Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 10 June 2021

1. Consider the following statements about Sardar Sarovar dam:

1. It is the highest concrete dam in India.
2. The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam is a terminal dam built on the Narmada River at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district.

Choose the correct answer from the following codes:

2. Consider the following statements about the appointment of UN Secretary General:

1. The Secretary-General is appointed by the Security Council on the recommendation of the General assembly.
2. The Veto power can be used by any of the permanent members to eliminate the candidature of a person.
3. The post of the UN Secretary General was headed by two women candidates till date.

Choose the incorrect answer from the following code:

3. Consider the following statements about Addu Atoll recently in news: 

1. Addu atoll is the southernmost atoll of Maldives.
2. It lies to the south of the equator.
3. Male, the capital city of Maldives is located in Addu atoll.

4. Consider the following statements about Lakshadweep Island:

1. Lakshadweep is India’s Smallest Union Territory.
2. The Eight Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and Maldives.

5. Consider the following statements regarding Coral reefs in India

1. In India coral reefs are found in only these locations Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutchh. Andaman and Nicobar.
2. Coral reefs in India have not undergone coral bleaching.

Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct option?