UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

Question 66 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to National Income calculation, Consider the following statements
  1. GNP is always less than GDP.
  2. Depreciation is deducted from gross value to get the net value.
  3. Nominal GDP is GDP calculated at a Constant Market prices.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 only
D
All the above
Question 66 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect. GNP can be greater than, equal to or lesser than the GDP depending on the magnitude of Net Income from abroad

Statement 2 is correct. Depreciation is deducted from gross value to get the net value.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Real GDP is calculated at some constant set of prices (or constant prices). Nominal GDP, on the other hand, is simply the value of GDP at the current prevailing prices.

Question 67 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding Press Council of India;
  1. It is a quasi-judicial statutory body.
  2. Its chairperson is appointed by the President of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 67 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. The PCI was established under the PCI Act of 1978 for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the press & preserving/improving the standards of news reporting. It is a statutory, quasi-judicial authority (adjudicates on complaints) functioning as a watchdog of the press, for the press and by the press.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Press Council is headed by a Chairman, who has by convention, been a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Chairman is selected by the Speaker of the LokSabha, the Chairman of the RajyaSabha and a member elected by the PCI.
Question 68 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding "GSLV Mk-III"

1.GSLV Mk III is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.

2.The vehicle has two solid strap-ons and a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.

3.GSLV-Mk III is capable of launching 8 tonne class of satellites to Geo Stationary Orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
Question 68 Explanation: 

GSLV Mk III is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.

GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of GSLV Mk II.

The two strap-on motors of GSLV Mk III are located on either side of its core liquid booster. Designated as 'S200', each carries 205 tons of composite solid propellant and their ignition results in vehicle lift -off. "

Question 69 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
"Nsafe" is recently in news, is related to which of the following?
A
Nuclear Safety
B
Nitrogenous fertilizer
C
COVID-19 face mask
D
Nuclear Submarine
Question 69 Explanation: 
With face masks becoming mandatory to deal with the COVID19 pandemic, an IIT-Delhi startup 'Nanosafe Solutions' has launched an antimicrobial and washable face mask 'NSafe'. The said mask is reusable up to 50 launderings, thus greatly cutting down the cost of use. IIT-Delhi said that the 'NSafe' mask is a triple-layered product consisting of inner hydrophilic layer for comfort, middle layer having antimicrobial activity and outer most layer having water and oil repellent behavior. "NSafe mask has 99.2% bacterial filtration efficiency [at 3 microns] along with breathability and splash resistance".
Question 70 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements: 1.The only difference between ZBNF and conventional farming is that while the latter is chemical-intensive farming, ZNBF utilises the right quantity and proportion of chemical inputs.
  1. Karnataka is the first state to implement a ZBNF policy.
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 70 Explanation: 

In early 2016, Sikkim was declared India's first fully organic State. But organic agriculture often involves addition of large amounts of manure, vermicompost and other materials that are required in bulk and need to be purchased. These turn out to be expensive for most small farm holders.

Also refer to explanation of previous answer.

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