UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 56/60 SAMVEG IAS

UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 56/60 SAMVEG IAS

Q1 India is becoming a dumping ground of pet-coke from the US, which hasbanned its internal use because of pollution. Sulphur-heavy petcoke and other  polluting fuels such as furnace oil are widely used by cement factories, dyeing  units, paper mills, brick kilns and  ceramics businesses. Consider the following statements about pet coke

1. Petroleum coke or pet coke, is a solid carbon rich (90% carbon and 3% to 6% sulfur) material derived from oil refining.
2. It is a dirtier alternative to coal and emits 11% more greenhouse gases than coal.
3. India is the world’s biggest consumer of petroleum coke

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

 
Q2 Consider the following statements about COP 23.

1. 23rd meeting of the Conference of the Parties  (COP-23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on  Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded in Bonn, Germany
2. Powering Past Coal alliance initiated by the UK and Canada. 15 countries have joined an alliance to phase out coal-based power by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 
Q3 13th International Permaculture Convergence (IPC) was held in Hyderabad.WHAT is PERMACULTURE

1. permaculture uses polyculture where a diverse range of vegetation and animals are utilised to support each other to create a self-sustaining systems
2. It incorporates traditional farming practices with modern technological and scientific knowledge to create efficient systems
3. It incorporates traditional farming practices with modern technological and scientific knowledge to create efficient systems
4. It discourages uses of chemical and pesticide and promotes the uses  of eco-friendly means to maintain soil health and increase productivity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 
Q4.  Consider the following statements about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

1. It occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections and causing them ineffective.
2. Microorganisms that become resistant to most antimicrobials are often referred to as “superbugs”.
3. It occurs naturally but is also facilitated by the inappropriate use of medicines
4. India is the highest consumer of antibiotics,  followed by China and the United States

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 
Q5 Consider the following statements about the Indian Solar mission

1. India is set to launch its first  solar mission Aditya-L1 in 2019.
2. Aditya L1 is to be the first satellite to  study the magnetic field of the sun’s  corona.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2