UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 74

YOU may join our Telegram for all subjects PDF BOOKS.

https://t.me/+Ccx9McEia7wyODg1

UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 74

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
  1. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
  2. To exercise our Universal Adult Franchise at the time of general elections.
  3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
A
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 1 Explanation: 
1 and 3 only
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements: 1.The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the President. 2.So long as the Prime Minister enjoys the majority support in the Parliament, he cannot be dismissed by the President. 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 2 Explanation: 

The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the president. However, this does not mean that the president can dismiss the Prime Minister at any time. So long as the Prime Minister enjoys the majority support in the Lok Sabha, he cannot be dismissed by the President. However, if he loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha, he must resign or the President can dismiss him.

Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts viz, the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. So long as the Prime Minister enjoys the majority support in the Lok Sabha, he cannot be dismissed by the President.

Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;

Improvisation: Crisis in Sri Lanka;

- "

Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements About Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR):
    1. ICCR was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Independent India's first Cultural Minister.
    2. It is an autonomous organisation.
    3. ICCR has been assigned the responsibility of facilitating the celebration of the International Day of Yoga by Indian Missions/Posts abroad since 2015.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
All of the above
Question 3 Explanation: 
  • ICCR was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Independent India's first Education Minister.
  • It is an autonomous organisation.
  • ICCR has been assigned the responsibility of facilitating the celebration of the International Day of Yoga by Indian Missions/Posts abroad since 2015.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: "

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Dark matter 1.) It interacts with electromagnetic Force 2.) Visible matter outweighs Dark matter, which accounts for 5 % of content of Universe compared to 27% of visible matter Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A
Both 1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 4 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect:

Unlike normal matter, dark matter does not interact with the electromagnetic force. This means it does not absorb, reflect or emit light, making it extremely hard to spot. In fact, researchers have been able to infer the existence of dark matter only from the gravitational effect it seems to have on visible matte

Statement 2 is incorrect:

Dark matter seems to outweigh visible matter roughly six to one, making up about 27% of the universe. The matter we know and that makes up all stars and galaxies only accounts for 5% of the content of the universe

Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the "theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2020"?
A
Reach for Gold: IP and Sports
B
Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity
C
Innovate for a green future
D
Innovation - Improving Lives
Question 5 Explanation: 
Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. World IP Day 2020 puts innovation - and the IP rights that support it - at the heart of efforts to create a green future. Why? Because the choices we make today will shape our tomorrow. The earth is our home. We need to care for it.
There are 5 questions to complete.