16th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. Formalin is derived from formic acid which is a cancer-causing agent.
2. It increases shelf life of fresh food.
3. It is used to preserve bodies in mortuaries as well.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Fish from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal banned in Patna

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/fish-from-andhra-pradesh-west-bengal-banned-in-patna/

Q.2) The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023) is ruled out by:

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-action-plan-for-drug-demand-reduction-2018-2023/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC):

1. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban- Urban (PMAY-U).
2. It aims to construct affordable houses and meet the target of constructing 1.2 crore houses by 2022.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Government launches Global Housing Technology Challenge to build houses in shorter time

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-launches-global-housing-technology-challenge-to-build-houses-in-shorter-time/

Q.4) The Harvest season is celebrated across India in diverse names. Which of the following states with their respective name to the harvest is/are correctly matched?

1. Maghi: Punjab
2. Uttarayan: Gujarat
3. Kicheri: UP
4. Saaji: Himachal Pradesh

Select the correct code:

1. 1, 2 and 4
2. 2 and 4
3. 2 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: Firstpost

Q.5) The Operation Kachappa recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Odisha

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Kerala

d) Karnataka

Inspired by: The Wire

 

 

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