UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 53

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1.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Lion-tailed Macaque is the only Indian macaque with a black coloured coat.
  2. The great albatross has the largest wingspans of any extant birds.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Wild elephants have been protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  2. Captive elephants in India do not come under the purview of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3.
Which of the following are endangered bird species of India:
  1. Narcondam hornbill
  2. Himalayan quail
  3. Nicobar flying fox
  4. House Sparrow
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the SPICE Project:
  1. The project aims at reducing the production of ozone-depleting chemicals.
  2. It aims at removal of sulphate particles, or aerosols from the stratosphere.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding "Flex-Fuels"?
  1. Flex-fuels are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.
  2. Flex-fuels are less volatile than petrol.
Select the correct option from the codes given below: