INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Read the following statements carefully:

1. Vector-borne diseases are caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria. 

2. Skin infections are generally caused by different kinds of fungi.

3. Elephantiasis is a disease caused by different species of worms.

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

 In context of Air pollution in India, consider the following statements:

1. Presence of high levels of pollutants in air causes visibility to be lowered.

2. Formation of smog is a visible indication of air pollution.

3. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dissolve in rain to give rise to acid rain.

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

Consider the following statements:

1. Methanol is a low carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, CO₂ from thermal power plants and natural gas.

2. ‘Methanol Economy’ programme has been launched with the objective of reducing India's oil import bill and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

3. The Methanol Economy programme has been launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Desirable characteristics of a crop variety helps in easy adoption of that crop by the farmers. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Incorporating desirable characters into crop varieties can be done through fertilisation.

2. Dwarfness is desired in cereals, so that less nutrients are consumed by these crops. 

3. Hybridisation refers to crossing between genetically similar plants.

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

With reference to ‘blood’ present in the human body, consider the following statements:

1. It carries oxygen and food to all the cells in human body. 

2. It collects wastes from the cells for disposal. 

3. It is a type of connective tissue. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The e-Gopala App is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal, directly used by farmers. 

2. Web version of e-GOPALA has been developed by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

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

When light enter the human eye, it passes through the different parts of the eye. In this context arrange the following in the correct sequence:

Consider the following statements:

1. Exchange of gases in plants occurs not only across the surface of leaves but also across the surface of stems and roots.

2. Plant close its pores known as the Stomata, when they do not need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

3. Guard cells present in plants are responsible for controlling the movement of water in them. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Read the following statements carefully in the context of ‘particulate pollutants’?

1. Smoke particulates consist of gaseous or mixture of gaseous and liquid particles formed during combustion of organic matter.

2. Dust is composed of fine solid particles produced during crushing, grinding and attribution of solid materials.

3. Mists are produced by particles of spray liquids and by condensation of vapours in air.

4. Fumes are generally obtained by the condensation of vapours during sublimation, and boiling.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to organic farming practices prevalent in India, consider the following statements: