Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (10 January 2016)

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1. Consider the following statements.

1)National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) is an Indian government initiative is one of eight proposals created by India's National Action Plan for Climate Change.
2) It is based on the Energy Conservation Act of 2001.

Which of the above statements is / are true

(a) Both 1 & 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements about National Bureau of plant Genetic resources (NBPGR).

1) NBPGR’s headquarter is in Nagpur.
2) NBPGR functions under ICAR.
3) The Bureau draws guidelines from the crop science division.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) 2 & 3
(b) 1 & 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 & 3

3. Consider the following statements.

1) The Indian Network on Climate Change Assessment was launched (INCCA) in 2009.
2) The INCCA will carry out research on the effects of climate change indifferent regions.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 & 2

4. Consider the following statements.

1) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture aims to support climate adaptation in agriculture through the development of climate-resilient crops, expansion of weather insurance mechanisms, and agricultural practices.
2) National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change aims to gain a better understanding of climate science, impacts and challenges.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 & 2

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Direction : Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Karnat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory, gold and preoious stones taken from the conquered kingdomof Karnat. They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home, he stopped at a temple; finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, Let me go and see what they are playing. The children had lined up two rows of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The King asked, Who is fighting whom ? They said, Karnat is at battle with Kanchi.

The King asked, Who is winning and who is the loser ? The children puffed their chests up and said, Karnat will win and Kanch i will lose. The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the jester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game. The King commanded, Cane them hard. The children parents came running from the nearby village and said, They are naive, it was just a game, please grant them pardon. The King called his commander and ordered, Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the King of Kanchi. He went back to his camp.

That evening the Commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village. The Minister said, His Majestys honour has been saved. The priest said, The goddess has blessed our King. The jester said, Your Highness, please grant me leave to go now. The King asked, But why ? The jester said, I cannot kill, I can not maim, I can only laugh at Gods gift of life. Trembling in the face of the kings anger he bravely continued, If I stay in your Majestys court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.

1. Why was the king angry with the children?

(a) Because the game they were playing was dangerous
(b) They had lied to him
(c) They did not recognize him as king
(d) They had unknowingly insulted him

2. What excuse was given for the children behaviour?

(a) They were disobedient to their parents wishes
(b) They were unaware of the true facts of the battle
(c) They were upset that their army had lost
(d) They were in the habit of lying

3. Why did the jester laugh at the children reply to the king?

1. They correctly predicted the outcome of the battle.
2. Their reply was cheeky because they knew he was the king.
3. He wanted to show that their reply was a joke to save themfrombeing punished by the king.

(a) Only ?
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only 3
(d) None of these

4. Why were the elephants carrying loads of gold and other valuables?

(a) This was what the king had looted from Karnat to distribute among his soldiers as a reward
(b) This was the kings offering to the deity out of gratitude for making him victorious
(c) It was what the king had plundered from Karnat to display to the people of his kingdom as a sign of victory
(d) So that the people of the kingdom of Karnat acknowledged him as their new ruler

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