UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 173

Which of the following musical instruments is/are composite or Indo-Islamic in origin?

1. Sitar
2. Shehnai
3. Tabla
4. Sarangi

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following traditions associated with tribals in India:

1. Donyi Polo
2. Sanamahi
3. Seng Khasi

Which of the following sets of states correspond correctly to the predominant practice of the above traditions?

Consider the following statements regarding agriculture in India:

1. India produces more food grains than fruits and vegetables.
2. Indian farmers use a higher amount of agrochemicals compared to developed countries.

Which of the above statements is / are accurate?

Recently, a rare celestial event called “Super Blue Blood Moon” was observed in many countries on 31st January. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. This is for the first time in 152 years, three lunar events called a supermoon, a blue moon and blood moon coincided
2. The three events are likely to coincide next in 2037

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Istanbul Convention, which came into force in 2014:

1. It is mainly concerned with the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses.
2. It is the first legally-binding instrument specifically aimed at preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?