18/8/2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1: With reference to biofuels, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

1. Second generation biofuels are produced from microorganisms.
2. Genetically engineered crops are used in third generation biofuels.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q2:

With reference to the National Solar Mission, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect option:

1. It is one of the seven national missions outlined in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change.

2. It targets installing 175 GW grid-connected solar power plants by the year 2022.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q3:

With reference to rejuvenation of river Ganga, which of the following is/are not correct?

1. Ganga Action Plan was the first River Action Plan that was taken to improve the river water quality.
2. The National River Conservation Plan is an extension to the Ganga Action Plan.

 

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q 4: ‘Bhadbhut project’ recently seen in the news is located on which river?

1. Narmada
2. Godavari
3. Mahanadi
4. Kaveri

 

Q5:

With reference to Gothic Architecture, consider the following statements and choose the correct option :

1. This architecture emerged from France and England.
2. Pointed arches with ribbed vaults is the unique feature of this architecture.
3. Victoria Memorial is an example of Indo-Gothic architecture.

 

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3