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Prelims Practice Questions 13-02-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Tangkhul Naga tribes

  1. Tangkhul Naga is an indigenous tribal community inhabiting ukhrul district of Manipur.
  2. Luira Phanit is a harvesting festival celebrated by these tribes.

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

a. b. c. d.

2) Zoologists have recently discovered a new species called “Crying Snake” in which of the following?

a. b. c. d.

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Cholesterol

  1. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance produced in the liver.
  2. High density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and Low density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are the two main types of cholesterol.
  3. High HDL levels reduce the risk for heart disease.

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

a. b. c. d.

4) Consider the following statements with respect to “PCSK9 protein”

  1. PCSK9 protein reduces the low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in blood.
  2. PCSK9 inhibitors are monoclonal antibodies (MABs) which dramatically increase LDL cholesterol levels by fight against the PCSK9 protein.

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

a. b. c. d.

5) A report was released recently titled: “India – Spearheading Climate Solutions”. Consider the following statements in this regard

  1. The report comprises of guidelines that have to be followed by all stakeholders to combat and adapt to climate change.
  2. It was released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change.

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

a. b. c. d.

6) “e-Cocoon” Application was recently launched by which of the following?

a. b. c. d.

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Small Grants Program (SGP)

  1. It provides both financial and technical support to communities and Civil Society Organizations to meet the overall objective of global environmental benefits secured through community-based initiatives and actions.
  2. It is implemented by UNDP on behalf of the GEF (Global Environment Facility) partnership.

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

a. b. c. d.

8) In which of the following areas, space technology can be used?

  1. Island development and security
  2. Border Surveillance
  3. Communication and Navigation
  4. GIS and Operations Planning System

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a. b. c. d.

9) “AMAN-19” sometimes seen in the news recently, is a multinational maritime exercise hosted by which of the following countries?

a. b. c. d.

10) Match the following

  1. Sela pass              –       a. Uttarakhand
  2. Khardung La         –       b. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Sin La                    –       c. Jammu and Kashmir

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a. b. c. d.
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