Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 11 April 2021

1. Which of the following statements about the Jyotiba Phule is correct:

1. He is known for eradication of untouchability and the caste system and for his efforts in educating women.
2. He set-up first women university in India.
3. Ghulamgiri is one of his most critical work.

Which of the above statement is true?

2. Which of the following statement about the mRNA vaccine for Covid-19 is incorrect:

3. Which of the following endemic species are correctly matched:

1. lemurs – Medagascar
2. snow leopard – Himalayas
3. Lichen Lobariapindarensis- Himalayas

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4. Which of the following are ecological causes of coral bleaching?

1. Solar irradiance
2. Ocean Acidification
3. Climate Change
4. Terrestrial and marine pollutants

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5. Corals are absent in northern coast of Bay of Bengal. Which of the following is/are the reason for the absence of coral reef in India’s northern coast of Bay of Bengal?

1. Immense quantity of freshwater and silt brought by the rivers
2. High human presence on the coastline
3. Heavy monsoonal rain.

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