1. Consider the following statements:
- Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake.
- Jishin is the Japanese word for earthquake.
- Hypocentre is the location below the earth’s surface where the rupture of the fault begins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake. Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measures the intensity of the earthquake based on observational trends.
- Jishin is the Japanese word for earthquake.
- Hypocentre or focus is the location below the earth’s surface where the rupture of the fault begins.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant.
- The Golden Crescent region of South Asia includes Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
- The Golden Triangle includes parts of Nepal, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- Amphetamine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
- The Golden Crescent region of South Asia—comprising Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan—is a principal global site for opium production and distribution.
- The Golden Triangle includes parts of Burma, China, Laos, and Thailand. It provides ideal conditions for opium cultivation, which began during the 16th and 17th centuries.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the World Food Programme (WFP):
- The WFP is funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
- ShareTheMeal is an initiative of WFP.
- The Global Report on Food Crises is released by WFP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
WFP is funded entirely by voluntary donations and not by the IFAD directly. ShareTheMeal is a fundraising initiative of WFP, and the Global Report on Food Crises is jointly released by WFP along with partners. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect as IFAD does not directly finance WFP.
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