Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 7

Question 1

With reference to the ‘Integrated Farming System (IFS)’, consider the following statements:

1. Crops, livestock, birds and trees are the major components of any IFS.
2. IFS can play an important role in environmental sustainability and protection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Regarding National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), consider the following statements:

1. NMSA has been formulated for enhancing agricultural productivity especially in rainfed areas.
2. NMSA is established under the aegis of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
3. National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is one of the major programme components under NMSA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

Consider the following pairs:

1.	Allelopathy	Release of a chemical substance by one plant species that inhibits the growth of another species
2.	Double-cropping	Practice of planting a second crop immediately following the harvest of a first crop
3.	Relay intercropping	Different crops are planted at different times in the same field
4.	Intercropping	Presence of two or more crops in the same field at the same time

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched:

Question 4

Consider the following pairs:

1.	Primitive Subsistence Farming	‘Slash and burn’ agriculture
2.	Intensive Subsistence Farming	Practised in areas of high population pressure on land
3.	Commercial Farming	Use of higher doses of modern inputs, e.g. high yielding variety (HYV) seeds

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched:

Question 5

Consider the following statements about the soil composition:

1. If the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher, then it is called loamy.
2. Clayey soil is the mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

Question 6

Consider the following statements with reference to the cropping seasons:

1. A short season during the winter months is known as the Zaid season.
2. Sugarcane is only a tropical crop and thus grows well in hot and humid conditions.
3. Groundnut is a kharif crop and accounts for major oilseeds produced in India.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

With reference to Honey Mission, consider the following statements:

1. The initiative is launched to promote beekeeping and associated activities.
2. The mission is undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

With reference to ‘Biofertilizers’, which of the following statements is/are not correct?

1. They form a mutually beneficial or symbiotic relationship with host plants as they grow in the soil.
2. They increase the nitrogen and phosphorus available to plants more naturally than other fertilizers.
3. There is no need for adequate nutrients in the soil for biofertilizer organisms to thrive and work.

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Question 9

With reference to 5G technology, consider the following statements:

1. It is the next-generation of mobile networks beyond Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile networks.
2. It is designed to be the network for the Internet of Things (IoT).
3. It consumes more energy and emits more radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10

Which among the following statements are correct regarding “WiFi 6 technology”?

1. It has higher data rates with peak gigabit speeds.
2. It provides a high-performance level in the densest environments.
3. It will consume more power than the earlier versions.
4. It offers increased capacity with reduced latency to support higher numbers of users and devices.

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is/are correct about a sonic boom? 

1. It is an incredibly loud sound produced by a subsonic aircraft.
2. The pilot of the aircraft cannot hear the sonic boom.
3. Meteors can also produce sonic boom.

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Question 12

Regarding Accelerator Labs, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 13

With reference to the Global Migration Report 2020, consider the following statements:

1. China is the largest country of origin of international migrants across the world.
2. The top destination country for international migrants is the United States.
3. India is the highest remittances recipient country in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

The ‘Emissions Gap Report’, often seen in the news, is released by

Question 15

The ‘UNiTE campaign’ sometimes seen in the news is related to

Question 16

‘Bougainville Island’ which was recently seen in the news for a referendum to gain independence is located in

Question 17

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?

Question 18

Consider the following pairs:

	Terms sometimes seen in news	Context/Topic
1.	Belle II experiment	Artificial Intelligence
2.	Blockchain technology	Digital/Cryptocurrency
3.	CRISPR – Cas9	Particle Physics

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 19

India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

Question 20

Consider the following statements:

1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 21

With reference to ‘Banni grassland’, consider the following statements:

1. It lies on either side of the India-Pakistan border.
2. It is degrading rapidly due to invasion of Prosopis juliflora.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

Consider the following statements-

1. Makalu-Barun National Park is located in Nepal.
2. It is the world's only protected area with an elevation of more than 8,000 m.
3. It encloses both tropical rainforests as well as snow-capped peaks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 23

Consider the following pairs:

	Ramsar sites	Location (State)
1.	Chandertal Wetland	Himachal pradesh
2.	Deepor beel	Assam
3.	Bhoj wetland	Madhya Pradesh
4.	Sambhar lake	Haryana

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 24

Consider the following statements about the Global Carbon Project (GCP):

1. It is a Global Research Project of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. GCP focuses on the global biogeochemical cycles which govern three greenhouse gases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25

Which of the following Tiger Reserve is nearest to the location of the recently notified Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary?

Question 26

With reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), consider the following statements:

1. They can biomagnify throughout the food chain.
2. The Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate or restrict the production of POPs globally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 27

Consider the following statements:

1. ‘The Earth Summit’ held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, called upon all nations to take appropriate measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of its benefits.
2. Biopiracy refers to the appropriation of the knowledge and genetic resources of farming and indigenous communities by individuals or institutions that seek exclusive monopoly control over these resources and knowledge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

With reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a statutory body for enforcing Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. It is responsible for implementation of obligations under various international conventions and protocols.

