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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 16
Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
World Economic Forum | |
World Bank | |
International Monetary Fund | |
World Trade organization |
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Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- West to east
- North to south
1 only | |
2 Only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
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.
Q Source: Based on Past year UPSC papers "
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- The Inversion of temperature is a common phenomenon in the Polar region.
- Inversion of temperature is associated with air drainage in hilly areas.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both are correct | |
Both are incorrect |
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- SDG 6 - WASH
- SDG 8 - Human trafficking
- SDG 11 - Affordable housing
1 only | |
2 and 3 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |
- 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] |
- The Peasants and Workers Party of India
- All India Scheduled Castes Federation
- The Independent Labour Party
1 and 2 only | |
2 and 3 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |