INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

In context of cells in the human body, consider the following statements:

1. The shape and size of cells are related to the specific function they perform.

2. A cell is able to live and perform all its functions because of its components known as organelles.

3. All cells present in human body have the same organelles.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘magnetic field’ of a bar magnet:

1. Magnetic field is a quantity that has both direction and magnitude. 

2. Inside the magnet, the direction of field lines is from its south pole to north pole.

3. Magnetic field-lines of two different magnets can intersect each other.

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?

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:

In context of ‘EASE 4.0’, Consider the following statements:

1. It is a reform agenda for Public Sector Banks to institutionalize clean and smart banking.

2. It creates a 24x7 banking system with resilient technology. 

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

Consider the following statements: 

1. Cold-blooded animals do not have the capacity to regulate their body temperature. 

2. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals and reptiles are warm-blooded animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements:

1. Anti-viral medicines are harder to make as viruses have biochemical mechanisms of their own. 

2. Anti-bacterial medicines target both bacteria and fungi.

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

Read the following statements carefully and select the correct answer from codes given below:

1. Working of electric motors involves the electric effect of electric current.

2. Working of electric generators involves the magnetic effect of moving magnets. 

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

 Weeds are unwanted plants in a cultivated field. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The weeds compete for food, space and light.

2. Weeds are responsible for affecting the growth of the crop.

3. Timely sowing of crops and crop rotation help in weed control.

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

Consider the following statements about the ‘scattering of light’: 

1. Very fine particles scatter mainly blue light while particles of larger size scatter light of longer wavelengths. 

2. If the size of the scattering particles is large enough, then, the scattered light may even appear white. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?