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Question 29

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Sodium is used as the coolant to remove the heat generated in the Fast Breeder Reactors.
2. India has limited reserves of thorium but fairly abundant reserves of uranium.
3. Nuclear Energy Conclave is organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Question 30

With reference to Section 3(d) of Indian Patent Act, 1970, consider the following statements:

1. It prevents the “ever-greening” of patents.
2. It allows governments to license third parties to produce a patented product without the consent of patent owners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

Recovery programme for critically endangered species and habitats is aimed at protecting endangered species in India. Which of the following species is protected under the recovery programme?

1. Hangul
2. Asian Wild Buffalo
3. Malabar Civet
4. Swamp Deer
5. Red Panda

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Question 32

Which among the following gases is/are not ozone depleting substances?

1. Chlorofluorocarbons
2. Carbon monoxide
3. Hydrobromofluorocarbons
4. Sulphur dioxide

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Question 33

‘Strandhogg’ sometimes seen in news, is related to

Question 34

With reference to National Population Register (NPR), consider the following statements:

1. NPR exercise will be undertaken alongside Census 2021 for the first time in India.
2. It will be conducted by the Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Home Ministry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 35

Consider the following pairs:

	Tiger Reserve		State
1.	Valmiki Tiger Reserve	-	Bihar
2.	Kamlang Tiger Reserve	-	Tripura
3.	Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve	-	Chhattisgarh
4.	Panna Tiger Reserve	-	Madhya Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 36

Consider the following statements:

1. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers.
2. The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) is prepared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 37

The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of

1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

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Question 38

‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the

Question 39

With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

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Question 40

Consider the following pairs:

	Protected Area	Well-known For
1.	Bhitarkanika, Orissa	Salt Water Crocodile
2.	Desert National Park, Rajasthan	Great Indian Bustard
3.	Eravikulam, Kerala	Hoolak Gibbon

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 41

Consider the following statements, regarding the use of Sugarcane

1. It protects the liver against infections and helps in keeping the bilirubin levels in control.
2. It is also a major biofuel crop when blended with petrol.
3. The production of sugarcane is limited to the northern states of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 42

Consider the following statements:

1. The Cauvery river originates from the Brahmagiri range of Karnataka.
2. The entire catchment area of Cauvery receives rainfall from the South West Monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

With reference to the summer solstice, consider the following statements:

1. In the northern hemisphere, the sun lies directly over the tropic of cancer.
2. The days and nights are of equal duration in the northern hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

Consider the following statements:

1. The heatwave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for Hilly regions.
2. The Heatwave is recognised as a natural disaster under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

With reference to Tropical Cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. The eye of a cyclone is characterised by a central region of clear skies, cold temperatures, and high atmospheric pressure.
2. In the Northern Hemisphere, the spin of the cyclone is counterclockwise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 46

With reference to El Nino, consider the following statements:

1. It refers to the unusual warming of the central and east-central equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. It increases the upwelling of cold water, increasing the uplift of nutrients from the bottom of the ocean.
3. Strong El Nino brings heavy rains to India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 47

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI)?

1. It is an initiative for the deployment of solar energy in the poorest countries of the world.
2. SRMI was launched by the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support International Solar Alliance goals.
3. The initiative was launched at the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) summit held in Delhi.

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Question 48

Consider the following statement regarding ‘fuel cell technology’?

1. It is a device that converts chemical energy directly into electricity and heat.
2. The maintenance cost of the fuel cell is low as compared to the heat engines.
3. The supply of electricity is instantaneous, unlike the battery system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

Consider the following pairs:

	Communities/Groups sometimes seen in news	Country
1.	Uighurs	– Myanmar
2.	Houthi	– Yemen
3.	Chakma	– Bangladesh

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Consider the following pairs:

	Desert	Country
1.	Great Basin Desert	Australia
2.	Atacama	Chile
3.	Sonoran	South Africa
4.	Patagonian Desert	Argentina

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 51

Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Budapest Convention’:

1. It is the sole legally binding international multilateral treaty on cybercrime.
2. India is the latest signatory of the convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

Question 52

Regarding ‘Quantum Computer’, consider the following statements:

1. It makes direct use of distinctively quantum mechanical phenomena.
2. Such computers store information as bits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

Question 53

Danakil Depression is located in which of the following countries?

Question 54

With reference to Inner Line Permit, which among the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was originally created by the British to safeguard their commercial interests.
2. It is not mandatory for Indian nationals who are visiting for tourism purposes.
3. It is implemented in the entire north-eastern region.

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Question 55

Fordow Plant, which was recently seen in the news, is located in?

Question 56

Consider the following statements:

1. Elephant bond is a bond in which people declaring undisclosed income are bound to invest a specified amount of the undisclosed amount into this security.
2. The proceeds from elephant bonds are utilized to finance infrastructure projects only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

What are the significance of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

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Question 58

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?

1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field

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Question 59

Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?

1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion

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Question 60

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?

1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.

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Question 61

Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
2. CPCB is entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

With reference to the ‘Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Its secretariat is administered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. The convention is legally binding on the Parties and it takes the place of national laws.
3. Appendix I of the convention includes species threatened with extinction.

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Question 63

With reference to ‘Minamata Convention’, which of the following statements is/are not correct?

