These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following states:
a) Rajasthan
b) Odisha
c) Tripura
d) Mizoram
Q.2) Consider the following statements about National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC):
1. Under NAFCC 100% central grant is provided to the State Governments for implementing climate change adaptation projects.
2. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE) responsible for implementation of adaptation projects under the NAFCC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Consider the following statements:
1. Coral reefs are natural structures built from the natural work of little polyps budded on top of one another.
2. They are primarily located between 30 degree north/south and poles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Between eighth and thirteenth centuries trabeate style was used in the construction of temples, mosques, tombs however from the twelfth
century “arcuate” architectural form became prominent
2. In “arcuate” form the “keystone” at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q 5. Consider the following statements:
i) Landfill is an area where the garbage collected from a city or town is dumped. The area is later converted into a park.
ii) Converting plant and animal waste including that from kitchen, into manure, is called composting.
iii) The method of making compost from kitchen garbage using silkworms is called vermicomposting.
Which of the following are true?
a) Only i)
b) Only ii)
c) Only ii) and iii)
d) Only i) and ii)
Solutions are here