Daily IAS/State PSC Prelims 2017

1.Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Mixed Site?
a) Khangchendzonga National Park
b) Ajanta Caves
c) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Q.4) Solution (a)

Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) in Sikkim is the only ‘mixed’ heritage site from
India.
A ‘mixed site’ exhibits qualities of both natural and cultural significance.
India now has 35 sites, including 27 cultural properties, seven natural sites and one mixed
site, notified as World Heritage Sites.
Sikkim's Khangchendzonga National Park, Chandigarh's Capitol Complex and the ruins of
Nalanda Mahavira in Bihar were added to World Heritage Site.

2.Consider the following about Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).
1. It promotes institutional deliveries among pregnant women.
2. It integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery
care.
3. It is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution :D

3.Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?
1. Methane
2. Water Vapour
3. Nitrogen
4. Ozone
5. HFC-23
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Solution: b)

Q. Source: Current affairs + Improvisation: Page 401: Chemistry Unit
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4.Consider the following statements.
1. Acidity of soil can be reduced by adding gypsum into it.
2. Acidity of rainfall can be reduced by the widespread use of
natural gas fuel instead of high sulphur coal in major industrial
regions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution :B

5.India is a member country of which of the following
organizations?
1. East Asia Summit
2. ASEAN + 3
3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 ,2 &3

Solution: a)