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1. 23 March

2. With reference to Stubble burning Practice in India consider the following statements and choose the correct one 1. It is a common practice followed by farmers in the neighboring states Haryana and Punjab to prepare fields for sowing of wheat 2. It results in emission of harmful gases such carbon diaoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide except particulate matter 3. Stubble burningcan reduce nitrogen tie-up (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

3. • Ans b • Stubble burning is a common practice followed by farmers in the neighboring states Haryana and Punjab to prepare fields for sowing of wheat in November as there is little time left between the harvesting of paddy and sowing of wheat. • Stubble burning results in emission of harmful gases such carbon diaoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide along with particulate matter. • It quickly clears the field and is the cheapest alternative. • Kills weeds, including those resistant to herbicide. • Kills slugs and other pests. • Can reduce nitrogen tie-up.

4. consider the following statements and choose the correct one in context of modern history 1. He was Inspired from the Young Italy movement of Giuseppe Mazzini 2. He wrote an essay entitled "Why I am an Atheist" to address the question of whether his atheism was born out of vanity A. Lala Hardayal B. Ram Prasad Bismil C. Ashfaqallah Khan D. Bhagat Singh

5. • Ans d • He also joined the Hindustan Republican Association,which had prominent leaders, such as Chandrashekhar Azad, Ram Prasad Bismil and Shahid Ashfaqallah Khan • He wrote an essay entitled "Why I am an Atheist" to address the question of whether his atheism was born out of vanity

6. With reference to Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) consider the following statements and choose the Incorrect one 1. It is a non-profit organisation 2. NCCF provides Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) 3. NCCF is developing a Voluntary Carbon Registry in India to provide a listing, trading and tracking platform for relevant stakeholders in India. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

8. • Ans d • Recently, a Geneva-based non-profit decided to endorse the Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) developed by Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) • It is a non-profit organisation • NCCF provides Certification Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) • NCCF is developing a Voluntary Carbon Registry in India to provide a listing, trading and tracking platform for relevant stakeholders in India.

9. consider the following statements in context of G7 Countries and choose the Incorrect one 1. The G7 is a group of the seven most advanced economies as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2. The EU is not represented in the G7. 3. Italy set to become second G7 country to join ‘Belt and Road’ initiative (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above

11. • Ans c • The G7 or the Group of Seven is a group of the seven most advanced economies as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF). • The seven countries are Canada, USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan and Italy. • The EU is also represented in the G7. • These countries, with the seven largest IMF-described advanced economies in the world represent 58% of the global net wealth ($317 trillion).

12. With reference to SAGAR strategy consider the following statements and choose the correct one A. It is a maritime initiative which gives priority to Indian Ocean region for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in Indian Ocean region. B. It aims To ensure safety and hygiene at fish handling and distribution centres, Food Safety C. It is an initiative of Government of India to enhance the performance of logistics sector in India and also to modernize Ports. D. None of the above

13. • Ans a • SAGAR strategy • SAGAR is a term coined by PM Modi in 2015 during his Mauritius visit with a focus on blue economy. • It is a maritime initiative which gives priority to Indian Ocean region for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in Indian Ocean region. • India and the Maldives appeared to return to the old days of strategic bonhomie when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her counterpart Abdulla Shahid in Male during a brief visit this week.

14. Who of the following did not participate in the revolt of 1857? 1. Sikh Regiment 2. Nizam of Hyderabad 3. Raja of Mysore 4. King of Nepal 5. Western educated Middle class Indians a) 1,2 and 5 b) 1,3,4 and 5 c) 1,2,3 and 5 d) All of the above

15. • Ans d • The British Government did not allow the fire of revolt to spread in a large part of India. Punjab and Bombay presidency was untouched. Sikh Regiment played an important role in the suppression of revolt. • The Nizam of Hyderabad, the Bengum of Bhopal, the King of Nepal and the Maratha leader Sindhia extended their helping hands to the British. • The modern educated Indians looked at the revolt as backward looking. They had faith in the British Government and believed that they can bring about a change in society and modernize it. Because of this they did not support the revolt. • New Zamindars also supported British in their endeavours as their legitimacy was based on the British rule.