UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 120

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 120

Question 61 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) falls under which ministry
A
MoCA
B
MoF
C
MHA
D
MoD
Question 61 Explanation: 

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Question 62 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Gram Sabha: 1) Gram Sabha comprises of all the Adult male members only above 18 years of age who are registered in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat. 2) It Meets twice a year and exercise functions as state legislature determines. 3)In a nutshell Gram sabha can be considered as a village assembly of registered voters within panchayat area to discuss their social and other regional issues . Select the correct codes for the statements given above
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1 ,2 and 3
Question 62 Explanation: 

Gram Sabha

  • Adult people (above 18 years) register in electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat.
  • Meets twice a year (April 13 & Oct 3) & exercise functions as state legislature determines
  • In other words, Gram sabha is village assembly of registered voters within panchayat area to discuss issues related to their areas
Question 63 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A type of land degradation in which a relatively dry area of land becomes increasingly arid, losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife is called:
A
Desertification
B
Desert greening
C
Aridification
D
Half-life
Question 63 Explanation: 
Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a relatively dry area of land becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. It is caused by a variety of factors, such as through climate change and through the overexploitation of soil through human activity. When deserts appear automatically over the natural course of a planet's life cycle, then it can be called a natural phenomenon; however, when deserts emerge due to the rampant and unchecked depletion of nutrients in soil that are essential for it to remain arable, then a virtual "soil death" can be spoken of, which traces its cause back to human overexploitation. Desertification is a significant global ecological and environmental problem.
Question 64 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct?
  1. Bills introduced by Ministers are referred to as government bills.
  2. Government bills are backed by the government, and reflect its legislative agenda.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect
Question 65 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the below-mentioned animals undergo Aestivation?
  1. Earthworms
  2. Bats
  3. Crocodiles
  4. Frogs and Toads
Select the correct answer using the following code:
A
1, 3 and 4 only.
B
1, 2, 3 and 4
C
2 and 3 only
D
2 and 4 only
Question 65 Explanation: 
1, 3 and 4 only. Aestivation is a period of deep and prolonged sleep, or torpor, that occurs in the summer or dry season in response to heat and drought. Food can often be scarce at such times, so animals avoid using up hard-won energy reserves by lowering their metabolic rate. This reduces the need for food and water during hard times, ensuring longer-term survival.
There are 65 questions to complete.