IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 56, 17 November

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1. Which among the following characterise the people of Indus Valley Civilisation?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. People of Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped both male and female deities.
Choose the correct answer
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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2. Match the following
Ramsar Sites in India State-Location
1. Chandra Taal Odisha
2. Kanjli Wetland Punjab
3. Renuka lake Himachal Pradesh
4. Saman Bird Sanctuary Tripura
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

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3. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. State one among the following appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
(a) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones.
(b) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region.
(c) It has less human interference
(d) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth.
4. Which among the following are the powers and functions of the Chief Minister?
1. All the policies are announced by him on the floor of the house.
2. He recommends dissolution of the legislative assembly to the Governor.
3. He is the Leader of the House.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about RCEP?
1. The mega trade bloc comprises 15 countries led by China (10 ASEAN members and Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand).
2. The group is expected to represent at least 30% of the global GDP.
3. The mega trade bloc is expected to boost commerce among the member-countries spread across the Asia-Pacific region.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
6. The “Golden Card” visa includes which of the following categories?
1. General investors who will be granted 10-year permanent residency visas.
2. ‘Outstanding students’. These will also be permitted 5 years permanent residency visas.
3. Entrepreneurs and Talented Professionals like doctors, researchers and innovators can get 10 years visa.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tristan da Cunha?
1. It is inhabited by less than 300 humans.
2. It is a UK Overseas Territory.
3. It was recently declared the largest fully protected marine reserves in the Atlantic Ocean at 687,000 square kilometres.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
8. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Sankhya school?
1. Literal meaning of Sankhya is “discrimination” between Purusha and Prakriti so as to show the liberation of Purusha.
2. The Sankhya school of thought is based on the teaching of sage Kapila.
3. Sankhya recognizes only three valid sources of information: perception, inference and reliable tradition.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only 1
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 3

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9. Which of the following is/are the basic principle(s) guided by the UN Peacekeeping?
1. Consent of the parties
2. Impartiality
3. Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.
Choose the correct answer
(a) Only1
(b) 1 and 3
(c) Only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statement(s) regarding Ariel?
1. Ariel stands for Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey.
2. It will be launched in 2027.
3. Ariel is the first mission of its kind dedicated to measuring the chemical composition and thermal structures of hundreds of exoplanets.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) Only 3
(d)1 and 2
Ans: 1(b), 2(b), 3(a), 4(d), 5(a), 6(d), 7(a), 8(a), 9(d), 10(a)