[{"explanation": "<p>A research paper has highlighted that thes sociological change in locusts to gather in swarms is because of change in central nervous system caused due to serotonin which affects their mood and social behaviour.</p>\n<p>So,&nbsp; a potential way to prevent forming of swarms is to spray serotonin inhibitor which reduces the level of serotonin responsible for swarm formation in locusts. However, more research is required in this area.</p>", "question": "<p>Which of the following chemicals is responsible for the locusts to form swarms and attack crops?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5edcfd2d7737d44460b0cc0f", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Serotonin</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd2d7737d44460b0cc10", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Dopamine</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd2d7737d44460b0cc11", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Glutamate</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd2d7737d44460b0cc12", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Endorphins</p>"}], "question_id": "5edcfd2d7737d44460b0cc0e"}, {"explanation": "<p>The gross value added (GVA) is defined as the value of total output minus the value of intermediate consumption. Hence, in order to measure the GVA, we would be required to&nbsp; deduct the cost of raw materials and intermediate goods from the total output in an economy.</p>\n<p>Thus, GVA is considered to be measurement of economic activity from the perspective of the manufacturer (rather than from the perspective of end consumer).</p>\n<p>Since 2015 sector-wise estimates of gross value added (GVA) is given at basic prices instead of factor cost</p>", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements about Gross Value Added is correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5edcfd717737d44460b0cc17", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>It measures economic activity from the perspective of the consumer.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd717737d44460b0cc18", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>India uses GVA at factor cost to determine GDP</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd717737d44460b0cc19", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfd717737d44460b0cc1a", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5edcfd717737d44460b0cc16"}, {"explanation": "<p>Microplastics are very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment.</p>\n<p>Microplastics are not a specific kind of plastic, but rather any type of plastic fragment that is less than 5 mm in length.</p>\n<p>Although being lighter, sea surface accumulations only account for ~1% of the estimated global marine plastic budget. Most of the remaining 99% of plastic ends up in the deep sea.</p>\n<p>A considerable proportion (estimated at 13.5%) of the marine plastic budget occurs as microplastics previous studies have so far proposed that microplastics are transported to the seafloor by vertical settling from surface accumulations; But a new&nbsp; study shows that the spatial distribution and ultimate fate of microplastics are strongly controlled by near-bed thermohaline currents (bottom currents). These currents are known to supply oxygen and nutrients to deep-sea benthos, suggesting that deep-sea biodiversity hotspots are also likely to be microplastic hotspots.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements Microplastics:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deep sea biodiversity hotspots are also hotspots for Microplastic.</li>\n<li>More than 50% of Marine Plastic Budget comprises of Microplastic.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5edcfdc07737d44455e22ea5", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1 only"}, {"option_id": "5edcfdc07737d44455e22ea6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "2 only"}, {"option_id": "5edcfdc07737d44455e22ea7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Both 1 and 2"}, {"option_id": "5edcfdc07737d44455e22ea8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Neither 1 nor 2"}], "question_id": "5edcfdc07737d44455e22ea4"}, {"explanation": "<p>The Gross domestic Product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time.&nbsp;Depending upon the market price chosen for the calculation of GDP, there are two variants:</p>\n<p>Real GDP: The GDP which is calculated by using the Base year prices is referred to as Real GDP. Since, it takes into account base year prices, it is also referred to as GDP at constant prices.</p>\n<p>Nominal GDP: The GDP which is calculated by using the current market prices is referred to as Nominal GDP. It is also referred to as GDP at current market prices.</p>\n<p>The Nominal GDP can increase even without increase in the production of Goods and Services. It can increase when only the prices of Goods and services increase.</p>\n<p>However, the Real GDP takes into account only the increase in Quantity ( as compared to Base year) and hence provides a better picture of the economy in the long run. <br>If the Nominal GDP is higher than Real GDP, then it denotes Inflation in an economy. <br>If the Real GDP is higher than Nominal GDP, it denotes deflation in the economy.</br></br></p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about GDP:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>If Nominal GDP is higher than Real GDP it indicates Inflation.</li>\n<li>Real GDP can increase if there is increase in prices only.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5edcfe1b7737d44455e22ead", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1 only"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe1b7737d44455e22eae", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "2 only"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe1b7737d44455e22eaf", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Both 1 and 2"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe1b7737d44455e22eb0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Neither 1 nor 2"}], "question_id": "5edcfe1b7737d44455e22eac"}, {"explanation": "<p>India&rsquo;s 1st solar-powered ferry, Aditya has been shortlisted for the Gustave Trouve\u0301 Award.</p>\n<p>Gustave Trouve\u0301 Award is a global award instituted after a Gustave Trouve, a French inventor who developed electric outboard motor that was used to propel boats.</p>", "question": "<p>Recently India's first solar powered ferry has been shortlisted for the Gustave Trouve award. What is the name of the ferry?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5edcfe657737d44455e22eb6", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Aditya</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe657737d44455e22eb7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Surya</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe657737d44455e22eb8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Bhanu</p>"}, {"option_id": "5edcfe657737d44455e22eb9", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Ravi</p>"}], "question_id": "5edcfe657737d44455e22eb5"}]

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