INSIGHTSIAS . . wr eee Online Prelims TEST - 21 (SUBJECT WISE) ‘otal Marke» 200 insightsIAS Mock Tost Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) 1 Consider the following statements regarding Green Credit Scheme 1. It allows agencies such as private companies, village forest communities to identify land and begin growing plantations. 2. The participating agency will be free to trade its asset that is plantation, in parcels with project proponents who need forest land. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 2 Consider the following statements 1. World's first white tiger safari was openéd for public in Nagarahole, Karnataka. 2. The White Tiger is listed by the IUCN in the Endangered Category. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and2 D.-Neither 1 nor 2 3 Consider the following statements regarding Salt water crocodiles 1, Itis found in coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal 2. They are apex predators. 3. They are endangered species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 3only C. 1,2and3 D. Land 2 only 4 der the following statements rhe Central Government may by notification, declare any wild animal other than those specified in Schedule | and part 2 of Schedule II of the law to be vermin. .. As long as the notification is in force such wild animal shall be included in Schedule V of the law, depriving them of any protection under that law. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 5 Consider the following statements 1. All Rhabdops snakes are endemic to India. 2. The Aquatic Rhabdops is found only in the laterite plateaus of the Northern Western Ghats.© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 6 ‘Green protocol’ for weddings, sometime seen in the news, is implemented by which of the following state’s government? A. Karnataka B. Punjab C, Sikkim D. Kerala 7 Consider the following statements regarding Mission Innovation 1. Itis a global initiative of 22 countries and the European Union to dramatically accelerate global clean energy innovation. 2. India is Founding Member of the Steering Committee 3. Mission Innovation was announced in Paris climate Summit, 2015 © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ‘A. 1 and 3 only B. 2and 3 only C. 1,2and3 D. None 8 Consider the following statements regarding Animal Discoveries, 2016 and Plant Discoveries, 2016 report of Zoological Survey of India and Botanical Survey of India 1. Most of the new species were from the Central India 2. First time, the number of animal species in the country, including protozoa, has crossed one lakh © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 9 Energy Conservation Building Code 2017, sometime seen in the news, is developed by A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy B. Ministry of Power C, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. None of the above 10 Consider the following statements regarding Green Sea Turtle 1. Green turtles are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters. 2. They are included in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) appendix 1.© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 11 Consider the following statements 1, Joint Implementation allows Annex B countries to earn emission reduction units (ERUs) from an emission-reduction or emission removal project in another Annex B Party, each equivalent to one tonne of C02, which can be counted towards meeting its Kyoto target. 2. Emissions trading allows countries that have emission units to spare - emissions permitted them but not “used” - to sell this excess capacity to countries that are over their targets. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C, Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 12 Consider the following statements regarding Think 20 1, Ibis an engagement group of Think Tanks from UNEP 2. Each engagement group is independent and chaired by one of its national members, and each group develops a set of policy recommendations © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ‘A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 13 Consider the following statements regarding Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) 1. Itisa high-level global forum to share lessons learnt and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. 2. Presently, 93 countries are members of CEM 3. It is the initiative of the United States of America © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 3 only B. 2 only C. Land 2 only D. 1 only 14 Consider the following statements regarding International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) 1. It is a non-governmental, independent and non-profit association by statutes. 2. ISWA promotes and develop professional waste management worldwide as a contribution to sustainable development. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 15 Consider the following statements regarding Mini Mum 1, It lives in the leaf litters of lowland forests. 2. Itis one of the smallest frogs in the world 3. It is endemic to Western Ghats. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. Land 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. None 16 Consider the following statements 1, Unlike the Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement is not legally-binding and it does not assign any emission cut targets on any country. 2. The Paris Agreement officially entered into force after 155 parties to the convention accounting for at least. 55% of total GHG emissions ratified it. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only ©. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 17 Which of the following country is the top emitter of carbon dioxide into atmosphere due to anthropogenic activities? A. Russia B. China C. United States D. Brazil 18 Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Crime Control Bureau 1, Itis an autonomous body 2. It aims to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 19 Consider the following statements regarding India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) 1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level.2. