UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 274

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 274

Question 51 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements

1.Kayals form a distinguishing character of the Malabar Coast.

2.Vembanad lake is recognized as Ramsar site.

3.Nehru TrophyBoat Race is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 51 Explanation: 

All the statements are correct. "

Question 52 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following pairs: Region often in news - Country
  1. Afrin - Syria
  2. Idlib - Turkey
  3. Raqqa - Iraq
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 52 Explanation: 

All regions refer to cities in Syria.

Improvisation: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/more-fire/article22515398.ece ;

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Question 53 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements

1.Global Solar Bank is a new proposal by World Bank to finance solar projects.

2.National Institute of Solar Energy, an autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), is the apex National R&D institution in the field Solar Energy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither nor 2
Question 53 Explanation: 

Global Solar Bank is a new proposal by International Solar Alliance to finance solar projects.

The ISA plans to approach multilateral development banks (MDBs) such as Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to specifically finance solar projects. SPV aimed at financing $150 billion and would later become a World Solar Bank. "

Question 54 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following area comes under earthquake zone V?
  1. Northeastern India
  2. Lakshadweep islands
  3. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  4. West coast of Maharashtra
  5. Union Territory of Delhi
  6. Sikkim
A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D
2 and 4 only
Question 54 Explanation: 
1 and 3 only
Question 55 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Article 370 is recently in news, which of the following given below options are correct?
A
Special provisions related to Jammu & Kashmir
B
Special provisions related to Andhra Pradesh
C
Special provisions related to Gujarat
D
Special provisions related to Maharashtra
Question 55 Explanation: 

* The Article 370 is defined under Part XXI of the Indian Constitution which deals with Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
* Though in this part (Part XXI) special provision are given to the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa, the special power and provision of J & K are nowhere when compared.
* Article 370 restricts Indian parliament to make any laws for the state and it can only preside over the subjects like Defense, External Affairs, and communication.
* Laws related to union and concurrent list in J & K can be passed only after consultation with the state government. "
There are 55 questions to complete.