UPSC Prelims Level 3 quiz #02

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 regarding Vote on Account 1. It only represents the expenditure side of the government‟s budget. 2. No direct tax proposals can be made via vote on account. 3. It is also called as an Interim Budget. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

1 and 2 only

All of the above

3 only

2 only

#2. Consider the following statements with respect to Western Disturbances 1. It originates over the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea and move eastwards across north India. 2. They are brought into India by the easterly jet stream. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

Neither 1 nor 2

Both 1 and 2

2 only

#3. Consider the following statements 1. She was probably the modern India‟s first woman teacher. 2. She along with her husband founded the first girl’s school in Pune. 3. She had set up “Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha” to prevent female infanticide and killing of widows and pregnant rape victims. Identify the personality who correctly matches with the above description

Savitribai Phule

Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati

Begum Rokeya

Mary Mcleod Bethune

#4. Consider the following statements with respect to Mercury 1. It is the only metal to be liquid at room temperature. 2. It mixes with the environment due to both natural and anthropogenic activity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Both 1 and 2

2 only

Neither 1 nor 2

1 only

#5. Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is published by which of the following organisations?

International Monetary Fund

World Bank

None of the above

World Economic Forum

#6. Consider the following statements about Kurile Islands 1. It is an island archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, lying between Russia and Japan. 2. It is of volcanic origin. 3. It comes under the jurisdiction of Japan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 & 3 only

1 & 2 only

All of the above

#7. Consider the following statements with respect to Attorney General for India (AG) 1. He/She must be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. 2. He/She is debarred from private legal practice. 3. He/She has the right to speak and to take part in proceedings in any committee of the parliament, even though he/she may not be a member of that committee. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

None

1 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

#8. Consider the following statements about Border Roads Organisation (BRO) 1. It is engaged in road construction along inaccessible regions in the border areas. 2. It is staffed by personnel from Indian Army, Military Police etc. 3. It functions under the Ministry of Defence. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

2 & 3 only

1 & 3 only

All of the above

1 & 2 only

#9. The term ―Orphan drugs refers to:

Drugs, for which the patent expires and is allowed to replicate its chemical formula

Drugs for which the pre-determined date expires and is no longer be used for medical purposes

Drugs that are manufactured for research purposes and abandoned after its testing

Drugs that are used to treat rare genetic disorders

#10. Consider the following statements with respect to Silica 1. It is an odourless and a non-irritant compound. 2. Exposure to large amounts of silica dust can cause silicosis disease, which is incurable. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2 only

Both 1 and 2

1 only

Neither 1 nor 2

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He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.

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#1. Consider the following statements regarding Vote on Account 1. It only represents the expenditure side of the government‟s budget. 2. No direct tax proposals can be made via vote on account. 3. It is also called as an Interim Budget. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

#2. Consider the following statements with respect to Western Disturbances 1. It originates over the Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea and Black Sea and move eastwards across north India. 2. They are brought into India by the easterly jet stream. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

#4. Consider the following statements with respect to Mercury 1. It is the only metal to be liquid at room temperature. 2. It mixes with the environment due to both natural and anthropogenic activity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

#5. Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is published by which of the following organisations?

#6. Consider the following statements about Kurile Islands 1. It is an island archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, lying between Russia and Japan. 2. It is of volcanic origin. 3. It comes under the jurisdiction of Japan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

#9. The term ―Orphan drugs refers to:

#10. Consider the following statements with respect to Silica 1. It is an odourless and a non-irritant compound. 2. Exposure to large amounts of silica dust can cause silicosis disease, which is incurable. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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