UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 236

Economic and social planning comes under which of the following?

Consider the following statements about the Pigeon Pea variant Pusa Arhar 16, which was frequently in news:

1. It takes less time to mature in comparison to other available varieties
2. It requires less water and is suitable for mechanized harvesting
3. It is a dwarf pigeon pea created by the scientists at the Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM)

 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The objective of the Government of India to launch the BHAVINI project is to plan, execute and operate programme that is focussed on __:

Consider the following statements about India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017:

1. It shows that the Forest and Tree Cover of the country has increased by 1.5% compared to assessment of 2015
2. As per the report, forest cover has increased maximum in Madhya Pradesh

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following terms and the context in which they were in news recently:

1. Data Secure Status - Agreement between India and United States
2. Preferential Market Access - International Trade in Services
3. National Fibre Authority - proposed central body

Which of the above is / are correctly matched?