UPSC Prelims 2020 | MCQs on Current Affairs | March 2020 Part 2 of 2 | Raus IAS
- Black Carbon
- State of India's Bird 2020 Report
- ESG Investment
- Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019
- Migratory Species in India - Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species - CMS COP13
- Khanqah-e-Maula
- TRAFFIC - Trade Record Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce
- Red Snow Phenomenon
- Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure
- Foreign Exchange Sell/Buy Swap
[{"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements are correct regarding Black Carbon?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>It contributes to warming by converting incoming solar radiation to heat.</li>\n<li>It also influences cloud formation, and impacts regional circulation and rainfall patterns.</li>\n<li>When deposited on ice and snow, Black Carbon and co-emitted particles reduce surface albedo and heat the surface, thereby resulting in melting of ice.</li>\n<li>Per unit of mass, it has a warming impact on climate weaker than carbon dioxide.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c1227737d44c8439036a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2, 3 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1227737d44c8439036b", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1227737d44c8439036c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1227737d44c8439036d", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2, 3 and 4</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c1227737d44c84390369"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements regarding the ‘State of India’s Bird 2020’ Report</p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the first comprehensive assessment of range, abundance and conservation status of birds in India.</li>\n<li>The Report is prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.</li>\n<li>Much of its data is based on the information provided by the bird-watchers through various platforms.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c13e7737d44c875af8c3", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c13e7737d44c875af8c4", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c13e7737d44c875af8c5", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c13e7737d44c875af8c6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c13e7737d44c875af8c2"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which among the following is/are the feature(s) of ESG Investment, sometimes seen inthe news?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lower investment in the sectors, which are considered to be socially harmful.</li>\n<li>Higher investment in the companies, which have lower carbon footprint.</li>\n<li>Promotion of ethical business practices in the corporate sector. </li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c15b7737d44c84390372", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c15b7737d44c84390373", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c15b7737d44c84390374", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c15b7737d44c84390375", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 </p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c15b7737d44c84390371"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies of the States is revised every 10 years.</li>\n<li>Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies of the States by nomination has been extended to another 10 years by the Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>incorrect? </strong></p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c17e7737d44c81c49c98", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c17e7737d44c81c49c99", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c17e7737d44c81c49c9a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c17e7737d44c81c49c9b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c17e7737d44c81c49c97"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about Migratory Species in India:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Birds comprise the largest migratory species in India.</li>\n<li>Among mammals, bats have the most migratory species in India.</li>\n<li>Urial is a sheep species found in the Ladakh region of India. </li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c19f7737d44c875af8cb", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c19f7737d44c875af8cc", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c19f7737d44c875af8cd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c19f7737d44c875af8ce", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 </p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c19f7737d44c875af8ca"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about Khanqah-i-Maulla:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in Srinagar, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.</li>\n<li>It has been made of wooden blocks.</li>\n<li>It was constructed during the reign of Akbar to promote Sufi Islam in Kashmir. </li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c1bf7737d44c8439037b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1bf7737d44c8439037c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1bf7737d44c8439037d", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1bf7737d44c8439037e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 </p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c1bf7737d44c8439037a"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements regarding the Trade Record Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce (TRAFFIC):</p>\n<ol>\n<li>TRAFFIC is a programme of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to monitor wildlife trade.</li>\n<li>TRAFFIC is complementary to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c1e07737d44c84390381", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1e07737d44c84390382", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1e07737d44c84390383", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c1e07737d44c84390384", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c1e07737d44c84390380"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>‘Red Snow’ is a phenomenon caused by Chlamydomonasnivalis, a species of green algae.</li>\n<li>This algae species exists in snow in the polar and glacial regions, and carries a red pigment to keep itself warm.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c2007737d44c8439038b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2007737d44c8439038c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2007737d44c8439038d", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2007737d44c8439038e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c2007737d44c8439038a"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an international partnership that will support countries- developed and developing- to build climate and disaster resilient infrastructure.</li>\n<li>The Coalition’s secretariat will facilitate knowledge exchange, provide technical support and support capacity building.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c2227737d44c84390391", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2227737d44c84390392", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2227737d44c84390393", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c2227737d44c84390394", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c2227737d44c84390390"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which among the following is/are the likely impact(s) of Foreign Exchange Sell/Buy Swap carried out by the RBI recently?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Increase in the Dollar supply within the Indian economy.</li>\n<li>Increase in the forex reserves.</li>\n<li>Higher exchange rate volatility. </li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f40c23e7737d44c8a36e536", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c23e7737d44c8a36e537", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c23e7737d44c8a36e538", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f40c23e7737d44c8a36e539", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only </p>"}], "question_id": "5f40c23e7737d44c8a36e535"}]
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Prelims Practice MCQs from Current Affairs of March 2020
18 MCQs from UPSC Previous Years Questions + 10 MCQs for practice
Watch to learn:
- How UPSC frames questions for prelims
- What current affairs are important from the perspective of the exam
- How to minimize one’s mistakes and maximize score
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