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  • Question 1
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage carefully:

    Haryali is a watershed development project which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Under this initiative, all ongoing area development programmes namely, Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP) will be implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. April 2003. As the Watershed Development Programmes aim at holistic development of watershed areas, the convergence of all other non-land based programmes of Government of India, particularly those of the Ministry of Rural Development would enhance the ultimate output and lead to sustainable economic development of the village community. The ZP/DRDA therefore, shall take all-possible measures to ensure convergence of other programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development such as the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in the village chosen for the implementation of the watershed development projects.

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    In which year was Haryali, a watershed development project, launched?

    Solution

    The year 2003 marked the launching of 'Haryali' with the objective of empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions both financially and administratively in the implementation of watershed development programme in the country.

  • Question 2
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage carefully:

    Haryali is a watershed development project which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Under this initiative, all ongoing area development programmes namely, Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP) will be implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. April 2003. As the Watershed Development Programmes aim at holistic development of watershed areas, the convergence of all other non-land based programmes of Government of India, particularly those of the Ministry of Rural Development would enhance the ultimate output and lead to sustainable economic development of the village community. The ZP/DRDA therefore, shall take all-possible measures to ensure convergence of other programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development such as the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in the village chosen for the implementation of the watershed development projects.

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    The Neeru-Meeru programme in ______ and Arvari Pani Sansad in _______ have taken up the construction of various water-harvesting structures.

    Solution

    The Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme (in Andhra Pradesh) and Arvari Pani Sansad (in Alwar, Rajasthan) have taken up the construction of various water-harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug out ponds (Johad), check dams, etc., through people's participation.

  • Question 3
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage carefully:

    Haryali is a watershed development project which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Under this initiative, all ongoing area development programmes namely, Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP) will be implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. April 2003. As the Watershed Development Programmes aim at holistic development of watershed areas, the convergence of all other non-land based programmes of Government of India, particularly those of the Ministry of Rural Development would enhance the ultimate output and lead to sustainable economic development of the village community. The ZP/DRDA therefore, shall take all-possible measures to ensure convergence of other programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development such as the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in the village chosen for the implementation of the watershed development projects.

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    Ralegan Siddhi, a village of _________, has become an example for watershed development throughout the country.

    Solution

    Ralegan Siddhi is a small village in the district of Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra. It has become an example for watershed development throughout the country. In 1975, this village was caught in a web of poverty and illicit liquor trade. The transformation took place when a retired army personnel, settled down in the village and took up the task of watershed development. He convinced villagers about the importance of family planning and voluntary labour; preventing open grazing, felling trees, and liquor prohibition.

  • Question 4
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage carefully:

    Haryali is a watershed development project which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Under this initiative, all ongoing area development programmes namely, Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP) will be implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. April 2003. As the Watershed Development Programmes aim at holistic development of watershed areas, the convergence of all other non-land based programmes of Government of India, particularly those of the Ministry of Rural Development would enhance the ultimate output and lead to sustainable economic development of the village community. The ZP/DRDA therefore, shall take all-possible measures to ensure convergence of other programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development such as the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in the village chosen for the implementation of the watershed development projects.

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    Which state has made water harvesting structures in the houses compulsory?

    Solution

    Tamil Nadu is the first and the only state in India which has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state. There are legal provisions to punish the defaulters.

  • Question 5
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage carefully:

    Haryali is a watershed development project which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Under this initiative, all ongoing area development programmes namely, Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP) will be implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. April 2003. As the Watershed Development Programmes aim at holistic development of watershed areas, the convergence of all other non-land based programmes of Government of India, particularly those of the Ministry of Rural Development would enhance the ultimate output and lead to sustainable economic development of the village community. The ZP/DRDA therefore, shall take all-possible measures to ensure convergence of other programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development such as the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in the village chosen for the implementation of the watershed development projects.

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    Consider the following statements with regard to India's National Water Policy and mark the correct option.

    Statement I: The first National Water Policy was adopted in September, 1987.

    Statement II: The National Water Policy 2002 stipulates primitive approaches to water management.

    Solution

    The first National Water Policy was adopted in September, 1987. It was reviewed and updated in 2002 and later in 2012. The National Water Policy 2002 stipulates water allocation priorities broadly in the following order: drinking water; irrigation, hydro-power, navigation, industrial and other uses. The National Water Policy 2002 stipulates progressive new approaches to water management.

  • Question 6
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    Autobahns a term for roadways is used in which country?

    Solution

    Roads

    • Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways.
    • Freight transport by road is gaining importance because it offers door-to-door service
    • The quality of the roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries because road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure.
    • In developed countries good quality roads are universal and provide long-distance links in the form of motorways, autobahns (Germany), and interstate highways for speedy movement.
    • Hence the correct answer is option 1.
    • Lorries, of increasing size and power to carry heavy loads, are common.
  • Question 7
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    Which is the major rail route of Russia that runs from St. Petersburg in the west to Vladivostok on the Pacific Coast?

    Solution

    Trans–Siberian Railway-

    • This is a trans–Siberian Railways major rail route of Russia runs from St. Petersburg in the west to Vladivostok on the Pacific Coast in the east passing through Moscow, Ufa, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk.
    • Hence the correct answer is option 1.
    • It is the most important route in Asia and the longest (9,332 km)double-tracked and electrified trans–continental railway in the world.
    • It has helped in opening up its Asian region to West European markets.
    • It runs across the Ural Mountains Ob and Yenisei rivers Chita is an important agro centre and Irkutsk, a fur centre.
  • Question 8
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    Which one of the following is NOT the part of the definition of a town as per the census of India?

    Solution

     As per the census 2011, Places that satisfy the following criteria are called census towns:

    • A minimum population of 5,000;
    • At least 75 per cent of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and Hence, option 3 is not correct.
    • A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km. 
    • Presence of municipality, corporation, etc
  • Question 9
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    Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of________.

    Solution
    • Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of detergent.
    • Detergent is a substance that's used for cleaning.
    • Detergent is similar to soap, but it's stronger and dissolves more completely in water.
    • Detergents are special, powerful cleansers that can break up dirt, oils, and grease in clothing or dishes.
    • The most important raw material for synthetic detergent production alkylbenzene.
    • The alkyl molecular group has in the past usually been C12H24 (tetrapropylene) obtained from the petrochemical gas propylene.
    • This molecular group is attached to benzene by a reaction called alkylation, with various catalysts, to form the alkylbenzene.
  • Question 10
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    Which of the following sentence is correctly define slum?

    Solution

    Slum

    • The word “slum” is often used to describe informal settlements within cities that have inadequate housing and squalid, miserable living conditions. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
    • They are often overcrowded, with many people crammed into very small living spaces.
    • These settlements lack basic municipal services such as water, sanitation, waste collection, storm drainage, street lighting, paved sidewalks and roads for emergency access.
    • Most also do not have easy access to schools, hospitals or public places for the community to gather. 
    • UN-HABITAT defines a slum household as a group of individuals living under the same roof in an urban area who lack one or more of the following:
    • Durable housing of a permanent nature that protects against extreme climate conditions.
    • Sufficient living space, which means not more than three people sharing the same room.
    • Easy access to safe water in sufficient amounts at an affordable price.
    • Access to adequate sanitation in the form of a private or public toilet shared by a reasonable number of people.
    • Security of tenure that prevents forced evictions.
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