16.03.2025 1 / 5 Q1. With reference to the Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, consider the following statements: It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which has the largest elephant population in Odisha. The sanctuary is known for its population of melanistic tigers, a rare genetic variant of the Bengal tiger. It was designated as a Tiger Reserve in 1973 as part of Project Tiger's first phase. The tribal communities residing within the reserve include Kharia, Mankidia, and Santhal tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the University Grants Commission (UGC): The UGC was established through an Act of Parliament in 1956 as a statutory body to coordinate, determine, and maintain standards of higher education in India. The UGC has the exclusive authority to recognize and de-recognize private universities across all states in India, overriding state legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 3 / 5 Q3. The term "surveillance capitalism," which has been recently in the news, refers to: a) An economic system where personal data is collected and commodified by tech companies to predict and influence human behavior for profit maximization b) A government surveillance mechanism using facial recognition technology to monitor citizens in public spaces for national security purposes c) A cybersecurity framework implemented by financial institutions to protect sensitive customer data from unauthorized access d) A regulatory model where consumer protection agencies actively monitor corporate compliance with privacy laws through automated systems 4 / 5 Q4. With reference to carbon market mechanisms in India, consider the following statements: The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme allows energy-intensive industries to trade energy efficiency certificates if they exceed their targets. India's voluntary carbon market is regulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) launched in 2023 enables the trading of carbon credits on domestic exchanges. India does not participate in international emissions trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2, 3 and 4 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 3 only 5 / 5 Q5. In India, the legal provision that empowers authorities to order internet shutdowns is primarily contained in: a) Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 b) Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 c) The Telegraph Act, 1885, Section 5(2) d) Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 Your score isThe average score is 47% 0% Restart quiz
