UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 243

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 243

Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The functions of the Atomic Energy Commission is/are
    1. To undertake prospecting and extraction of atomic minerals in India
    2. To organise research in atomic energy and train scientists in the country
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 6 Explanation: 
  • The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in 1948 to look after atomic energy activities in the country. The functions of the Atomic Energy Commission are:
    • to organise research in atomic scientists in the country;
    • to train, atomic scientists in the country;
    • to promote nuclear research in commission's own laboratories as well as in India;
    • to undertake prospecting of atomic minerals in India and to extract such minerals for use on industrial scale.
  • The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic Energy is ex-officio Chairman of the Commission. The other Members of the AEC are appointed for each calendar year on the recommendation of the Chairman, AEC and after approval by the Prime Minster

Refer: http://www.dae.gov.in/node/394

Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
A
Bhitarkanika National Park
B
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
C
Sultanpur National Park
D
Keibul Lamjao National Park
Question 7 Explanation: 
Keibul Lamjao National Park
Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Three communicable diseases prevalent in developing countries caused by unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation are:
A
acute diarrhoes, cancer and gout
B
onchocerciasis, leukaemia and arthiritis
C
rheumatism, malaria and AIDS
D
malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis
Question 8 Explanation: 
malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis
Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:

  1. A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material
    than it consumes.
  2. India's first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kakrapar, Gujarat.
  3. Indigenously produced Mixed Uranium and Plutonium Oxide will be used as the fuel in the India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3.
Question 9 Explanation: 

Breeder reactor. Breeder reactor, nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes to generate energy. This special type of reactor is designed to extend the nuclear fuel supply for electric power generation. Conventional reactors, in contrast, can extract less than one percent of its energy.

The design of the country's first fast breeder reactor was done by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. The country's first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.

This PFBR uses MOX fuel, which is a combination of plutonium and uranium oxide. "

Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements.

1.Common Services Centre (CSC) programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT
(MeitY).

2.The CSCs would provide high quality and cost-effective video, voice and data content and services, in the areas of e-governance, education, health, telemedicine, entertainment as well as other private services.

3.The CSC, a cornerstone of E-governance initiative was approved by the Government of India under Digital India Programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
2 only
Question 10 Explanation: 

Common Services Centre (CSC) programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT
(MeitY), Government of India. CSCs are the access points for delivery of various electronic services
to villages in India.

The CSC is a strategic cornerstone of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), approved by the Government in May 2006, as part of its commitment in the National Common Minimum Programme to introduce e-governance on a massive scale.

The CSCs would provide high quality and cost-effective video, voice and data content and services, in the areas of e-governance, education, health, telemedicine, entertainment as well as other private services.

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There are 10 questions to complete.