UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 166

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 166

Question 76 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:

1.The roots of the classical music of India are found the ancient Natyashastra.

2.Indian classical music has foundational elements, Swara, raga and tala.

3.The raga forms the fabric of a melodic structure, while the tala measures the time cycle.

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 2 only
C
3 only
D
1 and 3 only
Question 77 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment is NOT
A
A China-based project
B
A China-based project
C
Buried deep in ice
D
Situated in Daya Bay
Question 77 Explanation: 

"The Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment is a China-based multinational particle physics project studying neutrinos. The multinational collaboration includes researchers from China, Chile, the United States, Taiwan, Russia, and the Czech Republic. The US side of the project is funded by the US Department of Energy's Office of High Energy Physics. It is situated at Daya Bay, approximately 52 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong and 45 kilometers east of Shenzhen."

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/icecube-sees-no-evidence-of-sterile-neutrinos/article8986008.ece "

Question 78 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
24. . Which of the following authority chairs the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
A
Finance Minister
B
RBI Governor
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Economic Adviser to Government of India
Question 78 Explanation: 
The major function of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is to review economic trends on a continuous basis, as also the problems and prospects, with a view to evolving a consistent and integrated economic policy framework for the country. It also directs and coordinates all policies and activities in the economic field including foreign investment that require policy decisions at the highest level. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has been constituted with the Prime Minister as Chairman.
Question 79 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled new Lamps for Old?
A
Aurobindo Ghosh
B
R.C.Dutt
C
Syed Ahmad khan
D
Viraraghavachari
Question 80 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance performance
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1 only
Question 80 Explanation: 
It is singing and dance performance based on the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. It has been included in the UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage in
2013. Along with cymbals, drums are also used during the performance. "
There are 80 questions to complete.