15-06-2023 MCQs Test English

1. Consider the following statements with respect to International Energy Agency (IEA).

1. The International Energy Agency(IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation, established in 1974.
2. It provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the entire global energy sector.

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2. Consider the following statements with respect to International Energy Agency.

1. The IEA was set up under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis.
2. India is an associate member of IEA.

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3. Which of the following are the benefits of the grain storage plan recently introduced by the Government of India.

1. It would reduce post-harvesting losses.
2. It would bring down the foodgrain handling and transportation cost.
3. Farmers would have a choice to sell their produce depending on the market conditions, and not be forced into distress sale.

Choose the incorrect statement.

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Kala Azar.

1. Kala­azar is a vector borne neglected tropical disease.
2. It is caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus leishmania.
3. The four States endemic for kala­azar in India are: Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.

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5. Consider the following statements with respect to Theyyam.

1. Theyyam is a Hindu Shamanic ritualistic dance forms practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka.
2. The people of the region consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.
3. Theyyam is mainly performed by males, except the Devakoothu theyyam.

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