Daily Prelims Current Affairs 30-11-25 1 / 5 Q. With reference to phytoplankton, consider the following statements: Phytoplankton contain chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis, similar to terrestrial plants. Diatoms use flagella for movement in water, while dinoflagellates rely solely on ocean currents. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) result from excessive nutrients in water and can release toxic compounds affecting marine and terrestrial life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 2 / 5 Q. With reference to cumulonimbus clouds, consider the following statements: They are characterized by their vertical development and can extend from low to high levels of the troposphere. These clouds are associated with thunderstorms, heavy precipitation, and lightning. The formation of cumulonimbus clouds requires strong convection currents and atmospheric instability. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 3 / 5 Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Capital gains arising from the sale of debt mutual funds held for more than three years are subject to long-term capital gains tax. Statement-II: Debt mutual funds are classified as equity-oriented mutual funds for tax purposes. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, and Statement-II is correct. 4 / 5 Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The income generated from Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is tax-exempt in the hands of investors, but the capital gains are taxable. Statement-II: REITs are regulated under the 'Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Real Estate Investment Trusts Regulations, 2014'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, and Statement-II is correct. 5 / 5 Q.The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of  (a) labor-augmenting technological progress  (b) capital-augmenting technological progress  (c) capital-reducing technological progress  (d) None of the above Your score isThe average score is 29% 0% Restart quiz
