UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 236

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 236

Question 46 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Chipko Movement
1. Was an environmental movement to prevent cutting down of trees
2. Raised the question of ecological and economic exploitation
3. Is a movement against alcoholism as its broadened agenda
4. Demanded that local communities should have control over their natural resources Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1,2 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 46 Explanation: 
Women in this movement protested felling of trees by grabbing oak, rhododendron trees near their village. Villagers demand that outsiders should be given no forest exploiting contracts.They asked government to provide low cost material to small industries. They even wanted Development of region without disturbing ecological balance. The region's forest contractors usually supplied alcohol to men. It forced women to launch sustained agitation against the habit of alcoholism. This broadened the movement's agenda, to other social issues. The Chipko movement which began on a single issue became a symbol of many such movements in 1970s. They even demanded that only local communities should have effective control over natural resources like land, water and forest. "
Question 47 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sixty-ninth constitutional amendment act of 1991 1.Designated the UT of Delhi as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. 2.Provided for the creation of a seventy-member legislative assembly. 3.Provided for the inclusion of the members of the legislative assembly of NCT of Delhi in the electoral college for the election of the President. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 47 Explanation: 


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Question 48 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statement(s) about Cripps Mission
  1. It rejected the idea of formation of Pakistan completely.
  2. Muslim league accepted the cabinet mission plan.
  3. It gave the provinces full autonomy and residuary powers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All the above statements
Question 48 Explanation: 
STATEMENT 1 IS CORRECT:

It rejected the idea of full-fledged Pakistan because:

  • Paksitan so formed would have large non-muslim population.
  • Division of armed forces would be dangerous.
  • It would lead Economic and administrative problems due to eastern and western parts of Pakistan.

STATEMENT 2 IS INCORRECT:

Though it accepted the proposal initially, it was rejected after Nehru's statement and called for "DIRECT ACTION DAY."

STATEMENT 3 IS CORRECT:

It proposed for Common centre to control defense, communication and external affairs. Also, It gave the provinces full autonomy and residuary powers.

Question 49 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the water bodies are not present near the Korean Peninsula?
A
Yellow Sea
B
Sea of Japan
C
Korea Bay
D
None of the above
Question 49 Explanation: 
Yellow Sea, Sea of Japan and Korea Bay are present around North Korea.

Question 50 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The e-Visa facility was recently extended to the nationals of 161 countries for entry through
A
airports
B
seaports
C
Both a and b
D
Neither a nor b
Question 50 Explanation: 

"With effect from April 1, 2017, e-Visa has further been sub-divided into 3 categories i.e. e-tourist visa, e-Business visa and e-Medical visa. E-visa facility has been extended to the nationals of 161 countries for entry through 24 airports (E-visa service was earlier granted through 16 airports) and 3 Indian Ports i.e. Cochin, Goa and Mangalore to tap the potential of cruise tourism from different countries. This service will also be provided from Mumbai and Chennai seaports shortly."

PIB ; "

There are 50 questions to complete.