Prelims Power Play 9 July 2023

1. Consider the following  

Statement 1: Germanium is particularly useful in space technologies such as solar cells.

Statement 2: Germanium is more resistant to cosmic radiation than silicon.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

2. Consider the following

1. Both gallium and germanium are on the US lists of critical elements.
2. US controls most of the gallium and germanium in the world.
3. Both gallium and germanium are important ingredients of semiconductors.

How many of the above is /are correct? Select the correct answer?

3.  Which of the following microorganism is used in production of Alcohol?

4. Consider the following 

1. Health promotion including wellness activities like YogaIran
2. Teleconsultation
3. Maternal and child health
4. Services to address communicable and non-communicable diseases
5. Services for elderly and palliative care

How many of the above services are provided by The Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)

5. Consider the following

1. Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms,
2. Lok Adalats have no statutory backing.
3. The award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law
4. There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat

How many of the above are correct? Select the correct answer: