UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 432

Consider the following:

1. Allotting of the shares of net proceeds of taxes
2. Laying down principles governing grants in aid
3. Looking into the financial relations between the central government and the state Governments

The above mentioned functions are carried out by which among the following?

Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats in India:

1. The Eastern Ghats receive rainfall mainly during the North East Monsoon, whereas the Western Ghats generally receive rainfall during the South West Monsoon.
2. The Eastern Ghats have more river deltas compared to the Western Ghats.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Watersprouts are formed at sea under which of following clouds?

Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the Biodiversity Management Committees?

1. They are established by the state governments by gazette notification
2. They are established to promote conservation of the folk varieties and cultivars
3. They advise the state government on matters of biodiversity conservation on state level

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

1. The project is primarily aimed at the study of atmospheric neutrinos.
2. The INO is being constructed at Hingoli in Maharashtra.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?