Prelims Power Play 22 January 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Interim budget cannot have big ticket announcements.

Statement-II: Election Commission of India bars the outgoing government from proposing any major policy ahead of the elections

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

2. It is one of the largest and most popular protected wildlife parks in Africa. It is located near to Kalahari Desert.  It offers excellent wildlife viewing, and most big safari animals can be seen, including the Big Five. Hwange is most known for the impressive concentration of elephant that are attracted to the park’s waterholes during the dry season. Recently, more than 160 elephants died because of droughts.

3. Consider the following statements with reference to Tuzk-e Babri/ Babarnama

1. It is the memoirs of Babur which is written in Persian
2. The book covers topics as diverse as astronomy, geography, statecraft, military matters
3. The book has reference of a temple being demolished to build a mosque in Ayodhya

How many of the above statements given above is/are correct?

4. WHO AWaRe initiative is for creating awareness about

5. Consider the following

1. Banaras
2. Haridwar
3. Rishikesh
4. Ayodhya

How many of the above holy cities are located on the banks of Ganga River?