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UPSC Prelims Mock Test 14 – GS Paper 1
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1. Which of the following is/are the correct difference between an OLED TVs and LED TVs?
correct difference between an OLED TVs and LED TVs?
1.OLED TVs have LCD panels in the Television Set while LED does not have.
2.OLED TVs provide more contrast that LED TVs as each pixel is developed through individual LED crystals.
3.Rollable TVs are primarily LED TV technology while thin film TVs are made with OLED Technology
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)2 only
(b)1 only
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
2.Consider the following statements regarding Indian Data Relay Satellite System:
1.It is a new satellite series that plans to set up a communication system between the space assets of India.
2.These satellites will precede the experimental mission of Gaganyaan.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
3.It comes on quickly and is caused by unusually high temperatures, strong winds, and cloudless days, which allow increased solar radiation. This leads to high levels of evapotranspiration. The weather can become so hot, so fast that moisture out of the soil and can lead to major crop losses. The above explanation is about:
(a)Heat Island
(b)Flash Drought
(c)Dry Wind
(d)Sahelization
4.The weight of a person standing in the hills and the same person standing in the sea level is:
(a)Exactly equal in both cases.
(b)Weight while standing in the hills is higher than that in the sea level.
(c)Weight while standing in the hills is lower than that in the sea level.
(d)None of the above
5.Which of the following statements is/are true regarding different states of matter?
1.Only 3 different states of matter are observable on Earth.
2.Plasma can only be produced in a laboratory condition.
3.There are only five different states of matter ever observed.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)None of the above
6.Which of the following condition will be satisfied when a person in a free falling elevator?
(a) The apparent weight is equal to the actual weight.
(b) The apparent weight is less than the actual weight.
(c) The apparent weight is more than the actual weight
(d) The apparent weight is infinity.
7.Arrange the following states with respect to Gross State Domestic Product(GSDP) in descending order.
1.Maharashtra
2.Gujarat
3.Tamil Nadu
4.West Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 2-1-4-3
8. Consider the following statements regarding Project NETRA:
1.It is an early warning system in airspace which is designed exclusively for the Indian Armed Forces.
2.It has been developed by ISRO with the help of Russian space agency Roscosmos.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect in respect of population of India?
India has highly uneven pattern of population of India?
1. India has highly uneven pattern of population distribution
2. Theunevenspatialdistributionof population in India suggests a close relationship between population and physical, socioeconomic and historical factors
3. The period from 1901-1921 is referred as period of steady population growth
4. India has still not seen the launch of any Youth Policy Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
10.Silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice are commonly used:
(a)Artificial cloud seeding techniques.
(b)Inputs for the production of second generation biofuels.
(c)Reducing global warming.
(d)Alternatives for chemical fertilisers.
11.Leaves appear to be green in colour normally because:
(a)It absorbs green wavelengths and reflects all the other colours of visible light.
(b)Green colour is scattered the most after absorbing all the colours of visible light.
(c)Human eye is most sensitive to the green colour wavelengths.
(d)Green wavelength is reflected whereas other colours of visible light are absorbed.
12.Which of the following best describes the term ‘Sea Ranching ́ sometimes seen in the news:
Farming of fish by enclosing them in protected environments and harvesting them from same environment.
(b)Fish are reared in a controlled laboratory environment and let open into the sea
(c)Mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor
(d)Submersion of oil drilling equipment fully in deep ocean waters
13.Spindle nuclear transfer is related to which of the following procedures/techniques?
(a)Nuclear Fusion
(b)Three Parent Baby
(c)Atomic Bomb
(d)Gene Editing
14.Which of the following is the correct difference between centripetal and centrifugal force?
(a)Centripetal and Centrifugal force have the same magnitude and opposite direction.
(b)Centripetal and Centrifugal force have unequal magnitude and opposite direction.
(c)Centripetal and Centrifugal force have unequal magnitude and same direction
(d)There is no difference as both have the same direction and magnitude.
15.The orbital velocity of a satellite is related to which of the following factors?
1.Radius of the orbit
2.Radius of the earth.
3.Mass of the earth
4.Mass of the satellite
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1, 2 and 4
(b)1, 3 and 4
(c)1, 2 and 3
(d)2, 3 and 4
16. Which of the following is/are true about Special Protection Group(SPG)?
1.The elite force was raised in 1991 in the wake of the killing of PM Rajiv Gandhi.
