Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
A. 1 only
20%
B. 2 only
30%
C. Both 1 and 2
25%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
Explanation
Both the statements are incorrect.
● Gangetic river dolphin is among the four freshwater dolphins in the world which is found in
parts of the Ganges-Meghna-Brahmaputra and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems in
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.The Gangetic river dolphin is India's national aquatic
animal and is popularly known as ‘Susu’.
● Its presence indicates the health of the riverine ecosystem.
● The Gangetic Dolphins are generally blind and catch their prey in a unique manner. They
emit an ultrasonic sound which reaches the prey. The dolphin then registers this image in
its mind and subsequently catches hold of its prey.
● In addition to the species being India’s national aquatic animal, the Gangetic dolphin has
been notified by the Assam government as the state aquatic animal, too.
● The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Gangetic dolphin
as an endangered species (not critically endangered) in India.
● The Conservation Action Plan for the Gangetic Dolphin, 2010-2020, identified threats to
these dolphins that include the impact of river traffic, construction of irrigation canals and
depletion of their prey-base.
● It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 providing absolute
protection as offenses under these are prescribed the highest penalties.
● Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s
only sanctuary for its national aquatic animal.
Explanation
Both the statements are incorrect.
● Gangetic river dolphin is among the four freshwater dolphins in the world which is found in
parts of the Ganges-Meghna-Brahmaputra and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems in
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.The Gangetic river dolphin is India's national aquatic
animal and is popularly known as ‘Susu’.
● Its presence indicates the health of the riverine ecosystem.
● The Gangetic Dolphins are generally blind and catch their prey in a unique manner. They
emit an ultrasonic sound which reaches the prey. The dolphin then registers this image in
its mind and subsequently catches hold of its prey.
● In addition to the species being India’s national aquatic animal, the Gangetic dolphin has
been notified by the Assam government as the state aquatic animal, too.
● The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Gangetic dolphin
as an endangered species (not critically endangered) in India.
● The Conservation Action Plan for the Gangetic Dolphin, 2010-2020, identified threats to
these dolphins that include the impact of river traffic, construction of irrigation canals and
depletion of their prey-base.
● It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 providing absolute
protection as offenses under these are prescribed the highest penalties.
● Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s
only sanctuary for its national aquatic animal.
choose the correct answer
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A. Article 14
22%
B. Article 19
41%
C. Article 20
32%
D. Article 21
3. The Right to Silence; is primarily associated with which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: C
Explanation
● The ‘Right to silence’ is rooted in Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution, which stipulates
that no one can be compelled to testify against themselves.
● This provision grants accused individuals protection against self-incrimination,
constituting a fundamental right.
● It contains provisions related to No ex-post-facto law, No double jeopardy, No self- incrimination.
Explanation
● The ‘Right to silence’ is rooted in Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution, which stipulates
that no one can be compelled to testify against themselves.
● This provision grants accused individuals protection against self-incrimination,
constituting a fundamental right.
● It contains provisions related to No ex-post-facto law, No double jeopardy, No self- incrimination.
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Anonymous Quiz
61%
A. Only one pair
24%
B. Only two pairs
9%
C. Only three pairs
7%
D. None of the pairs
4. Consider the following
Ports Located at
1. Deendayal Port Gujarat
2. Ennore Port Andhra pradesh
3. Paradip Port West Bengal
Ports Located at
1. Deendayal Port Gujarat
2. Ennore Port Andhra pradesh
3. Paradip Port West Bengal
Answer: A
Explanation
● Pair 1 is correct: Deendayal Port - Located in Gujarat.
● Pair 2 is incorrect: Ennore Port - Located in Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh.
● Pair 3 is incorrect: Paradip Port - Located in Odisha, not West Bengal.
Explanation
● Pair 1 is correct: Deendayal Port - Located in Gujarat.
● Pair 2 is incorrect: Ennore Port - Located in Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh.
● Pair 3 is incorrect: Paradip Port - Located in Odisha, not West Bengal.
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1. With respect to the imports and exports by a country, consider the following statements about
Dumping.
1. Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low price in
order to gain a competitive advantage over other suppliers.
2. Anti-dumping duty is imposed to protect local businesses from unfair competition created
due to dumping.
3. The World Trade Organisation(WTO) plays an important role in regulation of anti-dumping
measures.
