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1.
Choose the correct statement/s regarding United Nations Industrial Development
Organization UNIDO:
1. The UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mandate is to promote and accelerate sustainable agricultural development in developing countries and economies in transition, and work towards improving living conditions in the world's poorest countries by drawing on its combined global resources and expertise.
2. The African Union Commission, with UNIDO's assistance, has formulated the "Action Plan for the Accelerated Industrial Development of Asia (AIDA)", a strategy which aims to mobilize both financial and non-financial resources and increase Asia's competitiveness with the rest of the world. Since the Industrial Development Decade of Asia of the 1980s and 90s, and the Alliance for Asia's Industrialization (AAI) of 2003, this Action Plan is the latest far-reaching initiative endorsed by the Asian leaders.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements regarding 'The Revolt of 1857' and choose the correct option:
1. The Revolt began at Meerut on 10 April, 1857 and soon embraced Punjab, Bihar, Rajputana and other places.
2. It is the wide participation in the Revolt by the peasantry, the artisans, shopkeepers, labourers and Zamindars which gave it real strength and the character of a popular revolt.
3. People in many areas organized social boycott of those sepoys who remained loyal to the British.
4. Bahadur Shah was perhaps the weakest link in the chain of leadership of the Revolt.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
3. Tick the correct statement/s regarding Administrative changes after 1858 and choose the correct option:
1. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was raised and fixed at one to three in the Bengal Army and two to eight in the Madras and Bombay armies.
2. It was decided to use the princely states as firm props of British rule in India.
3. Under the Act, Government was to be carried on as before by the Governor-General who was also given the title of viceroy.
4. The organization of the Indian section of the army was based on the policy of 'balance and counterpolse' so as to prevent its chance of uniting again in an anti British uprising.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
4. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Information Centre (UNIC):
1. UNICs are responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developed countries.
2. The United Nations Information Centres (UNICs), Services (UNIS) and Offices (UNOs), located in 63 countries worldwide, link the United Nations with people around the world, disseminating global UN messages to local audiences.
Choose the correct option:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Identify the correct statement/s given below:
1. British fought a War with Nepal in 1817 and British Indian Empire reached the Himalays.
2. In 1826, First Burmese War ended the signing of Treaty of Yandabo between Britishers and Burma.
3. In December 1841, the Britishers were compelled to sign a treaty with the Afghan Chiefs by which Britishers agreed to evacuate Afghanistan.
4. Foreign Policy of British Government has created many border issues for free India.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. The UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mandate is to promote and accelerate sustainable agricultural development in developing countries and economies in transition, and work towards improving living conditions in the world's poorest countries by drawing on its combined global resources and expertise.
2. The African Union Commission, with UNIDO's assistance, has formulated the "Action Plan for the Accelerated Industrial Development of Asia (AIDA)", a strategy which aims to mobilize both financial and non-financial resources and increase Asia's competitiveness with the rest of the world. Since the Industrial Development Decade of Asia of the 1980s and 90s, and the Alliance for Asia's Industrialization (AAI) of 2003, this Action Plan is the latest far-reaching initiative endorsed by the Asian leaders.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements regarding 'The Revolt of 1857' and choose the correct option:
1. The Revolt began at Meerut on 10 April, 1857 and soon embraced Punjab, Bihar, Rajputana and other places.
2. It is the wide participation in the Revolt by the peasantry, the artisans, shopkeepers, labourers and Zamindars which gave it real strength and the character of a popular revolt.
3. People in many areas organized social boycott of those sepoys who remained loyal to the British.
4. Bahadur Shah was perhaps the weakest link in the chain of leadership of the Revolt.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
3. Tick the correct statement/s regarding Administrative changes after 1858 and choose the correct option:
1. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was raised and fixed at one to three in the Bengal Army and two to eight in the Madras and Bombay armies.
2. It was decided to use the princely states as firm props of British rule in India.
3. Under the Act, Government was to be carried on as before by the Governor-General who was also given the title of viceroy.
4. The organization of the Indian section of the army was based on the policy of 'balance and counterpolse' so as to prevent its chance of uniting again in an anti British uprising.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
4. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Information Centre (UNIC):
1. UNICs are responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developed countries.
2. The United Nations Information Centres (UNICs), Services (UNIS) and Offices (UNOs), located in 63 countries worldwide, link the United Nations with people around the world, disseminating global UN messages to local audiences.
Choose the correct option:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Identify the correct statement/s given below:
1. British fought a War with Nepal in 1817 and British Indian Empire reached the Himalays.
2. In 1826, First Burmese War ended the signing of Treaty of Yandabo between Britishers and Burma.
3. In December 1841, the Britishers were compelled to sign a treaty with the Afghan Chiefs by which Britishers agreed to evacuate Afghanistan.
4. Foreign Policy of British Government has created many border issues for free India.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Indo Russia Defence Deal
A number of
Inter-Governmental Agreements have been concluded between India and Russia for
cooperation in various fields in the defence sector.
The Agreement for licensed production of Su-30 MKI aircraft in
India was concluded in October, 2000. Under this agreement, licensed production
of Su-30 MKI has commenced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) since
Financial Year 2004-05 onwards.
Implementation of ongoing projects and after sales support, is
mutually reviewed on a continuous basis at various levels on both sides.
This
information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to
Prof.Ram Shankar and othersin Lok Sabha today.
