UPSC Prelims Level 3 quiz #01

Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.

#1. Consider the following statements with respect to Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1. Under AFSPA, security forces have the powers to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice. 2. AFSPA is being effective in the whole of Nagaland. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Both 1 and 2

2 only

Neither 1 nor 2

1 only

#2. Consider the following statements 1. It is a mammal that can survive at an altitude up to 5,000 metres. 2. It has been found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Pakistan and on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau of China. 3. They also hibernate for more than six months during the wintertime. 4. It has been listed under the least concern category of IUCN Red list. Identify the species that correctly matches with the above description

Hangul

Snow Leopard

Reindeer

Himalayan Marmot

#3. Consider the following statements with respect to Bhima Koregaon Battle 1. It was fought between Peshwa Sambhaji and the English East India Company (EIC). 2. Mahars, who were once part of Maratha army, fought against Marathas in this battle. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 & 2

2 only

a. 1 only b. c.

#4. Consider the following statements about Shola forest-grassland ecosystem 1. It is a Tropical Montane Forest. 2. It is characterised by patches of forest of stunted evergreen shola trees in the hill slopes and grasslands on valleys. 3. They are native to Southern Western Ghats. 4. Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to the region. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1, 3 and 4 only

1 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

#5. The term Targeting in economics refers to :

The excess of total government spending above the national income

The Central bank‘s monetary policy strategy to realise the objective of a stable rate of inflation

An inflationary situation, where wages presses prices up and prices pulls wages up

a. A special technique used during periods of high inflation whereby financial statements are adjusted according to price indexes

#6. Consider the following statements 1. The retirement age of a judge of a High Court is 65. 2. A Bill, which sought to increase the retirement age of High Court judges needs to be ratified by at least 50% of the states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Neither 1 nor 2

2 only

1 only

Both 1 & 2

#7. World Development Report is released by which of the following organisations?

World Bank

World Economic Forum

International Monetary Fund

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

#8. Madhav Gadgil Committee was sometimes seen in the news recently, was associated with which of the following?

Eastern Himalayas

Aravalli Mountain

Western Ghats

Coastal Zone Regulation

#9. Consider the following statements with respect to Kadaknath Chicken 1. It was also known as Kali Masi Chicken, traditionally reared by Jhabua adivasi communities of Odisha. 2. Its feathers, flesh and even bones are black in colour. 3. It was granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3

3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

#10. Global Stocktake Process is associated with which of the following?

Paris Agreement

Kigali Agreement

Brazilia declaration

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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Hemant Bhatt

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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.