8-7-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the Nile River:

1. The Nile is formed by three principal streams: the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile.
2. The Nile River forms an arcuate delta as it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. With reference to OPEC+, consider the following statements:

1. It consists of OPEC and other top non-OPEC oil-exporting nations.
2. The 10 of the world’s major non-OPEC oil-exporting nations are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam:

1. It is being constructed on River Sobat, a tributary of River Nile.
2. It has become a matter of contention between Ethiopia and Egypt.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

4. The term ‘Safe harbour immunity’ seen in news refers to:

5. “Mazar-e-Sharif”, often in news, is located in:

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)?

1. It was registered as a society in 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
2. It acted as the implementation arm of National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

7. Consider the following statements about the Hope Mission:

1. It is the Arab world’s first mission to Venus.
2. It is the country’s second venture beyond Earth’s orbit.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements about the Plastic:

1. It is a synthetic organic polymer made from petroleum.
2. Ocean-based plastic originates mainly from the fishing industry, nautical activities and aquaculture.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

9. Which of the following Protected Areas are in Maharashtra?

1. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
2. Karnala Bird Sanctuary
3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

10. Consider the following statements about the Melanistic Leopards:

1. They are either pale yellow to deep gold or tawnywith black rosettes.
2. They reported from densely forested areas of south India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?