UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 246

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 246

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Emergency Provisions of Indian Constitution have been borrowed from:
A
Germany
B
Japan
C
USSR
D
USA
Question 1 Explanation: 
  • The Emergency Provisions of the Indian Constitution have been borrowed from Germany. The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. Under the emergency provisions, if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that effect in respect of the whole of India or of such part of the territory thereof as may be specified in the Proclamation.
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Emissions Gap Report measures
  1. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions every year up to 2030.
  2. The commitments countries are making to reduce their emissions and the impact these commitments are likely to have on overall emission reduction.
  3. The pace at which emissions must be reduced to reach an emission low that would limit temperature increase to 1.5 degree Celsius.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
1, 3
C
2, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 2 Explanation: 

This Emissions Gap Report from UNEP examines the progress of countries to close the gap via their commitments to emissions reduction, to ultimately stop climate change.

The Emissions Gap Report measures and projects three key trendlines:

  1. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions every year up to 2030
  2. The commitments countries are making to reduce their emissions and the impact these commitments are likely to have on overall emission reduction
  3. The pace at which emissions must be reduced to reach an emission low that would limit temperature increase to 1.5oC, affordably

The report also identifies key opportunities for each country to increase the pace of emission reduction necessary to close the gap.

Source

Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With regard to the Supreme Court of India, as enshrined in the Constitution, consider the following statements -
  1. The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the supreme court lies in the hand of the president
  2. supreme court makes rule make for regulating the practice and procedure of the court
  3. If needed, a retired judge of a High Court can be permanently appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
  4. Usually seniority of a judge is taken into consideration, but it is not the ground for appointment as the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 3 only
C
2 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
Question 3 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect.

The power to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court lies in the hand of the Chief Justice of India with prior approval of President.

Statement 2 is correct.

The Supreme Court make rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Court. However, it has to be approved by the President.

Statement 3 is incorrect.

At any point of time, the CJI can request a retired judge of a High Court, to act as a judge of the Supreme Court, but only for a temporary period.

Statement 4 is correct.

There has been a practice of appointing the senior most judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India, which has been violated a couple of times as well (appointment of AN Ray and MU Beg) but it is not the rule. It's a convention.

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India:
  1. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority.
  2. At present, Election Commission of India is a three-member body, with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
  3. The Budget of Election Commission is charged upon Consolidated Fund of India.
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
3 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 4 Explanation: 
1 and 2 only are correct
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Mohiniyattam?
  1. It is a classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala.
  2. Mohiniattam adheres to the Lasya type that showcases a more graceful, gentle and feminine form of dancing.
  3. Recitation may be either performed by the dancer or by a vocalist with the music style being Carnatic.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 5 Explanation: 
Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala, India, and is counted among the two popular dance arts of the state, the other being Kathakali. Although its roots date back to the age-old Sanskrit Hindu text on performing arts called 'NatyaShastra', similar to other Indian classical dance forms, Mohiniattam adheres to the Lasya type that showcases a more graceful, gentle and feminine form of dancing. Mohiniattam derives its name from the word 'Mohini', a female avatar of Lord Vishnu. Conventionally a solo dance performed by female artists, it emotes a play through dancing and singing where the song is customarily in Manipravala which is a mix of Sanskrit and Malayalam language and the recitation may be either performed by the dancer herself or by a vocalist with the music style being Carnatic.
There are 5 questions to complete.