Prelims Power Play 30 January 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Economic Survey is a holistic annual report analysing the growth of the Indian economy over the past year and giving observations into its prospects.

Statement-II: Constitution mandates the Finance Minister to present the Economic Survey to Indian Parliament before the budget.

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

2. Consider the following:

1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen oxide
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide

Excess of how many of the above in the environment is/are the cause(s) of acid rain?

3. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation of the Economic Survey?

4. Consider the following regarding

Statement-I:  Black carbon has a significant direct and indirect impacts on the climate, snow and ice, agriculture, and human health.

Statement-II: Out of all pollutants Black carbon lasts longest in the atmosphere

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

5. Consider the following statements regarding Black carbon

1. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of wood and fossil fuels
2. Black carbon warms the atmosphere because it is very effective at absorbing light
3. Black carbon is responsible for increasing frequency of extreme rainfall in Asia

How many of the above correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below.