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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 17
Question 16 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- It had a narrow geographical coverage.
- It witnessed the participation of diverse social groups and political parties.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 17 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
1. Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Power in 2015 to help turn around the poor financial situation of state discoms
2. The distribution companies (Discom) losses which had progressively reduced from 2015 to 2019
Which of the following below given codes are correct?
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Question 18 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- It was led by Veerasalingam Pantulu in Andhra Pradesh.
- It demanded the entry of untouchables in Hindu temples.
1 only | |
2 only | |
Both are correct | |
Both are incorrect |
Read more on the Vaikkom Satyagraha
Question 19 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Collegium recommendation | |
Executive action | |
Parliamentary legislation | |
Constitutional amendment |
In February 2009, the centre notified an increase in the number of Supreme Court judges from twenty-six to thirty-one, including the Chief Justice of India. This followed the enactment of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2008. Originally, the strength of the Supreme Court was fixed at eight (one chief justice and seven other judges). The Parliament has increased this number of other judges progressively to ten in 1956, to thirteen in 1960, to seventeen in 1977 and to twenty-five in 1986.
Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;
Improvisation: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/justice-kurian-joseph-writes-to-cji-dipak-misra-on-appointment-of-sc-judges/article23515086.ece ;
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Question 20 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- Clean energy
- Consumer electronics
- Healthcare
1 and 2 | |
2 and 3 | |
1 and 3 | |
All of the above |
Scandium is used in televisions and fluorescent lamps, and yttrium is used in drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.
Rare Earth elements are used in space shuttle components, jet engine turbines, and drones. Cerium, the most abundant Rare Earth element, is essential to NASA's Space Shuttle Programme.
According to the Rare Earth Technology Alliance (RETA), the estimated size of the Rare Earth sector is between $10 billion and $15 billion. About 100,000-110,000 tonnes of Rare Earth elements are produced annually around the world.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-are-rare-earths-and-why-is-us-military-getting-involved-in-their-processing/