UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 149

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 149

Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements regarding Krishnadeva Raya is/are correct?
  1. He wrote Amuktamalyada in Sanskrit.
  2. He conducted literary assemblies called Bhuvana Vijayam.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 21 Explanation: 
He wrote Amuktamalyada in Telugu.
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct?
  1. Rustom-2 is a type of UAV.
  2. It can fly up to an altitude of 22,000 feet.
  3. It is capable of carrying payloads for electronic and signal intelligence missions.
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
All of the above
Question 22 Explanation: 
All are correct.
  • Rustom-2 belongs to a family of UAVs under development, besides Rustom-1 and Rustom-H. It is a medium-altitude long-endurance drone (MALE) and will fill a critical capability gap in the inventory of the armed forces.
  • It can fly up to an altitude of 22,000 feet and has an endurance of over 20 hours. It is capable of carrying payloads for electronic and signal intelligence missions.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Section 7 of the RBI Act, 1934 that was recently in the news: 1.It requires the Central Government to hold consultations with the Governor prior to giving directions to the RBI to take certain actions in public interest. 2.A similar provision has been built into the laws that govern regulatory bodies in other sectors. 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 23 Explanation: 

IE: Amid tensions between the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the former has reportedly initiated steps towards invoking its powers under Section 7 of the RBI Act of 1934. It is a provision under which the government can give directions to the RBI to take certain actions "in the public interest". This provision has been built into the law governing not just the RBI but also regulatory bodies in other sectors.

Under Section 7, "The Central Government may from time to time give such directions to the Bank as it may, after consultation with the Governor of the Bank, consider necessary in the public interest. Subject to any such directions, the general superintendence and direction of the affairs and business of the Bank shall be entrusted to a Central Board of Directors which may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Bank."

TH: Section 7 has never been invoked by the government so far.

Livemint: The government has only initiated consultations with RBI on different issues under Section 7 (1) and not invoked it.

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Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are not characteristics of El Nino?
A
Rise in warm air near Peru
B
Below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific.
C
Increased surface pressure over the Indian Ocean, Australia and Indonesia
D
Fall in air pressure over eastern and central Pacific ocean and Tahiti
Question 24 Explanation: 
Below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific. This is a feature of La Nina.
Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve:
    1. It is Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park.
    2. "Andhari" refers to the Andhari River that meanders through the forest.
    3. Reserve is a predominantly southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands.
    4. Teak is the predominant tree species.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1 and 2
D
All of the above
Question 25 Explanation: 
  • Notably Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park, the "Tadoba National Park", also known as the "Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve" is one of India's 47 project tiger reserves existing in India.
  • The word 'Tadoba' is derived from the name of God "Tadoba" or "Taru," which is praised by local tribal people of this region and "Andhari" is derived from the name of Andhari river that flows in this area.
  • Reserve is a predominantly southern tropical dry deciduous forest with dense woodlands comprising about eighty seven per cent of the protected area.
  • Teak is the predominant tree species.

Refer: https://www.tadobanationalpark.in/ "

There are 25 questions to complete.