UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 3

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 3

Question 31 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
A
Fungi and mosses
B
Algae and virus
C
Paramecium and fungi
D
Algae and fungi
Question 31 Explanation: 

Lichens is a symbiotic association of Algae and Fungi. Algae provides food to fungus, in turn fungus provides shelter and nutrients.

Question 32 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At present, which of the following states has/have a bicameral system of state legislature?
  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Telangana
  3. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 32 Explanation: 

These states are J&K, UP, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

In the news : "The UP CM will contest Assembly by-poll after the presidential elections in July, rather than opt for the somewhat safer route through the State's Legislative Council that many of his predecessors have resorted to." "

Question 33 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following institution conducts Consumer Confidence Survey?
A
Central Statistical Office
B
National Sample Survey Office
C
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
D
Reserve Bank of India
Question 33 Explanation: 
Consumers' perception on the general economic situation and the employment scenario has softened, according to the Reserve Bank of India's Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS). CSI comprises five variables-economic situations, employment, price level, income and spending. CCS was conducted in 13 major cities and obtained 5,351 responses on households' perceptions and expectations on the five variables. "
Question 34 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following articles of the Indian Constitution grants us the Right to Freedom?
A
Article 19-22
B
Article 14-18
C
Article 32
D
Article 368
Question 35 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A survey on the world's fastest-growing urban areas in the World has been conducted by which among the following?
A
World Bank
B
UN-Habitat
C
UNDP
D
Economist Intelligence Unit
Question 35 Explanation: 
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a survey on the world's fastest-growing urban areas in the World. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) was created in 1946.It is the research and analysis division of The Economist Group and the world leader in global business intelligence.
About the Survey:
* The survey was based on the United Nations (UN) Populations data.
* The survey has defined urban area as (a)All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board among others (b) Areas with a minimum population of 5,000 (c) Areas where at least 75% male working population are engaged in non-agriculture work and (d) Areas with a population density of 400 persons/sq.km. "
There are 35 questions to complete.