UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 431

Which of the following are the basis for reservation of seats in India's Panchayati Raj Institutions?

1. Gender
2. Caste
3. Religion

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

The colonization of an area that has not been previously occupied by an ecological community is called:

With reference to Buddhist canonical literature, consider the following pairs:

1. Sutta Pitaka – contains essence of the Buddha's teaching regarding the Dhamma
2. Vinaya Pitaka – monastic rules for monks and nuns
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka – contains philosophical and doctrinal analysis of Buddhist teachings

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements about pancreas:

1. The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen
2. It helps to regulate blood sugar levels

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following rivers, there exist India’s agreement(s) with Nepal?

1. Mahakali
2. Kosi
3. Gandak

Select the correct option from the codes given below: