Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 30 November 2020

1. Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because

1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface
2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere 

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2. Consider the following statements

1. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized body for information and communication technologies.
2. If a country’s information and communication technology product or service requires any kind of international buy-in, you need to be part of standardization discussions in ITU.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. India’s first dolphin observatory is being developed over Ganga River in Bihar.
2. Gangetic dolphin is national aquatic animal and categorized as vulnerable by IUCN.
3. Guru Ghasidas National park is planned to be 4^th tiger reserve of Jharkhand state.

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4. To commemorate its 19th foundation day, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) organized a Stakeholder Consultation to develop a vision towards building an energy efficient India. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The Star Labeling Programme has been formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2. BEE expanded the coverage of its star labelling programme by including energy efficient Deep freezer and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC).
3. Standards & Labeling Programme focus on energy conservation by increasing consumer awareness.

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5. Consider the following statements

1. Pulicat Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in India.
2. Pulicat Lake is aligned parallel to the coast line with its western and eastern parts covered with sand ridges.
3. The lake encompasses Point Calimere bird sanctuary, which is the important bird life habitat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?