UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 10

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Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:

1. Albedo refers to the ratio between the total solar radiation falling on the surface and the amount observed.

2.Fresh snow has highest albedo.

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 11 Explanation: 
Total solar radiation is reflected, not been observed. Conscious reading "
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to "Vedas":
1. The word 'Veda' signifies knowledge and they are actually providing humans about knowledge to conduct their life on Earth
2. The Vedas were initially handed down orally by generations of Brahmin families
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 12 Explanation: 
The word 'Veda' signifies knowledge and the texts are actually about providing humans about knowledge to conduct their entire life on earth and beyond. It is written in highly stylised poetic style and the language is full of symbols and myths. The Vedas were initially handed down orally by generations of Brahmin families but it is estimated by historians that they were compiled around 1500 BC-1000 BC.
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board?
  1. It runs the national afforestation programme.
  2. It falls under the Ministry of Agriculture.
  3. It was set up under the NAPCC.
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 13 Explanation: 
1 only is correct
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Meghalaya
C
Tripura
D
Assam
Question 14 Explanation: 

Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam. Indian Rhino Vision 2020 aims at increasing the number and range of rhinos in Assam through wild-to-wild translocations from Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to potential Protected Areas including Manas National Park, Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. "

Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development.
  1. India has signed an agreement for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi.
  2. IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute.
  3. India has developed similar institutes in other African countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 3
B
2, 3
C
1, 2
D
1, 2, 3
Question 15 Explanation: 

India has signed an agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Consultancy Service (NABCONS) for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.

IAIARD will be a Pan-African Institute wherein trainees from Malawi and other African countries will be trained to develop their human resources and build their capacity.

This will be the first of its kind institute developed in an African country by India. This will further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Malawi and that of India's relations with the African Union.

Source "

There are 15 questions to complete.