Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 2

Question 1

Consider the following statements:

1. Rosewood is included in Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
2. Indian rosewood is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Which of the following best describes WHO’s MPOWER policy:

Question 3

Consider the following statements:

1. CRISPR is a tool used for genome editing.
2. Cas9 protein is an enzyme that acts as molecular scissors for cutting DNA strands.
3. CRISPR technology can only be used for gene editing of crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

Consider the following statements:

1. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is caused by Lactobacillus bacteria.
2. AES is characterized by high fever and inflammation of the brain.
3. Low blood sugar is a major cause of death due to AES among young children.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

With reference to Rufous-necked hornbill, consider the following statements:

1. Rufous-necked hornbill is found in the eastern part of India.
2. It is listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

Consider the following pairs:

Shifting cultivation	States
1. Jhumming	Andhra Pradesh
2. Podu	North-east India
3. Kuruwa	Jharkhand
4. Koman	Odisha

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 7

With reference to the Bonda tribe, consider the following statements:

1. Bonda people only reside in the Malkangiri district of Odisha.
2. Bonda tribes are recognised as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
3. These groups are known for practising sustainable shifting cultivation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Which of the following is/are correct regarding ‘Sahel region’?

1. The region marks the transition between the tropical biome in the south and desert in the north.
2. It stretches from the Red Sea in the East to the Atlantic Ocean in the West.
3. The Great Green Wall initiative was launched in the region to combat desertification.

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Question 9

With reference to Compensatory Afforestation Fund, consider the following statements:

1. It is a national fund managed under consolidated funds of India.
2. It can be used for forest management and relocation of villages from protected areas.
3. The funds are shared between centre and state on an equal basis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10

Consider the following statements:

1. Carbon sequestration is the process of removing CO₂ from the atmosphere and depositing it in a reservoir.
2. Human activities are influencing the ability of natural sinks to store CO₂.
3. Carbon sequestration leads to ocean acidification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the term ‘Iatrogenics’?

Question 12

With reference to ‘BRIP Project’, consider the following statements:

1. It offers the prospect of cleaning global online piracy.
2. It is a project of the World Intellectual Property Rights Organisation (WIPO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

The Magellanic Clouds are visible from?

Question 14

Consider the following statements about Compressed Biogas (CBG):

1. CBG has methane (CH4) content of more than 90%.
2. CBG has calorific value and other properties similar to CNG and hence can be utilized as a green renewable automotive fuel.
3. GOBAR-DHAN scheme was launched by the Government of India to convert cattle dung and solid waste in farms to Bio-CNG (CBG) and compost.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Organic Farming?

1. Protecting the long term fertility of soils by maintaining organic matter levels, encouraging soil biological activity.
2. Providing Crop nutrients directly using external inputs of fertilizer.
3. Self-sufficiency in Nitrogen through the use of legumes and biological nitrogen fixation.

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Question 16

Water treatment plants use technology that is both chemical and biologically safe and attractive in terms of colour, smell and taste. Which of the following are the prevalent technologies for water purification & treatment?

1. Capacitive deionization (CDI)
2. Ozonation
3. TERAFIL
4. Filtration

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Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. The National Nutrition Council On India’s Nutrition ChallengesNational Council on Nutrition (NCN) is headed by the Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog.
2. POSHAN Abhiyaan is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. The POSHAN Abhiyaan is implemented with assistance from the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

With reference to the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, consider the following statement:

1. MSME sector encourages inclusive growth.
2. It has the potential to boost India’s global export.
3. Owing to its capital intensive nature, it is facing stiff global competition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? (2013)

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

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Question 20

The term 'Powehi' is sometimes mentioned in news refers to?

Question 21

Which of the following are limbs (parts) of Ashtanga Yoga outlined by Patanjali?

1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Dharana
4. Samadhi

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Question 22

Which of the following ensures judicial independence?

1. The Union Legislature has no role in the appointment of judges.
2. Judiciary is not financially dependent on the executive as well as legislative.
3. The judiciary is empowered to penalise for its contempt.

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Question 23

With reference to the ‘curative petition’, consider the following statements:

1. It serves as the final and last option for the parties to get justice in court.
2. It is generally heard in the chamber of judges in the absence of lawyers.
3. It can be filed in both the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 24

With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:

1. It has exclusive original jurisdiction over settling disputes between Centre and States.
2. Under advisory jurisdiction, the advice tendered by the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
3. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than the High Courts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25

With reference to the Lokpal, consider the following statements:

1. The office of Lokpal is a statutory body.
2. Jurisdiction of Lokpal does not include the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament.
3. The term of office for Lokpal is 5 years or till the age of 65 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

With reference to the concept of ‘Judicial review’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an element of the basic structure of the Constitution.
2. It is derived from Article 13 of the Constitution of India.
3. It is not applicable to the administrative action of the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 27

Consider the following statements:

1. The Ninth Schedule was added through the first Constitutional Amendment in 1951.
2. The Ninth Schedule was added to protect land reforms from judicial review under Article 13 of the Constitution.
3. All the laws included in the Ninth Schedule are provided blanket immunity from judicial review.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

With reference to ‘High Courts’, consider the following statements:

1. The powers of High Court can be changed by State Legislature.
2. High Courts are not empowered to check the constitutional validity of Central laws.
3. The salaries and pension of High Court judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 29

Consider the following statements:

1. District Judges have both judicial as well as administrative powers.
2. The sessions judge does not have the power to impose capital punishment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to ‘Chagos Archipelago’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an island group located in the South China Sea.
2. UK and China are involved in the dispute over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

The ‘Kalapani territory dispute’ which was recently seen in the news is between?

