UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 222

1.

What is the minimum years of age for candidate for office of the vice president?

25

30

35

38

2.

With reference to the Ocean Currents in Indian Ocean consider the following statements:

Indian Ocean is known for one of the most consistent system of Ocean Currents
The currents in the northern Indian Ocean change their flow direction twice a year

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3.

In geographical context, a “nappe” is a:

rock structure that has been abraded and polished by wind driven sand

sheet of rock that has been displaced far away from its original position due to tectonic forces

shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs

linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges

4.

Consider the following caves:

Which of the above are known for Buddhist inscriptions?

1 & 4 Only

2 & 3 Only

1, 2 & 4 Only

1, 2, 3 & 4

5.

With which of the following Mughal emperors, British entered into a conflict for the first time in history of India?

Aurangzeb

Jahangir

Bahadur Shah I

Shah Alam-II