UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 551

Consider the following statements:

1. Mediterranean/ Chaparral biome is characterized by perennial, xerophyllous grasses
2. Savanna Biome is often transitional between tropical rainforests and hot deserts

Which of the above is / are correct statements?

Which among the following leaders were against the partition of India?

1. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
2. Saifuddin Kitchlew
3. Maulana Hafizur Rahaman

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

How the White Yajurveda is different from Black Yajurveda?

1. While the White Yajurveda comprises has a clear distinction between Samhita and Brahamana, the Black Yajurveda comprises both mixed up
2. While the White Yajurveda is more prevalent in northern India, Black Yajurveda is more prevalent in South India
3. While the White Yajurveda is otherwise called Vajasaneyi Samhita, Black Yajurveda is otherwise called Taittriya Samhita

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As per the ancient Indian Texts, the land between which among the following two rivers has been called “Brahamavarta”?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Shravanabelagola - Buddhism
2. Lepakshi Temple - Vijayanagara style of architecture
3. Tantrayana - Jainism

Which of the above is/are correct?