UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 546

Consider the following observations about the southern slopes and northern slopes of Himalayas:

1. Southern slopes are covered with thick vegetation, while the northern slopes are generally barren
2. The snowline is lower on the northern slopes than on southern slopes

Which among the above observations is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements about Tsunamis:

1. Tsunamis are tidal waves
2. They are much more frequent in the Pacific Ocean

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following commodities:

1. Wheat
2. Livestock
3. Rubber
4. Crude oil

Which of the above is/are example(s) of hard commodities?

Consider the following statements:

1. Both fixed deposits and real estate are near money
2. Both T-Bills and Cash Management Bills are Gilt edge securities

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements about the “Energy Efficiency Implementation Readiness” Index:

1. The index is created by the World Bank
2. Andhra Pradesh has been ranked first in terms of overall energy efficiency implementation readiness for the year 2016

Which of the above statements is/are correct?