Prelims Power Play 17 August 2024

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1. The Calcutta Riots of 1946, also known as the “Great Calcutta Killing” was a result of which of the following events?

 
 
 
 

2. Consider the following impacts of light pollution:

  1. Interference with photoperiodism of plants.
  2. Interfere with process of reproduction for amphibians
  3. Decline of insects
  4. Disturbance in circadian clock of humans

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 
 
 
 

3. Nord Stream comprises a network of offshore pipelines (Nord Stream 1 and 2) supplying natural gas to northern Europe. They run on the sea floor of the

 
 
 
 

4. Consider the following

  1. All types of surrogacies are legal in India.
  2. An egg donor has no legal right on the child in a case of surrogate birth.

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

 
 
 
 

5. Consider the following 

Statement 1: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)s are created as “shock absorbers” for the protected areas.

Statement 2: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)s minimize the negative impact on the “fragile ecosystems” by certain human activities taking place nearby.

Which of the following options is correct?