States PCS: Goa GK Questions for Goa Public Service Commission Exams
11. Consider the following flora:
- Congress Grass
- Black wattle
- Goat Weed
Which of the above are invasive flora?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
An invasive plant has the ability to thrive and spread aggressively outside its native range. A naturally aggressive plant may be especially invasive when it is introduced to a new habitat. Examples of invasive plants include mosses, herbs, shrubs, flowering plants, trees, vines, etc.
12. Mithun (Bos frontalis) is:
- a bovine species indigeneous to South India
- considered to have evolved from wild Indian gaur
- known for producing nutritionally superior milk than cow or goat milk.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [ Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because the bovine species is indigenous to the south-eastern parts of the Himalayas and the adjacent mountain ranges in north-east India. Second statement is correct because this bovine species, which is very little known elsewhere, is believed to have originated from the Gaur (Bos gauris). (The animal was in news when Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa declared Law and order failure in the State, when he saw a mithun being slaughtered outside Raj Bhavan, and recommended President’s rule in Arunachal).
Third statement is correct because the species though produced less in quantity milk, is of high quality and can be used for preparation of various milk products.
13. Which of the following types of wools are produced from goat varieties of India?
- Pashmina wool
- Merino wool
- Angora wool
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Merino wool is not produced in India as you may know that it is imported from Australia. India is now the second largest importer of Australian Merino wool after China.
Angora wool is produced from Angora Rabbit as well as Angora Goats. Small amount of Angora Wool is produced in India and such goats are found in the hilly regions of J& K etc.
Ladakh region of J&K State produces the finest Pashmina wool in the world and due to excellent fiber properties it falls under specialty fiber.
14. Consider the following Millennium Development Goals (MDGs):
1. reducing poverty by half
2. gender parity in primary school enrolment by three-fourths
3. universal primary school enrolment
Which among the above have been achieved by India?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [ Only 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
15. Consider the following animals:
- Goat
- Mithun
- Buffalo
- Yak
Which of the above are classified as milch animals?
[A] 1, 3 & 4 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [ 1, 3 & 4 Only ]
Notes:
Milch animals are Milk-yielding animals. All of the above given animals are milch animals. Yak is the milch animal of the Himalayas.Though Yak produces less milk but its milk has higher density, and fat, protein and sugar contents. Mithun is not classified as a milch animal in Livestock census but it gives milk.
16. The Bogor Goals are set of targeted goals that aim to:
[A] restore nearly 150 million hectares of the world’s deforested and degraded lands by 2020
[B] promote free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region
[C] reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, droughts and cyclones, through an ethic of prevention
[D] eradicate the “triple burden” of malnutrition, undernutrition and micronutrients deficiencies
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Correct Answer: B [promote free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region]
Notes:
The Bogor Goals are a set of targeted goals that aim at realizing free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. It was agreed by member economies of APEC in 1994 in Bogor, Indonesia. The APEC Summit for the year 2017 was held in Da Nang, Viet Nam (November 6-11, 2017). Bogor Goals were the main topics for discussion among the member countries during the summit.
17. The
Mahadayi Water Dispute has been frequently making news over the past few weeks. In this context, consider the following states:
- Goa
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above are involved in the Mahadayi Water Dispute?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
Mahadayi River rises in the Western Ghats. It flows between Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The dispute over Mahadayi River began in the 1980s and since then it grew stronger in subsequent decades. Recently, the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal announced that it will be taking up the case for final hearing in February, 2018. While Karnataka government wants to divert the water from tributaries of the Mahadayi River through Kalasa Bhanduri Nala project towards Malaprabha basin, Goa government fears that this move by Karnataka will cause deficit of water in the Goa.
18. The term “Bogor Goals” which was frequently making news, is associated with:
[A] APEC
[B] SAARC
[C] BRICS
[D] BIMSTEC
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Correct Answer: A [APEC]
Notes:
Bogor Goals are a set of goals that member economies of APEC agreed to in 1994 in Bogor, Indonesia. The goals are to achieve free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. The goals set 2010 for developed members and 2020 for developing members to achieve free trade and investment.
The Bogor Goals are a manifestation of APEC’s belief that free and open trade and investment are essential to realize the growth potential of the region. The goals have inspired member economies to pursue individual and collective action to reduce barriers to trade and investment.
19. Which of the following states has become partner state at 2018 Goa International Film Festival (GIFF)?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand ]
Notes:
Jharkhand will be the partner state at Goa International Film Festival (GIFF-2018), which is scheduled to be held from 20th to 28th of November. The decision was taken recently in meeting between Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ,Mr. Amit Khare and Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, Sudhir Tripathy at Ranchi. This will allow Jharkhand to showcase its culture and favourable film making incentives announed by the state government. It was decided to open community radio station at every districts of Jharkhand. It was also decided to organize Jharkhand Film Festival (JFF), under Indian Panorama, in two towns of Jharkhand in the first month of next year.
20. Which of the following players has scored more than 10 goals at the World Cup tournaments?
[A] Ronaldo
[B] Miroslav Klose
[C] Gerd Muller
[D] All
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Correct Answer: D [All ]
Notes:
All of the above players have scored more than 10 goals in the World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo has scored 15, Klose 16 and Gerd Muller 14.
