Infrastructure UPSC Questions

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Infrastructure MCQ Questions


1.
What are the segregations of Infrastructure?
A.
Rural
B.
Urban
C.
Both a and b
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
C. Both a and b
2.
To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium?
1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, Thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
3.
In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
UPSC - 2015
A.
Coal production
B.
Electricity generation
C.
Fertilizer production
D.
steel production
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ANSWER :
B. Electricity generation
4.
Which of the following comes under urban infrastructure?
A.
Public transport
B.
Civic amenities
C.
Upgradation of roads
D.
All the above
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ANSWER :
D. All the above
5.
Which of the following isn't a characteristic of infrastructure?
a) It is a dynamic concept implying continuous investments in infrastructure. It can never be said to be adequate.
b) Infrastructure growth has to precede the growth of economies.
c) Infrastructure always needs to be seen from a global perspective and not from past history.
d) Infrastructure has always got to be effective.
A.
Only a
B.
Both c and d
C.
Only b
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
D. None of the above
6.
With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Eco-sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
D. Neither 1 nor 2