Which of the following statements are correct in respect of super cyclones:
- Super cyclones are classified as tropical cyclones with wind speeds exceeding 220 km/h.
- The 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone is considered one of the strongest cyclones to hit the Indian subcontinent.
- Super cyclones generally form over land and intensify due to rising surface temperatures.
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Consider the following with reference to the Global Mangrove Database and Information System (GLOMIS):
- GLOMIS is an initiative launched by the World Bank to promote mangrove afforestation in South Asia.
- It serves as a global repository of data related to mangrove ecology, management practices, and socio-economic importance.
- GLOMIS is managed by the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME).
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Indian Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to restrict the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Statement 2: The Act requires prior approval of the Central Government before any forest land can be used for agriculture, industry, or infrastructure projects.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The imposition of President’s Rule in Indian states has significantly reduced since the 1990s.
Statement II: The Supreme Court’s ruling in the S.R. Bommai case established judicial limits on arbitrary dismissal of state governments.
Statement III: The rise of coalition politics and regional parties made it politically costly for the Centre to impose President’s Rule indiscriminately.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to M.S. Swaminathan:
- He is widely regarded as the father of India’s Green Revolution for his role in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat.
- He served as the first Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- He chaired the National Commission on Farmers, which recommended the Minimum Support Price (MSP) be at least 50% above the cost of production.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with respect to CME, or Coco-Methyl Ester
- It is a type of biodiesel derived from coconut oil and methanol.
- It is derived through a process called transesterification.
- It is considered a renewable energy source and a potential substitute for fossil fuels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements
Statement 1: Phosphorus is essential to the structure of DNA and RNA and to the function of the energy-transporter molecule ATP.
Statement 2: The ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Statement 3: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to Mono Lake
- It is a saline soda lake in California.
- The lack of an outlet causes high levels of salts to accumulate in the lake which make its water alkaline.
- Lake Russell was the prehistoric predecessor to Mono Lake, during the Pleistocene.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements
- Irinjalakuda Kerala based KSE Limited is India’s largest solvent-extracted coconut oil producer,
- Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s top producers-cum-exporters of the coconut oil.
- The El Niño event affected the growth of coconut flowers and fruit development.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements
Statement 1: Palm oil, Soyabean oil and Mustard oil account for about 72% of total domestic edible oil consumption in India.
Statement 2: Kerala derives its name from Kera or the coconut tree is the top producer of coconut oil currently.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?