UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 489

In geographical context, a “Garben” is a:

Consider the following observations:

1. In the medieval times, both Jainism and Buddhism had become incapable of offering any serious challenge to brahmanism
2. Both Jainism and Buddhism were affected by Tantrism to almost equal extent

Which among the above observations is / are correct?

With reference to anhydrous ammonia used in industrial refrigeration, which of the following properties make it a useful chemical?

1. Ammonia is non-toxic
2. Ammonia has a high dipole moment
3. Ammonia has high heat of vaporization
4. Ammonia is non-corrosive to copper alloys

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

The Central Government has announced setting up two National Kamdhenu Breeding Centres. The centres are being established in which of the following two states?

Consider the following statements regarding El Niño and La Niña:

1. They occur in precise patterns of 10 years.
2. They produce changes of opposite direction in global temperature and precipitation patterns.
3. They increase water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?