WBPSC (West Bengal) — General Studies III Questions & Answers

Q.1 Hard General Studies III

Under the 'Mission Life' (LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment) initiative launched in 2022, which behavioral change is most emphasized for citizens to combat climate change?

A Complete abandonment of fossil fuel usage immediately

B Adoption of mindful and deliberate consumption patterns as individual and collective action

C Mandatory participation in tree-planting drives every month

D Conversion of all agricultural land to organic farming within two years

Correct Answer: B. Adoption of mindful and deliberate consumption patterns as individual and collective action

EXPLANATION

Mission LiFE promotes 'Conscious Consumption' and sustainable living through deliberate choices in daily life rather than extreme measures. It focuses on collective behavioral transformation toward environmental sustainability.

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Q.2 Hard General Studies III

Which state in India has the highest forest cover percentage as per the latest State of Forest Report 2023?

A Arunachal Pradesh

B Mizoram

C Meghalaya

D Tripura

Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh

EXPLANATION

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover percentage in India at approximately 79.33% of its total area.

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Q.3 Hard General Studies III

The 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' identifies how many missions for climate action?

A 6 missions

B 8 missions

C 10 missions

D 12 missions

Correct Answer: B. 8 missions

EXPLANATION

The National Action Plan identifies 8 missions covering solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

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Q.4 Hard General Studies III

The 'Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana' (PMKSKY) provides financial assistance to which category?

A Coal miners and their dependents

B All workers in mineral industries

C Unorganized mineral sector workers

D Only registered miners

Correct Answer: A. Coal miners and their dependents

EXPLANATION

PMKSKY specifically provides financial assistance to coal miners and their dependents affected by occupational hazards.

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Q.5 Hard General Studies III

Which of the following correctly describes the 'National Livestock Mission'?

A It focuses only on cattle breeding

B It aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivity

C It is exclusively for dairy development

D It focuses only on poultry farming

Correct Answer: B. It aims at sustainable livestock farming and improved productivity

EXPLANATION

The National Livestock Mission aims to enhance productivity and address sustainability challenges across all livestock sectors.

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Q.6 Hard General Studies III

The 'Scheme for Restoration of Degraded Pastureland through Grassland Development (SRDPGGD)' is implemented by which ministry?

A Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Rural Development

D Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

EXPLANATION

The SRDPGGD scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to restore degraded pasturelands.

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Q.7 Hard General Studies III

Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)?

A Ministry of Finance

B Ministry of Commerce and Industry

C Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

D Department of Economic Affairs

Correct Answer: D. Department of Economic Affairs

EXPLANATION

The National Infrastructure Pipeline is overseen by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.

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Q.8 Hard General Studies III

The National Action Plan on Climate Change recognizes how many national missions as its pillars?

A 6

B 8

C 10

D 12

Correct Answer: B. 8

EXPLANATION

India's National Action Plan on Climate Change was built on 8 national missions covering various sectors including solar, water, and agriculture.

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Q.9 Hard General Studies III

Analyze the relationship between India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement and domestic climate policies. Which statement best reflects this relationship?

A NDC is independent of domestic policies and not binding

B Domestic policies like NAPCC are aligned to achieve NDC targets of reducing emissions intensity

C NDC supersedes all domestic environmental policies

D There is no connection between NDC and domestic climate initiatives

Correct Answer: B. Domestic policies like NAPCC are aligned to achieve NDC targets of reducing emissions intensity

EXPLANATION

India's domestic climate policies including NAPCC are designed to achieve its NDC commitment of reducing emission intensity by 35% by 2030.

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Q.10 Hard General Studies III

Consider the following about the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY):
1. It is a pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 years and above
2. It guarantees a fixed pension irrespective of market conditions
3. It has a maximum investment limit of ₹15 lakhs per person
Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1 and 3 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1, 2, and 3

Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3

EXPLANATION

PMVVY provides guaranteed pension to senior citizens aged 60+ with maximum investment of ₹15 lakhs, offering fixed returns independent of market volatility.

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