UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 133

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 133

Question 91 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A new digital payments app called "BHIM", was recently launched. In this context, consider the following statements:
  1. Users can send money to people who don't have the app.
  2. The app is based on the United Payments Interface.
  3. It will support Aadhaar-based payments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 Only
C
1 and 3 Only
D
1 , 2 and 3
Question 91 Explanation: 

The app is based on the Unified (and not 'United') Payments Interface.

  • Bharat Interface for Money or BHIM is a digital payments solution app based on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). If you have signed up for UPI based payments on your respective bank account, which is also linked to your mobile number, then you'll be able to use the BHIM app to conduct digital transactions.
  • BHIM is also supposed to support Aadhaar-based payments, where transactions will be possible just with a fingerprint impression, but that facility is yet to roll out.
  • BHIM app is not a mobile wallet. In case of mobile wallets like Paytm or MobiKwik you store a limited amount of money on the app, that can only be sent to someone who is using the same wallet. Your friend, relative or even a merchant who you're trying to pay doesn't necessarily need to be on the BHIM app. All they need is a bank account to receive the payment. (BHIM also has options to transfer via IFSC, MMID as well for non-UPI banks).

IE: BHIM App for UPI-based payments - everything you need to know ; "

Question 92 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India's longest river bridge will be built on which river?
A
Ganga
B
Sutlej
C
Brahmaputra
D
Lohit
Question 92 Explanation: 

India's longest river bridge with total length of 19.3 kilometers will be built on Brahmaputra river in Assam. This bridge will connect Dhubri of Assam to Fulbarani of Meghalaya.

At present, India's longest river bridge is Dhola-Sadia bridge on Lohit River. "

Question 93 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
  1. The western slope of the Western Ghats has Tropical Evergreen Forests.
  2. The Bundelkhand plateau has only thorn and scrub forest type of vegetation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 93 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct.

The regions more than 300 centimetres of annual rainfall abound in tropical evergreen forests. They are situated in the rainy sides of the Western Ghats (Western side of the Western Ghats) with an altitude of 500 to 1500 metres and in the urban parts of Assam up to 1100 metres in height, numerous species of trees grow in these forests. About 60 metres is their height.

Statement 2 is Incorrect

Bundelkhand has both types of forests Tropical Deciduous Forests (moist and dry deciduous) and Tropical Thorn Forests.

In the plain areas like Banda, Hamirpur and Datia districts along the banks of rivers like the Pahuj, Betwa and Yamuna, acacias like babul, khair, palas, ber, tendu, mahua, semal and kardhai gorw.

In the Bundelkhand Intermediate sub-region trees like salai, seesham, dhau, jamun, seja, the karaundha shrub and occasionally, teak grow.

Teak is found in the southern Bundelkhand Upland sub-region (Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh), besides the above-mentioned species. In the Damoh and Sagar plateaus, trees known locally as dhawda, tinsa and bija are found.

Question 94 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about National Income?
  1. Total value of final goods and services produced by the residents and non residents of the country during an accounting year.
  2. It is Net National Product (NNP) at Factor Cost (FC)
  3. It does not include taxes, depreciation and non-factor inputs (raw materials)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 94 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is Incorrect:

National Income - Total value of final goods and services produced by the normal residents during an accounting year, after adjusting depreciation.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct

It is Net National Product (NNP) at Factor Cost (FC)

It does not include taxes, depreciation and non-factor inputs (raw materials).

Question 95 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the 'National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)', consider the following statements:
  1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
  2. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE).
  3. The overall aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities which mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
1, 3
C
3 only
D
1, 2, 3
Question 95 Explanation: 

The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. The overall aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities which mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The activities under this scheme are implemented in a project mode.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE).

The projects related to adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, water, forestry, tourism etc. are eligible for funding under NAFCC.

There are 95 questions to complete.