UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 48/60 SAMVEG IAS

UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 48/60 SAMVEG IAS

Q1.  RKVY-RAFTAAR sub-schemes are:

1. Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI).
2. Crop Diversification Program (CDP).
3. Reclamation of Problem Soil (RPS).
4. Foot & Mouth Disease – Control Program (FMD-CP).
5. Saffron Mission.
6. Accelerated Fodder Development Programme (AFDP).

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 4 and 5 only
2. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
3. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
4. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

 
Q2.  Consider the following statements  about Geographical Indications

1. GI is covered as element of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under Paris Convention for Protection of Industrial Property.
2. It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods having special quality and established reputation.
3. The registration of a GI is valid for 10 years after which it needs to be renewed.
4. GIs support local production and are an important economic tool for the uplift of rural and tribal communities.

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 Which of the followingone has not got GI tag?

1. Kangra Painting
2. Bangla Rosogulla
3. Chakshesang Shawl
4. Dashahari Mango

 
Q4Consider the following statements about Island Development agency (IDA)

1. IDA was constituted for the holistic  development of islands. It is chaired by Union Home minister
2. The IDA had identified 10 islands for development which include 5 islands in A&N Islands (i.e. Smith, Ross, Long, Avis and Little Andaman) and 5 in Lakshadweep (i.e. Minicoy, Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, Suheli).
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise 572 islands and called ‘India’s Gateway to the East’

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

 
Q33 Which of the following is  a bilateral excercise between the Indian and Bangladesh Armies?

1. INDRA
2. LIMATAYE
3. SAMPRITI
4. MAITRI