UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 173

1.
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:
2.
Consider the following:
  1. Donyi Polo
  2. Sanamahi
  3. Seng Khasi
Which among the following presents the correct set of states following the above traditions?
3.
With reference to agriculture in India, which among the following is / are correct statements:
1. India produces more food grains than fruits & vegetables
2. Indian farmers use higher amount of agrochemicals in comparison to developed countries
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
4.
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?
5.
With reference to the Istanbul Convention, that came into force in 2014, consider the following statements:
1. It is most closely related to Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses
2. It is first legally-binding instrument of its kind
Which among the above is / are correct statements?

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