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1. Which of the following is/are the features of the Polar Vortex?
1. The polar vortex spins in the stratosphere.
2. Polar Vortex forms a wall that protects the mid-latitudes from cold Arctic air.
3. The warming weakens the polar vortex, shifting its location somewhat south of the pole or, in some instances, ‘splitting’ the vortex up into ‘sister vortices’.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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2. Consider the following statement(s) regarding the Cereals Exports of India.
1. India is one of the largest producers as well as exporter of cereal products in the world.
2. Previously in 2006, India had imposed a ban on the export of rice and wheat etc. to meet domestic needs.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2021 – Set 91, 15 January
3. Which of the following is/are the tributaries of Yamuna River?
1. Chambal
2. Ken
3. Hindon
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2021 – Set 90, 14 January
4. Henley Passport Index Which of the following countries hold rank first in the Henley Passport Index 2021?
(a) Singapore
(b) Germany
(c) Japan
(d) South Korea
5. Consider the following statements regarding the World’s Oldest Cave Art.
1. Recently, archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known cave art which is a life-sized picture of a wild pig that was painted at least 45,500 years ago.
2. The picture was found in the Leang Tedongnge cave in a remote valley on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2021 – Set 89, 12 January
6. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Bhimbetka?
1. It is located between Hoshangabad and Bhopal, in the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains.
2. It has one of the oldest paintings in India and the world.
Choose the correct answer
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2021 – Set 88, 11 January
7. What is Asmi? Choose the correct answer
1. India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol is named as “Asmi” meaning “Pride”, “Self-Respect” & “Hard Work”.
2. It has an upper receiver made from Aircraft grade Aluminium and lower receiver from Carbon Fibre.
3. 3D Printing process has been used in designing and prototyping of various parts including trigger components made by metal 3D printing.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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8. When is Indian Army Day celebrated in India?
(a) 5 January
(b) 15 January
(c) 25 January
(d) 30 January
9. Consider the following statements regarding Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).
1. The disease is being reported for the first time in India.
2. It is caused by infection of cattle or water buffalo with the poxvirus Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV).
Choose the correct answer
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2021 – Set 87, 9 January
10. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Nanobodies?
1. Nanobodies are antibody fragments that are so simple that they can be produced by bacteria or yeast, which is less expensive.
2. These are antibodies with a double variable domain located on a heavy chain, also known as VHH antibodies.
3. These are often seen as an alternative to conventional antibodies, and have significant differences in both production and use that influence their suitability.
Choose the correct answer
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: 1(d), 2(a), 3(d), 4(c), 5(c), 6(c), 7(d), 8(b), 9(c), 10(c)
Daily Gist of ‘The Hindu’, ‘PIB’, ‘Indian Express’ and Other Newspapers: 16 January, 2021
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