UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

Question 31 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Sentinel-3 World Fires Atlas'
  1. It is jointly developed by NASA and ISRO.
  2. It uses a method that enables it to identify all active fires at night.
Select the correct statements
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 31 Explanation: 
The Sentinel-3 World Fires Atlas Prototype product has been developed by European Space Agency over the southern countries of the ESA member states, using as input the Sentinel-3A and Sentinel-3B SLSTR Level 1b data containing two dedicated channels (F1 and F2) for fire and high temperature events.

The ESA Sentinel-3 World Fires Atlas Prototype aims to provide continuity to ESA ATSR World Fire Atlas (operating from June 1995 to March 2012) taking on board all the improvements of Sentinel-3 SLSTR instrument.

It uses a method that enables it to identify all active fires at night. The sensors on satellites measure thermal infrared radiation to take the temperature of Earth's land surfaces. This information is used to detect and monitor the heat emitted by the fires.

Question 32 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
'Blue Whale Challenge', recently seen in the news, refers to
A
An online game which has been blamed for the deaths of more than a hundred lives all over the world
B
The International Whaling Commission's initiative which enables anyone with an internet connection to keep a tab on activities in the oceans in near real-time, to check illegal whale hunting activities
C
A worldwide hands-on, school-based science and education programme focusing on the environment
D
A bidding technique, similar to the Swiss Challenge Method
Question 32 Explanation: 

A main-examination oriented question.

"Police had said the online game, which originated in Russia, starts by asking participants via social media to draw a blue whale on a piece of paper. The participants are then asked to carve the whale on their body. They are given other tasks, like watching a horror movie alone, they added. The tasks have to be recorded on video and uploaded to access the next stage of the game. The final task is to commit suicide, according to reports. In Russia, more than 130 children have allegedly committed suicide in a bid to compete the game tasks. The creator of the game has been arrested and sentenced to three years in jail in Russia last month."

TH: Fadnavis to request centre to ban blue whale death game ; "

Question 33 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are present within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
  1. Bandipur National Park
  2. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Periyar National Park
  5. Nagarhole National Park
Choose the correct option:
A
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
B
2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
D
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Question 33 Explanation: 
1, 2, 3 and 5 only

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.

Question 34 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding "no confidence motion";
  1. It finds mention directly in the Constitution.
  2. It can be moved only in the Lower House of the Parliament.
  3. It needs prior recommendation by the President for its introduction.
  4. The motion needs the majority of the members present and voting for it to be passed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
Question 34 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect. It is not mentioned in the constitution, though it has its origins in the constitution where the Council of ministers's responsibility to the lower house is fixed (Article 75(3)).

Statement 2 is correct. CoM needs a majority in the lower house only.

Statement 3 is incorrect. No prior recommendation by the President is needed.

Statement 4 is correct. It needs a simple majority to be passed.

Question 35 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Central Industrial Security Force(CISF): 1)Even though it was set up in 1969 under an act of the Parliament, it was made an armed force of the Republic of India only in 1983. 2)It serves directly under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 35 Explanation: 
Central Industrial Security Force was set up in 1969 under an act of the Parliament. It was made an armed force of the Republic of India in 1983 by another Act of the Parliament.It serves directly under the Ministry of Home Affairs.It provides security cover to 300 industrial units, government infrastructure projects and facilities and establishments located all over India.CISF works for seaways, airways and some of the major installations in India. It also has a fore wing to deal with fire accidents in industries where it is set up. It also helps in disaster management for which the personnel are trained in National Industrial Security Academy (NISA), Hyderabad.
There are 35 questions to complete.