Reading Section
1.
Kamchatka Peninsula is located in which of the following country?
- [A] Tajikistan
- [B] Mongolia
- [C] Uzbekistan
- [D] Russia
Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
2.
Consider the following statements about Environmental Protection Board
1. Allocation of fund - 75% of funds are retained by Centre and 25% are remitted to States/UTs.
2. Constituted under section 16 of Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. Allocation of fund - 25% of funds are retained by Centre and 75% are remitted to States/UTs.
3.
What is the IUCN Status of Indian Skimmer ?
- [A] Endangered
- [B] Critically Endangered
- [C] Vulnerable
- [D] Near Threatened
Correct Answer: A [Endangered]
Notes:
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Responsible Nations Index ?
1. India recently launched RNI to prioritize ethical governance and global responsibility over economic growth.
2. Rank of India is 16.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
5.
Which of the following is key indicator of Demographic Winter?
1. Birth Rate below the Replacement Rate of Fertility (2.1).
2. Upright Population Pyramid.
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Inverted Population Pyramid - shrinking base of yound=g adults and wider top of old aged population.
