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DAILY QUIZ AUGUST-2018

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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Q1 The first State in the country to implement the national policy on biofuels unveiled by the Centre is: a. Karnataka b. Madhya Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Rajasthan

Q2 Consider the following statements with reference to Policy Framework for exploration and exploitation of Unconventional Hydrocarbons:

1. Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) are not included under this scheme 2. It is to explore the reserves in the new areas only 3. It aims to cover all activities under the new Hydrocarbon Exploration and

Licensing Policy (HELP) Select the INCORRECT answer code below: a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 2 c. 3 and 1 d. All of the above

Q3 With reference to “National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG)”, which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?

1. The mission has projects to clean the ghats, rid the river of biological contaminants and improve rural sanitation and afforestation.

2. The Prime Minister„s Council on Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan

Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4 Which of the following water contaminants can be detected via visual test?

a. Fluoride b. Iron c. Chromium d. All of above

Q5 Statement (I) Efforts are taken to replace hydrazine as rocket fuel. Statement (II) hydrazine has very high global warming potential Codes: a. Both Statement(I) and Statements(II) are individually true and Statement(II) is the correct explanation of Statement(II)



b. Both Statement(I) and Statement(II) are individually true but Statement(II) is not the correct explanation of Statement(I) c. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false d. Statement(I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Q6 With reference to SAATHI(Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Help Small Industries) initiative:

1. It is aimed at incentivising only green industries 2. The scheme covers both powerloom and handloom sectors 3. The scheme has four focus areas of Technology development, Demand

Creation, Pilot Projects and Marketing. Select the correct answer code: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. None of the above

Q7 Urja Ganga is

A. A gas pipeline project B. Free electrification scheme C. Renewable energy integration project D. Free LPG connection scheme

Q8 The policy which aims to encourage extracting the Oil, Natural gas from the un-monetized small oil/gas discoveries that are available in the country is

A. Discovered Small Field Policy B. Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) C. Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy D. New Exploration Licensing Policy

Q9 UNESCO has recently included which of the following Indian biosphere reserve in the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR):

a. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve b. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve c. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve d. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Q10 The Optical fencing is developed: 1. To tackle human-elephant conflict 2. Tiger census 3. Zero budget Farming



4. None of the above

Q11The benefits of Neem Coated Urea are: 1. Improves soil health 2. Reduction in pest and disease attack. 3. Reduction of diversion of highly subsidized urea towards non-agricultural

purposes 4. Increases Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Select the correct answer code: a. 1,2 and 3 b. 2,3 and 4 c. 1, 3 and 4 d. All of the above

Q12 The Environmental Performance Index released by: a. World Bank b. World Economic Forum c. Global Environment Fund d. United Nations

Q13 The main merits of Power grid Digitalisation are : 1. It will enhance grid reliability through access to real time information and remote

management 2. It transforms the grid from uni-directional to multi-directional 3. Increase savings through operational efficiency

Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT?

a. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 2 c. 1 0nly d. All of the above

Q14 India‟s first electric vehicles charging corridor is coming up at: a. Mumbai-Pune Expressway b. Agra-Lucknow Expressway c. Yamuna Expressway d. Delhi–Meerut Expressway

Q15 Consider the following statements with reference to Symbiotic relationship: 1. Two different kinds of organisms live together for their mutual benefit 2. coral-algal partnerships is an example of Symbiotic relationship

Select the correct answer code: a. 1 Only



b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q16 Consider the below statements with respect to IHUWASH initiative: 1. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting

the initiative. 2. The initiative will look for innovative solutions, adopt eco-friendly technology, and

rope in institutions, entrepreneurs and experts and the community. 3. It is collaborative initiative of the the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Taru

Leading Edge, IRC, and Ennovent. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. All of the above d. 1 and 3

Q17 With reference to Saubhagya scheme, which of the below statements is/are correct?

1. It aims to achieve universal household electrification by December 2018 2. The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) nodal agency for

coordinating the implementation of the scheme Select the correct answer code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q18 With reference to Biswanath Wildlife Division, which of the below statement is/ are correct?

1. It has been split from the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) 2. The division aims to boost wildlife conservation 3. It is situated in the state of Assam

Select the correct answer code: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above

Q19 Consider the following statements with reference to SAKSHAM – 2018: 1. It is an awareness programme by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 2. It aims for judicious utilization and conservation of petroleum products and

switching to cleaner fuels.



Select the correct answer code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q20 Consider the below statements with reference to Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY):

1. It aims to provide 24X7 power supply to rural and urban areas 2. It focuses on feeder separation for rural households & agricultural purposes 3. It has subsumed Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


Q21 With reference to TAPI pipeline, which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

1. The gas will be sourced from the Yoloten Usman field, Turkmenistan 2. GAIL India Ltd has been appointed as the consortium leader.


Q22 With reference to National Green Tribunal, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to to provide a specialized forum for effective and speedy disposal of

cases pertaining to environment protection and conservation 2. The NGT is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil

Procedure Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q23 The Jalmani program is for : a. Efficient irrigation b. Water treatment in cities c. Watershed development d. Drinking water



Q24 India's first biofuel plane operated by: a. Spicejet b. Air India c. Indigo d. None of the above

Q25 Nauradehi sanctuary which is recently in the news, is located in: a. Uttar Pradesh b. Madhya Pradesh c. Arunachal Pradesh d. Andhra Pradesh

Q26The India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Program components are: 1. Creating sustainable markets for LED lights 2. Facilitating investments in public street lighting 3. Strengthening the institutional capacity of the PSU EESL.


