Test: CLAT Mock Test - 2 - CLAT MCQ

The main focus of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is to guarantee 100 days of employment to rural households. This means that every rural household is entitled to work for 100 days in a year under this scheme. MGNREGA is aimed at providing employment opportunities to people in rural areas, thereby addressing issues of rural unemployment and poverty. It ensures that households in need of employment can access jobs and earn a livelihood. This program plays a crucial role in supporting rural communities by offering them a safety net through guaranteed employment.

 Zaire ebolavirus is the most common and deadliest strain of Ebola.

Ebola spreads from animals to humans and then through direct human contact.

Urban centres in India generate 72,368 million litres of wastewater daily.

The estimated daily faecal sludge generation in India is approximately 140,000 tonnes per day. This figure is based on recent studies and reports from reliable sources such as the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Since none of the provided options match this accurate estimate, the correct answer must be stated as:

• 80,000 tonnes
• 100,000 tonnes
• 120,000 tonnes
• 150,000 tonnes
• None of these options

Sewage sludge contains heavy metals and pathogens, but also valuable nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, making safe reuse beneficial.

The advisory consists of nine chapters covering sludge drying, treatment techniques, and reuse methods.

India’s forex reserves stood at $623.983 billion as of January 17, 2025.

The reserves declined by $1.88 billion from the previous week.

Foreign currency assets are the largest component, totaling $533.133 billion.

As of January 17, 2025, India’s gold reserves increased to $68.947 billion.

SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF.

The total water storage in major reservoirs is currently at 66% of their total capacity.

Water storage levels have declined for 12 consecutive weeks due to deficient rainfall.

The current water storage is 119.505 BCM out of a total capacity of 180.852 BCM.

During the period from January 1 to January 24, 83% of India experienced deficient rainfall. This data is based on reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which defines deficient rainfall as a significant shortfall compared to the average for that region during the same period.

Punjab's Thein dam has dropped to just 18% capacity, the lowest in the northern region.

The hydrographic survey aims to enhance Mauritius' maritime infrastructure and assist in resource management and coastal development planning.

The hydrographic survey conducted by INS Sarvekshak covered over 25,000 square nautical miles.

The survey data was formally handed over on January 23, 2025.

The initiative is called SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on regional security and growth in the Indian Ocean.

INS Sarvekshak is equipped with sonar systems and various survey boats, enhancing its capabilities in hydrographic surveys.

The Vaigai River originates in the Varusanadu Hills and flows through the Kambam Valley before emptying into the Palk Bay.

The Vaigai River flows through five districts in Tamil Nadu: Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivagangai, and Ramanathapuram.

The court’s directive was based on reports of severe pollution in the Vaigai River caused by waste discharge from domestic and industrial sources.

The court directed local authorities to devise an action plan to mitigate pollution in the Vaigai River.

A study identified 177 locations where sewage and industrial waste were discharged into the river.

Chilika Lake is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, spanning 1,165 square kilometers.

A total of 1,127,228 birds were recorded during the 2025 bird census at Chilika Lake.

The 2025 census noted a decline in bird population but an increase in the variety of species (196 compared to 187 in 2024).