UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 250

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 250

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements.
1. The share of manufacturing sector in the GDP has been nearly stagnant for the last two decades in India.
2. Among all the South Asian economies, India has the largest size of manufacturing sector.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None
Question 1 Explanation: 
Correct

Solution: c)
The share has been around 15 per cent for the last two decades with a slight decline recently.

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Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Indian Constitution?
  1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
  2. Abolition of untouchability
  3. Protection of the interests of minorities
  4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
A
2 and 4 only
B
1 and 4 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
1, 2 and 4 only
Question 2 Explanation: 
1 and 4 only
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The primary motive of the colonial government behind the policy of systematically deindustrialising India was
  1. To make India a mere exporter of important raw materials for the modern industries in Britain.
  2. To turn India into a sprawling market for the finished products.
Select the correct answer code:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 3 Explanation: 

The primary motive of the colonial government behind this policy of systematically deindustrialising India was two-fold. The intention was, first, to reduce India to the status of a mere exporter of important raw materials for the upcoming modern industries in Britain and, second, to turn India into a sprawling market for the finished

products of those industries so that their continued expansion could be ensured to the maximum advantage of their home country - Britain.

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The web portal and app "Main Nahin Hum" launched recently is most appropriately related to
A
Environmental conservation
B
Social volunteering
C
Religious harmony and coexistence
D
Financial inclusion
Question 4 Explanation: 

PIB: The portal, which works on the theme "Self4Society", will enable IT professionals and organizations to bring together their efforts towards social causes, and service to society, on one platform. In doing so, the portal is expected to help catalyse greater collaboration towards the service of the weaker sections of society, especially by leveraging the benefits of technology. It is also expected to generate wider participation of interested people who are motivated to work for the benefit of society.

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Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An estimated 35 to 41 leopards live in this National Park. As leopard habitats shrink and they move into the city to survive, some communities are afraid to leave their houses. Children in affected areas must walk around in groups of six or more. However, a recent study suggested that the leopards may be protecting their human neighbours from rabies. Around 40 per cent of the leopards' diet is feral dogs, which is the main source of the deadly virus. The national park in question is
A
Nagarhole National Park, Mysore
B
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Dibrugarh
C
Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal
D
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
Question 5 Explanation: 

Mumbai is home to the highest concentration of leopards anywhere in the world. They capitalise on hunting the animals that man brings into the city.

Source: BBC ;

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There are 5 questions to complete.