Quiz 2020: Prelims Power Play 8 September 2020

1. Consider the following statements

1. Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature.
2. Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood.
3. Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

2. Consider the following pairs

1. Covishield      a weakened and non-replicating version of a common cold virus
2. Zycov              Dead virus
3. Covaxin         ‘mRNA’ vaccines, which make use of the messenger RNA molecules
4. HGC 019        a genetically engineered DNA molecule

Which of the above pair is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements about ecologically sensitive areas:

1. Ecologically sensitive areas are notified under Biological diversity act 2002.
2. They are declared to reduce the adverse impact of human activities on fragile ecosystem.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Which of the following statements are correct about Fly Ash?

1. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.
2. Fly ash can reduce the crop productivity and water retention capacity of soil.
3. Fly ash bricks are light in weight and offer high strength and durability.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5. Critical Wildlife Habitat are notified under which legislation