Practice IBPS PO 2023 Prelims English PYQ – 30 Sep 2023 Shift 1 (30 Questions with Solutions)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

For what purpose has the NIF been published by MoSPI?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

What is the significance of the contribution of cities to achieve Agenda 2030 for sustainable development goals?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

Voluntary Local Review can be defined as a……………

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

What is/are the advantage(s) of a country’s VNR being consistent with a city VLR?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

What is the challenge in undertaking an exhaustive VLR that encompasses all the SDGs?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect with reference to the passage?

(A) NITI Aayog noted that a minimum of 27 States and Union Territories have developed a vision document based on SDGs.

(B) Cities have the option to select particular SDGs for a detailed review based on their priority.

(C) States and UTs that have created vision documents based on SDGs have already taken action to localize the SDGs.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘relevant’?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

Which of the following words is an antonym for ‘flexibility’?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

India has made commendable efforts towards the adoption, localisation, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). India’s Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) has published a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for the review and monitoring of the SDGs. As noted in a NITI Aayog report, at least 23 States and Union Territories (UTs) have prepared a vision document based on SDGs. Almost all of them have initiated steps to localise the SDGs. However, it has taken a while to get to India’s first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) at the city level since the efforts to localise the SDGs began. Cities are the most important stakeholders in Agenda 2030 as at least 65% of the 169 targets could not be achieved without the engagement of local urban stakeholders. A VLR is a tool to demonstrate that local actions are leading the way in equitable and sustainable transformations for people.

While it is desirable to align a city’s VLR to the country’s Voluntary National Review (VNR), the process allows a great deal of flexibility to the cities to tell their story within a framework of their choice. The cities could choose their priority for the VLR process, articulating it either in terms of a quantitative assessment using various city level indicators relevant to the SDG targets or a narrative that describes the efforts and vision of the city. It may seem like a daunting task for Indian cities with limited capacity, and resources to do a comprehensive VLR covering all SDGs. Therefore, a VLR does not have to be exhaustive in quantifying each of the 286 indicators under India’s NIF, which translate the global targets under the 17 SDGs into local indicators at the national level. Cities may choose specific SDGs for a detailed review as per their priority. While doing so, they may adapt and further localise the national indicators under the relevant SDGs to reflect the city level realities.

Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘commendable’?

In each question, four sentences are given of which only one is correct. Choose the statement that is devoid of all grammatical errors. If all are correct, choose “All are correct” as your answer.