UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 362

Both Indus River and Sutlej River have made magnificent gorges in Himalayas. Which of the following is / are correct observations about these rivers?

1. Both Indus and Sutluj rivers originated before the Himalayan range was uplifted
2. Both Indus and Sutluj rivers emerge from the Tibetan side of Himalayas

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Which of the following pesticides have tendency to remain intact in environment and to accumulate in fatty tissue?

1. DDT
2. Aldrin
3. Endosulfan
4. Pyrethrin

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

 Consider the following pollutants:

1. Black carbon (BC) 
2. Tropospheric Ozone
3. Hydrofluorocarbon
4. Methane

Which of the above are Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)?

Consider the following cruise missles with their origin countries:

1. Tomahawk - United States
2. Hyunmoo-3 - North Korea
3. Nirbhay - India

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

One of the ideas of the current Indian Government is the introduction of elements of “para diplomacy” in India’s foreign policy. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding this?