Prelims Power Play 11 September 2022

1. Consider the following statements regarding cloudburst

1. It indicates exploding of clouds.
2. It occurs only in Himalayan region in India.
3. It is characterized by Cirrus clouds
4. Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of cloudburst.

Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

2. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation relates to

3. Consider the following regarding rabies

1. Dogs are the only source of the human rabies deaths.
2. Vaccinating dogs is the most cost-effective strategy for preventing rabies in people.
3. It is endemic in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following regarding adoption in India

1. Single female is not eligible to adopt a child.
2. No child shall be given in adoption to a couple unless they have at least five years of stable marital relationship.
3. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the regulatory body that ensures smooth functioning of the adoption process.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?