Q. 36. ‘Global climate risk index’ is published by:
(A) Global carbon project
(B) UNEP
(C) German watch
(D) UNFCCC
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Q. 37. Recently, scientists have witnessed Noctiluca Scintillans, along the sea coast of Karnataka. What is Noctiluca Scintillans?
(A) It is a cluster of eggs of a Fish that is mass-nested in the ocean water itself.
(B) It is the floating part of a dead coral reef that has bleached over a period of time.
(C) It is a free-living, marine-dwelling species of dinoflagellate that exhibits bioluminescence when disturbed.
(D) It is a type of algae that can be used in the production of bioethanol.
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Q. 38. With reference to the ‘new Labour laws’, consider following the statements:
1. The working hours have been decreased from 12 to 8 hrs.
2. The basic salary will comprise at least 50 percent of the total salary.
3. Provident Fund (PF) of workers will be more, leading to lesser pay in hand.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Q. 39. Consider the following statements with respect to the mountain passes of the Himalayas, and arrange it from East to West.
1. Lipulekh La; 2. Jalep La; 3. Bara Lacha; 4. Zoji La; 5. Bom Di La
Select the correct answer by using the code given below:
(A) 1-3-2-5-4
(B) 5-1-2-3-4
(C) 4-3-1-2-5
(D) 5-2-1-3-4
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Q. 40. With reference to geography, which of the following statement is incorrect?
(A) Weathering is defined as the mechanical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks through the actions of various elements of weather and climate.
(B) Diastrophism is defined as all processes that move, elevate or build up portions of the earth’s crust.
(C) Volcanism includes the movement of molten rock (magma) onto or toward the earth’s surface.
(D) Physical weathering is the removal of minerals and ions from the weathering environment and physical changes due to the growth or movement of organisms.
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