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 20 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Roofed Turtle 1. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, 2. In India, it is found in Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus River drainages. 3, Itis listed on Appendix I of CITES. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 3 only c. Lonly D. 1,2and3 21 Edge species are A. Species which are at the verge of extinction B. Species which live in extreme environmental conditions C. Species which are found in ecotone D. None of the above 22 Consider the following statements regarding Biostasy 1. The term was applied by Erhart 2. In this phase, there is dying or lack of vegetation. ¢ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 23 Consider the following statements with reference to Sedimentary cycle 1, Sedimentary cycles are the ones in which the reservoir are sedimentary rocks only. 2. Sedimentary cycles include those of nitrogen, phosphorus, Sulphur and iron © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 24 Consider the following statements regarding Hope spots 1. The concept was introduced by Dr. Sylvia Earle2. Hope Spots are special places that are critical to the health of the ocean, © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 25 Champions of the Earth awards is given by A. UN Environment B. United Nations Development Programme C. International Union for Conservation of Nature D. United Nations Economic and Social Council 26 Consider the following statements regarding Global 200 1, Itis the list of ecoregions identified by WWF 2. Conservation status is assigned to each ecoregion in the Global 200 as critical or endangered; vulnerable; and relatively stable or intact © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 27 Consider the following statements regarding Ecological Pyramids 1. Grassland ecosystem: Upright pyramid of Numbers 2. Aquatic ecosystem: Inverted pyramid of biomass 3. Pond ecosystem: Inverted pyramid of energy ¢ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2and3 28 Colony Collapse Disorder is related to A. Krill B. Ants C. Fishes D. Bees 29 Consider the following with reference to Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds 1. It is an intergovernmental treaty dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats 2. It is developed under the framework of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)3. India is a contracting party to this treaty. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2and3 30 Consider the following statements regarding ocean acidification 1. The PH level of oceans has decreased below 7 and the water has become acidic. 2. The main cause of ocean acidification is uptake of carbon dioxide (C02) from the atmosphere. ¢ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 31 Which of the following is/are the sources for radioactive pollution? 1. Accidents in nuclear power plants and nuclear waste 2. Nuclear weapon testing and explosion 3. Radiation therapy and direct exposures to radiation for diagnostic purposes 4, Cosmic rays from space and terrestrial radiations from radio-nuclides present in earth’s crust such as radium-224 © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1, 2and3 only B. 2, 3.and 4 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2,3and4 32 Consider the following statements regarding Noise pollution 1, World Health Organization recommends that the sound level for indoors should be less than 75 db. 2. There are no statutory provisions related to noise pollution in India. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 33 Consider the following statements regarding Bioremediation measures 1. Phyto-stabilization is the process by which plants accumulate contaminants into the roots and above ground shoots or leaves. 2. Phytodegradation refers to the uptake of organic contaminants and their transformation to more stable, less toxic, less mobile form. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 34 The parameters used in Village Solid Liquid Waste Management Index are 1. households having access to safe sanitation 2. households having no litter around them 3. households having no stagnant waste water around them 4, level of litter free around public places © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1, 2and3 only B. 2, 3.and 4 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1,2,3and4 35 Global Subsidies Initiative is an initiative of A. World Bank B._UN Environment C. International Institute for Sustainable Development D. Global Environment Facility 36 Consider the following statements regarding UN Global Compact 1. Itis an initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals. 2. The commitments under this initiative are legally binding on the parties. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 37 Consider the following statements with reference to International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation 1. Itis a multilateral development organization that promotes environmentally sustainable development using bamboo and rattan. 2. India is a member state to this organization and hosts a regional office. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B, 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 38 The Sources for acid rain are 1, Volcanic eruptions 2. Vehicular emissions3. Biological processes such as Decomposition of organic matter. 4, Forest fires © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1, 2and 3 only B, 2,3 and4 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2,3and4 39 What are the advantages of using Bioindicators 1. Biological impacts can be determined. 