Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 22 April 2021

1. Consider the following statements:

1. India’s crude oil and natural gas production have been increasing consistently in the last one decade.
2. The share of imports as a proportion of overall crude oil consumption in India has decreased in the last one decade

Which of the above is/are true?

2. Respond Program

3. Consider the following statements:

1. DNA is more stable than RNA
2. DNA is chemically less reactive than RNA

Which of the above-mentioned statements make DNA a suitable candidate for genetic material?

4. Consider the following statements regarding appointment and removal of the Judges of the Supreme Court:

1. The Constitution of India lays down the procedure for appointment of the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
2. Seniority in appointment of the CJI is decided by the age of the judges.
3. An impeachment motion for removal of the judges introduced by at least 100 members in Lok Sabha or 50 members in Rajya Sabha may or may not be admitted by the chairperson of the house.
4. Under the ‘consultation process’ with the collegium for appointment of judges, the collegium takes decisions by the majority in case of difference of opinions.

5. Which of the following countries of Africa are landlocked?

1. Chad
2. South Sudan
3. Nigeria
4. Uganda
5. Zambia
6. Zimbabwe

Select the correct answer using code below?