Dumping.
1. Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low price in
order to gain a competitive advantage over other suppliers.
2. Anti-dumping duty is imposed to protect local businesses from unfair competition created
due to dumping.
3. The World Trade Organisation(WTO) plays an important role in regulation of anti-dumping
measures.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A. Only one
18%
B. Only two
78%
C. All the three
0%
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Soln:
Dumping:
● Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low
price (a price that is lower than the cost in the home market, or which is lower than
the cost of production) in order to gain a competitive advantage over other suppliers.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Dumping is done to gain access to the foreign market and eliminate competition. It creates a
monopoly in the market.
● Dumping enables consumers in the importing country to obtain access to goods at an
affordable price.
● However, it can also destroy the local market of the importing country, which can result in
layoffs and the closure of businesses.
Anti-dumping duty:
● An anti-dumping duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on
foreign imports when it believes that the goods are being “dumped” – through the low
pricing – in the domestic market.
● Anti-dumping duty is imposed to protect local businesses and markets from unfair
competition by foreign imports. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The imposition of anti-dumping duty is a legitimate trade remedial measure under the
World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
Ill effects of such duties:
● While the intention of anti-dumping duties is to save domestic jobs, these tariffs can also
lead to higher prices for domestic consumers.
● In the long-term, anti-dumping duties can reduce the international competition of domestic
companies producing similar goods.
Dumping and WTO:
● WTO plays a critical role in the regulation of anti-dumping measures. Hence, statement 3
is correct.
● The WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement allows the government of the affected country to take
legal action against the dumping country as long as there is evidence of genuine material
injury to industries in the domestic market.
● The government must show that dumping took place, the extent of the dumping in terms of
costs, and the injury or threat to cause injury to the domestic market.
● In other cases, the WTO intervenes to prevent anti-dumping measures.
Institutional arrangement in India:
● Anti-dumping measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Trade
Remedies (DGTR), an attached office of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of
Commerce & Industry.
● DGTR conducts the investigation and makes recommendations to the Government for
imposition of anti-dumping measures.
● Such duty is finally imposed/levied by a Notification of the Ministry of Finance.
● Of the 46 anti-dumping duties levied in the latest three fiscals, 60 per cent targeted goods originating only in China and 26 per cent targeted goods originating in China and at
least one other country.
Soln:
Dumping:
● Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low
price (a price that is lower than the cost in the home market, or which is lower than
the cost of production) in order to gain a competitive advantage over other suppliers.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
● Dumping is done to gain access to the foreign market and eliminate competition. It creates a
monopoly in the market.
● Dumping enables consumers in the importing country to obtain access to goods at an
affordable price.
● However, it can also destroy the local market of the importing country, which can result in
layoffs and the closure of businesses.
Anti-dumping duty:
● An anti-dumping duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on
foreign imports when it believes that the goods are being “dumped” – through the low
pricing – in the domestic market.
● Anti-dumping duty is imposed to protect local businesses and markets from unfair
competition by foreign imports. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The imposition of anti-dumping duty is a legitimate trade remedial measure under the
World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
Ill effects of such duties:
● While the intention of anti-dumping duties is to save domestic jobs, these tariffs can also
lead to higher prices for domestic consumers.
● In the long-term, anti-dumping duties can reduce the international competition of domestic
companies producing similar goods.
Dumping and WTO:
● WTO plays a critical role in the regulation of anti-dumping measures. Hence, statement 3
is correct.
● The WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement allows the government of the affected country to take
legal action against the dumping country as long as there is evidence of genuine material
injury to industries in the domestic market.
● The government must show that dumping took place, the extent of the dumping in terms of
costs, and the injury or threat to cause injury to the domestic market.
● In other cases, the WTO intervenes to prevent anti-dumping measures.
Institutional arrangement in India:
● Anti-dumping measures in India are administered by the Directorate General of Trade
Remedies (DGTR), an attached office of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of
Commerce & Industry.
● DGTR conducts the investigation and makes recommendations to the Government for
imposition of anti-dumping measures.
● Such duty is finally imposed/levied by a Notification of the Ministry of Finance.
● Of the 46 anti-dumping duties levied in the latest three fiscals, 60 per cent targeted goods originating only in China and 26 per cent targeted goods originating in China and at
least one other country.