UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following national parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
A
Neora Valley National Park
B
Namdapha National Park
C
Nanda Devi National Park
D
Khangchendzonga National Park
Question 11 Explanation: 
Namdapha National Park: It is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding the postal highways: 1. It is the oldest highway in Nepal constructed by Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana & Padma Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. 2. They are known as Hulaki Rajmarg runs across the bordering area of India and Nepal
A
1 only
B
2 Only
C
1 and 2 only
D
None of the above
Question 12 Explanation: 
Statement 1: Is correct. It is the oldest highway in Nepal constructed by Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana & Padma Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana runs from Bhadrapur in the east to Dodhara in the west, cutting across the entire width of the country.

Statement 2: Is incorrect. They are also known as Hulaki Rajmarg but they do not run across the bordering area of India and Nepal but runs across the Terai region of Nepal, from Bhadrapur in the east to Dodhara in the west.

Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the Objective Resolution?
  1. It enshrined the aspirations and values of the constitution makers. Under this, the people of India were guaranteed social, economic and political justice, equality and fundamental freedoms.
  2. It was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect
Question 13 Explanation: 
Both are correct. Read more about the Constituent Assembly
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
  1. The term niche means the sum of all the activities and relationships of a species by which it uses the resources in its habitat for its survival and reproduction.
  2. No two species in a habitat can have the same niche.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 14 Explanation: 
The term niche means the sum of all the activities and relationships of a species by which it uses the resources in its habitat for its survival and reproduction. A niche is unique for a species while many species share the habitat. No two species in a habitat can have the same niche. This is because if two species occupy the same niche they will compete with one another until one is displaced. For example, a large number of different species of insects may be pests of the same plant but they can co-exist as they feed on different parts of the same plant.
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to North Eastern India, Consider the following statements
    1. Currently Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Tripura
    2. Assam has the largest and smallest river islands in the world
    3. Population of all the Northeastern states is close to the population of Odisha
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 Only
B
1 Only
C
2 and 3 Only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 15 Explanation: 
  • Currently, the Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
  • An unknown fact about Assam is that it is home to some of the biggest and smallest river Islands. Where Majuli Island is the world's biggest River Island and the Umananda Island is believed to be the world's smallest inhabited island and it is nestled right in the middle of river Brahmaputra.
  • The total population of all the seven sister states and Sikkim combined together are roughly equal to the population of the eastern state of Odisha, which happens to be the 11th most populated state in the country. The state of Arunachal Pradesh is the least dense state in India while being the biggest out of all 8 states of Northeast India, in terms of landmass.

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There are 15 questions to complete.