MCQ for 8-july-2022-mcqs-test

by Vajiram & Ravi

26-08-2023

02:05 PM

1.

With reference to the UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), consider the following statements:

1. India has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the 2022-2026 cycle.

2. The Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention comprises 24 members and is elected in the General Assembly of the Convention according to the principles of equitable geographical representation and rotation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

2.

Global Forgiveness Day is observed on:

  • A

    July 7

  • B

    June 22

  • C

    July 1

  • D

    July 27

3.

With reference to the Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), consider the following statements:

1. The Centre extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini.

2. OBCs are granted 57% reservation in jobs and education under the central government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

4.

With reference to the derecho, consider the following statements:

1. A derecho is “a widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm” that is associated with a “band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms”.

2. It occurs only during summertime beginning May.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

5.

With reference to the Dolo-650, consider the following statements:

1. It is a medicine with 650 mg of paracetamol.

2. It is an antipyretic (fever reducing) and analgesic (pain reducing) drug.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

6.

With reference to the monsoon, consider the following statements:

1. At an all-India level, average temperatures during the season are 0.3 degrees Celsius higher than the average summer temperatures (March to May) when compared from 1951 to 1980.

2. India’s average temperature has risen 0.62 degrees Celsius from 1901 to 2020, according to India Meteorological Department records.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

7.

With reference to the Colombo Security Conclave, consider the following statements:

1. It held recently resolved to combat jointly the increasing threats related to maritime safety, terrorism, trafficking and organised crime affecting partner nations.

2. Maritime safety and security is one of the broad areas of cooperation to strengthen regional security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

8.

With reference to the Sherpa, consider the following statements:

1. A Sherpa is a personal representative of the leader of a member country at an international Summit meeting such as the G8, G20, the Nuclear Security Summit etc.

2. Sherpas are career diplomats or senior government officials appointed by the leaders of their countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

9.

With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA), consider the following statements:

1. Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition Of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.

2. The Act recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

10.

With reference to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, consider the following statements:

1. It is an annual flagship report to inform on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition.

2. It is an initiative of World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2