What is the role of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in relation to geo-heritage sites?
a) Investigate and assess coal and other mineral resources of the country through regional-level exploration
b) Declare geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments for protection and maintenance
c) Protect these sites through necessary measures taken by the GSI or the respective state governments d) All of the above
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When was the GSI established?
a) 1851
b) 1961
c) 1971
d) 1981
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What is the definition of a Geo-heritage site according to the draft bill?
a) Sites that contain only stratigraphic-type sections
b) Sites that contain only geological structures and geomorphic landforms
c) Sites containing geo-relics and phenomena, stratigraphic type sections, geological structures, and geomorphic landforms
d) Sites containing only natural rock sculptures of national and international interest
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c) Sites containing geo-relics and phenomena, stratigraphic type sections, geological structures, and geomorphic landforms
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What is the definition of a Geo-relic according to the draft bill?
a) Any relic or material of biological significance or interest
b) Any relic or material of cultural significance or interest
c) Any relic or material of geological significance or interest like sediments, rocks, minerals, meteorites or fossils
d) None of the above
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c) Any relic or material of geological significance or interest like sediments, rocks, minerals, meteorites,s or fossils
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What power does the GSI have in relation to geo-relics?
a) The power to sell geo-relics to interested buyers
b) The power to acquire geo-relics for commercial purposes
c) The power to acquire geo-relics for preservation and maintenance
d) The power to destroy geo-relics that are deemed insignificant or unimportant.
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c) The power to acquire geo-relics for preservation and maintenance
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