UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 189

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 189

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Dhrupad, a musical form in India?
  1. It originated in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
  2. It is primarily spiritual and devotional in nature.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 1 Explanation: 
1 is wrong. It originated in the Sama Veda.
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the 'Eat Right Movement'?
  1. It was launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
  2. Under this, edible oil industries and FMCGs companies have taken a pledge to reduce the amount of sugar, salt and fat in their food products.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 2 Explanation: 
Both are correct.
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mahakavach is a digital contact tracing app for Covid-19, which was recently released by State government of :
A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Karnataka
D
Telangana
Question 3 Explanation: 
  • Launched by the Government of Maharashtra.
  • It is a real-time digital contact tracing mobile application which enables citizens to contribute and assist the health authorities in contact tracing, geo-fencing and tracking of quarantined COVID-19 patients.
  • Selfie attendance feature has been also added in the application to get virtual attendance.
  • This app is to be used by individuals as directed by their doctor or medical worker.
  • The app will not be accessible to everyone, as the state government aims to use it for very targeted cases.

Refer: facts for Prelims: "

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair is not correctly matched regarding ministers and portfolio related to sher shah's administration?
A
Diwan -i- Wizarat : Minister of Revenue and Finance
B
Diwan-i-Rasalat : Foreign Minister.
C
Diwan-i-Ariz : Minister for Communications
D
All are correctly matched
Question 4 Explanation: 
Statement/Pair (c) is the answer.

Although Sher shah's rule lasted for five years, he organized a brilliant administrative system. The central government consisted of several departments. The king was assisted by four important ministers: They are

Diwan -i- Wizarat - also called as Wazir - in charge of Revenue and Finance.

Diwan-i-Ariz - in charge of Army.

Diwan-i-Rasalat - Foreign Minister.

Diwan-i-Insha - Minister for Communications. "

Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
  1. The First Anglo-Mysore War -Treaty of Mangalore.
  2. The Second Anglo-Mysore War -Treaty of Madras.
  3. The Third Anglo-Mysore War - Treaty of Srirangapattana.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
Question 5 Explanation: 
  • The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69)-Treaty of Madras .
  • The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784)-Treaty of Mangalore
  • The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1789-1792)- Treaty of Srirangapattanam
  • The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799)
There are 5 questions to complete.