Prelims Practice Questions 23-04-2019

1) Extinction Rebellion movement sometimes seen in the news recently is associated with which of the following?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

1. It aims to provide accidental insurance cover at a very affordable premium of Rs.12/year.
2. The scheme is being offered only by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership

1. It is a part of United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) and was adopted in the list of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD).
2. It is a voluntary initiative that aims to protect migratory water birds, their habitat and the livelihoods of people dependent upon them.

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

4) A Global Deal for Nature (GDN) sometimes seen in the news recently refers to which of the following?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

1. It aims to increase the area under bamboo plantation in government's forest lands and also in private lands to supplement farm income and contribute towards resilience to climate change.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

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

6) Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) has applications in which the following areas?

1. Safe landing of a plane
2. Locate rain and snow clouds
3. Detect speeding cars
4. Anti-collision systems
5. Create soil profiles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7) Consider the following statements with respect to East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF)

1. It is one of 9 major migratory routes recognised globally. 
2. It extends from Arctic Russia and North America to the south Australian boundaries.
3. It includes most of the East Asian regions including Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

8) On April 21, 1526, a battle was fought between the invading forces of Babur and Sultan Ibrahim Lodi – one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery in the subcontinent. Babur won and established the Mughal Empire in India. What is the name of this historical Battle?

9) Gender Parity Index (GPI) is released by which of the following organizations?

10) Aegan Sea is located between which of the following countries?