Royalties retained by the central government (Incorrect): The 2023 amendments assign all royalties from offshore sand mining to the central government, not allowing state governments to retain any.
Lack of oversight (Incorrect): Although the Act allows private companies to participate, it does not eliminate the need for oversight from the Geological Survey of India, which is crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection.
2. Consider the following statements about contract farming:
Contract farming is not limited to field crops like wheat and rice only.
It has the potential to increase farmers’ incomes despite market fluctuations.
The Model Contract Farming Act, 2018, provides a legal framework to protect the interests of both farmers and sponsors.
Contract farming is not restricted to horticultural crops; it can also involve field crops, poultry, dairy, and more.
While it has the potential to increase farmers’ incomes, this is not always guaranteed, as market fluctuations or breaches of contract may negatively affect earnings.
The Model Contract Farming Act, 2018, was introduced to establish a structured legal framework to protect the interests of both farmers and sponsors.
3. Consider the following geographical locations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR):
Reunion Island
Assumption
Seychelles
Agalega
Which of the following is the correct order of the above locations from north to south?
The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 and regulates the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan: This is correct. The treaty was signed on September 19, 1960.
The treaty allows for the establishment of a Permanent Court of Arbitration to resolve disputes: This is incorrect. The treaty provides for a neutral expert, not a court of arbitration.
The treaty was negotiated over a period of twelve years: This is incorrect. The negotiations lasted for nine years.
The Indus Water Treaty allocates the Indus River and its tributaries exclusively to Pakistan: This is incorrect. The treaty allocates certain rivers to India and others to Pakistan.
Thus, only one statement is correct.
5. Which of the following regions are correctly matched with their descriptions?
Rayalaseema – A region in Andhra Pradesh known for its dry climate and historical significance
Malnad – A hilly region in Karnataka known for its dense forests and coffee plantations
Vidarbha – A western region of Maharashtra noted for its industrial growth
Saurashtra – A peninsular region in Gujarat known for its coastal geography and economic activities
Bundelkhand – A region spanning Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh known for its historical forts
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 [B] Only 1, 2, 4 & 5 [C] Only 1, 3, 4 & 5 [D] Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
Notes: Rayalaseema is correctly described as a region in Andhra Pradesh known for its dry climate and historical significance. Malnad is also accurately described as a hilly region in Karnataka known for its dense forests and coffee plantations. Vidarbha is an eastern region of Maharashtra, not a western one, thus the description in option 3 is incorrect. Saurashtra is a peninsular region in Gujarat known for its coastal geography and economic activities. Bundelkhand spans Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and is known for its historical forts, making option 5 correctly matched.
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