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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 September 2018

Q1. Consider the following features of coastal regulation zones in India :-

1) CRZ-1 :Exploration of natural gas and extraction of salt are not permitted.
2) CRZ-2: Unauthorised structures are not allowed to construct in this zone.
3) CRZ-3 :Fishing and allied activities are permitted in this zone.

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched with their respectiveregulations ?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) none of the above

Q2. Consider the following statements :-

1) In India, there is no specific law which deals with the acid attack.
2) Section 326 A of Indian penal Code says that – Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than ten years which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine.
3) All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, shall immediately, provide the first-aid or medical treatment, free of cost.

Which of the above statements regarding prevention of acid attack in India are true ?

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

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Jhum cultivation are not true?

1) Locally known as Jhum cultivation they form an important mainstay of food production in the north eastern parts of India.
2) Between 2000 and 2010 the land under Jhum cultivation has increased significantly by 50 % in India.
3) At present the land for shifting agriculture are recognised as “agriculture land “where farmers practice agro forestry.

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

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian elephant :

1) The Indian elephant is native to Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia etc.
2) The Indian elephant is regionally extinct in Pakistan.
3) As per Indian law, ownership certiﬁcate is mandatory for all captive elephants and micro-chipping has been introduced to facilitate this process.

Which of the above statements are true ?

a) 1 & 2only
b) 2 & 3only
c) 3only
d) all the above