28th February 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements:

1. Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.
2. Edwards syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

How does venture debt financing differ from traditional debt financing?

Consider the following statements about the Miyawaki Method of afforestation:

1. The Miyawaki Method focuses on planting a single variety of indigenous trees per square meter to enhance green cover.
2. It aims to create a dense forest ecosystem within a significantly reduced timeframe of 10 years, compared to the century usually required for natural forest development.
3. The technique emphasizes the elimination of regular maintenance by utilizing largely self-sustaining plant species.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Badami Chalukya temples unearthed in Mudimanikyam Village:

1. The architecture of the temples is predominantly influenced by the Dravidian style.
2. An inscription found on a pillar dating to the 8th or 9th century AD was deciphered as denoting the title of a hero.
3. The temples are situated near the banks of the Ganges River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the causes and characteristics of rip currents:

1. Rip currents are predominantly caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
2. They often form when waves approach the shore at an angle, creating a concentrated flow back to the sea.
3. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that flow from near the shore to the deeper ocean or sea.

How many of the above statements are correct?