UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 166

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 166

Question 61 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC):
  1. OPEC is an international organization and economic cartel whose mission is to coordinate the policies of the oil-producing countries.
  2. OPEC was formed by the Baghdad Conference in 1960.
  3. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 61 Explanation: 
All statements are correct

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.These countries were later joined by Qatar (1961), Indonesia (1962), Libya (1962), the United Arab Emirates (1967), Algeria (1969), Nigeria (1971), Ecuador (1973), Gabon (1975), Angola (2007) and Equatorial Guinea (2017).Ecuador suspended its membership in December 1992, but rejoined OPEC in October 2007. Indonesia suspended its membership in January 2009, reactivated it again in January 2016, but decided to suspend its membership once more at the 171st Meeting of the OPEC Conference on 30 November 2016. Gabon terminated its membership in January 1995. However, it rejoined the Organization in July 2016.
This means that, currently, the Organization has a total of 14 Member Countries.

Question 62 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
  1. Odisha is home to 50% of the world's total population of Olive Ridleys and about 90% of the Indian population of sea turtles.
  2. Rushikulya rookery is a major nesting site for the Olive Ridleys along the Indian coast.
  3. Olive Ridleys are mostly carnivorous but occasionally consume algae and seaweed.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2 and 3
C
2 and 3 only
D
3 only
Question 62 Explanation: 
1, 2 and 3 are correct.

Odisha is home to 50% of the world's total population of Olive Ridleys and about 90% of the Indian population of sea turtles. These turtles get their name from the olive-colored carapace, which is heart-shaped and rounded. Rushikulya rookery is a major nesting site for the Olive Ridleys along the Indian coast. Their synchronised nesting in mass numbers is called Arribadas. They are mostly carnivorous and feed on jellyfish, snails, crabs, and shrimp. They occasionally consume algae and seaweed. They are classified as Vulnerable - IUCN Red List.

Question 63 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Spread across a mere 1km radius, this is a small town of about 200 houses where throngs of pilgrims come to offer their prayers to a Hindu god. The shrine of this God remains open 24 hours a day, year round. Due to a 300-year-old legend, no house in the town has doors. And this belief extends beyond the residential houses to nearly all the town's civic establishments, from hotels to the police station and even the bank. This town is
A
Jatinga, Assam
B
Pushkar, Rajasthan
C
Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra
D
Sabarimala, Kerala
Question 63 Explanation: 

For years, Shani Shingnapur had no police station, as there was no need for one. It was only in 2015 that the police station of a nearby village was shifted to Shani Shingnapur to control the surge in the number of pilgrims during peak season. Until 2010, there were no known instances of theft or burglary, but recently, a few complaints - such as small amounts of stolen cash, jewellery and other items - have been registered. A police official stated that small incidents sometimes go unreported as the economy of the village is centred on the temple, and such reports can tarnish its reputation and traditions. He added that some pilgrims who come to pray in the temple commit petty crimes like pickpocketing or vehicle thefts in the surrounding areas. Still, villagers refuse to keep their valuables under lock and key as their faith in Lord Shani remains absolute.

Although no-one wants to openly address the issue, it is evident that a few residents have started using wooden sliding doors, plywood planks or even latches to safeguard their homes. Adjacent villages have had several instances of robbery, and it seems that some residents prefer to be safe than sorry.

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Question 64 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding SATAT initiative

1.It is launched by ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to promote compressed bio-gas as an alternative and green transport fuel.

2.Compressed Bio-Gas networks can be integrated with city gas distribution (CGD) networks to boost supplies to domestic and retail users in existing and upcoming markets.

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 64 Explanation: 
Question 65 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Rajput ruler was overthrown by the Turk Muhammad Ghori from Delhi?
A
King Bhoja
B
Prithviraj Chauhan
C
Jai Singh II
D
Rana Sanga
Question 65 Explanation: 
Prithviraj Chauhan
There are 65 questions to complete.