2.Special Protection Group has got a statutory status through an act of Parliament
3.SPG was formed on the recommendations of the Birbal Nath committee.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
17. Shape of aeroplane’s wings enable it to fly smoothly. The shape of aeroplane wings makes:
(a) Air pressure on top of the wings will be lower than that under the bottom.
(b) Rate of air flow on top of the wings will be lower than that under the bottom.
(c) Drag force of the aeroplane higher than the thrust force.
(d) Air pressure on top of the wings will be higher than that under the bottom.
18.Consider the following statements regarding gravitational waves:
1.They are ripples in the curvature of spacetime that propagate as waves at the speed of light.
2.Like electromagnetic waves, gravitational waves should exhibit shifting of wavelength due to the relative velocities of the source and observer
3.Einstein first predicted their existence and categorized them as a form of electromagnetic waves.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 2
(d)None of the above
19.Freezing of water into ice cubes is a
(a)Exothermic reaction
(b)Physical process
(c)Endothermic reaction
(d)None of the above
20.Panna and Golconda the only two diamond mines of India are located in which of the following rock systems?
1.Vindhyan
2.Cuddapah
3.Dharwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
21.Which of the following is correct about “Neuralink”?
(a)Neurotechnology company developing implantable brain– machine interfaces by Elon Musk.
(b)New Artificial Intelligence arm of Microsoft.
(c)Google’s new interface using Artificial Neural Network Technology.
(d)A new 3D MRI scanning device using Machine Learning(ML) developed by IIT-Madras
22.The presence of dark matter is speculated by scientists because of:
1.Constant expansion of the universe.
2.Light is affected by gravity.
3.Observation of gamma ray released due to collisions in space.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
23.Consider the following statements with respect to Pathalgadi Movement
1.It was started in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
2.Under Pathalgadi Movement, tribals put up stone monoliths with engravings in order to enlighten Adivasi people about their constitutional and other rights.
Which of the following is/are incorrect?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
24.Which of the following is/are true regarding the quantum computing technology?
1.Quantum computers use qubits instead of 2 in digital computing techniques.
2.Quantum computers are less power efficient than the traditional computers.
3.Quantum computers cannot operate in the room temperature as it is does not provide a stable environment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
25.Consider the following statements with respect to Scheme for setting up of Plastic Parks
1.Government provides grant funding up to 50 per cent of the project cost under this scheme
2.Plastic parks are being developed by State Governments with the support of Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
26.Consider the following pairs:
| Vitamins/Minera ls | Related Disease |
| 1. Vitamin B1 | Beriberi |
| 2. Vitamin D | Bone and tooth Decay |
| 3. Iodine | Goitre |
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
27.Consider the following statements with respect to Sugar Industry:
1.Location of industry does not depend on the distance from cane producing regions
2.One will not find Sugar industry as one goes down south to the state of Tamil Nadu
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
28.Tomatoes have high antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties due to:
(a)Presence of rich source of proteins
(b)Absence of carbohydrates and presence of natural fat content.
(c)Presence of important vitamin sources.
(d)Presence of phytochemical compounds.
29.Which among the plant tissue helps in ensuring flexibility of plant and ensure easy bending?
(a)Collenchyma
(b)Sclerenchyma
(c)Parenchyma
(d)Aerenchyma
30. Consider the following
1.Harmonized System is a six- digit identification code developed by the World Customs Organisation.
2.Khadi has been allocated a separate Harmonized System code by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the following is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
31.Consider the following statements:
1.When annual per capita availability of water is less than 1700 cubic metres it is water stressed situation.
2.When annual per capita availability of water is less than 1000 cubic metres it is water scarce situation.
3.India is a water scarce country as per NITI Aayog.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)All are correct
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1 and 3 only
32.Consider the following statements with respect to Global Exhibition on Services:
1.It is an attempt towards escalating the Indian services bar in the global arena by exploring 12 Champion Services Sectors.
2.GES 2019 SEPC is looking to promote e-Sports.
3. Commerce and Industry in partnership with Services Export Promotion Council and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
33.Which of the following technologies can be observed in a 5G mobile network?
1.Massive MIMO
2.Full Duplex
3.Beam Forming
4.Millimeter Waves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 2
(b)1, 2 and 3
(c)2, 3 and 4
(d)All the above
34.Budapest Convention sometimes seen in the news recently is associated with?
(a)Cyber Crime
(b)Protection of the Ozone Layer
(c)Ballast Water Management
(d)Civil Liability for oil pollution and damage
35.Thermo Flasks conserve heat of fluids kept inside by preventing heat transfer via :
1.Radiation
2.Convection
3.Conduction
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 , 2 and 3
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