Prelims Practice Questions 18-09-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Astra Missile

1. It is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile with a range of over 70 kms.
2. It has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

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

2) Tylophora balakrishnanii, Tylophora neglecta are the two new species discovered recently in?

3) Summary of the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2019 was published by?

4) Lithium Triangle comprises which of the following countries?

1. Argentina
2. Bolivia
3. Chile
4. Brazil
5. Paraguay

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

5) Consider the following pairs

        Places in News – Country

1. Salinas Grandes Desert – Argentina
2. Rhode Island – USA

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are incorrectly matched?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Floor Space Index (FSI)

1. It is the minimum area that can be constructed on a plot of land.
2. It is regulated by the Ministry of Urban and Housing Affairs.

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

7) Akademik Lomonosov sometimes seen in the news recently is a/an?

8) Consider the following statements with respect to Rustom

1. It is a High Altitude Long Endurance UAV.
2. It is being developed by DRDO.

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

9) The chemical which is most commonly used for fruit ripening is?

10) Global Nutrition Report was published annually by?