UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 148

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 148

Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As per the Forest Survey of India (ISFR 2017) assessment, mangroves are spread over an area of 4921 sq km in India only across twelve States/Union Territories. Which of the following UTs is not to be found among these twelve?
A
Daman & Diu
B
Puducherry
C
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D
Lakshadweep
Question 6 Explanation: 

As per the ISFR 2017, the total mangrove cover stands at 4,921 sq km and has shown an increase of 181 sq km. All the 12 mangrove states have shown a positive change in the mangrove cover, as compared to the last assessment.

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Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in India:
  1. They are a community of Indians of African descent
  2. Most live in Gujarat and Karnataka, while in smaller numbers are also found in Maharashtra and Goa
  3. Some of them were brought as slaves by the Portuguese, while some arrived as Muslim pilgrims, pearl divers and traders
The statements above refer to which community?
A
Lepcha
B
Siddi
C
Gujjar
D
Gond
Question 7 Explanation: 
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All tribes mentioned in the options, apart from 'Siddi' (or 'Sidi'), have found a mention in NCERT textbooks.

"The tableau depicts some rare and exotic varieties along with Sidi community , settled in the Gir forest, performing their traditional dance number."

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Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
A
Joining together both the hands as a bowl on the left side, movement with the hip of the toes of the foot and bending of a side
B
Bending of the hands at the wrist and placing them against the thigh in a suspended form
C
One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at the waist and neck
D
The feet touch together with the nails in symmetry, both the hands hang down and the body is kept in a relaxed natural position
Question 8 Explanation: 
One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at the waist and neck.

Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to The Prevention of Torture Bill, 2017, consider the following statements.
  1. The bill seeks to provide for punishment for torture committed by government officials.
  2. The Bill is being introduced to ratify the UN Convention against Torture of 1975.
Which of the following the statements are correct?
A
only 1
B
only 2
C
both 1 and 2
D
neither 1 or 2
Question 9 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct as The Prevention of Torture Bill was introduced by the Minister for Home Affairs making torture a punishable offence committed by government officials.

Statement 2 is correct as the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Bill states that the Bill is being introduced to ratify the UN Convention against Torture of 1975. India is a signatory of the Convention but has not enacted a law on torture which would enable it to ratify the Convention.

Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
COSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:
  1. This type of climate has alternate wet and dry seasons.
  2. Summer rainfall and dry winter.
  3. It has extreme diurnal range of temperatures with intense heat in day and well frost cold at night.
Options:
A
TROPICAL FOREST
B
TEMPARATE FOREST
C
SAVANNAH
D
MONSOON
Question 10 Explanation: 
Its salient features are:
  • A clear distinction of hot wet summer and cold dry winter with annual rainfall below the tropical monsoon climate.
  • It has extreme diurnal range of temperatures with intense heat in day and well frost cold at night.

It consists of tall grass and short trees scattered between the grasses with water storing features and deciduous nature.

It is home for wild animals and known as "big game country" with a huge animal wealth.

  • This type of climate has alternate wet and dry seasons similar to monsoon climate but has considerably less annual rainfall.
  • Highest temperatures do not coincide with the period of the highest sun (e.g. June in the northern hemisphere) but occur just before the onset of the rainy season, i.e. April in Northern Hemisphere and October in Southern Hemisphere.
  • As the rainfall diminishes towards the deserts the savanna merges into thorny scrub.
  • The herbivorous includes the zebra, antelope, giraffe, deer, gazelle, elephant etc. [most of the National geographic and Animal Planet documentaries on wild animals are shot in savanna regions] and carnivorous animals include the lion, tiger, leopard, hyena, panther, jaguar, jackal etc.
  • Species of reptiles and mammals including crocodiles, alligators, giant lizards live together with the larger rhinoceros and hippopotamus in rivers and marshy lakes.
  • Many tribes live in savanna region. Tribes like the Masai tribes of the East African plateau are pastoralists whereas Hausa of northern Nigeria are settled cultivators.
  • They do not practice shifting cultivation. Instead, they clear a piece of land and use it for several years.
  • savannas have immense agricultural potential for plantation agriculture of cotton, cane sugar, coffee, oil palm, groundnuts and even tropical fruits.
There are 10 questions to complete.