Prelims Power Play 1 July 2023

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF):

1. The framework was adopted at the CoP15 to the UN Convention on Biodiversity (UNCBD).
2. The targets under the framework are mandatory to be achieved by the member countries.
3. The GBF goals and targets do not prohibit the use of biodiversity.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are ‘correct’? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2. Consider the following regarding Lithium

1. India currently is completely dependent on imported Lithium.
2. At present there is no facility to manufacture lithium cell in India.
3. India doesn’t have any lithium reserves.

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

3. Which of the following statements about Lithium are correct?

1. It is a hard, silvery-white metal.
2. It reacts vigorously with water.
3. It has the lowest density of all metals

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following

1. Tomato
2. Onion
3. Potato
4. Vegetables

How many of the above is included in Operation Greens scheme? Select the correct answer:

5. Consider the following

1.  Paracel Islands
2. Spratly Islands
3. Kuril Islands

How many of the above disputed islands are in South China Sea? Select the correct answer: