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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation Q1.With reference to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), consider the following statements: 1. It is a statutory body established under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. 2. It deals exclusively with inter-country adoption and has no role in domestic adoption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: CARA is a statutory body under Section 68 of JJ Act, 2015. Statement 2 is incorrect: It deals with both in-country and inter-country adoptions, not exclusively international. Additional Information:  Nodal authority for: Adoption of orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children  International role: Central Authority under the Hague Convention, 1993  Regulates: State Adoption Resource Agency, Specialised Adoption Agency, Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency, Child Welfare Committees Q2. With reference to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), consider the following statements: 1. It was established following the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment in 1972. 2. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) meets annually to decide global environmental priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: UNEP was established in 1972 after Stockholm Conference. Statement 2 is incorrect: UNEA meets biennially, not annually. Additional Information:  HQ: Nairobi  Key reports: Emissions Gap Report  Supports: CBD, CITES, Minamata Convention Q3. With reference to Drawida vazhania, consider the following statements: 1. It is a newly discovered earthworm species belonging to the family Moniligastridae. 2. It has been discovered in the northeastern region of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (a) Explanation: Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It belongs to Moniligastridae family. Statement 2 is incorrect: It was discovered in Kerala, not Northeast India. Additional Information:  Genus: Drawida (Asian distribution)  Ecological role: Enhances soil fertility Q4. With reference to NMDC Limited, consider the following statements: 1. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel. 2. It operates the only mechanized diamond mine in India. 3. It has been accorded Navratna status by the Government of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (d) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It functions under the Ministry of Steel. Statement 2 is correct: Operates Panna diamond mine (MP). Statement 3 is correct: Granted Navratna status in 2008. Additional Information:  Established: 1958  India’s largest iron ore producer  HQ: Hyderabad Q5. With reference to the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is a run-of-river hydropower project located in Assam. 2. It is being developed by Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited. 3. It is funded by the World Bank under the National Hydropower Mission. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: It is a run-of-river hydropower project. Statement 2 is correct: Developed by Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. Statement 3 is incorrect: It is funded by ADB, not World Bank. Additional Information:  Capacity: 120 MW  River: Kopili (tributary of Brahmaputra)  Type: Minimal ecological disruption

With reference to the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements: It is a run-of-river hydropower project located in Assam. It is being developed by Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited. It is funded by the World Bank under the National Hydropower Mission.

With reference to NMDC Limited, consider the following statements: It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel. It operates the only mechanized diamond mine in India. It has been accorded Navratna status by the Government of India.

With reference to Drawida vazhania, consider the following statements: It is a newly discovered earthworm species belonging to the family Moniligastridae. It has been discovered in the northeastern region of India.

With reference to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), consider the following statements: It was established following the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment in 1972. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) meets annually to decide global environmental priorities.

With reference to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), consider the following statements: It is a statutory body established under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It deals exclusively with inter-country adoption and has no role in domestic adoption.

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