Static Quiz 13 October 2023
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Static Quiz 13 October 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Environmental Relief Fund (ERF)
1. The ERF was established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. Every person who owns or has control over any hazardous substances is mandated to take out
insurance and deposit its premium in the Fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The ERF was established under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 in the wake of
the Bhopal Gas tragedy to ensure immediate compensation to the victims of
industrial accidents. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The ERF was established under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 in the wake of
the Bhopal Gas tragedy to ensure immediate compensation to the victims of
industrial accidents. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH)
1. The Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) have been envisaged in Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.
2. CWH areas are required to be kept as inviolate for the purposes of wildlife conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
The Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) have been envisaged in Forest Rights Act,
2006. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
The Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) have been envisaged in Forest Rights Act,
2006. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
1. It was established to implement Biological Diversity Act (2002).
2. Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the ex-officio chairman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established by the Central Government
in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002).The National Biodiversity Authority consists of the following members to be
appointed by the central government, namely:A Chairperson. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Three ex officio members, one representing the Ministry dealing with Tribal Affairs and
two representing the Ministry dealing with Environment and Forests.Seven ex-officio members to represent respectively the Ministries of the Central
Government dealing with:
• Agricultural Research and Education
• Biotechnology
• Ocean Development
• Agriculture and Cooperation
• Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy
• Science and Technology
• Scientific and Industrial Research;IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established by the Central Government
in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002).The National Biodiversity Authority consists of the following members to be
appointed by the central government, namely:A Chairperson. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Three ex officio members, one representing the Ministry dealing with Tribal Affairs and
two representing the Ministry dealing with Environment and Forests.Seven ex-officio members to represent respectively the Ministries of the Central
Government dealing with:
• Agricultural Research and Education
• Biotechnology
• Ocean Development
• Agriculture and Cooperation
• Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy
• Science and Technology
• Scientific and Industrial Research; - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Types of Forests
1. Protected Forests are the most restricted forests and are constituted by the State Government.
2. Village forests are the one in which the State Government may assign to ‘any village
community the rights of Government to or over any land which has been constituted a
reserved forest’.
3. In reserved forests, local people are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by a Forest Officer
in the course of the settlement.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
Reserve forests are the most restricted forests and are constituted by the State Government on any forest land or wasteland which is the property of the Government. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
Reserve forests are the most restricted forests and are constituted by the State Government on any forest land or wasteland which is the property of the Government. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Animal Welfare Board of India
1. It is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the
country.
2. The Board consists of 28 Members.
3. The term of office of Members is for a period of 5 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The Board consists of 28 Members. The term of office of Members is for a period of 3
years. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The Board consists of 28 Members. The term of office of Members is for a period of 3
years. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
