UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 546

Consider the following statements regarding the slopes of the Himalayas:

1. The southern slopes are covered with thick vegetation, whereas the northern slopes are generally barren.
2. The snowline is lower on the northern slopes than on the southern slopes.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements about Tsunamis:

1. Tsunamis are tidal waves
2. They are much more frequent in the Pacific Ocean

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following commodities:

1. Wheat
2. Livestock
3. Rubber
4. Crude oil

Which of the above is/are classified as hard commodities?

Consider the following statements:

1. Fixed deposits and real estate are both considered "near money" assets.
2. Both Treasury Bills (T-Bills) and Cash Management Bills (CMBs) are classified as Gilt edge securities.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements about the “Energy Efficiency Implementation Readiness” Index:

1. The index is created by the World Bank
2. Andhra Pradesh has been ranked first in terms of overall energy efficiency implementation readiness for the year 2016

Which of the above statements is/are correct?