UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 124

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 124

Question 46 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN.

1. ASEAN was preceded by an organization formed in 31 July 1961 called the Association of Southeast Asia (ASA), a group consisting of the Philippines, the Federation of Malaya, and Thailand.

2.Vietnam is not a member of ASEAN.

3.ASEAN established Asian Development Bank for the socio-economic development of Asia and Pacific.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 only
D
None
Question 46 Explanation: 

Vietnam is a member of ASEAN. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. It is not established by ASEAN. "

Question 47 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Chhappania Akal in India?
  1. It refers to the famine in the years 1899 - 1900 in northern India because of the El Nino years 1896 and 1899 which led to decreased monsoons.
  2. The famine is so called because in the Vikram Samvat, the year was 1956.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 48 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the world's largest wetland system?
A
Pantanal (South America)
B
Camargue (France)
C
Everglades (USA)
D
Okavango (Botswana)
Question 48 Explanation: 
Pantanal (South America)
Question 49 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the chemical 'Pyriproxyfen', consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The World Health Organisation has recommended its introduction in drinking water supply in disease-carrying mosquito-infested areas Reason (R): It is a larvicide which produces malformations in mosquito larvae (it inhibits the development of adult insect characteristics) Select the correct answer:
A
A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A
B
A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A
C
A is incorrect, R is correct
D
A and R both are incorrect
Question 49 Explanation: 
.

With direct causality between Zika virus and microcephaly, a congenital brain development anomaly, yet to be established, Latin American doctors have come up with an alternativethat a pesticide, Pyriproxyfen, was "introduced into the drinking water supply in 2014".

Pyriproxyfen is used in a state-controlled programme aimed at eradicating disease-carrying mosquitoes. The PCST report states, "Pyriproxyfen is a growth inhibitor of mosquito larvae, which alters the development process from larva to pupa to adult, thus generating malformations in developing mosquitoes and killing or disabling them. It acts as an insect juvenile hormone or juvenoid, and has the effect of inhibiting the development of adult insect characteristics (for example, wings and mature external genitalia) and reproductive development."

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/is-the-zika-threat-overhyped/article8234567.ece "

Question 50 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Direct CTO (Consent to Operate)' Scheme for Green category industries:
1. The new scheme announced by Maharashtra State
2. The scheme aims to enable companies operating under 'green category industries' receive faster clearances from government to commence operations
Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 50 Explanation: 
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a new initiative called 'Direct CTO (Consent to Operate)' Scheme for Green category industries. The scheme aims to enable companies operating under 'green category industries' receive faster clearances from government to commence operations. Under the scheme, the green industries just need to apply for consent to establish and don't have to wait till obtaining final approvals to commence construction work. This would benefit micro, small and medium enterprises planning to set up operations in the state.
There are 50 questions to complete.