UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 253

With reference to terrestrial and ocean biodiversity, consider the following statements:

1. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be highest at low latitudes near the equator.
2. Terrestrial biodiversity is up to 25 times greater than ocean biodiversity.

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Which among the following is / are correct statements with respect to the Prajapatya Vivaha:
1. The rights of boy and girl were equally secured
2. The bride’s father agreed for a fixed price, generally a pair of cows
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Consider the following differences between the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol:

1. Under the Paris Agreement, emission reduction targets are not mandatory as in the Kyoto Protocol.
2. Under the Paris Agreement, developed countries are not required to provide finance to developing countries for emission reduction actions and adaptation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following pollutants are measured by the National Air Quality Index (AQI)?

1. Mercury
2. Lead
3. Ozone
4. Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following statements about the Ashtapradhan of Marathas is / are correct?

1. All the eight ministers held military commands
2. It was a kind of responsible cabinet
3. The finance department was under the Amatya

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