PPSC 2018 (General Studies) Previous Year Paper

Consider the following statements about an estuary:

1. An estuary is the place where the river freshwater meets with ocean water.

2. This area is highly productive.

3. This area is highly unproductive.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Compounds of ______ cause Minamata disease.

Consider the following statements in the context of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM):

1. It is a global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy.

2. India is a participating nation in the Clean Energy Ministerial.

3. India has denied to participate in the programme ‘21st Century Power’ under Clean Energy Ministerial.

Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, consider the following statements:

1. It was formed in order to fulfil India’s international obligation under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

2. As per the law only a part of the wild animal is considered as a wildlife trophy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kanjli Wetland is in which district of Punjab?