, namely Ravi, Sutlej and Beas (Eastern Rivers) were allocated to India for exclusive use.
While, the waters of Western rivers – Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab were allocated to Pakistan except for specified domestic , non-consumptive and agricultural use permitted to India as provided in the Treaty.
Q2:
With reference to the protection status of Sloth Bear, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:
- It is listed as endangered under the IUCN Red List.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Explanation
Sloth
Protection Status:
‘Vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red List. Appendix I in CITES listing.
Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Question 3:
With reference to the Arsenic, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the earth crust.
- It is a vital mineral for the human body.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 and 2
Answer : a
Explanation
Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the earth crust and groundwater of a number of countries.
It is highly toxic in its inorganic form. Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic.
Long-term exposure to arsenic from drinking-water and food can cause cancer, skin disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
In early childhood exposure, it has been linked to negative impacts on cognitive development and increased deaths in young adults.
Question 4:
India has signed a Free Trade Agreement with which of the following countries?
- Japan
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : d
Explanation
Free Trade Agreement is an arrangement between two or more countries or trading blocs that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non tariff barriers on substantial trade between them.
It covers trade in goods (such as agricultural or industrial products) or trade in services (such as banking, construction, trading etc.).
It also covers other areas such as intellectual property rights (IPRs), investment, government procurement and competition policy etc.
India has inked FTAs with several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and ASEAN members.
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