Daily UPSC Prelims-2019 Quiz: 3

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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
2. Consider the following statements regarding Damodar Valley Corporation, which remains in news frequently:

  1. The power stations of Damodar Valley Corporation are located in both West Bengal and Jharkhand
  2. 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
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
4. Identify the protected area based on the following facts:

  1. It is home to rare and endangered endemic wildlife like hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog.
  2. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1985.
  3. The site contains a tiger reserve, elephant reserve and biosphere reserve.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Sundarbans National Park
[B] Manas National Park
[C] Khangchendzonga National Park
[D] Great Himalayan National Park
5. Consider the following observances and their dates:

  1. World Day to Combat Desertification – 17 June
  2. World Tsunami Awareness Day – 5 November
  3. World Wildlife Day – 3 March

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding the difference between Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic Panels (PV):

  1. CSP generates electricity as alternating current (AC), whereas PV panels generate electricity as direct current (DC).
  2. CSP utilizes the Sun’s heat to generate electricity, while PV panels use the Sun’s light energy to generate electricity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following statements regarding T-cells and their role in immunity:

  1. T-cells originate and mature in the thymus.
  2. T-cells form the core of the system that adapts and tailors the body's immune response to specific pathogens.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Only 2 is correct
8. Which of the following phenomena/events influence the behaviour of the Indian monsoon?

  1. Rossby waves
  2. Indian Ocean Dipole
  3. El-Nino

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[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:

  1. Srikrishna Committee is looking into formulating new data protection law
  2. 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
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

6 Comments

  1. Ankit R

    September 11, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Dear GK Today,

    If possible kindly make the questions and answers (Correct + Selected) available post submitting the quiz with explanation. It would rather ease the work for all.

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  2. Eswar

    September 11, 2018 at 9:46 am

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  3. Mrudula Ghose

    September 11, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I can’t take your upsc prelims quiz 1,2,3…. It’s not opening, it says log in, but the page is not coming . Please help.

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  4. Peace n Love

    September 11, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    Unable to visit for giving test.. log in procedure is not working…

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    • GK Today

      September 11, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      dear sir, we have sent you username and password.

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