486: Consider the following statements:
The objectives of the National Renewal Funds set up in February 1992 were
1. to give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.
2. redeployment of workers
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only
487: Ice cubes are floating in a glass of water. When the ice cubes melt, the water level in the glass:
(a) Will first increase and then start decreasing
(b) Will first decrease and then start increasing
(c) Will remain unchanged
(d) Will increase
488: Consider the following statement :
1.The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run Union Ministry of Social Justice amd Empowerment.
2.Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issue of child labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
NCLP is run by a registered society constituted under the State Government's Department of Labour.
NCLP Scheme was initiated in 12 districts in 1988 with the objective of withdrawing and rehabilitating children working in identified hazardous occupations and processes. The number of projects was increased to 100 during 9th Plan and has been expanded to cover 250 districts across 21 states during the 10th plan.
The Child Labour Cell is entrusted with the responsibility of formulation and implementation of policy and programmes for tackling problems of child labour. The Cell is responsible for funding and monitoring of the projects taken up under the scheme of National Child Labour Projects.
489: Consider the following statements:
1. The Headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization are located in Rome.
2. ISO 9000 related to the quality management system and standards.
3. ISO 14000 related to environmental management system standards.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3
(b) Only 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
490: Contour bunding is used:
(a) To stop the winds in sandy deserts
(b) To irrigate desert areas
(c) To prevent erosion in hilly areas
(d) None of the above