UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 61

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 61

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding ELISA test;
  1. It can be used as an immune system response detection test.
  2. It can be used to detect HIV in a person.
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 1 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay test is used as a serological antibody test to find out whether the human body is developing antibodies to fight foreign antigens.

Statement 2 is correct. It is used for HIV diagnosis, it checks for certain proteins that the body makes in response to HIV.

Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding pre-historic rock paintings.
  1. The first discovery of rock paintings was made in India in 1900 by James Princep.
  2. The largest number of paintings belong to Mesolithic Period.
  3. Lakhudiyar rock painting were found in Uttarakhand.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A
1, 3
B
1, 2
C
1 only
D
2, 3
Question 2 Explanation: 

The first discovery of rock paintings was made in India in 1867-68 by an archaeologist, Archibold Carlleyle, twelve years before the discovery of Altamira in Spain.

The largest number of paintings belong to Period II that covers the Mesolithic paintings. Hunting scenes predominate in Mesolithic paintings. "

Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the invaders of ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
A
Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas
B
Sakas, Greeks, Kushanas
C
Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas
D
Kushanas, Greeks, Sakas
Question 3 Explanation: 
Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas

Greeks (326 BC), Sakas (90 BC), Kushanas (45 AD)

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
  1. Consider the following statements regarding prevalent biometric indicators;
  2. The chances of two individuals sharing the same DNA profile are almost nil.
  3. Every individual has two unique iris patterns.
  4. Fingerprints are unique to each individual.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
All of the above
Question 4 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. The chance of 2 individuals sharing the same DNA profile is less than one in a hundred billion if 26 different bands are studied. Statement 2 is correct. Every iris pattern is unique so each individual has 2 unique iris patterns. Statement 3 is correct. The fingerprint is another static biometric unique to individuals , in adult life it is not subject to constant variation
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Match the following features of the Constitution with the country from which it was borrowed?
  1. DPSP A. Australia
  2. Fundamental Rights B. Canada
  3. Concurrent List C. Ireland
  4. India as a union of states with greater powers to the Union D. USA
A
1C, 2D, 3B, 4A
B
1C, 2D, 3A, 4B
C
1A, 2D, 3C, 4B
D
1D, 2C, 3A, 4B
Question 5 Explanation: 
1C, 2D, 3A, 4B
There are 5 questions to complete.