Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 8, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Consider the following statements:
- Euchromatin is rich in genes and produces proteins.
- Heterochromatin does not produce proteins.
- A human genome helps to study genetic variation between individuals or between populations.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Euchromatin contains many genes and is transcriptionally active, thus leading to protein production. Heterochromatin is tightly packed, gene-poor, and generally does not produce proteins. The human genome serves as a reference to study genetic variation among individuals or populations. Thus, all three statements are correct, reflecting core concepts from molecular and human biology research.
2. Which of the following components form a part of the capital account in India's Balance of Payments?
- External Commercial Borrowing
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Remittances from Indians living abroad
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
External Commercial Borrowing and Foreign Direct Investment are components of the capital account. Remittances from Indians living abroad are considered part of the current account as private transfers. The capital account mainly includes capital transfers and acquisition/disposal of non-financial assets, while remittances are recorded as part of invisibles in the current account.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Branching acropora corals are more sensitive to bleaching events.
- Corals use fluorescent pigments to shield themselves from excessive ultraviolet radiation.
- When corals bleach, they eject their zooxanthellae multi-celled algae.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Branching acropora corals are among the most sensitive to bleaching. Corals use fluorescent pigments to help shield themselves from excessive ultraviolet radiation. However, when corals bleach, they eject their zooxanthellae, which are single-celled algae, not multi-celled. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is incorrect.
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June 8, 2022
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June 8, 2022.
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