(Single Best Answer) Question 1281: Which of the following will be the useful control strategies to check outdoor pollution with "fine" particulate matter ? 1. Restriction on the use of two-stroke engines 2. Restriction on buring of biomass 3. Restriction on use of coal as fuel in homes 4. Active measures to control forest fires
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 2 only C) 1, 2 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 3 only Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Benzene B) Beryllium C) Ethylene oxide D) Ionizing radiation Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 1283: Consider the following statements with regard to the PNDT (Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse)) Act : 1. It prohibits all organizations and persons from selling and renting ultrasound or imaging machines to any institution or person unless they are registered under the Act. 2. It makes it mandatory upon a Genetic Centre, Laboratory, Ultrasound Clinic to display prominently an undertaking that they do not conduct any test or procedure for detection of sex or foetus. 3. It makes it mandatory upon every Genetic Centre, Laboratory, Ultrasound Clinic to maintain a register showing in serial order, the names and addresses of the clients who report for pre-natal counselling or diagnostic tests. 4. It makes it mandatory that only sonologists/radiologists having a PG degree or PG diploma in sonography/radiology should conduct the ultrasound or imaging studies.
Which of the above are the provisions given in the PNDT Act ?
A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 2 only C) 2, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 3 only Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Prime Minister of India B) Union Home Minister C) Union Health Minister D) Union Minister of Environment and Forests Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 1285: With reference to the demographic profile of India, consider the following statements: 1. The proportion of the population in the age group 0-6 declined from 16% to 13% over the period 2001-11. 2. Of all the states, 20 states have achieved replacement level fertility. 3. As per 2011 census, there has been a significant inflow of migration to many southern states. Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 1286: A kind of harmful chemical substances known as phthalates are sometimes in the news. Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding them ? 1. They are extensively using in the manufacture of paints and varnishes. 2. They are used in the manufacture of toys. 3. They interfere with the development of reproductive system. 4. They are toxic to liver and thyroid glands. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only C) 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) 28 weeks gestation to one week after birth B) First 4 weeks after birth C) 28 weeks gestation to one month after birth D) 24 weeks gestation to one week after birth Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):