Polity Practice Quiz 2

Q1.The objective of improving on-farm water use efficiency and promoting water-saving technologies under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana is encapsulated by which slogan?

A. "har khet ko pani" B. "per drop more crop" C. "water for industry" D. "sustainable agriculture now"

Q2.The Krishna-Godavari dispute mentioned in the text primarily involves objections raised by which state governments?

A. Gujarat and Rajasthan B. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh C. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Q3.What is the main reason for the Krishna-Godavari dispute?

A. Disagreement over electricity generation from dams. B. Diversion of more water at Koyna by the Maharashtra government. C. Pollution of river waters by industrial waste. D. Lack of funding for irrigation projects.

Q4.Which state in India was the first to make rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory for all houses across the state?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra

Q5.In the context of rooftop rainwater harvesting in Tamil Nadu, what legal provision exists regarding defaulters?

A. Financial incentives are provided to defaulters. B. Defaulters are offered free installation services. C. There are legal provisions to punish the defaulters. D. Defaulters are given an extension period without penalty.

Q6.In most of the tribal areas of north-east India, who primarily owns the minerals?

A. The central government B. State-owned corporations C. Individuals or communities D. Private mining companies

Q7.Which body has declared 'Rat-hole' mining illegal and recommended its cessation?

A. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change B. The National Green Tribunal C. The Supreme Court of India D. The Geological Survey of India

Q8.Which organization is responsible for implementing the Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways projects?

A. Public Works Department (PWD) B. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) C. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) D. Indian Railways

Q9.What is the primary objective of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme?

A. To promote international tourism B. To develop high-speed rail networks C. To jump-start the regional aviation market D. To provide helicopter services to remote areas

Q10.Which ministry conceived the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN?

A. Ministry of Railways B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways C. Ministry of Civil Aviation D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

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Polity Practice Quiz 2