UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 276

Which of the following constitutional provisions ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Supreme Court of India?

1. The executive has no absolute discretion in the appointment of judges.
2. The salaries, allowances and pensions of judges can neither be voted nor discussed in Parliament.
3. The conduct of judges in discharge of their normal duties cannot be discussed in Parliament.

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Which among the following crops made their way from New World to the Old World?

1. Maize
2. Potato
3. Tobacco
4. Tomato

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Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:

1. The majority of earthquake devastation is caused by Love and Rayleigh waves.
2. S waves cannot pass through the liquid outer core of the Earth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Maurya Empire, which among the following statements is / are correct?

1. In Maurya period ring wells come into prevalence for the first time
2. The rulers of Maurya dynasty were characterized by their metronymics
3. The government of Mauryas was highly centralised in character

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Consider the following bodies:

1. Export Promotion Councils
2. Commodities Boards
3. SEZ Authorities
4. India Trade Promotion Organisation

Which of the above bodies have been recognised under the EXIM policy of Government of India?