Prelims Power Play 16 February 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Global warming pose an existential threat to Rhinos.

Statement-II: Rhinos cannot sweat.

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

2. Supreme Court held that the electoral bonds scheme is unconstitutional because it violates citizens right under which article of the constitution?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Electoral Bonds Scheme:

1. Electoral bonds can be purchased by only Indian citizens.
2. Electoral bonds can be used for making donations to only national parties.
3. Every electoral bond must carry name of the donor.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following regarding

Statement-I:  Pulses are considered India’s wonder-diet

Statement-II: Pulses form an integral part of the Indian diet, providing much-needed protein to the carbohydrate-rich diet.

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

5. A Northern Pintail, a migratory duck species, that was found in a dazed state in Pulicat lake. This lake is spread over which of the following states?

1. Kerela
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below.