UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 173

Which of the following musical instruments is / are composite or Indo-Islamic in origin?

1. Sitar
2. Shehnai
3. Tabla
4. Sarangi

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following:

1. Donyi Polo
2. Sanamahi
3. Seng Khasi

Which among the following presents the correct set of states following the above traditions?

Consider the following statements regarding agriculture in India:

1. India produces more food grains than fruits & vegetables
2. Indian farmers use a higher amount of agrochemicals compared to developed countries

Which of the above statements is/are accurate?

Recently, a rare celestial event called “Super Blue Blood Moon” was observed in many countries on 31st January. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. This is for the first time in 152 years, three lunar events called a supermoon, a blue moon and blood moon coincided
2. The three events are likely to coincide next in 2037

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Istanbul Convention, that came into force in 2014, consider the following statements:
1. It is most closely related to Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses
2. It is first legally-binding instrument of its kind
Which among the above is / are correct statements?