Prelims Power Play 8 August 2022

1. Consider the following statements with respect to Great Barrier Reef

1. It is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms
2. The reef is located in the Coral Sea.
3. World Heritage Committee agrees to place Great Barrier Reef on ‘in danger’ list as recommended by UNESCO.

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

2. With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Nalanda University flourishing much before Europe’s oldest university, Bologna.
2. Dharmapala, the second Pala king is the founder of Nalanda University.
3. Xuangzang visited Nalanda during Harshavardana’s reign.

Select the correct answer using code given below:

3. Consider the following statements about ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):

1. The SSLV is a three-stage rocket.
2. All three stages of the SSLV will be solid propulsion stages.
3. The SSLV can carry satellites weighing up to 1000 kg to a low earth orbit.

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

4. Koppal is being developed as export hub for

5. Which of the following curve explains the relation between tax rate and tax revenue?