UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

Question 86 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about zones of a freshwater lake:
1. The limnetic zone adjoins the shore.
2. The littoral zone includes all the waters beyond the limnetic zone and down to the light compensation level.
3. Pro-fundal zone is the bottom and deep water area of a lake, which is beyond the depth of effective light penetration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
2 and 3
Question 86 Explanation: 
Freshwater community consists of an array of organisms depending on the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of the freshwater environment.

Littoral zone: The littoral zone adjoins the shore (and is thus the home of rooted plants) and extends down to a point called the light compensation level, or the depth at which the rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration. Within the littoral zone producers are of two main types: rooted or benthic plants, and phytoplankton (plant plankton) or floating green plants, which are mostly algae.

Limnetic Zone: The limnetic zone includes all the waters beyond the littoral zone and down to the light compensation level. The limnetic zone derives its oxygen content from the photosynthetic activity of phytoplankton and from the atmosphere immediately over the lake's surface. The atmospheric source of oxygen becomes significant primarily when there is some surface disturbance of water caused by wind action or human activity. The community of the limnetic zone is composed only of plankton, nekton, and sometimes neuston (organisms resting or swimming on the surface).

Question 87 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correct about the Buddhist texts?
  1. The Buddhacharita was composed by Ashvaghosha in Pali language.
  2. Tripitakas are the most important sources of Buddhism.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 87 Explanation: 
2 is only correct. Buddhacharita was composed by Ashvaghosha in Sanskrit.
Question 88 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme:
    1. MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched during 9th five year plan.
    2. The MoS&PI has been responsible for the policy formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme.
    3. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 2 crore.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 3
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
1 only
Question 88 Explanation: 
  • The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in 1993-94.
  • The Scheme enables the Members of Parliament to recommend works for creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs to be taken up in their constituencies in the area of national priorities namely drinking water, education, public health, sanitation, roads etc.
  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has been responsible for the policy formulation, release of funds and prescribing monitoring mechanism for implementation of the Scheme.
  • The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is 5 crore.
  • Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies and Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election (with select exceptions). Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.

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Question 89 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state launched "Super 50" initiative for tribal students to prepare them for engineering and medical exams?
A
Bihar
B
Maharashtra
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 89 Explanation: 
Maharashtra's Tribal Development Department in association with the Pace Educational Trust on Tuesday launched an academic programme for young tribal students aspiring to be doctors and engineers.
Inspired by the work of Patna's Anand Kumar and his Super 30, which prepares smart but underprivileged students to sit for IIT entrance exams, the Super 50 programme will mentor 50 most meritorious tribal students from the State and prepare them for engineering and medical exams. "
Question 90 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about The Chief Information Commission:
  1. The Central Information Commission is not a constitutional body.
  2. The Chief Information Commissioner hold the office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years.
  3. President can remove the Chief Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 90 Explanation: 
The Central Information Commission was established by the Central Government in 2005. It was constituted through an Official Gazette Notification under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). Hence, it is not a constitutional body. The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner hold office for a term of 5 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment. The President can remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
There are 90 questions to complete.