Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 5 August 2020

1. Recently Ammonium nitrate was in news in the context of Beirut explosion. Consider following statement regarding it.

1. In its pure form, ammonium nitrate is a white, crystalline chemical which is insoluble in water.
2. It is the main ingredient in the manufacture of commercial explosives used in mining and construction.
3. Pure ammonium nitrate is not an explosive on its own.
4. Large quantities of stored ammonium nitrate are regarded as a major fire hazard

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following matches

1.  1^st Generation of Bio Fuel- non-food crops (cellulosic biofuels and waste bomass)
2. 2^nd Generation of Bio Fuel- sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats
3. 3^rd Generation of Bio Fuel – micro-organisms like algae.

Choose the correct statements:

3. Which of the following are the benefits of using biodiesel are as follows

1. It reduce vehicle emission which makes it eco-friendly.
2. Increases engine performance because it has higher cetane numbers as compared to petro diesel.
3. It has excellent lubricity.
4. Production of bio diesel in India will reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, thus helpful in price stability.
5. Reduction of greenhouse gases at least by 3.3 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of biodiesel

 Choose the correct statements:

4. Consider the following statement regarding Karanja (Pongamia) non-edible oil yielding trees that can be grown to produce biofuel

1. It is a Nitrogen fixing tree
2. It is generally not grazed by animals
3. It is tolerant to water logging, saline and alkaline soils,
4. It can withstand harsh climates (medium to high rainfall).
5. It can be planted on degraded, waste/fallow and cultivable lands

Choose the correct statements:

5. Match the following theatre form with their state

1. Therukoothu       – Tamil Nadu
2. Yakshagaana       – Karnataka
3. Tamaasha            – Maharashtra
4. Bhaona                 – Goa

Which of the above is correctly matched?