Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 7 November 2020

1. SC asks Centre to ensure Delhi – NCR is smog free. With reference to Photochemical smog, consider the following statement:

1. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxide causes the formation of Photochemical smog.
2. Photochemical smog is a causing health hazard
3. Automobile exhaust is the largest contributor to photochemical smog.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. UNICEF and WHO has warned of Measles, Polio Outbreak threat due to COVID disruptions. In this context consider the following pairs

1. Measles Protozoa
2. Polio Virus
3. Covid-19 Virus

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

3. Which of the following can be applications of remote sensing satellite

1. Analyzing the condition of rural roads.
2. Weather forecasting
3. Controlling forest fires.
4. Detecting land use and land cover.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements related Padhna Likhna Abhiyan of Ministry of Education 

1. It aims to achieve the goal of Total Literacy by 2030.
2. The principal target of the programme is to impart functional literacy to rural adults only
3. It will give priority to Women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities and other Disadvantaged Groups.
4. Formation and involvement of SHGs, Voluntary & User Groups and other community based organizations will also be encouraged.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

5. With reference to Thiruvalluvar, Consider the following statements:-

1. Thiruvalluvar was a Vaishnava Bhakti Saint who opposed caste system.
2. Similar to Vedic tradition, Thirukkural deals with virtue, wealth, love and salvation.
3. Thirukkural supports non violence and opposes non vegetarianism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?