UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 236

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 236

Question 86 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the Civil Liabilities for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  1. Section 17(b) permits victims of a nuclear incident to sue the operator or the supplier for damages applying tort law and thus exposing suppliers to unlimited liability
  2. Under Section 46 liability for a nuclear accident can be channelled from the operator to suppliers of nuclear material
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 Only
B
2 Only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 86 Explanation: 

Both are incorrect. Provisions of each section have been interchanged in the statements above.

Under Section 17(b), liability for a nuclear accident can be channelled from the operator, which is the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, to suppliers of nuclear material, specifically if the accident is due to an act of the supplier or his employee, which includes supply of equipment or material with patent or latent defects or sub-standard services.

Section 46 permits victims of a nuclear incident to sue the operator or the supplier for damages applying tort law, even though such proceedings would be beyond the scope of CLNDA and its liability cap, and thus exposing suppliers to unlimited liability.

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/nuclear-ambiguities/article8206363.ece "

Question 87 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
'HAQ Index', recently seen in the news, is related to
A
Access to healthcare
B
Productivity of scientists or scholars
C
Quality of air in cities
D
Stock Markets
Question 87 Explanation: 

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Question 88 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding Natural farming.
  1. Natural farming embodies principles of agroecology, activating microbial life in soil via bio-inoculums thereby improving both soil and plant health.
  2. The practice advocates complete elimination of synthetic chemical inputs and encourages natural inputs, mulching practices and symbiotic intercropping.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 88 Explanation: 

Natural farming is an alternative to chemical fertiliser-based and high input cost agriculture. It embodies principles of agroecology, activating microbial life in soil via bio-inoculums (prepared using cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, etc.), thereby improving both soil and plant health. The practice advocates complete elimination of synthetic chemical inputs and encourages natural inputs, mulching practices and symbiotic intercropping.

Andhra Pradesh has had a state-wide natural farming programme since 2016, now covering 580,000 farmers. Other states - Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Uttarakhand - have shown interest.

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Question 89 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 4 only
C
3 and 4 only
D
1, 3 and 4
Question 89 Explanation: 
Kosala and Magadha.
Question 90 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between a vihara and a chaitya?
A
Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
B
Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
C
There is no material difference between the two
D
Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
Question 90 Explanation: 
Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
There are 90 questions to complete.