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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 13
Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which is the biggest natural satellite/moon in the Solar system?
Europa (Jupiter) | |
Gannymede (Jupiter) | |
Titan (Saturn) | |
Miranda (Uranus) |
Question 21 Explanation:
Jupiter's satellite Gannymede is the largest natural satellite in the Solar System. It has a diameter of 5,268 km.
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which of the following statements regarding Autonomous and Accommodating transactions in BoP is/are correct?
- Autonomous items in BOP take place due to some economic motives like earning income and profit maximization.
- Accommodating items in BOP refer to transactions that take place to cover deficit (or surplus) arising from autonomous transactions.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 22 Explanation:
Both are correct.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Consider the following statements with respect to C-17 Globemaster:
1. It is a 4-engine military transport aircraft
2. It is built by Airbus
3. The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs
Which of the following codes given below is/are correct?
1. It is a 4-engine military transport aircraft
2. It is built by Airbus
3. The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs
Which of the following codes given below is/are correct?
1 only | |
1 and 2 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |
Question 23 Explanation:
The C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft was originally built by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas together for the US Air Force. A high-wing, 4-engine, T-tailed military-transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night. The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs.
Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which of the following is/are the Supreme Courts guidelines on the sale of acid in India?
- Acid should be sold only to people who show a valid identity card.
- Buyers will also have explain why they need the chemical and sales will have to be reported to the police.
- More compensation for victims.
1 and 2 | |
2 and 3 | |
1, 2 and 3 | |
1 and 3 |
Question 24 Explanation:
- Supreme Court of India has ordered federal and state governments to regulate the sale of acid in an attempt to reduce attacks on women.
- The court said that acid should be sold only to people who show a valid identity card.
- Buyers will also have explain why they need the chemical and sales will have to be reported to the police.
- There will also be more compensation for victims. There are an estimated 1,000 acid attacks a year in India.
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Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which among the following states was the first to launch a price deficit compensation scheme that seeks to address rural-agrarian distress?
Maharashtra | |
Madhya Pradesh | |
Kerala | |
Punjab |
Question 25 Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh. Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana launched in October 2017.
There are 25 questions to complete.