2. Early stage diagnosis as well as harmful effects of toxins to plants and human beings, can be monitored. 3. Economically viable alternative © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1,2 and3 40 Consider the following statements regarding Categorization of industrial sectors based on the Pollution Index 1, Based on Range of Pollution Index from 0 to 100, there are 4 categories 2. There shall be no necessity of obtaining the Consent to Operate for White category of industries. 3. No Red industries shall normally be permitted in the ecologically fragile area / protected area. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1,2and3 41 Consider the following statements 1. The last wild population of the Asiatic lion is found in the region of Gir Forest National Park 2. Asiatic lions tend to be smaller in size than African Lions. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 42 Which of the following city is first to launch hydrogen-enriched CNG (HCNG) buses in 2019. A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. ChennaiD. New Delhi 43 Consider the following statements regarding Sarus Crane 1, Sarus Crane is the world’s tallest flying bird. 2. Itis the official State bird of Madhya Pradesh 3. Itis India’s only resident breeding crane. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 44 Consider the following statements regarding Ecological Niche 1, Itis functional role of a species in an ecosystem 2. Two species can occupy the same niche in the same environment for a long time. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 45 Consider the following statements regarding Narmada Control Authority 1. Ithas been setup under the final orders and decision of the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) 2. The authority is a body corporate with representatives of the States of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra only. 3. Secretary (Water Resources), Government of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Authority © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 3 only B. 2 only C. Lonly D. 1 and2 only 4G Which of the following sites is/are Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) 1. Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Pangong Tso 3. Ropar Lake © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 3 only B. 2and3 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2 and3 47 Orang Tiger Reserve, sometime seen in the news, is located inA. Arunachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C, Assam D. West Bengal 48 Consider the following regarding Cinereous vulture. 1. It migrates from mountainous regions of Europe and Asia to warmer places, except India. 2. It is Near Threatened as per IUCN Red List. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 49 Consider the following statements 1, Manas National Park is located in the Himalayan foothills. 2. Nameri National Park is situated in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 50 Which of the following animal species is/are endemic to India? 1. Nilgiri Tahr 2. Royal Bengal Tiger 3. Indian Rhinoceros © Select the correct answer using the code given below A. Lonly B. 2 and 3 only C. Land 2 only D. 1, 2and3 51 Consider the following with reference to Environmental Impact Assessment 1. In India, it is governed under Environment (Protection) Act on 1986 2. Espoo convention is a convention in which states have to assess the transboundary impact of Environmental projects. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 52 The largest contributor of Greenhouse effect isA. Carbon Di Oxide B. Water vapor C. Methane D. Nitrous oxides 53 Consider the following statements regarding Syngas 1. It is a mixture comprising of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen. 2. It is produced by gasification of a carbon containing fuel to a gaseous product that has some heating value 3. Syngas has 50% of the energy density of natural gas. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1and3 only D. 1, 2and3 54 Consider the following statements regarding Ozone 1. Ozone in the troposphere is bad because it pollutes the air and helps to form smog. 2. Ozone in the stratosphere is good because it protects life on Earth by absorbing some of the sun’s harmful Ultra Violet (UV) rays. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only ©. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 55 Which of the following Geoengineering methods can be in global warming mitigation 1. Cirrus cloud thinning 2. Marine cloud brightening 3. Stratospheric aerosol injection 4. Space reflectors © Which of the statement above is/are correct? A. 1, 2and 3 only B. 2, 3.and 4 only C. 1,3 and 4 only D. 1,2,3and4 56 Consider the following statements regarding India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level. 2. To achieve about 60 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 3. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tons of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2and3 57 Consider the following statements regarding Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund 1. Itis advised by the World Bank Group 2. It is an innovative Fund-of-Funds catalyzing private sector capital into clean energy projects in developing countries and economies in transition © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 58 Consider the following statements regarding Permaculture 1. Bill Mollison and David Holmgren coined the word Permaculture in 1978. 2. It is set of design principles centered on whole systems thinking, simulating, or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only ©. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 59 Consider the following statements regarding Science Express 1. Science Express is an innovative mobile science exhibition of Ministry of Railways. 2. The objective is arousing interest of the young people in the field of science and technology. 