UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 16

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 16

Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by
A
World Economic Forum
B
World Bank
C
International Monetary Fund
D
World Trade organization
Question 11 Explanation: 

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Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin broadly decreases from the
  1. West to east
  2. North to south
Which of the above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12 Explanation: 

Justification: Statement 1: It decreases from east to West. For e.g. West Bengal and UP receive more rainfall than the Westwards regions.

Statement 2: It decreases from North to South. For e.g. Southern UP receives lesser rainfall than northern UP. The reason is that Monsoon winds collide with Himalayas and start precipitating. Regions far away from Northern Himalayas thus receive lesser rainfall.

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Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct statements?
  1. The Inversion of temperature is a common phenomenon in the Polar region.
  2. Inversion of temperature is associated with air drainage in hilly areas.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following pairs: Sustainable Development Goal - Issues addressed
  1. SDG 6 - WASH
  2. SDG 8 - Human trafficking
  3. SDG 11 - Affordable housing
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 14 Explanation: 
  • SDG 6: 'Ensure access to water and sanitation for all' is the goal. WASH stands for Water, sanitation and Hygiene.
  • SDG 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking
  • SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.

This article dealt with studies related to WASH interventions: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/can-sanitation-reduce-stunting/article22756273.ece ;

SDG 8 was mentioned here: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/rethinking-trafficking/article22735835.ece ;

UN SDGs: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ ;

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Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
  1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India
  2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
  3. The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 15 Explanation: 
2 and 3 are correct. Read more about
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