6/8/2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Ammonium nitrate and choose the correct options

1. Ammonium Nitrate is a common chemical ingredient of agricultural fertilisers.
2. It is used as an ingredient for the production of anaesthetic gasesand cold packs.
3. It is also the main ingredient in the manufacture of commercial explosivesused in mining and construction.
4. Pureammonium nitrate is an explosiveon its own.

1. 1, 2 only
2. 3, 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. all of the above

Q2. Consider the following statements with respect to “Pokkali rice” and choose the correct option:

1. It is a variety of rice known for its saltwater tolerance.
2. It has got a Geographical Indication Tag.
3. It is extensively cultivated in Tamil Nadu.

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

Q3. Which of these states have Geographical Indication Tag for Basmati Rice?

1. Punjab
2. Haryana
3. Uttarakhand
4. Madhya Pradesh

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