3, It is managed by Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC) © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. Land 3 only D. 1,2and3 60 Consider the following statements regarding International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling 1. Itis an international environmental agreement signed in 1946 for regulation of whaling 2. India and Japan are parties to this convention. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 261 Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife SOS 1. Itis a non-profit organization. 2. It is currently one of the largest Wildlife Organizations in South Asia. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 62 Consider the following statements regarding Golden Langur 1, Itis endemic to Western Himalayas 2. Golden langurs are both folivores and frugivores 3. Golden langurs occupy moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2 only B. Vand 3 only C. 2and3 only D. 1,2 and3 63 Consider the following statements regarding Wallace’s giant Bee 1. It is the world’s largest bee 2. Itlives in the Indonesian island region of North Moluccas 3. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species lists this as critically endangered. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 3 only C. Land 2 only D. 1,2and3 64 Consider the following statements regarding Snowflake Coral 1, Itis a colonial soft coral 2. In 1972, it was first reported as an invasive species in Hawaii 3. In India, it was reportedly seen from Andaman and Nicobar Islands © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. 2 only C. 3only D. 1, 2and3 65 Consider the following statements regarding Pika 1. Pikas are native to cold climates and live in the mountains or in temperate regions. 2. Pikas do not hibernate unlike other mammalian species inhabiting such cold climates. 3. Pikas are keystone species© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1,2and3 B. 3 only C. Land 3 only D. None 66 Consider the following statements regarding stubble burning 1, Itis a cheap method for quickly clearing the field 2. Itkills off weeds in the field, otherwise resistant to the herbicides. 3, It can reduce nitrogen deficiency in the soil. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2and 3 only B. 3 only C. Land 2 only D. 1, 2and3 67 Which of the following ecosystem can be considered as example for Ecotone? 1. Grassland 2. Mangroves 3. Estuaries © Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. Land 3 only B. 2and 3 only C. 1, 2and3 D. None 68 Consider the following statements regarding Crystal award 1. The Award recognizes as well as celebrates the achievements of leading artists and cultural figures whose leadership inspires inclusive and sustainable change. 2. The award launched by UNESCO. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 69 Consider the following statements regarding International competition network 1. It is an international body comprising 132 members exclusively devoted to international competition enforcement. 2. It provides competition authorities with a specialized and informal platform for addressing practical concerns, © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 70 Which one following country is not comes under Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)? A. Russia B. Armenia C. Kazakhstan D. Azerbaijan 71 Chagos Archipelago dispute often seen in news, which of the following countries are major stakeholders of the dispute. A. UK, USA, Mauritius B. UK, USA, Maldives C. USA, Mauritius, Somalia D. UK, USA, Somalia 72 Consider the following statements regarding AstroSat 1, AstroSat enables the simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of various astronomical objects with a single satellite 2. Itis India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 73 Consider the following statements 1. Ralph is a space instrument launched by ISRO to explore outer solar system. 2. Ralph revealed images of Jupiter and its moons and Pluto. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 74 Consider the following statements regarding Bond-I 1, Itis the world’s first public bond created and managed using only Blockchain, 2. Itis launched by International Monetary Fund. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 275 All India Rural financial inclusion survey (NAFIS) has been published by A. NITI Aayog B. Reserve Bank of India C. Ministry of Finance D. NABARD 76 Consider the following statements regarding Sampark Portal 1, It is under the Ministry of MSME. 2. The portal will act as a bridge between the talent pool and those enterprises seeking trained man power. ¢ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 77 Consider the following statements 1, One District One Product is a scheme developed by Tamil Nadu Government. 2eItaims to improve the economic progress of MSME artisans by improving the skills of local people and increasing the reach of products. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 78 Consider the following statements regarding Madan Mohan Malaviya 1. He was the editor of a ‘Hindosthan’ magazine. 2. He had served as the President of the INC on four occasions. 3. He was against to the INC’s participation in the Khilafat Movement. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. Land 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2and3 79 Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD) 1. It will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre. 2. The project is supported by the Asian Development Bank © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C, Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2 80 Consider the following statements regarding Hormuz peace initiative 1, It aims to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. 2. The initiative is led by Oman. 3. The Strait of Hormuz is the waterway separates Iran and Oman. