UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 38

UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 38

Question 36 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) for Cotton.
  1. India implements a Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) for cotton in all cotton growing African countries.
  2. India is providing assistance to strengthen both the agriculture and textile part of the cotton value chain in Africa.
  3. The second phase of Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) for Cotton is scaled up in size and coverage and will be introduced in some South Asian Countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2 only
C
2, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 36 Explanation: 

India implemented a technical assistance programme (TAP) for cotton in six African countries, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda, from 2012 to 2018.

In the five year long second phase, the programme will be scaled up in size and coverage and will be introduced in five additional countries, namely Mali, Ghana, Togo, Zambia and Tanzania. The Cotton TAP programme will now cover 11 African countries including the C4 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali)".

India is also engaging meaningfully in providing assistance to strengthen both the agriculture and textile part of the cotton value chain in Africa through training and capacity-building of farmers, scientists, government officials and industry representatives and through the creation of cotton-related infrastructure.

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Question 37 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
NavikaSagarParikrama is India's first all-women crew circumnavigation expedition .
B
The crew would circumnavigate the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Mhadei.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
Question 37 Explanation: 
NavikaSagarParikrama is a project wherein a team of women officers of the Indian Navy would circumnavigate the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Tarini. This is the first ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The project is scheduled to commence in early Sep 17. INSV Tarini is the sister vessel of INSV Mhadei. The project is considered essential towards promoting Ocean Sailing activities in the Navy while depicting Government of India's thrust for 'NariShakti'.

The first Indian Solo circumnavigation was undertaken by Capt DilipDonde, SC (Retd) from 19 Aug 09 to 19 May 10 onboard the Indian built vessel, INSV Mhadei. The first Indian non-stop solo circumnavigation was undertaken by Cdr AbhilashTomy, KC from 01 Nov 12 to 31 Mar 13.

Question 38 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these schools was the first to make faces and figures of the Buddha?
A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Pahari
D
Malwa
Question 38 Explanation: 

While the earlier Schools had used only symbols to depict the Buddha, the Mathura school became the first to make faces and figures of the Buddha. "

Question 39 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Scheduled Tribes (ST):
  1. The ST status is granted by the governor of the particular state
  2. There is no criterion mentioned in the law for granting ST status
Which of the above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above
Question 39 Explanation: 
2 only is correct
Question 40 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
19. Which of the following statement/s with reference to India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is correct?
  1. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) located in Theni, Tamil Nadu
  2. Main aim of the project is to determine the neutrino mass
A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 Only
C
2 Only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 40 Explanation: 
Determination of neutrino masses and mixing parameters is one of the most important open problems in physics today. The ICAL detector is designed to address some of these key open problems in a unique way. Over the years this underground facility is expected to develop into a full-fledged underground science laboratory for other studies in physics, biology, geology, hydrology etc.

Environmental Clearance granted to the India-based Neutrino Observatory(INO) -Theni by ministry of Environment has been suspended by National Green Tribunal.

There are 40 questions to complete.
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