UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 191

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 191

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements wrt 'District mineral foundations'
    1. Instituted under Ministry of Coal
    2. DMFs are statutory bodies work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations.
    3. DMFs are funded through Budget allocation
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below.
A
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
All of the above
Question 1 Explanation: 

Refer:

Value addition:

  • District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations.
  • It is funded through the contributions from miners.
  • Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
  • Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
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Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The "Muktijoddha Scholarship Scheme" is offered by the Government of India to which one of the following category of students?
A
Citizens of Bangladesh
B
Linguistic Minorities in Eastern and North Eastern India
C
Children of refugees from East Pakistan, settled in India
D
Children of surrendered insurgents belonging to North Eastern India
Question 2 Explanation: 

For the children of freedom fighters (muktijoddhas) of Bangladesh, the Government of India offers "Muktijoddha Scholarship Scheme".

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Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
A
imposition restricting Indians to carry arms
B
imposition restricting Indian language newspapers
C
removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of Europeans
D
removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Question 3 Explanation: 
imposition restricting Indians to carry arms
Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Participants of the annual joint army exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' include India and
A
China
B
Japan
C
Sri Lanka
D
Russia
Question 4 Explanation: 

TH : India and China will resume the annual joint Army exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' in December in China's Chengdu region, an Army official said. The drill was cancelled last year due to tense relations in the aftermath of the Doklam standoff. The scope of the exercise is to understand transnational terrorism and evolve joint drills for the conduct of counter terrorism operations, in addition to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations. "

Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to science and technological developments, 'Kepler-90i and Kepler-80g' are
A
Exo-planets
B
Galaxies
C
Telescopes
D
Satellites
Question 5 Explanation: 
'Kepler-90i and Kepler-80g' are exo-planets
There are 5 questions to complete.