UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 98

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 98

Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The constitution provides reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) on freedom of speech and expression. Which of the following grounds is/are included in these restriction ?
  1. Protecting rule of law in India
  2. Protecting integrity and sovereignty of India.
  3. Security of the State.
  4. Decency and Morality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 3 and 4 only
C
2, 3, and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 6 Explanation: 
As per the Article 19(2) of Indian constitution, freedom of expression would not be available in cases where there would be a breach of decency or morality in cases like contempt of court, defamation or when an offence is committed and lastly in cases where the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order etc are challenged.
Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following word indicates that "People have the Supreme right to make decisions" in our Preamble?
A
Republic
B
Sovereign
C
Secular
D
None of the above
Question 7 Explanation: 

The word SOVEREIGN means People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of India.

Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was/were built by Chola Kings
  1. Brihadeswara at Thanjavur
  2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
  3. Darasuram
Select the correct answer using codes below
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of them
Question 8 Explanation: 
  • In the eleventh century, when the Cholas reached their zenith of power, that masterpieces of Chola art and architecture began to appear.
  • The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola. Hence all statements are correct.

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Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
  1. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Festival State
  1. Shirui lily festival - Assam
  2. Hornbill Festival - Nagaland
  3. Saaji - Uttarakhand
  4. Kicheri - Uttara Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 4
C
2 only
D
All of the above
Question 9 Explanation: 
  • Shirui lily Festival: Manipur
  • Hornbill Festival: Nagas celebrate this festival to revive, protect, sustain and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions.
  • Saaji: In Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Makara Sankranti is known as Magha Saaji. Saaji is the Pahari word for Sankranti, start of the new month. Hence this day marks the start of the month of Magha.
  • Kicheri: The festival is known as Kicheri in Uttar Pradesh and involves ritual bathing.

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Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Coriolis force plays a role in which of the following?
  1. Directing Jet Streams
  2. Direction of trade winds
  3. Impact crater
  4. Formation of meanders
Select the correct answer code:
A
1, 2, 3
B
2, 3, 4
C
1, 2, 4
D
1, 2, 3, 4
Question 10 Explanation: 

Jet streams typically cover long distances and can be thousands of miles long. They can be discontinuous and often meander across the atmosphere. The meanders in the jet stream flow slower than the rest of the air and are called Rossby Waves. They move slower because they are caused by the Coriolis Effect and turn west in respect to the flow of air they are embedded in.

Coriolis force deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Coriolis force acting on the fluid water deflecting it like it deflects the wind. This causes rivers to 'meander'.

Crater is a circular depression in the surface of a planet, moon, or other solid body in the Solar System.

There are 10 questions to complete.