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The use of narcotics is increasing in the society.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The use of narcotics and psychotropic drugs is increasing in society especially among the youths. Drugs are advised to be consumed in severe medical conditions by the doctors because of their properties of relaxing muscles and amplifying positive feeling. The abuse of these drugs has started as these are available illegally in the market. 

There are drugs which provide temporary euphoria, enthusiasm and increased sexual power for the reasons of which they are consumed in high doses which lead to serious risk to the health and lives of the youth. They either take them in adventure or when compelled by friends who consume drugs.

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called ________ crimes.

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  1. Adult

  2. Minor

  3. Juvenile

  4. Major

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The crimes done by children below fourteen years of age are called juvenile crimes. They are called juvenile offenders. A juvenile is a child who is alleged to have committed certain acts or omissions which are in violation of any law and are declared to be an offense.

Which of the following is caused by excessive use of intoxicants?

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  1. Increased social acceptance

  2. Reduced crime rate

  3. Health problems in individuals

  4. Better self-control

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of narcotics is increasing in the society. Those who believe that the use of intoxicants such as tobacco, liquor, cocaine, etc can be controlled, may yield to them gradually.Then they become addicted to them. The use of narcotics causes health problems in individuals, family problems, social-avoidance, etc. The excessive use of intoxicants is a mental disorder.

Which of the following protocols on Biosafety (under the convention on biological diversity) is the world's first such attempt to hold operators responsible for damage both from imminent and real threats from the use of new technology?

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  1. The Kyoto Protocol

  2. The Humes Protocol

  3. The Montreal Protocol

  4. The Cartagena Protocol

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. It was adopted on 29 January 2000 and entered into force on 11 September 2003.

In IP Spoofing ___________________________.

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  1. Secret data are illegally distributed through computer networks

  2. Cyber criminals attack another computer by identifying the electronic identity of a trusted machine in order to mark his own true electronic identity

  3. Data confidentiality is achieved using cryptographic and steganographic algorithms.

  4. Cyper terrorist, cyber fraud or cyber crimes are identified.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IP spoofing is also known as IP address forgery or hijacking or hacking technique. It is a cyber crime. It is to hijack another computer by identifying the electronic identity of that computer to know about the details of other person like that of banking, the personal identities etc.

Which of the following was not the reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

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  1. The MIC's tank alarms had not worked for four years

  2. The steam boiler intended to clean the pipe was out of action

  3. Water sprays designed to knock down the gas leaks were poorly designed

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On 3 December 1984, the plant released 42 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.

Which of the following is correct regarding Environment Protection Act 1986?

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  1. To strengthen the regulatory framework for hazardous industry and pollution control

  2. Gave authority to the Centre to issue direct orders to close, prohibit or regulate any industry

  3. Delegates wide powers to the executive, allowing it to make rules to manage different issues

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environment Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India. In the wake of the Bhopal Tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution. Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986. The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environments they relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property. The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.