UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 214

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 214

Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which deity is worshipped in Malinithan temple, Arunachal Pradesh
A
Shiva
B
Vishnu
C
Durga
D
Saraswati
Question 11 Explanation: 

Explanation

  • Temple is on the northern bank of Brahmaputra river - Arunachal Pradesh
  • Deity durga in her shakti form is worshipped
  • Temple built in granite stone - during the period of Aryan influence in the region
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Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
    1. The PPP model of the Common Service Centres (CSC) scheme envisages a 2-tier structure
    2. CSC Project is one of the approved projects under the Integrated Mission Mode Projects of the National eGovernance Plan
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12 Explanation: 
  • Stat1: The CSC is a strategic cornerstone of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), approved by the Government in May 2006, as part of its commitment in the National Common Minimum Programme to introduce e-governance on a massive scale.
    • The Scheme creates a conducive environment for the private sector and NGOs to play an active role in implementation of the CSC Scheme, thereby becoming a partner of the government in development of rural India. The PPP model of the CSC scheme envisages a 3-tier structure consisting of the CSC operator (called Village Level Entrepreneur or VLE); the Service Centre Agency (SCA), that will be responsible for a division of 500-1000 CSCs; and a State Designated Agency (SDA) identified by the State Government responsible for managing the implementation in the entire State.
  • Stat2: It is also one of the approved projects under the Integrated Mission Mode Projects of the National eGovernance Plan.

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Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded by which of the following personalities?
  1. Lala Lajpat Rai
  2. Joseph Baptista
  3. N. M. Joshi
Select the correct answer code:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 13 Explanation: 

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federations in India.

It was founded on 31 October 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as its first president in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, N. M. Joshi, Diwan Chaman Lall and a few others.

Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Kuznet's curve,
A
There is an optimum level of tax rate that will maximise revenues for the government
B
Economic growth initially leads to greater inequality, followed later by a reduction in of the same
C
With economic growth comes inflation, which in turn leads to more jobs and less unemployment
D
Unemployment and economic growth share an inverse relationship
Question 14 Explanation: 
  • Kuznet's curve: A curve used to demonstrate the hypothesis that economic growth initially leads to greater inequality, followed later by the reduction of inequality. The idea was first proposed by American economist Simon Kuznets.
  • As economic growth comes from the creation of better products, it usually boosts the income of workers and investors who participate in the first wave of innovation. The industrialisation of an agrarian economy is a common example. This inequality, however, tends to be temporary as workers and investors who were initially left behind soon catch up by helping offer either the same or better products. This improves their incomes.

TH: What is Kuznet's curve? ; "

Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is correct about the 'National Disaster Management Authority'?
  1. It is a Constitutional Authority.
  2. It is headed by the Home Minister.
  3. NDMA, as the apex body, is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.
A
1 only
B
3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 15 Explanation: 
3 is only correct
There are 15 questions to complete.