UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 56

Question 41 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
  1. It is an international non-profit organization that undertakes scientific research for development.
  2. It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Its approach is through partnershipsand with an Inclusive Market Oriented Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2, 3
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 41 Explanation: 

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization which conducts agricultural research for rural development, headquartered in Patancheru (Hyderabad) with several regional centers (Bamako (Mali), Nairobi (Kenya)) and research stations (Niamey (Niger), Kano (Nigeria), Lilongwe (Malawi), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)).

Since its inception, host country India has granted a special status to ICRISAT as a UN Organization operating in the Indian Territory making it eligible for special immunities and tax privileges. "

Question 42 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Constitution provides for the abolition or creation of legislative councils in states. Accordingly, the Parliament can abolish a legislative council (where it already exists) or create it (where it does not exist), if the legislative assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect. In this context, consider the following statements: 1.Such a specific resolution must be passed by the state assembly by a special 2.This Act of Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368 and is passed by simple majority. 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 42 Explanation: 

This Act of Parliament is not to be deemed as an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368 and is passed like an ordinary piece of legislation (ie, by simple majority).

Special majority: A majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.

IE ; Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;

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Question 43 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Agni-V: 1.It has a range which enables it to reach most parts of China.
  1. Along with the Prithvi, the Agni series of missiles are part of India's nuclear weapons delivery systems.
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 43 Explanation: 

India's longest-range ballistic missile, Agni-V, will be inducted into the nuclear arsenal very soon, according to official sources. Agni-V is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) with a range of over 5,000 km and can reach most parts of China.

The Agni series of missiles constitute the backbone of India's nuclear weapons delivery, which also includes the Prithvi short-range ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft. The submarine-based nuclear arsenal, which assures second strike capability in the face of the proclaimed No-First-Use policy, is taking shape.

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Question 44 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
19. To keep the SLR, banks have to maintain the deposits in which of the following forms, choose the right answer from the below options.
  1. Gold
  2. Government approved securities
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None
Question 44 Explanation: 
Statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) is the Indian government term for reserve requirement that the commercial banks in India require to maintain in the form of gold, government approved securities before providing credit to the customers.
Question 45 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the statements below
  1. The arts of Lower Palaeolithic people are abundantly found on the banks of river Narmada
  2. Prehistoric paintings are also found in Bihar
Which of the statements above is/are correct
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 45 Explanation: 
  • We do not really know if Lower Palaeolithic people ever produced any art objects. But by the Upper Palaeolithic times we see a proliferation of artistic activities. In India the earliest paintings have been reported from the Upper Palaeolithic times.
  • Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar. Some
    paintings have been reported from the Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand also
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There are 45 questions to complete.