UPSC Prelims Current Affairs MCQs 03-12-2025 1 / 4 Q: With reference to the Coral Triangle, consider the following statements: It encompasses the waters of six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Solomon Islands It contains 76% of all known coral species in the world The region experiences both the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean monsoons 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 2 / 4 Q: With reference to 'Bomb Cyclones', consider the following statements: They are characterized by a drop in central air pressure of at least 24 millibars within 24 hours They occur exclusively over tropical oceans They are always associated with blizzards Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 3 / 4 Q: Which of the following statements about Lake Kariba is correct? a) It is a natural lake formed during the last ice age b) It is located between Zimbabwe and Mozambique c) It is the world's largest artificial lake by volume d) It was created by damming the Zambezi River 4 / 4 Q: Consider the following statements about the Nile River Basin: The White Nile originates from Burundi and Rwanda The Blue Nile has its source in Ethiopia  It is the world's longest river flowing through 11 African countries 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) All of the above Your score isThe average score is 17% 0% Restart quiz
