Current Affairs Question - 17 October 2020
National Environmental Pollution, Degradation & Climate Change
Fly Ash
Consider the following statements with reference to the Fly ash:
- Fly ash is a byproduct from burning pulverized coal in electric power generating plants.
- It consists primarily of oxides of silicon, aluminum iron and calcium.
- There are two common types of fly ash: Class D and Class H.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
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B |
2 and 3
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C |
1 and 3
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D |
1, 2 and 3
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National Issues Relating To Health
Thalassemia
Consider the following statements:
- Thalassemia is a non-inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin.
- The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
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B |
Both 1 and 2
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C |
Only 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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