Prelims Power Play 3 September 2022

1. Consider the following statements

1. Marathas were the first Indian rulers to build a navy.
2. Maratha navy was a blue water navy.
3. Maratha ships were dependent on land/sea breezes.

Which of the above statements is /are correct?

2. In terms of range and capabilities arrange the following navies in increasing order?

1. Blue water Navy
2. Green water Navy
3. Brown water Navy

3. With reference to international monetary fund (IMF), which of the following are considered to be the primary function of IMF

1. Facilitate the expansion and balanced growth of international trade.
2. Assist in the establishment of a multilateral system of payments.
3. Fight poverty by offering developmental assistance to middle- and low-income countries.
4. Providing loans to member countries that are facing BOP crises.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

4. Which of the following pair correctly match?

Sufi Shrines in India                             Location

A. Ajmer Sharif                                        I.  Rajasthan

B. Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah             II. Delhi

C. Haji Ali Dargah                                   III. Mumbai

D. Khanqah of Shah Hamdan                IV. Srinagar

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A   B   C   D

5. With reference to ‘Pulses’, consider the following statements:

1. India is the largest producer ,consumer and importer of pulses in the world.
2. Tur is a Kharif crop whereas Channa is a Rabi crop.
3. Pulses increase methane emission leading to adverse climate change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below: