Prelims Power Play 11 August 2024

1. Consider the following statement regarding Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

1. It is an ad-hoc body.
2. The mandate of a JPC depends on the motion constituting it.
3. The government is bound by recommendations of the JPC.
4. Till now only one JPC has been established

How many of the above statements is /are correct?

2. Neelakurinji that blooms once in 12 years included in Red List. The ‘Red Books” published by the international union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN) contain lists of?

1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

3. Which of the following country is one of the largest producers of both Lithium and Copper?

4. Consider the following

Statement I: Over the years, the number of glacial lakes has been gradually increasing

Statement II: Climate change is responsible for increasing frequency of glacial lakes in Himalayas.

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

5. Consider the following pairs

Regions often mentioned in news                   Country

1. Kursk                                                                     Ukraine
2. Donetsk                                                                 Russia
3. Rakhine                                                                 Bangladesh
4. Khan Younis                                                         Syria

How many of the above pairs are correct?