UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 161

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Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Agreement on cooperation in polar science has been approved by cabinet is between India and which of the following country?
A
Russia
B
Denmark
C
Sweden
D
Canada
Question 6 Explanation: 
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Agreement on cooperation in polar science between India and Sweden.
About the agreement:
* The agreement between India and Sweden in polar science will enable sharing of the expertise available with both Countries.
* The agreement becomes significant as both India and Sweden are signatories to the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection.
* Sweden is also one of the eight Arctic States and is one of the Member State in the Arctic Council whereas India has the Observer Status in the Arctic Council. "
Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is correct regarding the Market Intervention Scheme of Government of India?
A
It is a price support mechanism for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the even of a fall in market prices.
B
It is a protectionist tariff that the government imposes on foreign imports to protect domestic sector.
C
It is a protectionist mechanism of the government to prevent monopoly of MNCs in India.
D
It is a mechanism to avoid sudden crashing of domestic stock market
Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
States and Union territories and their territorial spread are dealt in which of the following schedule of Indian Constitution?
A
First Schedule
B
Second Schedule
C
Fourth Schedule
D
Third Schedule.
Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements,
  1. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), built with Russian help, is the first in the world to have post-Fukushima safety enhancement requirements implemented and operated successfully.
  2. There are a number of advanced active and passive safety systems which ensure unprecedented design-level nuclear and ecological safety of the plant.
A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites can be used for which of these applications?
    1. Urban planning and forest surveys
    2. Mineral Prospecting
    3. Telecommunications and tele-networking
    4. Locating groundwater resources
Select the correct answer using the codes below
A
1 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 10 Explanation: 
Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites.
  • Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft.
  • All these are placed in polar Sun-synchronous orbit. Varieties of instruments have been flown onboard these satellites to provide necessary data in a diversified spatial, spectral and temporal resolutions to cater to different user requirements in the country and for global usage.

Remote sensing has a wide range of applications in many different fields:

  • Coastal applications: Monitor shoreline changes, track sediment transport, and map coastal features. Data can be used for coastal mapping and erosion prevention.
  • Ocean applications: Monitor ocean circulation and current systems, measure ocean temperature and wave heights, and track sea ice. Data can be used to better understand the oceans and how to best manage ocean resources.
  • Hazard assessment: Track hurricanes, earthquakes, erosion, and flooding. Data can be used to assess the impacts of a natural disaster and create preparedness strategies to be used before and after a hazardous event.
  • Natural resource management: Monitor land use, map wetlands, and chart wildlife habitats. Data can be used to minimize the damage that urban growth has on the

Refer: https://www.isro.gov.in/saga-of-indian-remote-sensing-satellite-system "

There are 10 questions to complete.