Prelims Power Play 5 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The highest number of cloud-to-lightning (CG) strikes occur in Odisha

Statement-II: Odisha is an eastern coastal state situated in the tropical zone, with its hot, dry climate presenting the perfect blend of conditions for lightning strikes.

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

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

2. Consider the following

Statement I: Planting palm tree can reduce deaths due to lightning strike.

Statement II: Palm trees are considered effective conductors of lightning due to their height and moisture content, which can absorb lightning and mitigate its impact on the ground.

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

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

3. Which of the following gene is responsible development of male traits like testicles and facial hair in the human body?

SRY Gene

KRT 14 Gene

BRCA 1 Gene

CD 8

4. Person ‘A’ is having XX chromosomes and person ‘B’ is having XY chromosomes. Which option is correct for these persons?

Person A is female

Person A is male

Person B is female

None of the above

5. Recently Gaza’s Health Ministry declared which of following epidemic in Gaza?

Polio

HIV AIDS

Cholera

Typhoid