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 81 Consider the following statements regarding Island Development Agency 1, The Government constituted the Island Development Ageney in 2017. 2. The meetings of the Agency is chaired by the prime Minister. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 82 Consider the following statements regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. 1. Ithas prescribed punishments for organized begging. 2. The act states that a person will be recognized as transgender on the basis of a certificate of identity issued by the District Magistrate. 3. The act mentioned punishments for rape or sexual assault of transgender persons. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Land 2 only B. Land 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2and3 83 Consider the following statements regarding Going Online as Leaders (GOAL) 1, Itis a Twitter initiative. 2. It aimed at inspiring, guiding and encouraging tribal girls from across India © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 84 Consider the following statements regarding Local Treatment of Urban Sewage streams for Healthy Reuse (LOTUS-HR) 1. Itis an Indo-Netherlands joint program.2. Itis jointly supported by Department of Biotechnology and Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 85 Consider the following statements 1. India Economic Summit is jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance and Confederation of Indian Industry 2. The theme of the summit is ‘innovating for Indiay Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World’ © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 86 Consider the following statements regarding DigiLocker 1, Itis an online service provided by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) under Digital India initiative. 2. Users need to possess an Aadhar card to use DigiLocker. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 87 Consider the following statements regarding Emperor Penguins 1, Itis the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. 2. Itis listed as critically endangered in the Red List of IUCN. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 88 Consider the following statements regarding Siachen Glacier 1. It lies in the Karakoram range system. 2. Itis the highest battle field in the world, © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 89 Consider the following statements regarding Sarayu River 1. It flows through Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 2. Ayodhya is situated on the banks of this river. 3, It flows through the Kumaon Himalayas. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 90 Consider the following statements regarding Dustlik 2019 1. Itis the first-ever India-Kazakhstan joint Exercise. 2. The primary focus is on counterterrorism. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 91 Consider the following statements regarding Project Zero 1. Itis introduced by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 2. It aims to block selling of counterfeit goods on its platform. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 92 Consider the following statements regarding Prithvi-lI Missile 1. It is a surface-to-air tactical missile 2. Itis India’s first missile indigenously developed by DRDO under prestigious Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. 3. It is capable of carrying 500 to 1,000 kg of warheads, both conventional as well as nuclear. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. Land 3 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 93 Consider the following statements regarding Taal Voleano 1. Ithas erupted more than 30 times in the last few centuries. 2. It is a volcano on the island of Luzon in Philippines.© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 94 Consider the following statements 1. Clownfish are found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. 2. Clownfish are the only fish that do not get stung by the nematocysts of the anemone. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 95 Consider the following statements regarding Consumer Expenditure Survey. 1, The All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) is conducted by the government's Central Statistics Office (CSO) 2. It is designed to collect information on the consumption spending patterns of both urban and rural households. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only ©. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 96 Consider the following statements regarding Uluru 1. It is a large sandstone rock formation, 2. It is located in central Australia. 3. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 97 Consider the following statements regarding Paektu Mountain 1. It is an active Stratovolcano. 2. Itis situated at the border between Mongolia and China © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 298 Consider the following statements regarding Kayakalp awards 1. This award is part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2. It aims is to inculcate culture of cleanliness for gaining the trust and confidence of community in these facilities 3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs grants the awards. ‘© Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 2only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2and 3 only D. 1,2and3 99 Consider the following statements regarding ‘HELINA’ 1. It is a helicopter launched version of NAG Anti-Tank Guided Missile. 2. It is designed and developed indigenously for Indian Army under integrated guided missile development programme (IGMDP). © Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Lonly B. 2 only C. Both Land 2 D, Neither 1 nor 2 100 Allograft, sometime seen in the news, refers to A. Genetically modified Crops B. Biometric identification C. Transplantation of cells, tissues, or organs D. None of the above