Prelims Power Play 7 February 2023

1. Consider the following statements about Sea of Marmara:

1. The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea located entirely within the borders of Turkey.
2. It connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea
3. The Dardanelles strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the code given below:

2. Consider the following statements regarding “Mercalli scale”

1. It describes the earthquake’s magnitude by measuring the seismic waves that cause the earthquake.
2. The Mercalli Intensity Scale is only useful for measuring earthquakes in inhabited areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3. SEBI recently came out with new rules of Initial Public Offering (IPO) pricing. Which of the following will be the likely effect of this move?

1. It will lead to an IPO boom
2. It will narrow down the price band of IPO issues
3. It will increase capital investment and growth
4. Autonomy in investment decisions

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? Select the correct answer from the code below:

4. Which of the following Constitutional provision deals with special leave petition?

5. Biogas is a renewable energy source composed majorly of?