14 Feb, 2024

1. With reference to Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), consider the following statements:

  1. The AMOC circulates water from north to south and back in a long cycle within the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. This circulation brings cold effects to the various parts of the world.
  3. The circulation process begins as warm water near the surface moves toward the poles, where it cools and forms sea ice.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. In a recent study, it was found that a new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes could be useful for rechargeable batteries & flexible electronics. In this context consider the following statements:

  1. A carbon nanotube is a graphene-based, small, cylindrical carbon structure.
  2. Carbon nanotubes are also known as “Buckytubes”.
  3. They have been used in a variety of industries, such as touch screens, supercapacitors, transparent electrodes, flexible electronics, rechargeable batteries, and aircraft.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements are correct about Community Radio Stations (CRSs?

4. Consider the following statements regarding National Generic Document Registration System:

  1. The NGDRS application is developed by the National Informatics Centre, Pune.
  2. This project is initiated by the Department of Land Resources.
  3. It is a common, generic and configurable application developed for registration departments across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. In a recent development, farmers across the country are protesting and demanding guaranteed prices for their crops. In this context, consider the following statements about MSP:

  1. Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the lowest rate at which government procurement agencies buy crops from farmers.
  2. MSP is determined by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
  3. Only kharif crops are covered under MSP in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?