MCQS
Q 1: With reference to “National Education Policy (NEP), 2020”, consider the following
Statements and choose the correct answer:
- It will bring the uncovered age group of 3-6 years under school curriculum.
- Teaching up to at least Grade 5 to be in mother tongue/regional language.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 with an
aim to introduce several changes in the Indian education system – from the school to college level.
Salient Feature of New National Education Policy 2020:
The current 10+2 system is to be replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively.
It will bring the uncovered age group of 3-6 years under school curriculum, which has been recognized globally as the crucial stage for development of mental faculties of a child.
It will also have 12 years of schooling with three years of Anganwadi/ pre schooling. School governance is set to change, with a new accreditation framework and an independent authority to regulate both public and private schools.
Emphasis on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, no rigid separation between academic streams, extracurricular, vocational streams in schools. Vocational Education to start from Class 6 with Internships. Teaching up to at least Grade 5 to be in mother tongue/regional language. No language will be imposed on any student.
Q2: Consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- Ammonia reduces the amount of oxygen in water.
- Ingestion of water having ammonia is not harmful for human beings.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Explanation
Ammonia reduces the amount of oxygen in water as it is transformed to oxidised forms of nitrogen. Hence, it also increases Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). If the concentration of ammonia in water is above 1 ppm it is toxic to fishes.
In humans, long term ingestion of water having ammonia levels of 1 ppm or above may cause damage to internal organs.
Q3: Consider the following statements with reference to ‘International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights (ICCPR) and choose the correct option:
- The ICCPR is a key international human rights treaty that provides a range of
protections for civil and political rights.
- The UN Human Rights Council monitors the implementation of ICCPR.
- India is yet to sign the ICCPR convention.
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : a
Explanation
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a key international human rights treaty, providing a range of protections for civil and political rights.
The UN Human Rights Committee is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) 1976, which under Article 21 guarantees the right to peaceful assembly.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. It should not be confused with the UN Human Rights Committee.
India is a state party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
Q4: The Milk Fortification Project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) aims to
address the deficiency of:
- Protein
- Vitamin
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
Answer : B
Explanation
The Milk Fortification Project of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is intended to address vitamin deficiency in consumers.
The project was launched by the NDDB in collaboration with World Bank and Tata Trusts, as a pilot project on 5th September, 2017.It has seen significant progress in the past two years.
The project aims to process about two million tonnes of fortified milk, reaching
around 30 million consumers.
It is financed by the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI), administered by the World Bank.
Q5: With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following
Statements and choose the correct statements:
- India is a founding member of AIIB.
- It is headquartered in Shanghai.
- Non-Sovereign entities can also become a member.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : b
Explanation
India is a founding member of the bank. It is also its second-largest shareholder (with 7.62% voting shares) after China (26.06%).
It is headquartered in Beijing and began its operations in January 2016.
Unlike other multilateral development banks like the World Bank, the AIIB allows for non-sovereign entities (like sovereign wealth funds) to apply for AIIB membership, assuming their home country is a member.
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