DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

With reference to CNG and LPG, consider the following statements:

1. Compressed Natural Gas is often colloquially called propane
2. Both CNG and LPG can not be used as fuels in vehicles
3. CNG is manufactured during petroleum refining process

Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

Which of the following is/are a factor contributing towards global warming?

1. Deforestation
2. Release of methane from animal waste
3. Increased cattle production

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Which of the following is/are NOT a function of environment?

1. It assimilates waste
2. It provides resources
3. It sustains life
4. It provides aesthetics

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With reference to carrying capacity, consider the following statements:

1. An area’s carrying capacity is always static
2. The human carrying capacity of earth is fixed at 1.5 Billion population

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The problem of ozone depletion is caused by high levels of chlorine and bromine compounds in the stratosphere
2. UV radiation increases production of phytoplankton and thus affects other aquatic organisms

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Halons, consider the following statements:

1. They are chemical compounds now widely used in firefighting
2. Halons are atmospheric ozone depleters but not greenhouse gases

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Capital goods are final goods yet they are not final goods to be ultimately consumed
2. Capital goods make production of other commodities feasible, but they themselves don’t get transformed in the production process

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In economics, depreciation is an annual allowance for wear and tear of

Consider the following statements:

1. Gross Domestic Product measures the aggregate production of final goods and services taking place within the domestic economy during a year
2. If we deduct depreciation from Net National Product (NNP) the measure of aggregate income that we obtain is called Gross National Product (GNP)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

If we add subsidies to the Net National Product evaluated at market prices, the measure that is obtained is called as

A measure of the level of prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy that accounts for inflation is known as

Which of the following measure change of prices in an economy?

1. Consumer Price Index
2. GDP deflator
3. Wholesale Price Index

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