UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 51
Question 81 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Mahmud Gawan, serving under Bahmani Sultans, introduced which of the following reform measures?
1.He reduced the powers of the governors of the Provinces and strengthened that of the Central government.
2.He introduced lands measurement and fixation of land taxes on that basis.
Which of the above is/are correct?
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
None |
Question 81 Explanation:
Mahmud Gawan served as the Prime Minister of three Bahamni Sultans from 1458 to 1481 A.D.
Orders were issued by him for placing one fort in each province under the charge of the governor and others under the control of military commanders appointed by the Sultan. He put a check on the powers of the nobles. Nobles were paid salaries and were asked to maintain contingents of horses
No such reform was introduced by him. "
Question 82 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Arrange the following in chronological order:
- Islamic Revolution
- Oslo accords
- Fall of the Berlin Wall
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
1-4-3-2 | |
1-3-2-4 | |
2-1-4-3 | |
1-3-4-2 |
Question 83 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
With reference to 'voting in India' which of the following statements is/are correct?
- In India, Voting can be done in three ways: in person, through posts and through a proxy.
- Voting through post and proxy are only allowed to NRIs.
- Lok Sabha recently passed Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to provide for online voting facility to NRIs.
1 only | |
2 only | |
1, 2 and 3 | |
2 and 3 only |
Question 83 Explanation:
1 is only correct
Question 84 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Match the following international days with the dates:
International Day Date
1. Ozone day a. 5 June
2. Water day b. 2 February
3. Environment day c. 16 September
4. Wetland day d. 22 March
Select the correct code from options given below:
International Day Date
1. Ozone day a. 5 June
2. Water day b. 2 February
3. Environment day c. 16 September
4. Wetland day d. 22 March
Select the correct code from options given below:
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b | |
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c | |
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b | |
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c |
Question 84 Explanation:
International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. "Keep Cool and Carry on" is the theme of 2018 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. It celebrates the progress in protecting the ozone layer and moves to phase out ozone depleting chemicals which are also potent greenhouse gases.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Every World Environment Day has a different host country, where the official celebrations take place. The focus on the host country helps highlight the environmental challenges it faces and supports worldwide efforts to address them. This year's host is China. The theme for 2019 is "Air pollution".
The theme for World Water Day 2019 is 'Leaving no one behind'. This is an adaptation of the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: as sustainable development progresses, everyone must benefit.
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2019 is 'Wetlands and climate change'. "
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. "Keep Cool and Carry on" is the theme of 2018 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. It celebrates the progress in protecting the ozone layer and moves to phase out ozone depleting chemicals which are also potent greenhouse gases.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Every World Environment Day has a different host country, where the official celebrations take place. The focus on the host country helps highlight the environmental challenges it faces and supports worldwide efforts to address them. This year's host is China. The theme for 2019 is "Air pollution".
The theme for World Water Day 2019 is 'Leaving no one behind'. This is an adaptation of the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: as sustainable development progresses, everyone must benefit.
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2019 is 'Wetlands and climate change'. "
Question 85 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Consider the following statements
- ozone layer found in troposphere
- Jet aircraft fly in Stratosphere
- meteors burn and Aurora found in thermosphere
- Radio waves bounce back to earth from ionosphere
2, 3 and 4 only | |
1, 2 and 3 only | |
1, 2, and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 4 only |
Question 85 Explanation:
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