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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Core inflation is a measure of the total inflation within an economy, including commodities such as food and energy prices.
- Core inflation typically rises and falls more gradually than inflation in food and fuel.
- The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly two-third of the weight of items included in the IIP.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Core inflation — that is the inflation rate when prices of food and fuel are taken away. Core inflation typically rises and falls more gradually than inflation in food and fuel.
Eight core industrial sectors that support infrastructure such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity have a total weight of nearly 40% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
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Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Core inflation — that is the inflation rate when prices of food and fuel are taken away. Core inflation typically rises and falls more gradually than inflation in food and fuel.
Eight core industrial sectors that support infrastructure such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity have a total weight of nearly 40% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsState of the Global Climate Report is being released by
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Solution: c)
The World Meteorological Organisation is publishing the report since 1993. The report mainly documents indicators of climate system such as increasing land and ocean temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, melting ice, sea-level increase, glacier retreat and extreme weather.
The report also highlights the impacts of climate change on socio-economic development, food security, migration and marine ecosystems.
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Solution: c)
The World Meteorological Organisation is publishing the report since 1993. The report mainly documents indicators of climate system such as increasing land and ocean temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, melting ice, sea-level increase, glacier retreat and extreme weather.
The report also highlights the impacts of climate change on socio-economic development, food security, migration and marine ecosystems.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Cyclones.
- A cyclone is a low-pressure system that forms over warm waters.
- It is a system of high-speed winds blowing clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Tropical cyclones in the formative stages of their development are very calm and does not cause any threat to life and property.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
A cyclone is a low pressure system that forms over warm waters. Essentially, it is a system of high speed winds rotating around a low-pressure area, with the winds blowing counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, “Tropical cyclones are one of the biggest threats to life and property even in the formative stages of their development. They include a number of different hazards that can individually cause significant impacts on life and property, such as storm surge, flooding, extreme winds, tornadoes and lighting.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
A cyclone is a low pressure system that forms over warm waters. Essentially, it is a system of high speed winds rotating around a low-pressure area, with the winds blowing counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, “Tropical cyclones are one of the biggest threats to life and property even in the formative stages of their development. They include a number of different hazards that can individually cause significant impacts on life and property, such as storm surge, flooding, extreme winds, tornadoes and lighting.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Grameen Vitrak Yojana, launched in 2009, mainly dealt with
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Solution: c)
Over the last 15 years, the Government of India has attempted to replicate the success that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) adoption has seen in urban households, in poorer and rural households. The Grameen Vitrak Yojana, launched in 2009, has helped grow the rural distributor base from 18% to 60% of the total LPG distributor base today.
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Solution: c)
Over the last 15 years, the Government of India has attempted to replicate the success that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) adoption has seen in urban households, in poorer and rural households. The Grameen Vitrak Yojana, launched in 2009, has helped grow the rural distributor base from 18% to 60% of the total LPG distributor base today.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsBy analyzing selected DNA sequences, a crime laboratory can develop a profile to be used in identifying a suspect. In this context DNA can be extracted from which of the following sources?
- Blood
- Bone
- Saliva
- Hair
- Teeth
How many of the above options is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Each person’s DNA, except for identical twins, is unique. By analyzing selected DNA sequences (called loci), a crime laboratory can develop a profile to be used in identifying a suspect.
DNA can be extracted from many sources, such as hair, bone, teeth, saliva, and blood. Because there is DNA in most cells in the human body, even a minuscule amount of bodily fluid or tissue can yield useful information. Samples may even be extracted from used clothes, linen, combs, or other frequently used items.
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Solution: d)
Each person’s DNA, except for identical twins, is unique. By analyzing selected DNA sequences (called loci), a crime laboratory can develop a profile to be used in identifying a suspect.
DNA can be extracted from many sources, such as hair, bone, teeth, saliva, and blood. Because there is DNA in most cells in the human body, even a minuscule amount of bodily fluid or tissue can yield useful information. Samples may even be extracted from used clothes, linen, combs, or other frequently used items.
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