Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
- EIA is a tool used to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project before it is implemented.
- EIA is mandatory for all types of projects irrespective of size and environmental sensitivity.
- The assessment includes public consultation to incorporate the views of affected communities.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 restricts the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without the prior approval of the Central Government.
Statement 2: The Act was enacted to regulate industrialization in urban areas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Great Nicobar Island is significant for biodiversity conservation and strategic purposes in India.
Statement II: It is home to the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, which protects unique flora and fauna.
Statement III: The island is located in the Andaman Sea and is closest to mainland India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Citizenship Act, 1955:
- Citizenship by birth in India is granted to anyone born in India on or after January 26, 1950.
- Citizenship by descent is available to a person born outside India if either parent is an Indian citizen at the time of birth.
- Citizenship can be acquired by registration, naturalization, or incorporation of territory.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)?
With reference to the cultural traditions of India, consider the following statements:
- The Braj language, associated with devotional poetry and songs of Krishna, is predominantly spoken in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
- The Kumbh Mela, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is held in four locations along the Ganga and its tributaries.
- Indie films in India often explore themes rooted only in urban life and modernity, avoiding traditional or religious settings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to “Green Skill Development” in India, consider the following statements:
- Green Skill Training aims to develop workforce competencies in environment-friendly sectors such as waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
- Wayanad in Kerala is the first district in the country to launch “Green Skill Training” programmes for students.
- The initiative is implemented under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship exclusively.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Consider the following tributaries of the Indus and their places of origin:
Tributary Place of Origin
A. Jhelum 1. Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh)
B. Chenab 2. Rakas Lake near Mansarovar (Tibet)
C. Sutlej 3. Verinag Spring (Jammu & Kashmir)
D. Beas 4. Confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers (Himachal Pradesh)
Which of the following correctly match the rivers with their places of origin:
With reference to Swami Vivekananda, consider the following statements:
- He represented India at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893.
- He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
- He emphasized the idea of “Daridra Narayana Seva” — service to the poor as service to God.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the drug Semaglutide, recently in news, considers the following statements:
- It belongs to the class of GLP-1 receptor agonists and was originally developed for the treatment of diabetes.
- It is currently being promoted as a weight-loss drug because it slows digestion and reduces appetite.
- In India, it is indigenously manufactured at low cost and is widely used in government-run obesity control programmes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?