UPSC CDS-1

11. The Twelfth Five-Year Plan focussed on inclusive growth. Which of the

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan focussed on inclusive growth. Which of the following were considered as challenges for inclusiveness?

  • 1. Poverty
  • 2. Group inequality
  • 3. Regional imbalance
  • 4. Unemployment

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1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
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All four mentioned factors – Poverty, Group inequality, Regional imbalance, and Unemployment – were considered as challenges for inclusive growth in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.
The theme of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) was “Faster, More Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth”. The Plan document explicitly identified key challenges that needed to be addressed to achieve inclusiveness.
The official documents and discussions around the 12th Plan highlighted that achieving inclusive growth required tackling multiple dimensions of exclusion and deprivation. These dimensions included reducing poverty, narrowing disparities based on income, social group (caste, religion, gender), and region, and generating sufficient productive employment opportunities for the growing workforce. All the listed points fall under these critical areas of challenge for inclusive development in India.

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12. Which one of the following metals is kept immersed in Kerosene oil to

Which one of the following metals is kept immersed in Kerosene oil to protect it and to prevent accidental fire ?

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Calcium
Sodium
Vanadium
Magnesium
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Sodium (Na) is a highly reactive alkali metal. It reacts vigorously with moisture and oxygen in the air, which can lead to ignition. To prevent this, sodium is typically stored immersed in kerosene oil, which prevents it from coming into contact with air and water.
– Alkali metals like sodium and potassium are very reactive due to their low ionization energies.
– Kerosene is a non-polar hydrocarbon that does not react with sodium and acts as a barrier against air and moisture.
– Calcium and Magnesium are alkaline earth metals (Group 2) and are less reactive than alkali metals. They react with water but do not require storage in kerosene.
– Vanadium is a transition metal and is much less reactive than the alkali metals.

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13. The handle of pressure cookers is made of plastic because it should be

The handle of pressure cookers is made of plastic because it should be made non-conductor of heat. The plastic used there is the first man-made plastic, which is :

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Polythene
Terylene
Nylon
Bakelite
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
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The plastic used for pressure cooker handles and other heat-insulating applications, and which was one of the first man-made plastics, is Bakelite.
Bakelite (Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride) is a thermosetting plastic developed by Leo Baekeland in 1907. It was one of the first plastics made from synthetic components. It is known for its excellent electrical insulation and heat-resistant properties, making it suitable for handles of cookware, electrical fittings, and other applications requiring heat resistance.
Polythene (Polyethylene) and Nylon are significant plastics but came later than Bakelite. Terylene is a type of polyester. While all are polymers, Bakelite is specifically known as a pioneering synthetic plastic widely used for its heat and electrical insulation.

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