Prelims C A Quiz – 05 August 2023

1. Consider the following statements regarding Yellow-bellied Sea snake:

1. It is found only in the tropical waters of Pacific Ocean.
2. It can swim by lateral undulation of the body and move both forwards and backwards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Similipal Tiger Reserve, recently in news, is located in:

3. Consider the following statements.

1. Earth Overshoot Day refers to the date when humanity annual demand on nature exceeds what earth can regenerate over the entire year.
2. It is calculated by IUCN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. What is the central purpose of Lunar Codex, an emerging project of significance?

5. Account Aggregators, a concept gaining prominence, primarily involve:

6. Quality Control Orders, integral to maintaining product standards, are issued under the authority of which legislative act?

7. Consider the following statements:

1. A nominated member is permitted to join any political party within a period of one year.
2. Disqualification under the 10th schedule of the constitution is determined by the Chairman for Rajya Sabha and the Speaker for Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statement related to Gravitational Waves:

1. They were first postulated in Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
2. These waves are not produced by the movement of neutron stars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements:

1. The “Maharatna” status is conferred upon a company that has achieved net profits exceeding Rs. 500 crores for three consecutive years.
2. In order to be granted “Maharatna” status, a CPSE should also have “Navratna” status.
3. The Airports Authority of India holds the Miniratna category status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. With reference to sandalwood, consider the following statements:

1. Its International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status is near threatened.
2. India contributes the majority of Sandalwood trade in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?