UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 205

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 205

Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about National Skill Development Fund:
  1. It was set up in 2009.
  2. It aims at raising funds both from Government and Non-Government sectors.
  3. It is operated and managed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 3 only
B
3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 21 Explanation: 
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The National Skill Development Fund was set up in 2009 by the Government of India for raising funds both from Government and Non-Government sectors for skill development in the country. The Fund is contributed by various Government sources, and other donors/ contributors to enhance, stimulate and develop the skills of Indian youth by various sector specific programs.

Statement 3 is incorrect. A public Trust set up by the Government of India is the custodian of the Fund. The Trust accepts donation, contribution in cash or kind from the Contributors for furtherance of objectives of the Fund. The Fund is operated and managed by the Board of Trustees. The Chief Executive Officer of the Trust is responsible for day-to-day administration and management of the Trust.

Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Gas Hydrates'.
  1. Gas hydrates are crystalline form of propane and water
  2. Gas hydrates exist in shallow sediments of outer continental margins
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 22 Explanation: 

Gas hydrates are crystalline form of methane and water and exist in shallow sediments of outer continental margins. They are envisaged as a viable major energy resource for future.

Gas hydrates with their abundant resource potential is emerging as a potential fuel resource. The preliminary assessment of geological condition and limited available seismic data suggests high possibility of occurrence of large quantity of gas hydrates within the EEZ of India.

Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a major division of the ocean floor?
A
Seamounts
B
Continental Shelf
C
Trenches
D
Continental Slope
Question 23 Explanation: 
Seamounts. They are minor relief features. Read more on the .
Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Buddha
  1. The Stupa at Bodh Gaya was built to mark the place where the Buddha first taught his message.
  2. The Buddha taught that life is full of suffering and unhappiness.
Which of the above statement is/ are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 24 Explanation: 

The stupa at Sarnath was built to mark the place where the Buddha first taught his message. "

Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term Miyawaki is associated with which of the following?
A
Traditional dance of Tibet
B
A musical instrument from Arunachal Pradesh
C
Afforestation method
D
Traditional silk weaving technique of Assam
Question 25 Explanation: 
Afforestation method
There are 25 questions to complete.