UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 255

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 255

Question 96 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With the reference of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) consider the following statements:

1.Aims to limit the proliferation of missile and other unmanned delivery systems that could be used for chemical or nuclear attacks.
2. It is an informal and voluntary partnership.
3. China, Israel, Pakistan and India are not the members of MTCR

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 96 Explanation: 

The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime.

It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.

It aims to limit the proliferation of missile and other unmanned delivery systems that could be used for chemical or nuclear attacks.

India recently became the member of MTCR.

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Question 97 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Snow Leopard:
1. It is found in central and south Asia
2. In India it is found in Himalayan states of Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
3. The snow leopard is listed as an 'Endangered' species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 97 Explanation: 
The snow leopard is an endangered large cat inhabiting the high mountains of Central and South Asia. It has an extremely patchy and fragmented distribution throughout its range. Snow leopards are found in 12 central Asian countries, including India, China and Mongolia. The estimated global population of the species is 4500 to 7500 individuals. Within India, 200 to 600 individuals are thought to occur in the higher reaches of the Himalayas encompassing the northern areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Snow leopard is highly threatened due to poaching for its pelt and other body parts, a decline in its natural prey base, increasing competition between its natural prey and domestic livestock. More recent threats include hydroelectric projects, mining and climate change. Within Ladakh, retaliatory killing by villagers/farmers, whose livestock are occasionally killed by the cat, remains the most important threat. The snow leopard is listed as an 'Endangered' species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, it remains one of the least studied large cats in the world due largely to its secretive nature, and the inaccessibility and political sensitiveness of its high altitude habitats. "
Question 98 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA).
  1. It was launched at COP21, UNFCCC.
  2. The Alliance aims to achieve a five-fold growth in the installed capacity for geothermal power generation by 2030.
  3. India is still not a member of the Alliance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2 only
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 98 Explanation: 

Launched at COP21, UNFCCC, the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA) serves as a platform for dialogue, cooperation and coordinated action between the geothermal industry, policy makers and stakeholders worldwide.

The GGA is a coalition for action to increase the use of geothermal energy, both in power generation and direct use of heat.

The Alliance has an aspirational goal to achieve a five-fold growth in the installed capacity for geothermal power generation and more than two-fold growth in geothermal heating by 2030.

India is a member of the GGA. "

Question 99 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Cairns Group?
  1. It is a coalition of agricultural exporting countries.
  2. It is made up of only developing countries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 99 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. The Cairns Group is a coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries which account for over 25 per cent of the world's agricultural exports. During the current WTO Doha Round of negotiations the Group has continued to push for the liberalisation of trade in agricultural exports, a cause that unites the Group across language, cultural and geographic boundaries.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Cairns Group made up of developed and developing countries across five continents, the Group is committed to achieving free and fair trade in agriculture that provides real and sustainable benefits for the developing world.

Question 100 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Election Commission of India:
  1. It is an autonomous constitutional authority.
  2. It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 100 Explanation: 
1 only is correct.

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country. The Election Commission is not responsible for conducting elections to the Municipal Corporations. Members of the Municipal Corporations are elected by the people directly through elections. Elections to the Municipal Corporations are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commissions.

There are 100 questions to complete.