Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 4 September 2017

Ques 1) Which of the following statements regarding NGT is correct

A) Governed by Code of Civil Procedure
B) The Tribunal has Original Jurisdiction on matters of "substantial question relating to environment”
C) The powers of tribunal related to an award are equivalent to Civil court

1) A, B
2) B,C
3) A,C
4) A,B,C

Ques 2) Which of the following statements regarding BRICS is correct

A) The term “ BRIC” was coined in 2001 by then-chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Jim O'Neill
B) South Africa joined in 2010

1) A only
2) B only
3) Both A and B
4) Neither A nor B

Ques 3) What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

1 (2), 2 (A), 3 (b)

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