UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 209

Lord Mayo’s Resolution of 1870 was related to which of the following ?

Consider the following differences between Sial layer and Sima layer:

1. Sial layer is less dense than the Sima layer
2. While “sial” is mainly concentrated in continental crust, “sima” is concentrated in oceanic crust

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India:

1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. The extent of an Eco-Sensitive Zone is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 kilometres around a protected area.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Red Snow
2. Red Rust (of tea)
3. Red Tide

Which of the above are caused by algae?

A National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ) in India:
1. is a self government and autonomous body
2. declared as Industrial Township as envisaged in Part IXA of the Constitution
3. Established via a parliamentary legislation
Which among the above is / are correct?