UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 17
1. Which among the followingis/are correctly paired:
1.Ginger:Tuber
2.Potato:Rhizome
3.Onion:Bulb
2.Potato:Rhizome
3.Onion:Bulb
2. Consider the following statements:
- While octane number is related to petrol, the cetane number gives quality of diesel
- While octane number measures the ability of fuel to resist the auto-ignition, cetane number measures the ability of fuel for auto ignition
3. The origin of modern postal system in India goes to the times of __:
4. The balance in current account and capital account together can be adjusted in the Balance of Payment with the help of _?
5. The term “Budapest Convention” that was recently in news, is associated to which of the following?
6. Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised the standards on petrol and diesel as per Bharat Stage (BS) VI fuel norms. Under new BS VI emission norms, the amount of Sulphur in both petrol and diesel in BS-VI fuel is limited to a maximum of _?
7. The Economic Survey 2017-18 has suggested six key areas that can be taken up as national missions to promote India’s R&D capabilities. Which one of the following is not the one among them?
8. Consider the following statements about the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF):
- The Fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- It is used to provide subsidized loans to farmers to manage the farm inputs and agriculture-related infrastructure
9. Zika virus is considered a risk for pregnant women as it can cause birth defects in babies. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Zika Virus?
- The virus spreads through fruit bats
- The virus has caused outbreaks in north-eastern India
- Conjunctivitis is one of the most common symptoms of Zika virus disease.
10. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the recently launched first social humanoid robot named as Sophia?
- It is the first robot in the world to be recognized with a citizenship
- United Nations Development Programme appointed Sophia as its Innovation Champion
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