UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 45

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 45

Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The National Chambal Sanctuary lies in which of the following states?
  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Haryana
A
2, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2 and 3 only
Question 21 Explanation: 
UP, MP and Rajasthan
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ossification test, sometimes mentioned in the news, is primarily used for
A
detection of coronavirus
B
for age determination
C
measurement of Ocean temperature
D
detection of PM2.5 level in air
Question 22 Explanation: 
  • It is the primary test for age determination.
  • Human bones are remodelled and new layer of bone material is laid by a process called ossification (or osteogenesis). Based upon this phenomenon, ossification test is carried out.

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Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding Anthrax.
  1. Anthrax is an infectious zoonotic disease occurring naturally among herbivorous animals through contaminated soil and feed.
  2. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another and is spread by spores.
  3. Recently India has developed a new vaccine against anthrax.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2, 3
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 23 Explanation: 

DRDO, JNU scientists have developed a new vaccine against anthrax. It is claimed to be superior over existing vaccines as it can generate immune response to anthrax toxin as well as its spores rather than the toxin alone.

Anthrax is a disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a germ that lives in soil.

It affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats more often than people.

Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes.

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Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Blizzards come under which type of natural disaster
A
Terrestrial
B
Aquatic
C
Biological
D
Atmospheric
Question 24 Explanation: 

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Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following states share a border with Karnataka? 1)Goa 2)Telangana 3)Madhya Pradesh 4)Andhra Pradesh 5)Chattisgarh Select the correct answer from the options given above:
A
1,2 and 3 only
B
1,2 and 4 only
C
1,3 and 4 only
D
1,2,4 and 5 only
Question 25 Explanation: 
There are 25 questions to complete.