UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 234

Question 81 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pioneer Bhakti saint of Maharashtra, he wrote an extensive commentary on the Bhagavad Gita which was one of the earliest works of Marathi literature and served as the foundation of Bhakti ideology in Maharashtra. He was the author of many hymns called abhangs. These statements refer to
A
Lal Ded
B
Vidyapati
C
Tukaram
D
Jnaneshwar
Question 81 Explanation: 

TH : Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated the world's largest dome at the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT)'s World Peace University (MIT-WPU) campus at Loni Kalbhor on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The dome is built atop the MIT World Peace Library and the World Peace Prayer Hall, which are named after the 13th century poet-saint and philosopher Dnyaneshwar - a pivotal figure of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra.

Image source: IGNOU booklet "Socio-religious movement: Bhakti movement";

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Question 82 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When corals are under stress, they expel the algae living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. Corals can survive a bleaching event
  2. Cold water temperatures can result in coral bleaching
  3. Corals and algae live in a symbiotic relationship
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 3 Only
B
2 and 3 Only
C
1 and 2 Only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 82 Explanation: 

All statements are correct.

Symbiotic associations are mutually useful associations. Ex: Algae and Fungi in Lichens.

The coral provides the algae with a protected environment and the compounds necessary for photosynthesis, which are metabolic waste products of the coral. In return, the algae produce oxygen and help the coral to remove wastes. Most importantly, they supply the coral with organic products of photosynthesis which are predominantly carbohydrates.

"When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality."

"Not all bleaching events are due to warm water. In January 2010, cold water temperatures in the Florida Keys caused a coral bleaching event that resulted in some coral death."

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_bleach.html

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http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/unravelling-mysteries-of-coral-bleaching/article8233738.ece "

Question 83 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following about OPEC:
  1. OPEC is an intergovernmental organisation geared towards stabilisation of global oil prices.
  2. Iran is not a member of OPEC
Select the correct option from below:
A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 83 Explanation: 
OPEC's mission is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum and a steady income to producers and a fair return to investors

Its members include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar, Libya, UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Congo

Question 84 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements

  1. There were no evidence of musical instruments found at the sites of Indus valley civilization.
  2. Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music
  3. In Hindustani music, Dhrupad is the pure music without distraction of words.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 84 Explanation: 

Musical instruments like seven-holed flute and Ravanahatha, have been recovered from the sites of Indus Valley Civilization. The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music. Dhrupad is pure music without distraction of words.

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Question 85 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
    1. Padmanabhaiah committee on police reforms recommended the Commissionerate system.
    2. Policing is under the state list.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor2
Question 85 Explanation: 
  • The sixth National Police Commission report, which was released in 1983, recommended the introduction of a police commissionerate system in cities with a population of 5 lakh and above, as well as in places having special conditions.

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There are 85 questions to complete.