UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 42/60 SAMVEG IAS

UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 42/60 SAMVEG IAS

 
Q1Consider the following statements about National Testing Agency (NTA).

1. It is formed to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.
2. NTA aims to provide standardised examinations and to relieve the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the All India Council for Technical Education, and other agencies from the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 
Q2. Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana-Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation

1. The scheme was launched in 2007-08.50 Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided by the central government to implement agriculture and allied sector schemes
2. 20% of the outlay for sub-schemes such as Crop Diversification Program and Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India
3. 10% of the outlay for innovation and agri-entrepreneur development
4. 70% of the outlay under production growth, infrastructure and assets to states as grants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 
Q3. Recently government has prohibited certain fishing practices beyond territorial waters in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

1. Fishing by bull or pair trawling (use of  two trawlers together to catch more fish) beyond territorial waters.
2. Use of light equipment such as artificial lights, LED lights, and fish light attractors by all fishing vessels

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 
Q4. Consider the following statements about Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme

1. Blending ethanol with petrol helps reduce vehicle exhaust emissions and reduces the import burden for petroleum.
2. The EBP Programme was launched in 2003 to promote the use of alternative and environment friendly fuels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2