UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 163

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 163

Question 71 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following revolt centres are correctly matched with their leaders?
  1. Bareilly - Khan Bahadur
  2. Bihar - Kunwar Singh
  3. Faizabad - Shah Mal
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
3 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 71 Explanation: 
1 and 2 only
Question 72 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to 'Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana', recently in news, consider the following statements:
  1. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections in the rural areas of Gujarat.
  2. It will be on the line of Antyodaya principles which means rise of the last person.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 72 Explanation: 
Punjab chief minister on Friday launched the release of benefits under 'Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana'. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society and will be implemented in the state's rural areas. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.

This scheme will be on the line of Antyodaya principles (Antyodaya' means rise of the last person). Thus, statement 2 is correct.

Question 73 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has composed Ramayana in Tamil
A
Thiruthakkadevar
B
Jayankondar
C
Pavanandhi
D
Kamban
Question 73 Explanation: 

The development of Tamil literature reached its peak during the Chola period. Sivakasintamani written by Thiruthakkadevar and Kundalakesi belonged to 10th century. The Ramayana composed by Kamban and the Periyapuranam or Tiruttondarpuranam by Sekkilar are the two master-pieces of this age. "

Question 74 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Project Sunrise aims to combat which of the following?
A
TB
B
Infant deaths
C
AIDS
D
Sickle cell disease in tribal areas
Question 74 Explanation: 
AIDS
Question 75 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India has imposed anti-dumping dutyon various products from China in the recent past. In this context, which of the following best describes 'Anti-Dumping' duty?
A
a protectionist tariff imposed on foreign imports that are priced below fair market value.
B
an import tax imposed on certain goods in order to prevent piracy.
C
tax imposed on the import of the goods pertaining to core industrial sectors.
D
None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
Question 75 Explanation: 

An anti-dumping duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that it believes are priced below fair market value. Dumping is a process where a company exports a product at a price lower than the price it normally charges in its own home market. "

There are 75 questions to complete.