Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 19, 2022 [Mock Test]
1. With reference to Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India, consider the following statements:
- ESZs are fragile areas restricted to a 1 kilometer range from protected areas.
- Eco-Sensitive Zones are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Commercial mining, stone quarrying, and wastewater disposal are prohibited within ESZs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Consider the following statements regarding soil fauna and their ecological roles:
- Earthworms help in reducing flooding and soil erosion, enhancing overall soil health.
- Springtails facilitate nutrient recycling from dead leaves, aiding plant growth.
- Actinomycetes present in soil can function as antibiotics for plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following conditions for Millet cultivation:
- Temperature between 20-30 degrees Celsius
- Warm and temperate climate
- Loamy and well-drained soils
Which of the above conditions is / are correct?
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