UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 73

In recent times, the Brown clouds have been a cause of concern with respect to the climate change. What makes us so concerned about them?
1. Brown clouds absorb sunlight and accelerate the Green House Effect
2. Brown clouds suppress the rains and can change rainfall pattern
3. They are directly affecting the Himalayan Glaciers as well as arctic
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding secondary growth in higher plants:

1. Secondary growth refers to the development of flowers and fruits
2. Secondary growth refers to the development of new branches after the plant starts flowering
3. Secondary growth refers to the formation of secondary tissues by the activity of lateral meristem

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following gases:

1. Oxygen
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Stratospheric Ozone

Which of the above absorb(s) thermal infrared radiation?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Rosetta spacecraft - study of comet
2. Cassini-Huygens spacecraft - study of planet Mars
3. Juno spacecraft - study of planet Jupiter

  Which of the above is/are correct?

The recently launched LADIS portal is most closely associated to__?