Daily Prelims MCQs

Q. With reference to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), consider the following statements:

1. It bans chemical weapons and requires their destruction. 
2. It entered into force in 1997. 
3. Membership is restricted only to UN member states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the Asiatic Lion, consider the following statements:

1. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is its only natural habitat. 
2. It is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List. 
3. Project Lion was launched in 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the Mekedatu Dam Project, consider the following statements:

1. It is proposed at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers. 
2. It is intended only for hydropower generation. 
3. Tamil Nadu opposes the project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Which one of the following best describes the Strait of Hormuz?

Q. With reference to Rare Earth Metals (REMs), consider the following statements:

1. REMs comprise 15 lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium. 
2. They are rarely found in Earth's crust. 
3. Their chemical similarity makes separation and refining difficult.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?