05-11-2023 MCQs Test English

1. Consider the following statements with respect to Kavach.

1. Kavach is a cab signalling train control system with anti­collision features.
2. It was developed over a period of 10 years, starting in 2012, by the Indian Railways Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).

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2. Consider the following statements with respect to Kavach.

1. Kavach is designed to give out warnings to the loco pilot in case he does not notice the ‘red signal,’ and instead of stopping, is going to overshoot the signal.
2. After giving warnings on the locopilot’s display, if the pilot does not slow down below 15 kilometres per hour, the Kavach system automatically applies brakes to bring the train to a halt.

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3. Consider the following statements with respect Antibiotics.

1. Antibiotics are societal drugs, distinct from other medications.
2. Their misuse not only affects individual health but also contributes significantly to the growing global threat of AMR, impacting public health & society at large.

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4. Consider the following statements with respect to Antimicrobial Resistance.

1. Antimicrobial Resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and become resistant to the drugs designed to kill them.
2. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals, poor infection prevention, and lack of clean water and sanitation all contribute to the alarming rise of AMR.

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5. Consider the following statements with respect to Lion fish.

1. Lionfish are one of the most pernicious invasive species swimming in oceans.
2. Lionfish are native to the warm tropical waters of the Indian and South Pacific Oceans, nearly 10,000 miles away from the Florida shore.

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