Q1: Consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a sub-scheme under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
- NBM is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- In 2017, the Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended to include bamboo in the category of trees.
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
Q2: With reference to ‘Rogan art’, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- The style of painting originated in Kutch.
- It is a form of textile painting made by using castor oil and natural colors.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q3: With reference to ‘Sanskrit Grams’, which of the following incorrect ?
- These are the model villages where people will be encouraged to communicate with
each other in Sanskrit.
- Karnataka became the first state to develop Sanskrit Grams.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q4: Consider the following and choose the correctly matched pairs:
- Global Economic Prospects (GEP) – World Bank
- World Economic Outlook (WEO) – World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Global Financial Stability Report – International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
Answers
Q1: Consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a sub-scheme under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
- NBM is a centrally sponsored scheme.
- In 2017, the Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended to include bamboo in the category of trees.
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
Answer: c
Explanation:
National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a sub-scheme under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
Keeping in consideration the importance of bamboo, the Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended in 2017 to remove bamboo from the category of trees. As a result, now anyone can undertake cultivation and business in bamboo and its products.
Q2: With reference to ‘Rogan art’, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- The style of painting originated in Kutch.
- It is a form of textile painting made by using castor oil and natural colors.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
The word Rogan means “Oil” in Persian. With origins in Persia, it came to Kutch around 300 years ago.
This rare craft is practised by a lone Muslim family, the Khatris of Nirona Village, Gujarat.
Rogan is a form of textile painting which uses a rich, brightly coloured paint made from castor oil and natural colors. Castor is a crop commonly grown in the Kutch region of Gujarat and the artists source it from the local farmers.
Q3: With reference to ‘Sanskrit Grams’, which of the following incorrect ?
- These are the model villages where people will be encouraged to communicate with
each other in Sanskrit.
- Karnataka became the first state to develop Sanskrit Grams.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation:
Uttrakhand govt. has decide to develop “sanaskrit grams” across the state.
These are the model villages where people will be encouraged to communicate with each other in Sanskrit.
Q4: Consider the following and choose the correctly matched pairs:
- Global Economic Prospects (GEP) – World Bank
- World Economic Outlook (WEO) – World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Global Financial Stability Report – International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
Answer: a
Explanation:
Global Economic Prospects (GEP) is published by the World Bank.
World Economic Outlook (WEO) and the Global Financial Stability Report are both published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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