Quiznetik
Contemporary Issues | Set 1
1. Which one of the following is the major threat for biodiversity?
A. reduction in the cutting of trees
B. increase in the number of trees
C. climate change
D. balance in the predator and prey in forests
Correct : C. climate change
2. The depletion of the ozone layer is caused by
A. carbon dioxide
B. nitrous oxide
C. methane
D. chlorofluorocarbon
Correct : D. chlorofluorocarbon
3. Objectives of the Kyoto Protocol
A. setting targets for nations to reduce greenhouse gases emission
B. setting rules for use of chlorofluorocarbons
C. emission permission to release carbon
D. giving permission to exchange carbon
Correct : A. setting targets for nations to reduce greenhouse gases emission
4. Silent Spring - (Bringing public awareness)
A. a book published in the us in the mid 1960’s warning people
B. about the disastrous effects of pesticides and particularly ddt
C. an environmental movement for creating awarness
D. the environmental protection agency established in 1970.
Correct : A. a book published in the us in the mid 1960’s warning people
5. Narmada bachao andolan is an.
A. movement for rights
B. movement for development
C. environmental movement.
D. environment education programme
Correct : C. environmental movement.
6. Ecologically sensitive areas like mangroves and coral reefs are included under which category?
A. crz i
B. crz ii
C. crz iii
D. crz iii
Correct : A. crz i
7. Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of India are
A. o & m
B. vindhyan
C. wwf-india
D. silent spring
Correct : C. wwf-india
8. What is the main provision of DRD?
A. improve the well-being of children
B. to protect women
C. to improve the well-being of the entire population and all human beings
D. to improve the development of country
Correct : C. to improve the well-being of the entire population and all human beings
9. CEDAW is made to protect the rights of
A. children
B. human beings
C. women
D. transgenders
Correct : B. human beings
10. what is the Criminal Law Amendment Act also popularly known as?
A. anti-rape act
B. anti- violence act
C. anti-dowry act
D. acid attack act
Correct : A. anti-rape act
11. Right to Education is given under article _____ of Indian Constitution
A. article 21a
B. article 32a
C. article 14a
D. article 17 a
Correct : A. article 21a
12. When is Removal of human organs not authorized?
A. in presence of witnesses the donor authorizes removal of organs on his death
B. if relative of deceased person has no objection for removal of organs for therapeutic reasons
C. the prohibition on removal of organs is authorized only on confirmation of death by certified medical experts
D. person with authority believes that a near relative is likely to claim the body of an unidentified person.
Correct : D. person with authority believes that a near relative is likely to claim the body of an unidentified person.
13. Sale of Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products Around Educational Institutions Rules, 2004 does not envisage
A. extends to the whole of india
B. applicable from first day of december 2004.
C. display of board – prohibiting sale
D. distance of 100 yard from inner compound of the institute
Correct : D. distance of 100 yard from inner compound of the institute
14. Jan Lokpal Bill 2011 aims to
A. effectively deter complaints
B. provide right to vote
C. compensate citizen grievances and protect whistle blowers
D. provide defective information system
Correct : C. compensate citizen grievances and protect whistle blowers
15. White collar crime includes
A. embezzlement and tax fraud
B. pollution
C. mislabelling
D. violation of health and safety regulations
Correct : A. embezzlement and tax fraud
16. Key feature of Whistle Blowers Protection Bill
A. does not protect honest officials from undue harassment
B. it does not punish any person for making false complaints
C. prohibits the reporting of a corruption related to scientific interests and the security of india
D. provides penalty for victimizing a complainant.
Correct : C. prohibits the reporting of a corruption related to scientific interests and the security of india
17. According to sources United Liberation Front of Assam was founded on
A. 7 april 1979
B. 15 april 1979
C. a. 20 october 1979
D. 12 november 1979
Correct : A. 7 april 1979
18. AFSPA gives armed forces the power to
A. secure due to imposition of afspa
B. shoot to kill, indiscriminate arrest and harass people
C. protection to civilians
D. army cannot enter without a search warrant
Correct : B. shoot to kill, indiscriminate arrest and harass people
19. Which of the following are not directly responsible for growth of terrorism?
A. political instability
B. extremism
C. regional disputes
D. unemployment
Correct : D. unemployment
20. SEZ stands for
A. special export zone
B. southern economic zone
C. special economic zone
D. standard economic zone
Correct : C. special economic zone
21. Which of these are not amongst the provisions of the National Food Security Bill 2013?
A. antyodaya households 35 kgs of grains p/month
B. 15kg grains per person
C. 6months-6years- free age appropriate meal through anganwadi
D. maternity benefit or rs 6000/- in instalments
Correct : B. 15kg grains per person
22. Excessive use of fertilizers lead to
A. excess crop
B. improved quality soil
C. infertile soil
D. extra income
Correct : C. infertile soil
23. Bodo Movement was for the largest tribes of
A. nagaland
B. manipur
C. orissa
D. assam
Correct : D. assam
24. Provisions of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & resettlement Act 2013 do not include
A. just compensation to pap
B. disbursement of compensation once the land is taken over
C. employment opportunity for one member of ousted family
D. mandatory people’s participation
Correct : B. disbursement of compensation once the land is taken over
25. Issues of Development –Induced Displacement are
A. communication network and power projects connecting people
B. rural areas to become landless labourers
C. manufacturer and handicrafts industry become successful
D. construction industry gets destroyed
Correct : B. rural areas to become landless labourers