UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 566

Consider the following statements in relation to the term OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion):

1. OTEC uses the temperature difference between cooler deep and warmer shallow or surface ocean waters to run a heat engine and produce electricity.
2. OTEC provides energy 24hrs/day all year long with higher economic efficiency.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj - Introduced by Alauddin Khilji
2. Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi - Introduced by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
3. Diwan-i-Bandagani - Introduced by Firoz Tughluq

   Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX):

1. It is a broadband wireless technology for point to multipoint wireless networking
2. A single WiMAX antenna can have maximum range of 30 meters

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which among the following is / are components of the Macroeconomic Vulnerability Index released by Ministry of Finance, Government of India?
1. Rate of inflation
2. Current Account Deficit
3. Fiscal Deficit
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about Cement Industry in India:

1. India is the second largest cement producer and consumer in the world
2. Maximum numbers of cement plants are located in South India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?