Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :
1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m³.
2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during periods of inclement weather.
3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.
4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 3 and 4
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4
1 and 2 only
With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :
1. It is a fungus.
2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas.
3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
3 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
Which of the following is not a bird ?
Golden Mahseer
Indian Nightjar
Spoonbill
White Ibis
Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants?
Alfalfa
Amaranth
Chickpea
Clover
Purslane (Kulfa)
Spinach
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 3, 5 and 6 only
2, 4, 5 and 6 only
1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
Restoration of damaged coral reefs
Development of building materials using plant residues
Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas
Providing salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas