MCQS
Q1:
Which of the following is correct about maritime zones according to UNCLOS convention (1982) ?
- The territorial sea extends seaward up to 12 nautical miles from its baselines.
- The contiguous is an intermediary zone between the territorial sea and the high seas.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
Recently, the 30 edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)
has been concluded in the Andaman Sea close to the Strait of Malacca.
It aims to keep part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for commercial shipping and international trade and also ensure effective implementation of the United Nations Conventions on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS). Some of the UNCLOS Maritime zones:
Territorial Sea:
The territorial sea extends seaward up to 12 nautical miles (nm) from its baselines.
The coastal states have sovereignty and jurisdiction over the territorial sea.
These rights extend not only on the surface but also to the seabed, subsoil, and even airspace. But the coastal states’ rights are limited by the innocent passage through the territorial sea.
Contiguous Zone:
The contiguous zone extends seaward up to 24 nm from its baselines. It is an intermediary zone between the territorial sea and the high seas.
The coastal state has the right to both prevent and punish infringement of fiscal, immigration, sanitary, and customs laws within its territory and territorial sea.
Unlike the territorial sea, the contiguous zone only gives jurisdiction to a state on the ocean’s surface and floor. It does not provide air and space rights.
Q2: consider the following statements about Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan and choose the correct option.
- it is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
- it is an initiative of Ministry of Education
- it’s objective is to engage only the faculty of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in identifying development issues in rural areas and finding sustainable solutions for the same.
- its objective is to Identify & select existing innovative technologies, enable customisation of technologies, or devise implementation methods for innovative solutions, as required by the people.
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1 and 4 only
- 4 only
Answer: bc
Explanation:
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Its objectives are:
- To engage the faculty and students of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in identifying development issues in rural areas and finding sustainable solutions for the same.
- Identify & select existing innovative technologies, enable customisation of technologies, or devise implementation methods for innovative solutions, as required by the people.
- To allow HEIs to contribute to devising systems for the smooth implementation of various Government programmes.
Q3: consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana and choose the correct options.
- it is only a central sponsored scheme.
- It is an umbrella scheme to Harness the potential of fisheries sector in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner.
- 1 and 2
- 2 only
- 1 only
- none of the above
answer: b
explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
It is an umbrella scheme to develop the fisheries sector with a total outlay of Rs. 20050 crores. It has two components:
- Central Sector Scheme (CS)
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- Non-beneficiary oriented scheme
- Beneficiary oriented scheme (Central Assistance for General Category – 40%; SC/ST/Women – 60%)
- Central Sponsored Scheme (CSS) – (Central Assistance for Northeastern States – 90%, Other States – 60%; and UTs – 100%)
- Non-beneficiary oriented scheme
- Beneficiary oriented scheme
The main objective of the PMMSY is to develop fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
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