UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

Question 26 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):
1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with funding from both State Governments and Central Government of India
2. Under the Scheme, income support of Rs.6000 per year is provided to all farmer families
3. The responsibility of identification of beneficiary farmer families rests with the State/UT Governments
Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 26 Explanation: 
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced in February 2019. Under the Scheme, income support of Rs.6000/- per year is provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal instalments of Rs.2000/- each every four months. The entire responsibility of identification of beneficiary farmer families rests with the State / UT Governments. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Question 27 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is the habitat of the "susu"?
A
Nilgiris
B
Ganga river system
C
Khangchengdzonga National Park
D
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Question 27 Explanation: 

The Ganges River dolphin, or susu, inhabits the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.The Ganges River dolphin lives in one of the world's most densely populated areas, and is threatened by removal of river water and siltation arising from deforestation, pollution and entanglement in fisheries nets. In addition, alterations to the river due to barrages are also separating populations. "

Question 28 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to "gecko ", recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
  1. Gecko is a new species which was recently found in the Eastern Ghats.
  2. It is nocturnal and lives on rocks, large trees and coffee plantations
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 28 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. A new species of gecko was recently found in the Eastern Ghats in northern Andhra Pradesh. The reptile, which is endemic to the area, was identified as a different species after a five-year study.

Statement 2 is correct: It is nocturnal and lives on rocks, large trees and coffee plantations at altitudes between 250-1,100 m above sea level.

Question 29 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding 'Aero India'

1. Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru.

2.It is organised by the Indian Air Force.

3.The first edition of the air show was held in 1990's.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1 and 2 only
Question 29 Explanation: 

Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.

The logo for Aero India 2019 is inspired by the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).

The tagline for Aero India 2019, "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities" was created to communicate India's value proposition in addressing the immense opportunities in the Aerospace and Aviation sectors in India today.

http://aeroindia.gov.in/About-The-Show "

Question 30 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respect to the three Indian Cavalry Regiments that helped liberate Haifa. Haifa is located in
A
Saudi Arabia
B
Jordon
C
Palestine
D
Israel
Question 30 Explanation: 

In 2018 the northern Israeli coastal city of Haifa celebrated the centenary year of its liberation from Ottoman rule during World War I, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in what is considered "the last great cavalry campaign in history".

The Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respects to the three Indian Cavalry Regiments - Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers, that helped liberate Haifa following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade of the then British Indian Army at the Battle of Haifa in 1918.

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