UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 263

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 263

Question 66 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
consider the following statement about Blue Flag tag
  1. Blue Flag tag is given to tourist friendly beach
  2. It was launched by Ministry of tourism started the Blue Flag project in 2017
Which of the following statement are true
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 66 Explanation: 
Blue Flag tag is given to environmental- friendly, clean beaches which are equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists

Environment Ministry started the Blue Flag project in 2017

The Chandrabhaga beach on the Konark coast of Odhisa is set to become Asia's first beach with a 'Blue Flag' Certification

Question 67 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. Charter Act 1833 separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General's Council.
  2. The British Parliament passed the Pitt's India Act of 1784 to rectify the defects of the Regulating Act 1773.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 67 Explanation: 
Both are incorrect.
Question 68 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Vijay Kelkar Task Force's report from 2003 was recently in the news. It is associated with
A
Indirect taxes
B
Border Infrastructure
C
Parliamentary privileges
D
Merging the railway budget with the general Union budget
Question 68 Explanation: 
  • 2003: The Vajpayee government forms a task force under Vijay Kelkar to recommend tax reforms.
  • 2004: Vijay Kelkar, then advisor to the Finance Ministry, recommends the GST to replace the existing tax regime.

GST FAQ: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ;

TH: GST Timeline ; "

Question 69 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI):
1. FPIs are long term investments and helpful to country's growth
2. Portfolio investment does not offer control over the business entity in which the investment is made 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 69 Explanation: 
Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) refers to investing in the financial assets of a foreign country, such as stocks or bonds available on an exchange. This type of investment is at times viewed less favorably than direct investment because portfolio investments can be sold off quickly and are at times seen as short-term attempts to make money, rather than a long-term investment in the economy. Portfolio investment typically has a shorter time frame for investment return than direct investment. As with any equity investment, foreign portfolio investors usually expect to quickly realize a profit on their investments. Unlike direct investment, portfolio investment does not offer control over the business entity in which the investment is made. "
Question 70 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are prominent features of the Nagara Architecture, in contrast to other types of Hindu temple architecture?
  1. Presence of large Gopurams
  2. Absence of Mandapa
  3. Shikhara above Sanctum
Select the correct answer code.
A
1, 2
B
2, 3
C
3 only
D
1, 3
Question 70 Explanation: 

Gopurams are absent in Nagara architecture. Mandapa's are present in Nagara architecture.

There are 70 questions to complete.