Prelims Practice Questions 07-01-2019

1) Consider the following statements about Kurile Islands

1. It is an island archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, lying between Russia and Japan.
2. It is of volcanic origin.
3. It comes under the jurisdiction of Japan.

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

2) Consider the following statements regarding Dynamic Pricing Policy

1. This means that the prices fuels are changed daily by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) based on the movement of international crude oil prices.
2. It is beneficial to both OMCs and the consumers.

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

3) Consider the following statements about Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

1. It is engaged in road construction along inaccessible regions in the border areas.
2. It is staffed by personnel from Indian Army, Military Police etc.
3.  It functions under the Ministry of Defence.

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

4) “MP Bezbarauah committee” was sometimes seen in the news recently. It was constituted for which of the following purposes?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Agasthyarkoodam peak

1. It is the second highest peak south of satpura range.
2. It is located within the Shendurney wildlife sanctuary.

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

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Mercury

1. It is the only metal to be liquid at room temperature.
2. It mixes with the environment due to both natural and anthropogenic activity.

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

7) “Financial Stability Report (FSR)” was published by which of the following organisations?

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Cyclone Pabuk

1. It originated over the Andaman Sea and its neighbourhood.
2. The name Pabuk was given by Bangladesh.

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

9) “Mapping and Review Exercise of Child Care Institutions Report” was released recently by which of the following?

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Phuti masjid

1. It was built by Sarfaraz Khan, the nawab of Murshidabad.
2. It is renowned for its construction which was completed in 5 years.

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