Question 32

Identify the State of India where River Feni demarcates the boundary between India and Bangladesh?

Question 33

With reference to ‘Cutlass Express’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a maritime exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM).
2. It was conducted to assess and improve maritime law enforcement capacity in Eastern Africa.
3. Indian Navy participated in CUTLASS Express exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Consider the following statements:

1. Mission Shakti was launched to destroy a live satellite in low earth orbit.
2. India is the only country that has Anti-satellite weapons capabilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 35

‘Triple billion target’ recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 36

With reference to India’s Cooling Action Plan (ICAP), consider the following statements:

1. ICAP has been launched by the Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. The plan is in sync with India’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 37

Consider the following statements regarding the programme YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA):

1. This program is aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to school children.
2. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)

1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/conciliators.

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Question 39

With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: (2013)

1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 40

Consider the following statements (2009)

1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in the Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 41

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct? (2010)

Question 42

Consider the following statements:

1. The legislative assembly of Delhi was created through the 69^th Constitutional Amendment.
2. The Parliament can make laws on any subject of all three lists for the union territories.
3. The legislative assembly of Delhi is entitled to make law on State List only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

Consider the following statements:

1. The Scheduled Area is declared by the Parliament.
2. Every state having a scheduled area is required to establish a tribes advisory council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

Consider the following events:

1. Creation of Puducherry as a union territory
2. Statehood to Himachal Pradesh
3. Redesignation of Delhi as National Capital Territory of Delhi
4. Liberation of Dadra & Nagar Haveli from Portuguese

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

Question 45

Regarding the administration of the autonomous district councils under 6^th Schedule, consider the following statements:

1. District councils consist of only elected members.
2. District Councils are empowered to constitute village courts for settling disputes.
3. The President has the power to dissolve the district councils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 46

With reference to the Panchayati Raj System, consider the following statements:

1. All the people of the village are members of the Gram Sabha.
2. Members of intermediate district levels are elected by the public through direct election.
3. The 73^rd Amendment Act provided compulsory provision for reservation of seats for backward classes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 47

Which of the following Committees is/are related to the Panchayati Raj System?

1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
2. Ashok Mehta Committee
3. Raja Chelliah Committee
4. L.M Singhvi Committee

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Question 48

Which of the following functional items is/are placed under the ‘Eleventh Schedule’ of Indian Constitution?

1. Family welfare
2. Public distribution system
3. Poverty alleviation programme
4. Khadi, village and cottage industries

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Question 49

With reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), consider the following statements:

1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. India has ratified the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
3. Its headquarters is located in New York.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Consider the following statements:

1. Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. India joined the UPU in 1950.
3. UPU regulates international mail exchange and fixes rates for international postal services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 51

With reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:

1. It was an initiative of G-20 nations.
2. It develops measures to combat terror financing and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
3. It releases a grey list which includes countries whose international financing is blocked.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

With reference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements:

1. It is the second-largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations (UN).
2. India is one among the observer states of OIC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 53

Consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is mandated to act as the custodian of the Sendai Framework.
2. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is proposed by India.
3. The headquarters of UNISDR is located in Geneva.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 54

The ‘TIR Convention’ which was recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 55

The term ‘Normandy Format’ sometimes seen in the news is related to

Question 56

The term “Kronos and Hoplight” which was recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 57

Which of the following is/are correct regarding ‘Dholavira’?

1. It belonged to the mature Harappan phase.
2. The excavation suggests it as a rural establishment.
3. It is located in the Rann of Kutch.

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Question 58

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in (2017)

Question 59

The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? (2015)

1. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization

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Question 60

The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? (2013)

Question 61

If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within (2009)

Question 62

Which of the following is not correct regarding the Election Commission of India?

Question 63

Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Information Commission (CIC) is a constitutional body.
2. The tenure of Chief Information Commissioner is decided by the Parliament.
3. The CIC is appointed by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

With reference to ‘Anti-defection law’, consider the following statements:

1. The 52^nd Amendment Act added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution.
2. The disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is not subject to judicial review.
3. A nominated member of a House is disqualified if he joins any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

Consider the following statements:

1. Tribunals were created through the 42^nd Amendment Act, 1976.
2. Administrative Tribunal follows the principles of natural justice.
3. Article 262 of the Constitution mandates Parliament to adjudicate inter-state river disputes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 66

With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It upholds fiscal federalism in the country.
2. The Chairman of the Finance Commission should be the judge of the Supreme Court.
3. The 15^th Finance Commission is mandated to use 2011 Census data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Consider the following statements about National Commission of Backward Classes:

1. It has been given constitutional status by 103^rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
2. It investigates and monitors all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the socially and educationally backward classes.
3. The chairman and members are appointed for the term of 5 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 68

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the office of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?

