15-03-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about Birsa Munda:

1. He converted to Christianity and became Birsa David.
2. He started his own religion and proclaimed he was god’s messenger.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. World Water Day is observed on:

3. With reference to the Sonbhadra region, consider the following statements:

1. It connects eastern Uttar Pradesh with Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is also called the “Energy Capital of India”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. What is the focus of Jal Shakti Abhiyan?

1. Reuse of water and recharging of structures
2. Watershed development
3. Intensive afforestation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

5. Which of the following Sustainable Goal provides for clean water and sanitation for ensuring their availability and sustainable management?

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?

1. It is the largest research and development (R&D) organisation in India.
2. It is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and it operates as an autonomous body.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7. Consider the following statements about the UDAN Scheme:

1. It aims to develop smaller regional airports to allow common citizens easier access to aviation services.
2. The scheme duration is for 20 years

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements about the International Day of Yoga:

1. It coincides with the summer solstice.
2. Yoga is inscribed in the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements about the KALIA Scheme:

1. The mode used to assist the farmers financially is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
2. On the death of the beneficiary, the assistance formally ends and does not continue.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. World Water Development Report is released by: