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Q.1) Consider the following statements about National Child Labour Project (NCLP):
1. Special schools are being built in every block under NCLP.
2. NCLP is a central sector scheme.
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
Ans. B
Explanation:
There is no provision to build special schools under the project.
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Q.2) Choose the correct statements from the below:
1. A mid-oceanic ridge is composed of two chains of mountains separated by a large depression.
2. The mountain ranges can have peaks as high as 2,500 m and some even reach above the ocean’s surface.
3. Iceland, a part of the mid-Atlantic Ridge, is an example.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Explanation: A mid-oceanic ridge is composed of two chains of mountains separated by a large depression. The mountain ranges can have peaks as high as 2,500 m and some even reach above the ocean’s surface. Iceland, a part of the mid-Atlantic Ridge, is an example.
Source: NCERT, 11TH Class: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 13, Page 114.
Q.3) Which of the following factors affect the ‘Ocean Salinity’:
1. Evaporation
2. Precipitation
3. Wind
4. Ocean currents
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Factors affecting ocean salinity are mentioned below:
(i) The salinity of water in the surface layer of oceans depend mainly on evaporation and precipitation.
(ii) Surface salinity is greatly influenced in coastal regions by the fresh water flow from rivers, and in Polar Regions by the processes of freezing and thawing of ice.
(iii) Wind, also influences salinity of an area by transferring water to other areas.
(iv) The ocean currents contribute to the salinity variations. Salinity, temperature and density of water are interrelated. Hence, any change in the temperature or density influences the salinity of an area.
Source: NCERT, 11TH Class: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 13, Page 116.
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Montreal Protocol:
1. It is a protocol to Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer.
2. It is not a legally binding protocol.
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
Ans. A
Explanation:
It is legally binding.