Prelims Practice Questions 11-02-2019

1) One Astronomical unit correspond to the distance between

a. Sun and Moon b. Moon and Earth c. Earth and Sun d. None of the above

2) Which of the following actions are carried out by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?

To help eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition
Make agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable
Reduce rural poverty
Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises

a. 1, 2 & 3 b. 1, 2 & 4 c. 1, 3 & 4 d. All of the above

3) Consider the following statements regarding “Hydro Seismicity”,

a. It is a phenomenon of occurrence of multiple tremors under water caused by the slow movement of tectonic plates. b. It is caused by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth’s crust c. It refers to rise in groundwater pressure released in earthquake swarms due to entering of heavy rainfall in small fractures in rocks d. It refers to an induced earthquake caused by hydraulic fracturing.

4) Open Acreages Licensing Policy is related to

a. Exploration of Hydrocarbons b. Land acquisition under UDAN c. National Highway Development d. Swacch Bharat

5) Consider the following statements about Akshaya Patra Foundations

It is a non-profit organisation
It is an implementing partner of Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Which of the above statements is/are true?

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 & 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

6) Which of the following statements about “Kaleswaram Project” is true?

a. It is a part of Mission Bhagiratha implemented by Telangana to provide piped drinking water to every household b. It is an irrigation project implemented by Maharashtra to provide water supply in drought hit Vidharbha region c. It is an irrigation project implemented in Telangana to utilize water from Godavari River d. It is a part of Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project implemented by Andhra Pradesh.

7) Consider the following statements regarding “Sampoorna Bima Gram Yojana”

It is implemented by Ministry of Communication.
Its objective is to provide internet connectivity to villages by establishing optical fibre network

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

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 & 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2

8) Consider the following statements regarding Kanger Ghati National Park

It is located near Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhatisgarh.
It is known for Hill Myna.
It is located in the catchment area of Godavari River.

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

a. 1 only b. 1 & 3 only c. 2 & 3 only d. All of the above

9) Consider the following statements about Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM)

It is an exclusively Asian–European forum.
The discussions that happen in the forum are non-binding
Ulaanbaatar declaration was aimed to prevent drug trafficking.

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

a. 1 & 2 only b. 2 & 3 only c. 1 & 3 only d. All of the above

10) Consider the following statements

Algae can be used to generate bio-fuels
Fungi are natural bio-indicators
Anthrax is caused by bacteria.

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

a. 1 & 2 only b. 1 & 3 only c. 2 & 3 only d. All of the above

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