UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

Question 51 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
    1. Plague is a disease caused by the virus
    2. Plague can be transmitted to humans through sexual contact
    3. There is no treatment available to cure Plague
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
A
3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 51 Explanation: 
Here Directive Word Is Not Correct!!
  • The plague is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which is found in animals, particularly rodents.
  • It can be transmitted to humans through infected animals and fleas.
  • The plague is a life-threatening disease but if caught early, can be treated with antibiotics. However, without prompt treatment, the disease can lead to serious illnesses and even death.

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Question 52 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
    1. Latitude of Varanasi's location is between those of Kanpur and Patna.
    2. Longitude of Srinagar's location is between those of Amritsar and Ludhiana.
    3. Nagpur is situated more southward than Pune.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 Only
C
2 and 3
D
1 and 3
Question 52 Explanation: 

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Question 53 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the International Banking landscape, what is 'SWIFT'?
A
A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) programme to help member country-banks improve the quality and speed of Credit Appraisal Procedures
B
A messaging network that financial institutions use to securely transmit information and instructions
C
A model policy of the International Monetary Fund which provides guidelines on ways and means to recover loans
D
None of the above
Question 53 Explanation: 

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Question 54 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statement on 'contempt of court':
  1. It refers to any actions which defy a court's authority and impede the ability of the court to perform its function.
  2. Constitution of India empowers only the Supreme Court to punish people for their respective contempt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 54 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct

Contempt of court, often referred to simply as "contempt", is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice and dignity of the court.

Statement 2 is incorrect

Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt. Section 10 of The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines the power of the High Court to punish contempts of its subordinate courts.

Question 55 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In order to survive in cold winter, Tundra vegetation adopt certain features to survive; consider the following statements in this regard:
  1. Plants are dark in color to absorb solar heat
  2. No leaves or small leaves
  3. Grow in clumps to protect one another from the wind and Cold
  4. Covered with hair which helps keep them warm
Which of the above mentioned is/are correct?
A
1 and 3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 55 Explanation: 
1, 3 and 4 only
There are 55 questions to complete.