Question 69

With reference to the ‘National Human Rights Commission of (NHRC)’, consider the following statements:

1. The retired Chief Justice of India can only be the Chairperson of NHRC.
2. The Chairman and other members are appointed for a term of 5 years.
3. It can act suo-moto to inquire into any violation of human rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 70

With reference to Borneo Island, consider the following statements:

1. The territory is politically divided among three countries.
2. Indonesia has recently decided to relocate its capital on Borneo Island.
3. The Island lies in the equatorial region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 71

Consider the following pairs:

Disputed Territory	Countries Involved
1. Gaza Strip	Israel and Egypt
2. West Bank	Israel and Syria
3. Golan Heights	Israel and Jordan

which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 72

Consider the following pairs:

Movements	Country
1. Yellow Vests Movement	France
2. School Climate Strike	Sweden
3. Umbrella Revolution	Indonesia

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 73

‘Tulagi Island’ which was recently seen in the news is located in?

Question 74

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)’:

1. It is under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
2. It is responsible for the approval of Drugs and conduct of clinical trials in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 75

Which of the following is/are the advantages of the ‘developing country status’ in WTO?

1. Right to restrict imports to ease Balance of Payment (BoP) difficulties.
2. Non-reciprocal preferential treatment.
3. Special and Differential Treatment.

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Question 76

Recently, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded for resolving border disputes between two neighbouring countries. These two countries lie in which region:

Question 77

Consider the following statements:

1. India has a trade balance in its favour with most of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member nations.
2. RCEP accounts for almost one-third of global Gross Domestic Product.
3. RCEP is being envisaged under the aegis of the World Trade Organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

Consider the following statements: (2013)

Attorney General of India can

1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 79

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? (2012)

1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 80

Consider the following statements: (2009)

1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
2. The Members for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 81

Recently in the news, the Doctrine of Essential practices is related to which of the following issues?

Question 82

With reference to Adultery, consider the following statements:

1. Adultery law was violative of gender equality.
2. The Supreme Court has struck down section 497 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. Adultery is based on the Doctrine of Coverture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 83

With reference to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 consider the following statements:

1. An individual can now be declared as a terrorist.
2. The amendment empowers National Investigating Agency to seize properties connected with terrorism.
3. Investigation of cases under the act may be conducted by officers of the rank of Inspector of police or above.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

With reference to the Right to Information (Amendment) Act 2019, consider the following statements:

1. The amendment has empowered the Central Government to determine the status, salary and tenure of the Central Information Commissioners (CICs).
2. It has brought the Office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) under the purview of RTI Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 85

With reference to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), consider the following statements:

1. NIA was set up in 2008 through an executive resolution.
2. It can take suo motu cognisance of terrorist activity in any part of India.
3. It also has the mandate to curb Cybercrime, human trafficking and counterfeit currency or banknotes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 86

Consider the following pairs:

Index	Issued by
1. Democracy Index	Economist Intelligence Unit
2. Global Innovation Index	World Intellectual Property Organisation
3. Global Hunger Index	UNICEF

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 87

Consider the following pairs:

	Reports	Prepared By
1.	Global Environment Outlook Report	United Nations Environment Program
2.	Global Financial Stability Report	International Monetary Fund
3.	Global Gender Gap Report	World Economic Forum

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 88

Consider the following statements:

1. Reservation in Educational Institutions
2. Reservation in Public Employment
3. Reservations in Promotions

Which of the above-stated categories of Reservation are provided to any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens in India?

Question 89

Consider the following:

1. Delhi Dialogue
2. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
3. Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure
4. Look East policy

Which of the above elements are linked to India-ASEAN relations?

Question 90

With reference to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, consider the following:

1. N. K. Singh committee was established for review of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
2. It mandated the Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement.
3. It aims to bring down the Effective Revenue deficit to 3% of GDP.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question 91

With reference to the CITES, consider the following:

1. It is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
2. It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
3. It is also known as the Geneva convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 92

Consider the following:

1. Cartagena Protocol
2. Montreal Protocol
3. The Nagoya Protocol

Which of the above protocols are related to the Convention on Biological Diversity?

Question 93

Consider the following:

1. COMCASA
2. INF treaty
3. New START treaty

The above treaties/agreements are related to:

Question 94

Consider the following pairs:

Probe/Mission	Related to
1. DKIST	Sun
2. BEPICOLOMBO	Mercury
3. Punch Mission	Venus
4. OSIRIS REX	Moon

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 95

With reference to the Reservations in India, consider the following:

1. Economic backwardness cannot be a ground for reservation.
2. Claiming reservation is a fundamental right of the socially and educationally backward classes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

With reference to Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, which of the following is correct?

Question 97

Consider the following statements: (2019)

1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of the Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question 98

What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification? (2016)

1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of a major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the articipation of local people in combating the desertification.

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Question 99

Which of the following statements is/are correct? (2018)

Proper design and effective implementation of the UN REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to:

1. protection of biodiversity
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. poverty reduction

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Question 100

With reference to ‘Agenda 21‘, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: (2016)

1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?