Q. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted in which year, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to disaster management? (2015)
A.
2005
B.
2010
C.
2015
D.
2020
Solution
The Sendai Framework was adopted in 2015, focusing on reducing disaster risk and enhancing resilience.
Q. What role does community participation play in disaster management? (2018)
A.
It is not significant in disaster management.
B.
It helps in effective response and recovery.
C.
It complicates the disaster management process.
D.
It is only relevant during the recovery phase.
Solution
Community participation is crucial in disaster management as it enhances the effectiveness of response and recovery efforts by involving local knowledge and resources.
Correct Answer:
B
— It helps in effective response and recovery.
Q. What was the impact of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope on our understanding of the universe? (1990)
A.
A. It confirmed the Big Bang theory.
B.
B. It had no significant impact.
C.
C. It provided clearer images of celestial bodies.
D.
D. It disproved existing astronomical theories.
Solution
The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990 significantly enhanced our understanding of the universe by providing clearer images of celestial bodies, leading to numerous discoveries in astronomy.
Correct Answer:
C
— C. It provided clearer images of celestial bodies.
Q. What was the primary focus of biotechnology during the Medieval period?
A.
Genetic engineering
B.
Fermentation processes
C.
Pharmaceutical development
D.
Synthetic biology
Solution
During the Medieval period, biotechnology primarily revolved around fermentation processes, which were crucial for the production of bread, beer, and wine.
Q. What was the primary focus of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India? (2005)
A.
Establishment of a National Disaster Management Authority
B.
Creation of a National Policy on Disaster Management
C.
Implementation of disaster response training programs
D.
Development of infrastructure for disaster resilience
Solution
The Disaster Management Act of 2005 primarily focused on the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to coordinate disaster management efforts.
Correct Answer:
A
— Establishment of a National Disaster Management Authority
Q. What was the primary purpose of the Apollo program initiated by NASA? (1969)
A.
A. To develop satellite technology.
B.
B. To land humans on the Moon.
C.
C. To explore Mars.
D.
D. To establish a space station.
Solution
The Apollo program, initiated by NASA in the 1960s, aimed primarily to land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth, achieving this goal with Apollo 11 in 1969.
Correct Answer:
B
— B. To land humans on the Moon.
Q. What was the primary purpose of the Forest Conservation Act of 1980 in India? (1980)
A.
To promote industrialization in forest areas
B.
To regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
C.
To increase timber production
D.
To enhance wildlife conservation
Solution
The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 was enacted to regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes, thereby ensuring the protection and conservation of forests in India.
Correct Answer:
B
— To regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
Q. What was the primary reason for the decline of feudal agriculture in medieval Europe?
A.
The Black Death
B.
The rise of cities
C.
Technological advancements
D.
Increased trade
Solution
The Black Death led to a significant decline in the population, which in turn reduced the labor force and contributed to the decline of feudal agriculture in medieval Europe.
Q. What was the significance of the Copernican Revolution in the context of the Scientific Revolution?
A.
A. It introduced the concept of heliocentrism.
B.
B. It validated the geocentric model.
C.
C. It had no impact on scientific thought.
D.
D. It was primarily focused on astrology.
Solution
The Copernican Revolution, initiated by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, introduced the heliocentric model, fundamentally changing the understanding of the universe and paving the way for modern astronomy.
Correct Answer:
A
— A. It introduced the concept of heliocentrism.
