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2. It does not regulate the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

3. Alexander Cunningham was appointed as the first Director-General of ASI.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 2

With reference to the Rock shelters of Bhimbetka, consider the following statements:

1. It is situated on the foothills of the Satpura Mountains.

2. It is made of sandstone rocks, dating back to the Mesolithic Period.

3. It reflects a long interaction between people and the landscape.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 3

With reference to the demands associated with Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny, consider the following:

1. Revision of pay and allowances to put RIN employees on a par with their counterparts in the Royal Navy.

2. Release of all political prisoners including those from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA).

3. To keep Indian forces stationed in Indonesia.

4. Demobilisation of RIN personnel with provisions for peacetime employment.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

QUESTION 4

With reference to the “Sambhal horn craft”, consider the following statements:

1. The raw material used for making these craft items is procured from dead animals.

2. The women are not involved in this old age traditional craft.

3. Odisha has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag under Sub-section (1) of Section 13 of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 5

With reference to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023, consider the following statements:

1. The prevalence of undernourishment in the total population has decreased from 2004-06 to 2020-22.

2. Prevalence of stunting in children (<5 years) has decreased from 2012 to 2022.

3. Prevalence of overweight in children (<5 years) has decreased from 2012 to 2022.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

ANSWERS TO THE MCQs

1. (b)

FYI:

— The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which is part of the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organisation for archaeological research and the preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage.

— The prime concern of the ASI is maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— Furthermore, it governs all archaeological activities in the country in accordance with the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. It also oversees the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act of 1972. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— By 1851, the British government in India saw the need for a systematic archaeological survey of the country. Consequently, the ASI was established in 1861. Alexander Cunningham, a protege of Princep, was appointed as the first director-general of ASI. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: asi.nic.in)

2. (b)

FYI:

— Rock shelters of Bhimbetka are located on the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

— The Rock shelters of Bhimbetka are five clusters of natural rock shelters.

— Rock shelters are made of sandstone rocks, dating back to the Mesolithic Period. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— Bhimbetka reflects a long interaction between people and the landscape. The cultural traditions of the twenty-one villages surrounding the site are strikingly similar to those depicted in the rock paintings. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

3. (c)

FYI:

— The morning after February 18, 1946, somewhere between 10,000-20,000 sailors joined the strike, as did shore establishments in Karachi, Madras, Calcutta, Mandapam, Visakhapatnam, and the Andaman Islands.

— The immediate trigger was the demand for better food and working conditions, the agitation soon turned into a wider demand for independence from British rule.

The protesting sailors demanded:

— Release of all political prisoners including those from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA). Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— Action against the commander for ill-treatment and using insulting language.

— Revision of pay and allowances to put RIN employees on a par with their counterparts in the Royal Navy. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— Demobilisation of RIN personnel with provisions for peacetime employment. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

— Release of Indian forces stationed in Indonesia, and better treatment of subordinates by their officers. Hence, statement 4 is not correct.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

4. (a)

FYI:

— Sambhal horn craft is the horn handicraft products made in Sambhal are immensely popular. The raw material used for making these craft items is procured from dead animals that make this industry environment friendly. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The main production area of Sambhal Horn craft are Sarai Tareen, Sambhal Sadar, Mangalpura.

— Sambhal’s horn and products are well-known throughout the world. In fact, the horn-handicrafts produced here are exported to several countries.

— The women are also involved in this old age traditional craft with full participation. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— Uttar Pradesh has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag under Sub-section (1) of Section 13 of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

(Source: search.ipindia.gov.in)

5. (b)

FYI:

— The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World is jointly produced with fellow UN agencies IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO.

— This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet.

— The prevalence of undernourishment in the total population has decreased from 21.4 per cent (2004-06) to 16.6 per cent (2020-22). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The prevalence of wasting in children (<5 years) in 2022 is 18.7 per cent.

— The prevalence of stunting in children (<5 years) has decreased from 41.6 per cent (2012) to 31.7 per cent (2022). Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— The prevalence of overweight in children (<5 years) has increased from 2.2 per cent (2012) to 2.8 per cent (2022). Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The prevalence of obesity in adults has increased from 3.1 per cent (2012) to 3.9 per cent (2016).

— The prevalence of anemia in women (15-49 years) has decreased from 53.2 per cent (2012) to 53.0 per cent (2019).

— The prevalence of low birth weight has decreased from 29.5 per cent (2012) to 27.4 per cent (2020).

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Source: http://www.fao.org)

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