UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 216

On which date, National Panchayati Raj Day is observed?

Which Article of Indian Constitution relates to 'Doctrine of Pleasure' in services?

Identify the Indian festival using the following clues:

1. It is celebrated in August or September.
2. It is a major harvest festival.
3. The ancient king Mahabali and the Vamana avatar of Vishnu are specially revered during its celebrations.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. There are relatively more waterfalls in Western Ghats in comparison to Eastern Ghats
2. The northern part of Western Ghats is relatively narrow in comparison to their Southern part, while northern part of Eastern Ghats is relatively wide in comparison to their southern part

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme:

1. The objective of the programme is to improve sanitation in villages and semi-urban areas by linking sanitary toilets with biogas plants
2. The programme will encourage the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other conventional fuels
3. It is operated under the guidelines and directions of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?