UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 256

Question 16 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding SnowEx.
  1. For a better understanding of how much water is contained in each winter's snowfall and how much will be available when it melts in the spring, CSIR has launched a programme called SnowEx.
  2. The mission will utilize a suite of airborne instruments, ground measurements and computer modellingto study Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) in snow rich areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
Question 16 Explanation: 

For a better understanding of how much water is contained in each winter's snowfall and how much will be available when it melts in the spring, NASA has launched a seasonal campaign - part of a five-year programme called SnowEx, initiated in 2016-17.

While the geographical focus of SnowEx is North America, NASA's overall target is optimal strategies for mapping global snow water equivalent (SWE) with remote sensing and models leading to a Decadal Survey "Earth System Explorer" mission.

The mission will utilize a suite of airborne instruments such as Lidar, SAR, Passive Microwave, Multi-spectral/hyperspectral VIS/IR, and others, as well as ground measurements, to study Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) in forested areas.

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Question 17 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With reference to the new breastfeeding policy, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
  1. The policy was recently launched by the Madhya Pradesh government.
  2. The initiative has been taken as part of the National Nutrition Mission-2022.
  3. The policy was jointly developed by the Department of Women and Child Development and National Health Mission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 17 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect: The policy was recently launched by the Rajasthan government The policy came into effect for encouraging it promotion among rural communities. The policy is expected to meet the nutritional needs of young children.

Statement 2 is correct: The initiative has been taken as part of the National Nutrition Mission-2022.

Statement 3 is correct: The policy was jointly developed by the Department of Women and Child Development and National Health Mission. The new policy stipulates initiation of supporting mothers to ensure the continued exclusive breastfeeding and counseling till two years of the child's age.

Question 18 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary located in
A
Karnataka
B
Maharashtra
C
Goa
D
Telangana
Question 18 Explanation: 
  • Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra
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Question 19 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Real-time Tran Information System (RTIS):
1. The system is aimed at automatic transmission of speed and movement of trains to the central control office for improving the train control functions
2. The RTIS device uses GAGAN to transmit a signal to the control hubs Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 19 Explanation: 
Recently, 500 passenger locomotives of the South Central Railway (SCR) have been fitted with the newly developed Real-time Train Information System (RTIS). The system has been developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CIRE) with the help of ISRO-Airports Authority of India's GAGAN-Global Positioning System (GPS) aided geo-augmented navigation. The system is aimed at automatic transmission of speed and movement of trains to the central control office for improving the train control functions. The RTIS device uses GAGAN to transmit a signal to the control hubs. Passengers and freight customers will receive more accurate information on train status when the train concerned is connected to a locomotive equipped with RTIS. "
Question 20 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding widow remarriage in the 19th century?
  1. The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856 which legalised the marriage of widows was passed mainly due to the efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
  2. Vidyasagar cited Vedic texts to prove that the Hindu religion sanctioned widow remarriage.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 20 Explanation: 
Both are correct statements.
There are 20 questions to complete.