UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 270

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 270

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following
  1. Holders of Bharat Ratna
  2. Deputy Chairman of NITI AAYOG
  3. Chairman of UPSC
  4. Attorney General of India
Arrange the correct sequence in order of precedence:
A
1-2-3-4
B
2-1-3-4
C
1-3-4-2
D
4-3-1-2
Question 1 Explanation: 

This is the correct sequence in order of Precedence

Deputy Chairman of NITI AAYOG

HOLDERS OF BHARAT RATNA

CHAIRMAN OF UPSC

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF INDIA

Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following is not a member of the Financial Stability and Development Council?
A
Vice-Chairperson, NITI Aayog
B
Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C
Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
D
Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Question 2 Explanation: 

Gazette Notification, May 2018

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Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mitra crater, recently seen in news is present on
A
Jupiter
B
Mars
C
Titan
D
None of the above
Question 3 Explanation: 

Chandrayaan-2's orbiter or mother spacecraft has zeroed in on a crater on the moon named after 20th century's acclaimed radio physicist Sisir Kumar Mitra. The Mitra crater is on the edge of another crater.

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Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Polygonum mole, recently seen in news is a
A
State butterfly of Tamil Nadu
B
Dragon tree species in West Karbi Anglong District in Assam.
C
A knotweed native to the Himalayas which has begun taking root in the upper slopes of the Nilgiris.
D
A new vine snake species.
Question 4 Explanation: 

One of the most recent invaders of the landscape - a knotweed native to the Himalayas - has begun taking root in the upper slopes of the Nilgiris, potentially threatening biodiversity along streams and rivers.

The knotweed, known as Polygonum molle (Sikkim knotweed), which has been recently reclassified as Koenigia mollis, has begun spreading along many streams and rivulets in the upper Nilgiris, especially around Doddabetta, Kodappamund, Adasolai and the Ketti Valley

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Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Golden Chariot Train:
1. Only luxury train from South India
2. It was started by Tamil Nadu government
3. It offers a mix of heritage, culture, eco-tourism and beach life Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
3 only
Question 5 Explanation: 
The only luxury train in South India, "Golden Chariot" offers an insight into treasure trove of archaeological wealth, abundant bounty for wildlife seekers and a kaleidoscope of culture for its esteemed guests. It offers a mix of heritage, culture, eco-tourism and beach life. Recline & relax as the magnificent scenery unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for royalty.
We present the Golden Chariot-a fine balance between a glorious yesterday and an omnipresent tomorrow in a magical land that is Karnataka. The Golden Chariot Train is a joint venture of State Government of Karnataka & Ministry of Railways. "
There are 5 questions to complete.