Q1. Which of the following laws in India specifically address worker safety and accident compensation?
- Factories Act, 1948
- Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
- Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020
Options:
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
- All four legislations address various aspects of workplace safety, health, and compensation. The OSHWC Code consolidates 13 labour laws, including factory safety provisions.
Q2. Which of the following Indian states share a boundary with Manipur?
- Nagaland
- Assam
- Mizoram
- Arunachal Pradesh
Options:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Manipur shares internal borders with Nagaland, Assam, and Mizoram. It does not border Arunachal Pradesh, which is in the northeasternmost part of India.
Q3. Consider the following statements about Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in India:
- IAS are species introduced intentionally or accidentally that threaten native biodiversity.
- Lantana camara, originally introduced as an ornamental plant, has ecological impacts including blocking elephant movement and altering native plant regeneration.
- Prosopis juliflora improves soil fertility and groundwater availability in India’s grasslands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 only
Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: True — IAS threaten ecosystems and human livelihoods.
- Statement 2: True — Lantana creates dense thickets, increasing human-wildlife conflict.
- Statement 3: False — Prosopis juliflora causes groundwater depletion, soil salinisation, and competes with native species.
Q4. Which of the following is/are industrial applications of MOFs?
- Methane and hydrogen storage
- Catalysis in chemical reactions
- Drug delivery and medical research
- Soil fertilization
Options:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- MOFs are used in gas storage, catalysis, and controlled delivery of molecules. Soil fertilization is not a standard application of MOFs.
Q5. Where is Seneca Lake, known for the mysterious “Seneca Guns,” located?
Options:
(a) New York, United States
(b) Ohio, United States
(c) Pennsylvania, United States
(d) Ontario, Canada
Correct Answer: (a) New York, United States
Explanation:
- Seneca Lake is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, primarily in Seneca County. It is renowned for the unexplained booming sounds known as the “Seneca Guns,” which have been the subject of both folklore and scientific investigation.
