Q 1 . Consider the following statements–
1 . Tuirial HEPP is the biggest power project located in Arunachal Pradesh.
2 . It is an example of a buttress dam.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a . only 1
b . only 2
c . both 1 & 2
d . neither 1 nor 2
answer – d ( for explanation refer MICS current affairs 17th Dec 2017)
Q 2 . Consider the following statements about NGT –
1 . The NGT was established on October 18, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2009.
2 .The regional benches of NGT are in Pune (Western Zone Bench), Indore(Central Zone Bench), Chennai (Southern Bench) and Kolkata (Eastern Bench).
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a . only 1
b . only 2
c . both 1 & 2
d . neither 1 nor 2
answer – d ( for explanation refer MICS article on NGT dated 17th Dec 2017)
Q 3 . NGT has not been vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the-
a . The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
b .Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
c . The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
d . The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
answer – b ( for explanation refer MICS article on NGT dated 17th Dec 2017)
Q 4 . Consider the following statements about Coal Bed Methane(CBM) –
1 . The natural gas found in coal (CBM) is “sweet” not “sour”, meaning it does not contain hydrogen sulphide.
2 . It is generally near-pipeline quality when produced and requires minimal processing.
3 . It is typically produced at lower pressures than conventional natural gas.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a . 1 & 2
b . 1 & 3
c . only 1
d . 1 , 2 & 3
answer – d ( for explanation refer MICS article on CBM dated 14th Dec 2017)
Q 5 . In order to harness CBM potential in the country, the Government of India formulated CBM policy in
a . 1995
b . 1996
c . 1997
d . 1998
answer – c ( for explanation refer MICS article on CBM dated 14th Dec 2017)