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General Studies III

Gujarat Public Service Commission

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Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
B National Mission on Agricultural Soil Health
C National Mission for Himalayan Ecosystem Conservation
D National Mission for Urban Renewal and Development
Correct Answer:  D. National Mission for Urban Renewal and Development
EXPLANATION

NAPCC consists of 8 missions including energy efficiency, agricultural soil health, and Himalayan ecosystem, but urban renewal is not part of NAPCC.

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The 'International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)' classifies species into categories. Which category indicates 'Extremely High Risk of Extinction'?
A Vulnerable (VU)
B Critically Endangered (CR)
C Endangered (EN)
D Near Threatened (NT)
Correct Answer:  B. Critically Endangered (CR)
EXPLANATION

Critically Endangered (CR) is the IUCN category for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

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Which of the following best describes 'Circular Economy' as applied in India's waste management policy?
A Linear production and disposal
B Reuse, repair, recycle, and reduce waste generation
C Waste export to other countries
D Incineration of all waste
Correct Answer:  B. Reuse, repair, recycle, and reduce waste generation
EXPLANATION

Circular economy principles emphasize reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.

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The 'Indus Waters Treaty' between India and Pakistan falls under which category of environmental cooperation?
A Bilateral water sharing agreement
B Unilateral water management
C Temporary dispute resolution
D Trade agreement with water clauses
Correct Answer:  A. Bilateral water sharing agreement
EXPLANATION

The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) is a landmark bilateral agreement regulating sharing and management of Indus River waters between the two nations.

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Gujarat's 'Vibrant Gujarat' program emphasizes sustainable development through which sector among others?
A Only manufacturing
B Renewable energy and green industrial zones
C Agriculture exclusively
D Tourism alone
Correct Answer:  B. Renewable energy and green industrial zones
EXPLANATION

The Vibrant Gujarat program promotes sustainable industrial development with emphasis on renewable energy and green manufacturing zones.

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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat is known for its Asiatic lion population?
A Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
B Gir National Park region
C Rani ki Vav
D Kutch Grasslands
Correct Answer:  A. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
EXPLANATION

While Gir has lions, Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO site; however, Gir National Park itself is crucial for Asiatic lion conservation in Gujarat.

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The 'Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)' notification in India defines restrictions up to what distance from the high tide line?
A 100 meters
B 200 meters
C 500 meters
D 1 kilometer
Correct Answer:  C. 500 meters
EXPLANATION

The CRZ notification typically designates a 500-meter coastal buffer zone for regulation of development activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

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The 'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)' was established under which act?
A Indian Forest Act, 1927
B Environment Protection Act, 1986
C Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Correct Answer:  D. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
EXPLANATION

CAMPA was established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to manage funds for afforestation and habitat restoration.

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The 'Textile Sector Integrated Processing Development Scheme' (TIPDS) focuses on which aspect of textile production?
A Raw material production
B Sustainable processing and green manufacturing
C Export promotion only
D Retail distribution
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable processing and green manufacturing
EXPLANATION

TIPDS emphasizes sustainable textile processing, reduced water consumption, and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.

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Which ministry in India is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana'?
A Ministry of Labour and Employment
B Ministry of Mines
C Ministry of Social Justice
D Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Mines
EXPLANATION

The Ministry of Mines oversees this scheme which provides social security and welfare to unorganized workers in the mineral sector.

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