Daily UPSC Prelims-2019 Quiz: 3
September 11, 2018 October 13, 2018
[no_toc]1. In which scenarios a state governor possesses constitutional discretion?
[A] To promulgate an ordinance
[B] To withhold a bill for the President’s scrutiny
[C] To recommend the imposition of the President’s rule in the state
[D] All of the above
[B] To withhold a bill for the President’s scrutiny
[C] To recommend the imposition of the President’s rule in the state
[D] All of the above
2. Consider the following statements regarding Damodar Valley Corporation, which remains in news frequently:
- The power stations of Damodar Valley Corporation are located in both West Bengal and Jharkhand
- The power stations of Damodar Valley Corporation are both Thermal as well as Hydel based
Which of the above is are correct statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 2
3. Ground Level Ozone is formed due to reaction between:
[A] VOCs, Oxides of Nitrogen & Sunlight
[B] VOCs, Sulphur dioxide & Sunlight
[C] Ozone, Sulphur dioxide & Oxides of Nitrogen
[D] Ozone, Oxides of Nitrogen & Sunlight
[B] VOCs, Sulphur dioxide & Sunlight
[C] Ozone, Sulphur dioxide & Oxides of Nitrogen
[D] Ozone, Oxides of Nitrogen & Sunlight
4. Identify the protected area with the help of given information:
- The park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog
- It was declared a World Heritage site in December 1985 by UNESCO
- The site has a tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve
Select the correct answer from option given below:
[A] Manas National Park
[B] Khangchendzonga National Park
[C] Sundarbans National Park
[D] Great Himalayan National Park
[B] Khangchendzonga National Park
[C] Sundarbans National Park
[D] Great Himalayan National Park
5. Consider the following observances and the dates on which they are observed:
- World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) – 17 June
- World Tsunami Awareness Day – 5 November
- World Wildlife Day – 3 March
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
6. How is Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) different from the Photovoltaic Panels (PV)?
- While CSP method generates alternating current (DC), PV method produces direct current (DC)
- While CSP method utilizes Sun’s heat to generate electricity, PV method uses light energy to generate electricity
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
7. In recent times, T-cell therapy is becoming common with respect to some of the critical diseases such as Cancer. Consider the following statements about T-cells:
- T-cells originate and mature in thymus
- T-cells work as the core of the system that tailors the body’s immune response to specific pathogens
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
8. The behaviour of the monsoon over India is affected by which of the following phenomena/events?
- Rossby waves
- Indian Ocean Dipole
- El-Nino
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
9. About the several committees and panels in news, consider the following statements:
- Srikrishna Committee is looking into formulating new data protection law
- Sharada Prasad Committee has been tasked with the study to strengthen border protection and address vulnerabilities in fencing along the Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Myanmar and Indo-Bangladesh borders
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
10. The Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) aims:
[A] at promotion of Technical Textiles
[B] to boost Indian defence industry
[C] to enhance agricultural outputs
[D] at reducing AT&C losses to 15% by Discoms
[B] to boost Indian defence industry
[C] to enhance agricultural outputs
[D] at reducing AT&C losses to 15% by Discoms
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