UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 140

  Consider the following statements:

1. Coriolis effect is caused by the revolution of earth around sun
2. Coriolis effect increases from equator towards poles
3. Winds are deflected to their right in northern hemisphere and to their left in southern hemisphere due to coriolis effect

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding nuclear fuels:

1. Fissile materials can be directly used as fuel in nuclear reactors, while fertile materials cannot be used directly.
2. Fissile materials undergo nuclear fission with thermal (slow) neutrons, whereas fertile materials require conversion into fissile form before they can participate in a chain reaction.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following:

1. A sin tax is usually imposed on goods such as cigarettes, tobacco products, and soft drinks.
2. Sin taxes contribute to reducing negative externalities in society.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following crops:

1. Soybean
2. Peas
3. Beans
4. Lentils

Which of the above are known for Nitrogen fixation?

Consider the following statements regarding the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy:

1. Samkhya is traditionally regarded as one of the oldest schools of Indian philosophy.
2. Samkhya espouses a dualistic framework distinguishing between matter (prakriti) and consciousness (purusha).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?