Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 20 February 2021

1. Consider the following pairs

Folk dance forms             State

1. Garba                      –        Gujarat
2. Tarangmela           –        Telangana
3. Kalbelia                  –        Rajasthan
4. Mayilattam            –        Kerala

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

2. 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:

3. State can impose reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech of an individual protected under article 19 of the constitution for  

1. Protect the sovereignty and integrity of India.
2. Protect friendly relations with foreign States.
3. To prevent defamation or incitement to an offence
4. Public order

Select the correct answer using the code given below

4. Consider the following statements regarding slowdown in economy.

1. A cyclical slowdown is a period of lean economic activity that occurs at regular intervals.
2. Land and Labour reforms are part of mitigating cyclical reforms.

Which of the following options is correct?

5. “Direct air capture” technology was seen in news recently in the context of