UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

Question 81 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
"Project Devil" initiated by DRDO to develop which of the following?
A
Anti-Tank Missile
B
Brahmos Missile
C
Surface Radars
D
Medium range Surface-to-surface missile
Question 81 Explanation: 
Realizing the importance of guided missile weapon systems in the modern warfare, a Special Weapon Development Team (SWDT) was formed in 1958. This team was later expanded into DRDL, a full-fledged laboratory in June 1961 at the campus of Defence Science Centre, Delhi. The laboratory was moved to Hyderabad in Feb' 1962, from where starts the story of guided missiles in India.
During the initial phase, the laboratory successfully developed an anti tank missile system and indigenous rockets and proved them through flight trials. IBM 1620 was installed in DRDL as early as in 1965, which was used, for flight simulation studies.
In 1972, Project Devil, a medium range Surface-to-Surface Missile was initiated. A large number of infrastructure and test facilities were established during this period. The main facilities established during this period included Aerodynamic, Structural and Environmental test facilities, Liquid and Solid propulsion facilities; fabrication and engineering facilities; Control, Guidance, FRP, Rubber and computer centers, ground and flight instrumentation and onboard power supplies development facilities. The development of components / systems for Project Devil formed the technology bricks for the future IGMDP Programme.
Question 82 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the chiru?
  1. It is a medium-sized bovid native to the Tibetan plateau.
  2. It is hunted for its underfur, known as shahtoosh.
  3. It is classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 82 Explanation: 
1 and 2 only are correct.
  • The Tibetan antelope or chiru is a medium-sized bovid native to the Tibetan plateau.
  • In 1980s and 1990s, they had become endangered due to massive illegal poaching. They are hunted for their extremely soft, light and warm underfur which is usually obtained after death. This underfur, known as shahtoosh(a Persian word meaning "king of fine wools"), is used to weave luxury shawls.
  • In September 2016, Tibetan antelope has been reclassified on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red list from Endangered to Near Threatened due to the increased population.
Question 83 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding 'Biodiversity Finance Initiative' (BIOFIN)?

1.It aims to address the challenges of financing biodiversity initiatives in a comprehensive manner.
2. It was launched by IUCN and WWF.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 83 Explanation: 

BIOFIN is managed by the UNDP Ecosystems and Biodiversity Programme, in partnership with the European Union and the Governments of Germany and Switzerland, who support the initiative.

http://www.biodiversityfinance.net/india "

Question 84 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN)
  1. It is an inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries
  2. Its Secretariat is based in Bangladesh
  3. It was established under the aegis of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 84 Explanation: 

SAWEN operates its activities from the Secretariat based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

SAWEN was officially launched in January, 2011 in Paro Bhutan. It was not established under the aegis of SAARC. "

Question 85 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were the reason(s) for Lingayats not practising funerary rites?

  1. They believed that the body was too sacred to be purified by any rites or rituals.
  2. They observed that such rites pollute the environment.
  3. They held the belief that after death a devotee will not return to this world.
  4. They believed funeral rites were not sanctioned by the Vedas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2 and 4 only
C
3 only
D
4 only
Question 85 Explanation: 

The Lingayats challenged the theory of rebirth and thus disapproved of this practice. Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world.

Therefore, they do not practise funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed in the Dharmashastras. Instead, they ceremonially bury their dead. "

There are 85 questions to complete.