UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 13

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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?
A
Europa (Jupiter)
B
Gannymede (Jupiter)
C
Titan (Saturn)
D
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?
  1. Autonomous items in BOP take place due to some economic motives like earning income and profit maximization.
  2. Accommodating items in BOP refer to transactions that take place to cover deficit (or surplus) arising from autonomous transactions.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
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?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
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?
    1. Acid should be sold only to people who show a valid identity card.
    2. Buyers will also have explain why they need the chemical and sales will have to be reported to the police.
    3. More compensation for victims.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
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?
A
Maharashtra
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Kerala
D
Punjab
Question 25 Explanation: 
Madhya Pradesh. Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana launched in October 2017.
There are 25 questions to complete.