UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 245

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 245

Question 56 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the famous rock cut temple - the Draupadi Ratha found?
A
Ajanta
B
Ellora
C
Mahabalipuram
D
Badami
Question 56 Explanation: 
Mahabalipuram
Question 57 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the Judges of High Court, consider the following statements:
  1. A distinguished jurist in the eye Chief Justice of India can be appointed as a judge of high courts.
  2. A judge of high courts can be removed by the Governor after an address by the state legislature has been presented to him.
  3. The grounds for removal of high courts judges are to be determined by the respective state legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
None of the above
Question 57 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect. There is no provision of appointing distinguished jurist as a judge of high courts. This provision is there for appointing judge of Supreme Court only.

Statement 2 is incorrect. State legislature has no powers with respect to removal of the judge of high courts. He can be removed by the President after an address by the Parliament has been presented to him in the same session.

Statement 3 is incorrect. There are only two grounds for removal of high courts/Supreme Court judges-proved misbehavior or incapacity.

Question 58 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by "The Forty" or "Chalisa"?
A
The ulema or the Muslim divines
B
The pick of the intellectuals among the Khaljis
C
The select body of the Turkish Aristocracy
D
The cream of Afghan nobles
Question 58 Explanation: 
The select body of the Turkish Aristocracy
Question 59 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to "Chhau dance", recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
  1. Chhau features dancers in colorful masks and costumes performing movements inspired by animals, birds, martial arts and tribal and folk customs.
  2. The practice was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
  3. Chhau shows typically depict episodes from classic Hindu epics.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 59 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. Originating in eastern India, Chhau features dancers in colorful masks and costumes performing movements inspired by animals, birds, martial arts and tribal and folk customs.

Statement 2 is correct. The practice was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.

Statement 3 is correct. Chhau shows typically depict episodes from classic Hindu epics.It is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, ie. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha. The dance is traditionally an all males troupe, regionally celebrated particularly during spring every year.

Question 60 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has the largest share of livestock in India?
A
Poultry
B
Sheep and goats
C
Pigs
D
Cattle and Buffaloes
Question 60 Explanation: 
Distribution of Livestock in India:

Poultry: 55%

Sheep and goats: 18%

Cattle and buffaloes: 26%

Pigs: 0.9%

Others: 0.2%

There are 60 questions to complete.