Q27 The India‟s first biofuel flight used which of the following biofuel:

a. Jatropha b. Ethyl alcohol c. Biodiesel d. Mixtures

Q1 The first State in the country to implement the national policy on biofuels unveiled by the Centre is: a. Karnataka b. Madhya Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Rajasthan

Q2 Consider the following statements with reference to Policy Framework for exploration and exploitation of Unconventional Hydrocarbons:

1. Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) are not included under this scheme 2. It is to explore the reserves in the new areas only



3. It aims to cover all activities under the new Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)

Select the INCORRECT answer code below: a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 2 c. 3 and 1 d. All of the above

Q3 With reference to “National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG)”, which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?

1. The mission has projects to clean the ghats, rid the river of biological contaminants and improve rural sanitation and afforestation.

2. The Prime Minister„s Council on Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan

Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q4 Which of the following water contaminants can be detected via visual test?

a. Fluoride b. Iron c. Chromium d. All of above

Q5 Statement (I) Efforts are taken to replace hydrazine as rocket fuel. Statement (II) hydrazine has very high global warming potential Codes: a. Both Statement(I) and Statements(II) are individually true and Statement(II) is the correct explanation of Statement(II) b. Both Statement(I) and Statement(II) are individually true but Statement(II) is not the correct explanation of Statement(I) c. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false d. Statement(I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Q6 With reference to SAATHI(Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Help Small Industries) initiative:

1. It is aimed at incentivising only green industries 2. The scheme covers both powerloom and handloom sectors 3. The scheme has four focus areas of Technology development, Demand

Creation, Pilot Projects and Marketing. Select the correct answer code:



a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. None of the above

Q7 Urja Ganga is

A. A gas pipeline project B. Free electrification scheme C. Renewable energy integration project D. Free LPG connection scheme

Q8 The policy which aims to encourage extracting the Oil, Natural gas from the un-monetized small oil/gas discoveries that are available in the country is

A. Discovered Small Field Policy B. Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) C. Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy D. New Exploration Licensing Policy

Q9 UNESCO has recently included which of the following Indian biosphere reserve in the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR):

a. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve b. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve c. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve d. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Q10 The Optical fencing is developed: 1. To tackle human-elephant conflict 2. Tiger census 3. Zero budget Farming 4. None of the above

Q11The benefits of Neem Coated Urea are: 1. Improves soil health 2. Reduction in pest and disease attack. 3. Reduction of diversion of highly subsidized urea towards non-agricultural

purposes 4. Increases Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Select the correct answer code: a. 1,2 and 3 b. 2,3 and 4 c. 1, 3 and 4



d. All of the above

Q12 The Environmental Performance Index released by: a. World Bank b. World Economic Forum c. Global Environment Fund d. United Nations

Q13 The main merits of Power grid Digitalisation are : 1. It will enhance grid reliability through access to real time information and remote

management 2. It transforms the grid from uni-directional to multi-directional 3. Increase savings through operational efficiency

Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT?

a. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 2 c. 1 0nly d. All of the above

Q14 India‟s first electric vehicles charging corridor is coming up at: a. Mumbai-Pune Expressway b. Agra-Lucknow Expressway c. Yamuna Expressway d. Delhi–Meerut Expressway

Q15 Consider the following statements with reference to Symbiotic relationship: 1. Two different kinds of organisms live together for their mutual benefit 2. coral-algal partnerships is an example of Symbiotic relationship


Q16 Consider the below statements with respect to IHUWASH initiative: 1. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting

the initiative. 2. The initiative will look for innovative solutions, adopt eco-friendly technology, and

rope in institutions, entrepreneurs and experts and the community. 3. It is collaborative initiative of the the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Taru

Leading Edge, IRC, and Ennovent. Which of the above statements is/are correct?




Q17 With reference to Saubhagya scheme, which of the below statements is/are correct?

1. It aims to achieve universal household electrification by December 2018 2. The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) nodal agency for

coordinating the implementation of the scheme Select the correct answer code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q18 With reference to Biswanath Wildlife Division, which of the below statement is/ are correct?

1. It has been split from the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) 2. The division aims to boost wildlife conservation 3. It is situated in the state of Assam


Q19 Consider the following statements with reference to SAKSHAM – 2018: 1. It is an awareness programme by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 2. It aims for judicious utilization and conservation of petroleum products and

switching to cleaner fuels. Select the correct answer code: a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q20 Consider the below statements with reference to Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY):

1. It aims to provide 24X7 power supply to rural and urban areas 2. It focuses on feeder separation for rural households & agricultural purposes 3. It has subsumed Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

Which of the above statements is/are correct?




Q21 With reference to TAPI pipeline, which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

1. The gas will be sourced from the Yoloten Usman field, Turkmenistan 2. GAIL India Ltd has been appointed as the consortium leader.


Q22 With reference to National Green Tribunal, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to to provide a specialized forum for effective and speedy disposal of

cases pertaining to environment protection and conservation 2. The NGT is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil

Procedure Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 Only b. 2 Only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q23 The Jalmani program is for : a. Efficient irrigation b. Water treatment in cities c. Watershed development d. Drinking water

Q24 India's first biofuel plane operated by: a. Spicejet b. Air India c. Indigo d. None of the above

Q25 Nauradehi sanctuary which is recently in the news, is located in: a. Uttar Pradesh b. Madhya Pradesh c. Arunachal Pradesh



d. Andhra Pradesh

Q26The India Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Program components are: 1. Creating sustainable markets for LED lights 2. Facilitating investments in public street lighting 3. Strengthening the institutional capacity of the PSU EESL.


Q27 The India‟s first biofuel flight used which of the following biofuel:

a. Jatropha b. Ethyl alcohol c. Biodiesel d. Mixtures



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