UPSC Prelim English Quiz

Day 11- 26 Nov - UPSC Prelim English Quiz

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  1. Consider the following statements:
      1. As per the recently released Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5˚C India could annually experience conditions like the 2015 heatwave if the average global temperature rises by more than 1˚C from the present.
      2. The Paris Climate Pact calls for efforts to be pursued to limit the temperature increase to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2. a) 1 Only
    b) 2 Only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

  2. The term 'Ghost nets' refer to

    3. a) An American private military company security contracting in the Iraq War
    b) Fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean
    c) Internet that isn’t visible to search engines
    d) None of the above

  3. To limit global warming to 1.5˚C, the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C sets which of the following targets?
      1. By 2030, global emissions must decline by 45% from 2010 levels.
      2. By 2040, global net zero emissions must be achieved.
      3. By 2050, renewables must provide up to 85% of global electricity.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    4. a) 1 Only
    b) 2 and 3 Only
    c) 1 and 3 Only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

  4. Consider the following statements with respect to 'Odonates'.
      1. It encompasses the dragonflies and damselflies
      2. They are amphibiotic
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    5. a) 1 Only
    b) 2 Only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

  5. With reference to key points from the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C released last month, consider the following statements:
      1. As opposed to previous approaches of IPCC’s study of warming, this report clearly links lifestyle choices with warming.
      2. Rapid and far-reaching changes must take place in energy generation, land use, cities and industry to limit warming to 1.5˚C.
      3. Limiting warming to 1.5˚C brings a lot of benefits compared with limiting it to 2˚C.

    6. a) 1 and 2 Only
    b) 2 and 3 Only
    c) 1 and 3 Only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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