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Q.291 Easy General Studies III

Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY)?

AConstruction of shopping malls in villages

BConnecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads

CConstruction of schools in rural areas

DProviding electricity to villages

Correct Answer: B. Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads

Explanation:

PMGSY focuses on providing all-weather connectivity to unconnected rural habitations, improving rural accessibility.

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Q.292 Hard General Studies III

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

A6 missions

B8 missions

C10 missions

D12 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.293 Easy General Studies III

Which scheme provides income support to small and marginal farmers through direct cash transfers?

APradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

BPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

CPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

DPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

Explanation:

PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual income support to all landholding farmers, disbursed in three installments.

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Q.294 Medium General Studies III

The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?

A2014

B2018

C2021

D2023

Correct Answer: B. 2018

Explanation:

The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.

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Q.295 Medium General Studies III

Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?

ANational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

BIntegrated Coastal Zone Management Project

CNational River Conservation Directorate

DEnvironmental Impact Assessment Division

Correct Answer: A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

Explanation:

NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.

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Q.296 Medium General Studies III

The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?

ASpace tourism promotion

BGeospatial data and satellite imagery services

CSatellite manufacturing

DWeather forecasting only

Correct Answer: B. Geospatial data and satellite imagery services

Explanation:

Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.

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Q.297 Hard General Studies III

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

AArunachal Pradesh

BMizoram

CMeghalaya

DTripura

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.298 Medium General Studies III

The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?

AConstruction of individual household toilets in rural areas

BFaecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas

CElimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only

DRecycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations

Correct Answer: B. Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas

Explanation:

SBM 2.0 emphasizes sustainable sanitation through faecal sludge management, wastewater treatment, and circular economy approaches, moving beyond basic toilet construction to comprehensive waste management solutions.

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Q.299 Easy General Studies III

Which of the following correctly matches the wetland with its location in India?

ALoktak Lake - Maharashtra

BChilika Lake - Odisha

CSambhar Lake - Rajasthan but it is a freshwater lake

DWular Lake - Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: B. Chilika Lake - Odisha

Explanation:

Chilika Lake in Odisha is India's largest brackish water lagoon and a Ramsar wetland site. Loktak is in Manipur, Sambhar is a hypersaline lake in Rajasthan, and Wular is in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Q.300 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?

AComplete abandonment of fossil fuel usage immediately

BAdoption of mindful and deliberate consumption patterns as individual and collective action

CMandatory participation in tree-planting drives every month

DConversion 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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