Location/IR/Geography Quiz -March 17, 2022

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Exfoliation?
1. It is a chemical weathering of rocks in which pressure in a rock is released along parallel alignments near the surface of the bedrock.
2. It primarily occurs on intrusive igneous or metamorphosed rocks that are exposed at the Earth’s surface.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Earthquake Waves::
1. The particles subjected to P-waves travel in the direction of the propagation of waves whereas particles subjected to S-waves move perpendicular to the direction of the propagation of waves.
2. The Love waves produce entirely horizontal motion and its amplitude diminishes with greater depth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Equator does not pass through which of the following African countries?

Recently a new butterfly species named ‘Chocolate-bordered Flitter’ has been found in which of the following state/UTs?

Which of the following is world’s newest republic?

Consider the following statements about Killer Robots:
1. Killer Robots are semi autonomous weapons.
2. These weapons fall under Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS).
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Recently Union Cabinet has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of the Republic of India and which of the following countries?

Minsk Agreements, recently seen in news is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements about Global Gateway Plan:
1. The plan aims to invest €300 billion ($340 billion) globally in infrastructure, digital and climate projects by 2050.
2. The Plan will be implemented in a Team Europe approach that brings together funding by the EU, its Member States and European financial institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?