Q1. The author of the book “Environmental Jurisprudence” (1998) is-
(a) Justice Y. V. Chandrachud
(b) Justice Ashok A. Desai
(c) Justice A. K. Sood
(d) Justice Prem Nagar
(e) None of these
Q2. The only ape of India found in hill forests of Assam and Nagaland is
(a) Orangutan
(b) Gibbon
(c) Chimpanzee
(d) Gorilla
(e) bonobos
Q3. Kalinga Prize is given which of the following fields?
(a) Arts
(b) Medicine
(c) Creative writing
(d) Science
(e) Economics
Q4. The most popular festival in Tamil Nadu is:
(a) Gudipadwa
(b) Onam
(c) Bihu
(d) Pongal
(e) Makar sakranti
Q5. Human Rights Day is observed on
(a) 10th March
(b) 10th July
(c) 10th September
(d) 10th December
(e) 10th June
Q6. Who is the author of the book Argumentative Indian?
(a) V. S. Naipaul
(b) Vikram Seth
(c) Shashi Tharoor
(d) Amartya Sen
(e) Khushwant Singh
Q7. Naga, Patkai and Barail hills are located in
(a) Purvanchal Ranges
(b) Karakoram Ranges
(c) Zaskar Ranges
(d) Himalaya Ranges
(e) None of these
Q8. What is the prize money given with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?
(a) Rs. 1.50 lakh
(b) Rs. 2 lakhs
(c) Rs. 3 lakhs
(d) Rs. 4 lakhs
(e) Rs. 7.50 lakh
Q9. International Literacy Day is observed on which one of the following days every year?
(a) 8th September
(b) 18th March
(c) 28th March
(d) 18th September
(e) 28th September
Q10. “Kumharia” a proposed nuclear power plant is related to which State?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Haryana
(d) West Bengal
(e) Uttar Pradesh
Q11. Nathu La, a place where India China border trade has been resumed after 44 years, is located on the Indian border in
(a) Sikkim
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
(e) Uttarakhand
Q12. Papeti is festival of
(a) Parsis
(b) Jains
(c) Sikhs
(d) Buddhists
(e) Muslims
Q13. The headquarters of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is located in
(a) Kabul
(b) Riyadh
(c) Kuwait City
(d) Abu Dhabi
(e) Vienna
Q14. India celebrated its “Polio free status” during the month of
(a) December 2013
(b) January 2013
(c) January 2010
(d) February 2014
(e)
Q15. ‘World Bank’ is also known as
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(b) International Bank for Rehabilitation and Development
(c) International Bank for Refinance and Development
(d) International Bank for Research and Development
(e) None of these
ANSWERS :
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. The book deals with the legislative aspects of the conservation of bio-diversity, of sustainable development, of population explosion, of global environmental regulations, etc. It also analyses the role of judicial activism in protecting the environment.
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. The only tribe of apes inhabiting the country is the Hoolock Gibbons, found in the North-east forests. ... Two species of Hoolock gibbons, Eastern Hoolock gibbon and Western Hoolock gibbon have been reported to occur in India.
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people. It was created in 1952, following a donation from Biju Patnaik, Founder President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. Pongal is the most important Harvest festival celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. It lasts for a period of 4 days and is normally celebrated on the 13th of January till the 16th. This festival is actually mainly celebrated to thank or show appreciation to the Sun God for giving energy towards agriculture.
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Argumentative Indian is a book written by Nobel Prize winning Indian economist Amartya Sen. It is a collection of essays that discuss India's history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. The Purvanchal Mountains cover the states of Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are not located in this range which are part of Deccan plateau. Purvanchal hill range include the Patkai, Naga, Barail range, Manipur and Mizo hills.
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games, is the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. As of 2016, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of ?7.5 lakh.
S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally.
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Kumharia Nuclear Power is commercial nuclear plant in Haryana state. It can generate 640MW of electric power which is 33% lower than the average nuclear plant.
S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 4,310m above mean sea level, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Nathu means "listening ears" and La means "pass" in Tibetan.
S12.Ans.(a)
Sol. Pateti is New Year's eve for orthodox Parsis who follow the Shenshai calendar. The next day, Nowroz, is New Year's Day. However, many Parsis call Nowroz Pateti, effectively eliminating the day of repentance and changing the meaning of the word Pateti to mean New Year's day.
S13. Ans.(e)
Sol. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations, founded in 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela), and headquartered since 1965 in Vienna. As of 2015, the 13 countries accounted for an estimated 42 percent of global oil production and 73 percent of the world's "proven" oil reserves, giving OPEC a major influence on global oil prices that were previously determined by American-dominated multinational oil companies.
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. On February 2014 India celebrated its “Polio free status”. The defeat of polio in India paves the way for certification of the entire South-East Asia region as polio-free.
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. It was established in 1944 with the mission of financing the reconstruction of European nations devastated by World War II. The IBRD and its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association, are collectively known as the World Bank as they share the same leadership and staff.
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