Daily Prelims MCQs HomePRELIMS EXAMDaily Prelims MCQs Daily Prelims MCQs 1 / 5 Q. Coal gasification involves conversion of coal into: (a) Producer gas through direct combustion (b) Syngas through high-temperature reactions with controlled oxygen and steam (c) LNG through cryogenic processing (d) Methane through biological decomposition 2 / 5 Q. With reference to El Niño, consider the following statements: It is the warm phase of ENSO. It is associated with strengthening of trade winds across the equatorial Pacific. Oceanic Niño Index measures SST anomalies of at least +0.5°C sustained over specified periods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3 / 5 Q. With reference to Andal, consider the following statements: She was the only female among the twelve Alvars. Thiruppavai consists of 30 verses dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Her philosophy emphasised Prapatti or surrender to the divine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 4 / 5 Q. Which one of the following statements best describes a "compensatory cost force"? (a) A force financed through Parliament-approved disaster grants (b) A force that bills clients for services rendered (c) A force operating under cost-sharing with states (d) A force deployed only on emergency requisition 5 / 5 Q. With reference to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), consider the following statements: CISF functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. CISF is the only Central Armed Police Force with a dedicated Fire Wing. CISF was originally established under the CISF Act, 1968. 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 Your score isThe average score is 32% 0% Restart quiz