1. What is the objective of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism?
A) To promote international tourism in India
B) To develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations across India
C) To provide financial assistance to foreign tourists
D) To privatize the tourism sector in India
2. The “Experience of Spirituality at Chitrakoot Ghat” project is a part of which government initiative?
A) Incredible India
B) Prasad Scheme
C) Make in India
D) Digital India
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Experience of Spirituality at Chitrakoot Ghat” project under which scheme?
A) Swadesh Darshan 1.0
B) Swadesh Darshan 2.0
C) Prasad Scheme
D) HRIDAY
4. Which institute developed hybrid chilli varieties resistant to phytophthora root rot and leaf curl virus?
A) Indian Institute of Spices Research
B) Indian Agricultural Research Institute
C) Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
D) Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
5. The hybrid chilli varieties developed by the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research are significant for India because:
A) They are the first genetically modified chillies
B) They are resistant to diseases like phytophthora root rot and leaf curl virus, which are significant for India’s spice industry
C) They can be grown in any climate
D) They are the hottest chillies in the world
6. What are the names of the disease-resistant chilli varieties developed by the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research?
A) Arka Nihira, Arka Dhriti, and Arka Gagan
B) Arka Surya, Arka Chandra, and Arka Tara
C) Arka Mirchi, Arka Teekha, and Arka Masala
D) Arka Lal, Arka Harit, and Arka Peela
7. What is the annual revenue of the architect-turned-entrepreneur’s millet business?
A) Rs 1 crore
B) Rs 2 crore
C) Rs 3 crore
D) Rs 4 crore
8. The success of the millet business by the architect-turned-entrepreneur highlights the potential for:
A) Innovation in agriculture
B) Profitability in agriculture
C) Both innovation and profitability in agriculture
D) The need for agricultural subsidies
9. Millets are considered beneficial for entrepreneurship because they:
A) Require extensive farming equipment
B) Have a high demand in international markets
C) Are nutritionally superior and have a growing health-conscious market
D) Need significant government support
10. Which of the following millet-based products is becoming increasingly popular?
A) Ragi snacks
B) Bajra beverages
C) Jowar pasta
D) All of the above
11. The rise of millets in the market is due to their:
A) Low cost of production
B) Nutritional benefits and sustainability
C) Easy storage and transportation
D) All of the above
12. What is the primary challenge faced by millet entrepreneurs?
A) Consumer education and quality control
B) Lack of government policies
C) Insufficient farming land
D) High competition from other crops
13. What percentage of the ocean surface experienced a marine heatwave on an average day in 2023?
A) 10%
B) Nearly one-third
C) Half
D) Two-thirds
14. Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of which gas from the atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Methane
15. The increase in ocean acidity affects which of the following marine ecosystems the most?
A) Deep-sea vents
B) Coral reefs
C) Open ocean
D) Arctic sea ice
16. What is the likelihood of El Niño fading between April and June, according to the WMO?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
17. El Niño is characterized by:
A) Cooling of ocean surface waters
B) Warming of ocean surface waters
C) Decrease in sea level
D) Increase in polar ice caps
18. The effects of El Niño can lead to which of the following weather conditions?
A) Intense storms and droughts
B) Constant snowfall
C) Unusually cold temperatures
D) Persistent fog
19. Which two organizations collaborated to enable cross-border Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions between India and Nepal?
A) Reserve Bank of India and Nepal Rastra Bank
B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Fonepay
C) State Bank of India and Nepal SBI Bank Ltd.
D) Indian Bank and Global IME Bank
20. As of March 8, 2024, how many countries, including Nepal, can Indians use UPI for making payments?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer Keys:
1. B) To develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations across India
2. B) Prasad Scheme
3. B) Swadesh Darshan 2.0
4. C) Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
5. B) They are resistant to diseases like phytophthora root rot and leaf curl virus, which are significant for India’s spice industry
6. A) Arka Nihira, Arka Dhriti, and Arka Gagan
7. B) Rs 2 crore
8. C) Both innovation and profitability in agriculture
9. C) Are nutritionally superior and have a growing health-conscious market
10. D) All of the above
11. D) All of the above
12. A) Consumer education and quality control
13. B) Nearly one-third
14. C) Carbon dioxide
15. B) Coral reefs
16. D) 80%
17. B) Warming of ocean surface waters
18. A) Intense storms and droughts
19. B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Fonepay
20. C) 7
