UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 239

Question 31 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Aral Sea is bordered by which of the following countries?
  1. Turkmenistan
  2. Uzbekistan
  3. Kazakhstan
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 31 Explanation: 
2 and 3 only
Question 32 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
  1. Governor in consultation with the High court appoints and promotes district judge in a state.
  2. The pardoning power of the president is an executive action and is independent of the judiciary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 32 Explanation: 

Both the statements are correct.

Question 33 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In economics, 'conditionality' is most often associated with
A
Accommodative Monetary Policy
B
Aid money
C
Loan waivers
D
Priority Sector Lending
Question 33 Explanation: 
  • Conditionality refers to the imposition of strict conditions on borrowing countries by international lenders like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
  • It is aimed at encouraging borrowing countries to implement serious structural reforms that can improve their economy as well as their credit-worthiness. Since international lending is tied to fulfilling predetermined conditions, it is believed that conditionality can be used as an effective tool to enforce tough economic reforms.
  • Critics have argued that the conditions for borrowing imposed on countries are influenced primarily by politics, rather than any genuine intent to improve the borrower's economic condition.

The Hindu Explains ; OPED page, 27th June, TH; "

Question 34 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following about Indus Valley civilisation
  1. The civilisation began in present day Baluchistan
  2. Mehrgarh is the valley site in Baluchistan
Which of the above is/are correct
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 34 Explanation: 
  • The pre-Harappan stage is located in eastern Baluchistan.
  • The excavations at Mehrgarh 150 miles to the northwest of Mohenjodaro reveal the existence of pre-Harappan culture. In this stage, the nomadic people began to lead a settled agricultural life
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Question 35 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Navika Sagar Prakrima: 1.) It is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew of Indian Navy 2.) It is aimed at promoting women empowerment in the country and ocean sailing by the Indian Navy Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 35 Explanation: 
  • Navika Sagar Parikrama is a project wherein a team of women officers of the Indian Navy would circumnavigate the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Tarini.
  • This is the first ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The project is scheduled to commence in early Sep 17.
  • INSV Tarini is the sister vessel of INSV Mhadei.
  • The project is considered essential towards promoting Ocean Sailing activities in the Navy while depicting Government of India's thrust for 'Nari Shakti'.
There are 35 questions to complete.