UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 15

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1.
Consider the following events of Indian National Movement:
  1. Gandhi Irwin Pact
  2. Poona Pact
  3. Karachi Session of Indian National Congress
  4. Individual Satyagraha
Select the correct chronological order of the events from the codes given below:
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Amendment Act of the Constitution of India:
  1. The 42nd Amendment prioritized Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights wherever there was a conflict; however, this was revoked by a subsequent amendment.
  2. The 42nd Amendment Act introduced certain Fundamental Duties which were made punishable by law upon noncompliance.
  3. The 42nd Amendment prevented the declaration of National Emergency on account of "internal disturbance" and allowed it only in case of armed rebellion.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the "Anti-Greenhouse Effect":
  1. Anti-Greenhouse Effect causes cooling of the planet or celestial body.
  2. Anti-Greenhouse Effect is not a phenomenon observed on Earth.
  3. Anti-Greenhouse Effect is due to the opacity of the planet or body’s atmosphere to Infrared waves.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements:
  1. NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) is a statutory body 
  2. The establishment of NTCA took place by an amendment of the Wildlife Protection Act 
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Minimum Support Price (MSP) is used to procure food grains from farmers at remunerative prices.
  2. Central Issue Price (CIP) is used to issue food grain to sections of society, particularly the poor and vulnerable.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?