Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 8 November 2020

1. Which of the following conditions are favourable for the formation and intensification Of tropical storms:

1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C.
2. Presence of the Coriolis force
3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed
4. A pre-existing high- pressure area
5. Upper divergence above the sea level system.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

2. Consider the following statements regarding vertical farming

1. It’s the technique, where crops are grown indoors, under artificial conditions of light and temperature.
2. It uses soil-less methods such as hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics.
3. It has higher productivity in smaller spaces.
4. Vertical farming uses significantly less water and pesticides than traditional agricultural methods.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statement regarding Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) 

1. CDS is the head of the department of military affairs in the defense ministry.
2. CDS will not exercise any military command.
3. Maximum serving age for the CDS is 65 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

4. Which of the following is/are soilless agriculture?

1. Hydroponics
2. Aeroponics
3. Aquaponics

Select the correct answer using the code below?

5. Consider the following statements

1. Myopia or short-sightedness can be corrected by wearing spectacles containing a concave lens.
2. Hypermetropia or far -sightedness can be corrected by putting a convex lens in front of the eye.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?