Friday, 13 June 2014

Food for thought - UPSC (IAS) prelims special

1. Bharat stage emissions pertains to stringent emission norms adopted by India to reduce pollution. It envisages to reach the goal by
a. By improving fuel quality
b. By using superior models of vehicles

2.Narcondam Hornbill, an endangered bird species. Where is it found?

3. What are arribadas?

4. Is great indian bustard endangered? Where is its habitat?

5. What is rat hole mining? Where is it practiced?

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  1. 1.both
    2.Andamans island.
    3.?
    4.It is critically endangered and found in India and Pakistan.

    5. Mining done by the family members or community which is not under government is called rat hole mining.it is practiced in north east region of India and currently it is banned by NGT.

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  2. 4.It's primitive mining method..(mainly practiced in Meghalaya )

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    1. 3. Mass nesting by olive ridley turtles is called arribadas.

      Rest are correct. All these (Indian bustard, rat hole mining, narcondam hornbill) are in news. So they are important for EnB topic of prelims.

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