UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 596

Consider the following statements about the Shola Grassland:

1. Shola forests are predominantly found in the Eastern Himalayas
2. They have short life and take a short time from germination to reach maturity

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Gatka is an ancient martial art from which state of India?

The Rig-Veda is a source of ___:

1. Gayatri Mantra
2. Nadistuti sukta
3. Purusha sukta

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following pairs:

1. Nitrate contamination in groundwater – Blue baby syndrome
2. Increase in Arsenic content of groundwater – Carcinogenic to humans
3. High sulphur content in groundwater – Common cause of acute diarrhea in children

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance?

1. Overuse of antibiotics
2. Not taking the full course of prescribed antibiotics
3. Taking antibiotics to recover from viral infections
4. Widespread use of antibiotics in animals

Select the correct option from the codes given below: