UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 158

With reference to the relief features of Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:

The average depth of the Indian Ocean is more in eastern side in comparison to western side
The deeps and trenches are almost absent in Indian Ocean

Which among the above is / are correct statements?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 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?

Silica gel molecules are hydrophilic with large surface area and so its molecules trap the moisture

Silica gel is a Hygroscopic substance with large surface area so its molecules absorb the moisture.

Silica gel molecules are with a portion that is charge-polarized and capable of hydrogen bonding, thus bonds with the water molecules

The semi permeable pouch in which silica gel is placed absorbs the moisture which later reacts with water.

ELISA test and Western blot test are conformity tests for _?

Swine Flu

Bird Flu

AIDS

Chikungunya

Consider the following statements about the NEEMO-21:

It is a joint project between ISRO and Russian Space Agency
It aims to reduce satellite launch costs at Indian launch pads

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following actions can help in reducing the current account deficit of a country?

Increasing import duty
Devaluation of the domestic currency against foreign currencies
Increase in foreign portfolio investment
Increase in remittances

Select the correct option from codes given below:

1 and 2 Only

1, 2 and 4 Only

1, 2 and 3 Only

1, 2, 3 and 4

2 Comments

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..
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- GK Today
  August 15, 2019 at 6:20 pm
  Hello, yes, they would apply now. The question has been updated.
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