1. With reference to the Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES) norms, consider the following statements:
- These were first introduced in 2000.
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) are introduced in BS VI.
- BS VI fuel will have only 10 ppm of sulphur.
- These are implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
[A] Only 2, 3 and 4
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES) were first introduced in 2000. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) have been mandated under BS VI norms. BS VI fuel mandates only 10 ppm sulphur content. However, implementation of BSES is carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board, not by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. Which of the following countries have signed the ‘Joint Declaration on Privacy and the Protection of Personal Data: Strengthening trust in the digital environment’?
- India
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- USA
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The ‘Joint Declaration on Privacy and the Protection of Personal Data’ was signed by the European Union, India, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia, Comoros, Japan, Mauritius, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. The USA is not a signatory to this declaration. Hence, the correct answer is Only 1, 2 & 3.
3. Which of the following groups of species fall under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
[A] Brow Antlered Deer, Nilgai, Sambhar, Snow Leopard
[B] Fishing Cat, Brow Antlered Deer, Flying Squirrel, Spotted Deer
[C] Fishing Cat, Brow Antlered Deer, Snow Leopard, Golden Langur
[D] Golden Langur, Spotted Deer, Flying Squirrel, Fishing Cat
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Correct Answer: C [Fishing Cat, Brow Antlered Deer, Snow Leopard, Golden Langur]
Notes:- Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 covers endangered species that need rigorous protection. The species are granted protection from poaching, killing, trading etc. Fishing cat, Brow Antlered Deer, Snow Leopard, Indian Gazelle, Golden Langur are some of the species listed under it.
- Flying Squirrel is listed under Schedule II of WPA, 1972.
- Species that are not endangered are included under Schedule III and IV. Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Sambhar etc are included under Schedule III and Flamingo, Falcons, etc are included under Schedule IV.
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