Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 6 November 2020

1. Consider the following statements

1. Diclofenac drug used to treat cattle was linked to kidney failure in vultures.
2. Diclofenac was banned in India for cattle treatment since 2006
3. The ‘Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025’ proposes to establish Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres in every district of the country.

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following are the tributaries of the Krishna River?

1. Warna River
2. Koyna River
3. Tungabhadra River
4. Malprabha River
5. Ghataprabha

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding National Board of Wildlife.

1. It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. It advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
3. It is chaired by the Minister of Environment and Forest and Climate Change
4. Its approval is mandatory for alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries .

Which of the above statements is /are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:

1. Low birthrate with low death rate
2. High birthrate with high death rate
3. High birthrate with low death rate

Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below:

5. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?