UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 269

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD 200+ SUBJECTS PDF BOOK FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 269

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outcomes in cases such as Suresh Kumar Koushal and K.S. Puttaswamy among others have a bearing on citizens'
A
Right to die with dignity
B
Right to early childhood care and education
C
Right to information
D
Right to sexual privacy
Question 1 Explanation: 

The right to privacy is valued and cherished for it involves the most intimate decisions and choices. The individual is absolutely autonomous in her territory. She is free to err, resolve and experiment. She is informed and independent to make her own decisions. Privacy is freedom giving as well as empowering in this sense. The right to engage in sexual intercourse is an intrinsic part of the right to privacy. Privacy has to invariably contain the right to bodily integrity, self-determination and sexual autonomy.

  • In S. Puttaswamy (2017) Justice J. Chelameswar in clear terms held, "I do not think that anybody would like to be told by the state as to what they should eat or how they should dress or whom they should be associated with either in their personal, social or political life." Likewise, it seems to follow that individuals must be free from the interference of the state in matters of their sexual choices, or even in choosing their sexual partner.
  • The judgment in Suresh Kumar Koushal (2013) upholding the criminalisation of voluntary sexual intercourse between those of the same sex remains a serious blow to the right to sexual freedom.

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/this-too-is-a-right/article22378799.ece ;

- "

Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with reference to Subordinate Courts in India: 1.Appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court.
  1. Appointment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a state are made by the governor of the state after consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the high court.
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 2 Explanation: 

Both statements are correct.

With reference to statement 2: In practice, the State Public Service Commission conducts a competitive examination for recruitment to the judicial service of the state.

Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;

- "

Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Satavahana Kingdom
    1. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Shree Vijaya
    2. The greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty was Gautamiputra Satakarni
    3. They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 3 Explanation: 
Satavahana Kingdom
  • They are an ancient Indian dynasty based In the Deccan.
  • They established their independent rule after the decline of the Mauryas.
  • Puranas and the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions remain important sources for the history of Satavahanas.
  • The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
  • The greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty was Gautamiputra Satakarni.
  • They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.

Refer: "

Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
  1. Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand is the amount of oxygen needed by aerobic micro-organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample.
  2. Higher level of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand indicates lower pollution level of the water.
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 4 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct. Biochemical Oxygen Demand is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed (i. e., demanded) by aerobic micro-organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Higher the Biochemical Oxygen Demand, higher is the pollution level in the water. The amount of Biochemical Oxygen Demand in the water is an indicator of the level of pollution. If too much organic matter is added to the water all the available oxygen is used up. This causes fish and other forms of oxygen dependent aquatic life to die.

Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following was made the earliest?
A
Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar
B
Rock-cut elephant, Dhauli
C
Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
D
Lad Khan Temple, Aihole
Question 5 Explanation: 
Rock-cut elephant, Dhauli (Ashokan era)
There are 5 questions to complete.