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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 194
Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Consider the following statements with respect to ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):
- PSLV can launch satellites into GTO (geosynchronous transfer orbit) only.
- Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission and the space recovery mission were launched on PSLV.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 11 Explanation:
1 only is incorrect
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has launched satellites into low earth orbit, polar orbit and GTO (geosynchronous transfer orbit). Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission and the space recovery mission were launched on PSLV.
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which of the following about the Darwaza Band - Part 2 is/are correct?
- The campaign, produced by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and supported by the World Bank was launched in Mumbai.
- The campaign talks about how a toilet must be used by all, always and under all circumstances (har koi, har roz, hamesha).
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Part IX, 'The Panchayats', of the Indian Constitution does not apply to the state/s of 1.Arunachal Pradesh 2.Nagaland 3.Mizoram 4.Meghalaya Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only | |
2, 3 and 4 | |
4 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |
Question 13 Explanation:
Article 243M : (2) Nothing in this Part shall apply to
- the States of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram;
- the Hill areas in the State of Manipur for which District Councils exist under any law for the time being in force.
Refer tables: 'Articles related to Panchayats', and 'Name and Number of Panchayats', Chapter Panchayati Raj; Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;
Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=178826 ;
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Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Consider the following pairs:
- Rohtang Pass connects Jammu with Kashmir valley.
- Niti Pass connects Uttarakhand with Tibet.
- Nathula Pass connects Sikkim with Tibet.
1 only | |
2 and 3 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |
Question 14 Explanation:
Pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Consider the following statement about 'women wizard tech rule programme.
- It is a programme launched by NASSCOM
- It aims to increase the number of women in senior levels in the Information Technology (IT) industry.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 15 Explanation:
this programe is launched by apex IT body NASSCOM. Statement 1 is correct.
It aims to increase the number of women in senior levels in the Information Technology (IT) industry. Statement 2 is correct
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