UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 286

Which among the following is a NOT valid reason for slow implementation of the directive principles of state policy ?

Which among the following is the key feature of Tropical rain forests?

With reference to the caste system in ancient India, which of the following is/ are correct statements about “Dvija”?

1. The term denotes the male member of a Brahmin Family
2. Dvijas were allowed to perform certain sacred rites and rituals in the traditional Brahmanical society

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following organisms:

1. Starfish
2. Oyster 
3. Beetles

Which of the above is/are classified under “Benthos” biotic community?

Recently, nine rebel MLAs of the Uttarakhand Congress were disqualified under the anti-defection law. With this reference, consider the following statements about the anti-defection law:

1. The power to decide cases of such disqualification is vested in the hands of the governor of the state
2. The decision regarding disqualification arising out of defection is not subject to judicial review

Which of the above statements is/are correct?