Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 16 April 2016

Q.1- In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?

1. Assessment of crop productivity
2. Locating ground water resources
3. Mineral exploration
4. Telecommunications
5. Traffic studies

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 4 and 5 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.2- The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.3- Consider the following statement and mark the correct option:

1. There are eight official languages in UN
2. Holy See and Palestine are two non-member observer states in UN

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. None
D. Both

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