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Q.111 Medium General Studies III
The National Disaster Management Act was enacted in which year?
A2003
B2005
C2007
D2009
Correct Answer:  B. 2005
Explanation:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for disaster management in India.

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Q.112 Medium General Studies III
The National Forest Policy 1988 aims to maintain what percentage of forest cover in India?
A25%
B33%
C45%
D50%
Correct Answer:  B. 33%
Explanation:

The National Forest Policy 1988 aims to maintain 33% forest cover across India for ecological stability.

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Q.113 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?
ANational Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
BNational Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency
CNational Mission for Universal Basic Income
DNational Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
Correct Answer:  C. National Mission for Universal Basic Income
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.

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Q.114 Medium General Studies III
The concept of 'Blue Economy' in India's marine policy primarily relates to which sector?
AFreshwater aquaculture
BSustainable use of ocean and marine resources
CDeep sea mining
DNuclear energy production
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources
Explanation:

Blue Economy focuses on sustainable development of ocean-based sectors including fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy while protecting marine ecosystems.

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Q.115 Medium General Studies III
Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Bamboo Mission in India?
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
BMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
CMinistry of Rural Development
DMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprises
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Explanation:

The National Bamboo Mission is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option.

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Q.116 Medium General Studies III
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide LPG connections to vulnerable households. Which category was its PRIMARY target group?
AAll rural households
BBPL and SECC households, particularly women
COnly scheduled tribes
DAgricultural workers exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. BPL and SECC households, particularly women
Explanation:

PM Ujjwala Yojana prioritized providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line and SECC households, with preference for women as the primary user.

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Q.117 Medium General Studies III
Which scheme provides income support to landless agricultural workers in India?
APM-KISAN
BMGNREGA
CPradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana
DNational Career Service Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. MGNREGA
Explanation:

MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to landless agricultural workers and rural poor. PM-KISAN requires land ownership.

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Q.118 Medium General Studies III
The National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) focuses on reducing stunting in children. In which age group is stunting reduction the primary objective?
A0-5 years
B5-10 years
C0-6 years
D6-12 years
Correct Answer:  C. 0-6 years
Explanation:

POSHAN Abhiyaan focuses on the 0-6 years age group as this is the critical window for nutritional interventions and preventing stunting.

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Q.119 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following statements about the National Livelihood Mission (NLM) is INCORRECT?
AIt operates under the Ministry of Rural Development
BIt provides skill training and self-employment support
CIt focuses exclusively on urban areas
DIt has both rural and urban components
Correct Answer:  C. It focuses exclusively on urban areas
Explanation:

NLM has both Aajeevika (rural) and NULM (urban) components. It operates in both rural and urban areas, not exclusively urban.

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Q.120 Medium General Studies III
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in agriculture avoids heavy pesticide use. Which is a key component of IPM?
AExclusive use of chemical pesticides
BUse of bio-pesticides, crop rotation, and natural predators alongside minimal chemical use
CComplete elimination of all pest control measures
DMonoculture farming to reduce pest diversity
Correct Answer:  B. Use of bio-pesticides, crop rotation, and natural predators alongside minimal chemical use
Explanation:

IPM integrates multiple pest control methods including biological control, cultural practices, and selective chemical use to reduce environmental impact.

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