Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (12 August 2015)

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1. Consider the following statements about Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

1) AOSIS was established in 1995.
2) Main purpose of the alliance is to consolidate the voices of small Island developing states (SIDS).
3) The Alliance represents 28% of the developing countries & 20% of the UN’s total membership.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) All of the above
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 & 2
(d) 3 only

2. Consider the following statements about International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).

1) The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes conservation of tropical forest resources and their sustainable management, use and trade.
2) The ITTO has launched a thematic programme on Reducing emissions from Deforestation & forest Degradation (REDD) from Norway.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements.

1) Bali action plan’s aims are directed toward forest conservation, sustainable forest management & the enhancement of carbon stocks.
2) The Man & the Biosphere programme was launched by UNDP.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

(a) Both 1 & 2
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 only

4. Consider the following statements.

1) The secretariat of Man & Biosphere programme is located in Nairobi.
2) Biosphere reserves are areas that are supposed to develop innovative approaches.

Which of the above statements is / are true

(a) Both 1 & 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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:: CSAT (Paper -2) ::

In this section each item consists of a word or a phrase which is bold in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phares. Selecte the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word or phrase.