Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth’s rotation and axis.
Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth’s outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.
Statement III: As the Earth’s polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Prelims
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Geography › Universe, Solar System and Earth
Geography › Universe, Solar System and Earth
Options
Answer
(B)
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Geography › World Geography: Rivers,Seas,Oceans
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Geography › World Geography:Map based Questions
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Geography › World Geography:Map based Questions
Consider the following statements:
I. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometers from each other, but when people are waking up and getting set for breakfast in these cities, it would be different days.
II. When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
Answer
(A)
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Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies
Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies
Consider the following activities:
I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
IV. Production of natural gas
How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?Options
Answer
(B)
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Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
Organization Union Ministry
I. The National Automotive Board Ministry of Commerce and Industry
II. The Coir Board Ministry of Heavy Industries
III. The National Centre for Trade Information Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?Options
Answer
(D)
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Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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International Relations › Choke Points,Connectivity Projects,Pipelines