UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 113

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 113

Question 61 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Ratna and Padma awards:
  1. Padma Awards are the highest civilian Awards of the country.
  2. They are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
  3. The Bharat Ratna award does not carry any monetary grant.
Choose the correct statements:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 61 Explanation: 
2 and 3 only
Question 62 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana'
  1. It is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 years having a bank account.
  2. Risk coverage under this scheme is for Rs. 10 Lakh in case of death of the insured, due to any reason with a monthly premium of Rs. 330.
Select the correct statements
A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both
D
None
Question 62 Explanation: 
The PMJJBY is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 years having a bank account who give their consent to join / enable auto-debit. Aadhar would be the primary KYC for the bank account. The life cover of Rs. 2 lakhs shall be for the one year period stretching from 1st June to 31st May and will be renewable. Risk coverage under this scheme is for Rs. 2 Lakh in case of death of the insured, due to any reason. The premium is Rs. 330 per annum which is to be auto-debited in one installment from the subscriber's bank account as per the option given by him on or before 31st May of each annual coverage period under the scheme. The scheme is being offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to offer the product on similar terms with necessary approvals and tie up with banks for this purpose.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1594902

Question 63 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following regarding the National Water Quality Sub Mission is/are correct?
  1. The mission is aimed at providing safe drinking water to citizens.
  2. It aims to take India closer to the international standards of water quality by the year 2020.
  3. It targets a host of chemicals in water but focusses on arsenic and fluoride.
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 63 Explanation: 
All three are correct
Question 64 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct?
  1. Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
  2. This is a constitutional provision that gives the judiciary the power of judicial review.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 65 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Taiwan strait is located between which of the following nations.
A
China and Japan
B
Japan and North Korea
C
Island of Taiwan and mainland China
D
South Korea and North Korea
Question 65 Explanation: 
The Taiwan strait is a wide strait separating the Republic of China from mainland China. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to the East China Sea to the north.
There are 65 questions to complete.