UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 4

Question 36 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding human microbiota.
  1. It is the aggregate of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, viruses, etc that resides on or within any of a number of human tissues and biofluids.
  2. Noah's Ark" of germs is to be created for preserving microbiota diversity.
Which of the following statements are correct.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 36 Explanation: 
The human microbiota is the aggregate of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. that resides on or within any of a number of human tissues and biofluids, etc which contribute to metabolic functions like protect against pathogens, educate the immune system, and affect directly or indirectly most of our physiologic functions.

To preserve the microscopic life for future generations, scientists in the journal 'Science' have called for a "Noah's Ark" of germs to be collected from people in untouched corners of the world who have not been impacted by modern society.

Question 37 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The theme for the Non-Aligned Movement for the next three years is
A
Peace, Sovereignty and Solidarity for Development.
B
Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance.
C
Cooperation and Joint Progress towards Sustainable Development Goals.
D
World Peace for Sustainable Development.
Question 37 Explanation: 

"Our theme for the next three years - "Peace, Sovereignty and Solidarity for Development" - is in congruence with our founding principles." As a Movement that has stood steadfastly in the forefront by highlighting global economic issues that affect the developing world, we must ensure wholehearted and holistic implementation of the SDGs and remain attentive to any effort to modify or distort Agenda 2030 by laying overemphasis on particular SDGs over others, or by trying to create a standard of measurement that could be intrusive and has no relationship to national contexts.

Sustainable development, Excellency, is both the bedrock and the highest aspiration of our efforts; hence the importance of solidarity that this Movement attaches to achieving it. This is epitomised in the theme of the Summit - Solidarity for Development.

The other two elements of our triad of objectives - Peace and Sovereignty - are a pre-requisite for development. A peaceful global environment is essential for development and for development cooperation; such cooperation must be undertaken in exercise of the sovereign will of each member of the community of nations. The interdependence of the three is thus evident and essential. The impediments to each must also be discerned clearly."

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Question 38 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding universal basic Income(UBI)
  1. It is a periodic cash payment delivered to all on family basis.
  2. A pilot project on UBI was done in Madhya Pradesh
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 38 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect:- It is a periodic cash payment delivered to all on individual basis

Statement 2 correct :-

Question 39 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following places is/are listed under the Swachh Iconic Places scheme of the GOI?
  1. Sabarimala Temple (Kerala)
  2. Nagvasuki Temple (UP)
  3. Pangong Lake (J&K)
  4. Ajmer Sharif Dargah (Rajasthan)
A
1 only
B
2 and 4 only
C
4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 39 Explanation: 
All four
Question 40 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) established in which year?
A
1985
B
1986
C
1987
D
1988
Question 40 Explanation: 
Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all. Articles 14 and 22(1) of the Constitution also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before law and a legal system which promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity to all. In the year 1987, the Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted by the Parliament which came into force on 9th November, 1995 to establish a nationwide uniform network for providing free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to monitor and evaluate implementation of legal aid programmes and to lay down policies and principles for making legal services available under the Act. "
There are 40 questions to complete.