Prelims Marathon – Society – Revision – November 12th – 2023

Which of the following is/are cause/s of “Tsunamis”?
1.Earthquake
2.Landslide
3.Volcanic activity
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.About 10 per cent of the World’s tropical cyclones affect the Indian coast.
2.More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the World Meteorological Organization, how many day/s the daily maximum temperature exceeds the average maximum temperature by five degrees Celsius for a Heat Wave?

Which of the following is/are cause/s of flood/s?
1.Storm surge
2.High intensity rainfall
3.Melting of ice
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is/are landslide prone area/s in India?
1.The Himalayas
2.Northeast India
3.The Nilgiris
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements “red sanders”:
1.It is a flora-species that is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Eastern Ghats.
2.TRAFFIC factsheet highlighted Red Sanders is India’s most exploited tree species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding “Point Calimere”:
1.It is situated in Kerala.
2.It is designated as a Ramsar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The famous “Satpura Tiger Reserve” is recently seen in news located at?

The “Keeladi Excavations” is recently seen in news located at?