UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 276

What provisions have been made in the constitution to safeguard and ensure the dependent and impartial functioning of the Supreme Court?

1. Executive has no absolute discretion in the appointment of judges
2. The salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges can neither be voted nor can be discussed in parliament
3. Conduct of the Judges while discharging of their normal duties can not be discussed in parliament

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Which among the following crops made their way from New World to the Old World?

1. Maize
2. Potato
3. Tobacco
4. Tomato

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With reference to the Earthquakes, consider the following statements:
1. Majority of earthquake devastation is caused by Love (L) and Rayleigh waves
2. The S waves can not pass through the liquid outer core
Which among the above is / are correct statements?

With reference to the Maurya Empire, which among the following statements is / are correct?

1. In Maurya period ring wells come into prevalence for the first time
2. The rulers of Maurya dynasty were characterized by their metronymics
3. The government of Mauryas was highly centralised in character

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Consider the following bodies:

1. Export Promotion Councils
2. Commodities Boards
3. SEZ Authorities
4. India Trade Promotion Organisation

Which of the above bodies have been recognised under the EXIM policy of Government of India?