UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 274

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 274

Question 46 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements

1.International Intellectual Property (IP) Index is released by the US Chambers of Commerce.

2.India has jumped eight places to 36th position in 2019.

3.United States and China remained top two economies on the index.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 46 Explanation: 

U.S., U.K, Sweden, France and Germany remained the top five economies on the index. "

Question 47 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the "Human Brain Project"?
  1. It is largely funded by the European Union.
  2. It is for advanced knowledge in the fields of neuroscience, computing, and brain-related medicine.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 48 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following texts is a dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander and sage Nagasena?
A
Vinaya Pitaka
B
Abhidhamma Pitaka
C
Milinda Panha
D
Sutta Pitaka
Question 48 Explanation: 
Milinda Panha
Question 49 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about the 'Output Gap': 1.It is an indicator of the difference between actual output and the maximum potential output of an economy 2.If the output gap in an economy is poised to rapidly close, the Monetary Policy Authority is likely to adopt either a neutral or hawkish stance 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 49 Explanation: 

A mains-oriented question.

Output gap is the difference between the actual output of an economy and the potential output an economy can generate at full capacity.

"In the latest policy resolution statement, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that MPC has kept the policy stance neutral 'keeping in mind the output gap dynamics'."

"If we go by the RBI working paper's assessment, then the output gap is poised to close very soon after which demand pressures would be enough to warrant tightening of the monetary policy. It would become easier for RBI to adopt a hawkish tone (advocating higher interest rates) if inflation moves up as it expects it to, and the central government breaches its budgeted fiscal deficit target. The chances of both are getting higher by the day "

http://www.livemint.com/Money/6TI31yjNHVTyD39gOrHNRN/RBI-monetary-policy-Mind-the-output-gap.html ;

Improvisation: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/unwavering-caution/article21284624.ece ;

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Question 50 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Kuchipudi
  1. Most of the Kuchipudi recitals have a secular theme.
  2. The dance involves only two components of classical dances, Nritta and Nritya.
  3. The Kuchipudi dance style is a manifestation of the earthly elements in the human body.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2
B
2, 3
C
1, 3
D
1, 2, 3
Question 50 Explanation: 

  • Most of the Kuchipudi recitals are based on stories of Bhagwata purana but have a secular theme. There is a predominance of Shringaara ras.
  • The dance involves all three components of classical dances: Nritta, Nritya and Natya. It is similar to Bharatnatyam but has its own features.
  • The Kuchipudi dance style is a manifestation of the earthly elements in the human body.
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