Static Quiz 15 July 2024
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Static Quiz 15 July 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry to deal with the transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes.
2. Import of hazardous and other wastes for any purpose is prohibited under the rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The import of hazardous and other wastes from any country shall be permitted only for recycling,
recovery, reuse and utilization including co-processing. Hence statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The import of hazardous and other wastes from any country shall be permitted only for recycling,
recovery, reuse and utilization including co-processing. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Plastic Waste Management Rules and relevant amendments, consider the following
statements:
1. Extended Producer Responsibility is legally enforceable in India.
2. Products made of recycled plastic shall not be used for storing, carrying, dispensing or packaging ready-to-eat or
drink foodstuff.
3. At the state level, registration for manufacturing of carry bags is to be obtained from the state pollution control
board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Global Geothermal Alliance:
1. It aims to achieve a five-fold growth in the installed capacity for geothermal power generation by 2030.
2. It was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
It was launched at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Paris, France, in December 2015. Hence statement 2 is not
correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
It was launched at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Paris, France, in December 2015. Hence statement 2 is not
correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are remedial measures for treating radioactively contaminated water?
1. Aeration
2. Reverse osmosis
3. Ion exchange
4. Granule Carbon adsorption
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, consider the following statements:
1. It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands
and their resources.
2. Member countries are obligated to manage wetlands for the benefit of water fowl irrespective of their listing under the convention.
3. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) serves as the depository for the
convention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
