UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 257

1.

A bill becomes an act when __________?

It is passed by any house

It is passed by the original house after making amendments suggested by the other house

It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it

None of the above

2.

Polar Fronts:

are formed on North and South Poles
are more active during winter in comparison to summer
become stronger with the increase in difference of temperature between two converging air masses

Which among the above is / are correct statements?

Only 1 & 2

Only 2 & 3

Only 3

1, 2 & 3

3.

Which among the following types of Landforms can be seen in Himalayas?

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Only 1 & 2

Only 2 & 3

Only 1 & 3

1, 2 & 3

4.

In which of the following regions of India, you are most likely to come across the “the Narcondam hornbill” in its natural habitat?

Eastern Himalaya

Western Desert of India

Andaman Islands

Western Ghats

5.

Consider the following statements about the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project:

It is joint initiative of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Department of Science & Technology (DST)
The Observatory is proposed to be set up at Theni district in Tamil Nadu

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2