Prelims Power Play 19 January 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: GM mustard will increase import dependence in oilseeds.

Statement-II: Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard hybrid Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) has showed approximately 28 per cent more yield than available varieties in India

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

2. Yanomami region recently in news for ill effects of illegal mining on indigenous tribes is located in

3. With reference to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:

1. All organisations except political parties are allowed to receive foreign contributions.
2. There is no limit on administrative use of contribution received by the organisation.
3. Once FCRA license granted cannot be revoked.

How many among the above statements is/are correct?

4. How many among the following genetically modified crop/s is/are allowed for commercial cultivation in India?

1. BT Cotton
2. GM rice
3. GM Mustard
4. BT Brinjal

Select the correct answer, using the codes given below-

5. Consider the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple.

1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present-day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.

How many of the above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: