Q3651. Identify the correct statement regarding major global airports and air routes.
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Q3652. Which of the following statements about the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) is correct?
Explanation
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board was once the primary body responsible for processing FDI applications that required government approval. However, as part of its efforts to enhance the ease of doing business and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic layers, the government abolished the FIPB in 2017.
Q3653. Which of the following international agreements governs the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes, explicitly including certain plastic wastes?
Explanation
An international treaty was established to control the transboundary movement of hazardous materials and ensure their environmentally sound management. The agreement has recently been updated to include more specific regulations on the trade of plastic waste. This helps prevent developed nations from shipping their non-recyclable plastic trash to developing countries that may lack the infrastructure to handle it safely, thereby reducing global pollution.
Q3654. Which of the following statements incorrectly identifies a factor contributing to the decline and eventual fall of the Chola Empire?
Explanation
Several factors led to the decline of the Chola Empire, including the resurgence of the Pandyas and the rising military pressure from the Hoysalas and Later Chalukyas. These constant conflicts exhausted the state’s treasury and weakened its administrative control. However, the Portuguese did not arrive in India until the late fifteenth century, long after the Chola Empire had already ceased to exist in the thirteenth century. Therefore, a Portuguese invasion could not have caused the dynasty’s downfall.
Q3655. Identify the odd one out among the following global transport hubs based on their primary categorization in standard geography.
Explanation
London Heathrow, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, and Dubai International are all globally renowned airports that serve as primary hubs for air transport and passenger transit. The Port of Rotterdam, however, is a maritime facility. It is one of the world’s largest seaports and serves as a critical node for ocean-going freight and inland waterway transport, belonging to a different infrastructure category.
Q3656. Consider the following outcomes of the pre- 1991 Industrial Policy:
I. High cost of production and poor quality of goods
II. Lack of technological modernization
III. Phenomenal growth of global exports in manufactured goods
IV. Delays in project implementation due to red tape
Which of the combinations given above correctly identifies the negative outcomes (problems)?
I. High cost of production and poor quality of goods
II. Lack of technological modernization
III. Phenomenal growth of global exports in manufactured goods
IV. Delays in project implementation due to red tape
Which of the combinations given above correctly identifies the negative outcomes (problems)?
Explanation
The industrial regime before 1991 was characterized by several negative outcomes that hindered economic growth. These included high production costs and poor product quality due to a lack of competition. Furthermore, strict regulations led to a lack of technological modernization and significant delays in project implementation caused by bureaucratic red tape. Unlike some nations, India’s share in global manufactured exports remained low.
Q3657. The ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ is primarily an accumulation of:
Explanation
A massive area in the northern Pacific Ocean is known for the high concentration of floating debris brought together by rotating ocean currents. This accumulation consists almost entirely of various types of plastics, ranging from large discarded fishing gear to microscopic fragments. This environmental disaster poses a serious threat to marine life through ingestion and entanglement, highlighting the scale of the global plastic crisis.
Q3658. What was the immediate regional political consequence in South India following the collapse of the Chola empire in the late 13th century?
Explanation
The fall of the Chola Empire in the late thirteenth century led to a major shift in the political landscape of South India. The power vacuum was immediately filled by the resurgence of the Pandyas of Madurai, who became the dominant force in the Tamil region. Simultaneously, other regional powers like the Hoysalas in Karnataka and the Kakatiyas in Andhra Pradesh expanded their territories. This period was characterized by intense competition among these successor states for regional hegemony.
Q3659. Pipeline transport networks have gained immense global significance primarily for the overland and underwater transportation of which specific commodities?
Explanation
Pipeline networks are specialized infrastructure designed for the efficient, continuous transport of fluids. Globally, they are most extensively used for moving crude oil from extraction sites to refineries, and for distributing petroleum products and natural gas to consumers. Their ability to cross difficult terrains and provide an uninterrupted supply makes them the preferred choice for the energy sector over long distances.
Q3660. The policy of Liberalisation initiated in 1991 meant the removal of constraints in the economic system. In the industrial sector, this was most visibly marked by the abolition of:
Explanation
The policy of liberalisation initiated in 1991 sought to dismantle the restrictive regulatory framework that hampered industrial growth. The most visible and significant reform in the industrial sector was the abolition of the industrial licensing system for the vast majority of sectors. This allowed private entrepreneurs to make investment decisions based on market signals rather than seeking government permission, fostering competition.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3651 | (a) Major hubs like Dubai and Atlanta facilitate transfers. |
| 3652 | (a) Abolished in 2017, with approvals delegated to respective ministries. |
| 3653 | (a) Basel Convention |
| 3654 | (d) The Portuguese naval invasion of the Coromandel coast directly destroyed the Chola capital. |
| 3655 | (d) Port of Rotterdam |
| 3656 | (d) I, II and IV |
| 3657 | (d) Marine debris and plastics |
| 3658 | (b) The resurgence of the Pandyas and the rise of Hoysalas and Kakatiyas |
| 3659 | (b) Crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas |
| 3660 | (b) The industrial licensing system for most sectors |
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