UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 158

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1.
Consider the following statements about the relief features of the Indian Ocean:
  1. The average depth of the Indian Ocean is greater on the eastern side compared to the western side.
  2. Deep-sea trenches are almost absent in the Indian Ocean.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Why a little pack of Silica Gel (granular beads of Silica made from Sodium Silicate) is packaged with many new items to control humidity and avoid spoilage or degradation?
3.
ELISA test and Western blot test are conformity tests for _?
4.
  Consider the following statements about the NEEMO-21:
  1. It is a joint project between ISRO and Russian Space Agency 
  2. It aims to reduce satellite launch costs at Indian launch pads
  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Which of the following actions can help in reducing the current account deficit of a country?
  1. Increasing import duty
  2. Devaluation of the domestic currency against foreign currencies
  3. Increase in foreign portfolio investment
  4. Increase in remittances
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

2 Comments

  1. Praveen kamthan mahagaon

    August 15, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Is 4th question’s answer write?.
    Isn’t it all provisions of Indian constitution shall apply to j&k now.
    Please clarify sir..

    Reply
    • GK Today

      August 15, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Hello, yes, they would apply now. The question has been updated.

      Reply

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