1. It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of arsenic and its compounds.
2. India has not ratified the Minamata Convention.

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Question 64

Consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the outcome of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
2. The financial mechanism of the UNCCD is managed by the Global Environment Facility.
3. SDG 10 deals with the issue of desertification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

With reference to the "Nationally Determined Contributions" (NDCs) of Paris Agreement, which of the following is/are included in India’s first NDC?

1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% from 2005 levels by 2030.
2. To achieve about 40% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
3. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

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Question 66

Regarding National Biodiversity Authority, consider the following statements:

1. National Biodiversity Authority is a statutory body.
2. National Biodiversity Authority notifies an area as Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

Question 67

Consider the following pairs:

	Convention/Protocol		Purpose
1.	Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety	-	To prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species.
2.	Ramsar Convention	-	To conserve and sustainable use of wetlands.
3.	Convention on Biological Diversity	-	To protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by Living Modified Organisms.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Question 68

With reference to the ‘Clean Seas Campaign’, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to fight marine plastic pollution.
2. India is not a member of this campaign.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

Why does the food cooked in a pressure cooker take less time and consume a lesser amount of water than other conventional cooking methods?

Question 70

With reference to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, consider the following statements:

1. RFID tags can have both read and write capabilities.
2. Active RFID tags do not rely on external power sources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 71

With reference to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous body and does not have any statutory status.
2. It regulates manufacturing, use and import, export of genetically engineered organisms and cells in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 72

The Codex Alimentarius Commission is seen frequently in the news. It is associated with–

Question 73

Consider the following statements:

1. The Office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not a ‘public authority’ under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
2. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 74

‘Liberhan Commission’, which was recently seen in news, is related to:

Question 75

With reference to the ‘International Seed Treaty’, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to conserve and sustainably use plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
2. India is not a signatory to the treaty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 76

SAANS Campaign, recently in the news, is related to:

Question 77

Consider the following statements:

1. Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Question 79

Consider the following pairs:

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve	: Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	: Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak	: Nagaland

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Question 80

Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among

Question 81

With reference to predators, consider the following statements:

1. Predators in nature are ‘prudent’.
2. Herbivores are the predators for plants.
3. Calotropis growing in abandoned fields produces highly nutritious leaves on which goats and cattles feed.
4. Phytophagous are organisms which feed on plant sap and other parts of plants.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 82

Which of the following are the examples of commensalism?

1. An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch
2. Barnacles growing on the back of a whale
3. Cattle egret and grazing cattle
4. Sea anemone and the clown fish

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Question 83

A particular state in the country has following characteristics:

1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through Northern Gujarat.
2. Amongst the States, it has the highest forest cover as percentage of total geographical area as per “India State of Forest Report 2019”.
3. Tribal population constitutes more than 60% of its total population.

Which among the following states has all the above stated characteristics?

Question 84

Which of the following are considered as water contaminants?

1. Fluoride
2. Arsenic
3. Iron
4. Salinity
5. Nitrate

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Question 85

Which of the following best describes ‘Zai technique’?

Question 86

Consider the following statements:

1. Keystone species are selected for conservation-related decisions because the conservation and protection of these species indirectly affect the conservation and protection of other species within their ecosystem.
2. Umbrella Species helps in defining an entire ecosystem. Without them, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
3. The key distinction between umbrella species and keystone species is that the value of an umbrella species is tied to its geographic species range.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 87

Which among the following are bioindicators:

1. Dragonfly
2. Lichens
3. Frogs
4. Algae Blooms

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Question 88

Which of the following best describes the ‘SARMA system’?

Question 89

Consider the following statements:

1. Eutrophication is characterized by excessive plant and algal growth due to the increased availability of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrient fertilizers.
2. Cultural eutrophication accelerates the rate of growth of plants and algae.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 90

With reference to the ‘Kole wetlands’, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is designated as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 91

Consider the following statements:

1. Despite the high humidity, the area does not receive rainfall.
2. The landmass is covered with heavy fog on the coastal side.
3. This region lies in the shadow zone of the Andes Mountains.

On the basis of above geographical features, identify the location from the options given below:

Question 92

Consider the following statements:

1. Dragonfly is a mission of NASA to fly a drone copter to Saturn’s moon Titan.
2. Titan is the largest natural satellite in the solar system.
3. The surface of Titan contains rivers and lakes of frozen water.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 93

With reference to the Piezoelectric effect, consider the following statements:

1. It is an ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.
2. The process of the piezoelectric effect is a reversible process.
3. Quartz, ceramic are the most common piezoelectric materials.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94

‘Operation Clean Art’ recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 95

The ‘INSTEX’ which was recently seen in news, refers to:

Question 96

Which of the following is correct regarding the ‘Torrefaction’ process?

Question 97

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.

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Question 98

Consider the following pairs:

	Regions sometimes	Country mentioned in news
1.	Catalonia	Spain
2.	Crimea	Hungary
3.	Mindanao	Philippines
4.	Oromia	Nigeria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 99

With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:

1. PSLVs launch satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 100

Consider the following statements:

1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.
3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?