UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 143

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 143

Question 81 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Match List-1 (Physiological processes) with List-2 (Cell organelles) and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I List 2 A. Photosynthesis 1. Plasma membrane B. Mineral uptake 2. Chloroplast C. Respiration 3. Mitochondria D. Protein synthesis 4. Ribosomes
A
A1 B2 C3 D4
B
A1 B2 C4 D3
C
A2 B1 C3 D4
D
A2 B1 C4 D3
Question 81 Explanation: 
Photosynthesis occurs in green plants by the help of chloroplast. Plasma membrane is a membrane of transport minerals. Cellular respiration related to mitochondria by which energy release. Ribosome is helps in protein synthesis. "
Question 82 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to "Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana", which of the following statement is/are true?
  1. This is a Centre Sponsored Scheme to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages.
  2. The scheme is works under the authority of the Ministry of Finance
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 82 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages. This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000 by the then-prime minister of India Atal Behari Vajpayee.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development and was begun on 25 December 2000.

Question 83 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following country is not a member of Treaty of Asuncion?
A
Brazil
B
USA
C
Argentina
D
Uruguay
Question 83 Explanation: 
Mercosur is a regional integration process. It was created in 1991 by the Treaty of Asuncin, which was signed by the heads of state of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Several other countries were later admitted as associate members, and in 2006 the presidents of the four member countries approved full membership for Venezuela. Mercosur is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Question 84 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
FSSAI has been mandated by the FSS Act, 2006 for performing which of the following functions?
  1. To provide scientific advice to both Central and State Governments in the matters of framing the policy and rules in areas which have a direct bearing of food safety and nutrition.
  2. Provide training programmes for persons who are involved in food businesses.
  3. Contribute to the development of international technical standards for food, sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2, 3
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 84 Explanation: 

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

FSSAI has been mandated by the FSS Act, 2006 for performing the following functions:

  • Framing of Regulations to lay down the Standards and guidelines in relation to articles of food and specifying appropriate system of enforcing various standards thus notified.
  • Laying down mechanisms and guidelines for accreditation of certification bodies engaged in certification of food safety management system for food businesses.
  • Laying down procedure and guidelines for accreditation of laboratories and notification of the accredited laboratories.
  • To provide scientific advice and technical support to Central Government and State Governments in the matters of framing the policy and rules in areas which have a direct or indirect bearing of food safety and nutrition.
  • Collect and collate data regarding food consumption, incidence and prevalence of biological risk, contaminants in food, residues of various, contaminants in foods products, identification of emerging risks and introduction of rapid alert system.
  • Creating an information network across the country so that the public, consumers, Panchayats etc receive rapid, reliable and objective information about food safety and issues of concern.
  • Provide training programmes for persons who are involved or intend to get involved in food businesses.
  • Contribute to the development of international technical standards for food, sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards.
  • Promote general awareness about food safety and food standards.

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Question 85 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sattriya is a classical dance form of India. What does the "Sattras" mean in its context?
A
Sutras of dance
B
Spiritual Ragas
C
Vaishnava maths or monasteries
D
Seven ways of divine movement
Question 85 Explanation: 

  • The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith.
  • The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on. This neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese dance and drama has been, for centuries, nurtured and preserved with great commitment by the Sattras i.e. Vaishnava maths or monasteries. Because of its religious character and association with the Sattras, this dance style has been aptly named Sattriya.
There are 85 questions to complete.