UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 440

 Which of the following events occurred during the reign of Lord Dalhousie as Governor General of India?

1. Establishment of Public Works Department
2. Setting up of Post and Telegraph Services
3. Wood’s Despatch
4. Widow Reforms Act

Select the correct option from codes given below:

Which among the following is NOT a money market instrument?

Consider the following statements regarding Giffen goods:

1. Giffen good is a special type of inferior good.
2. An increase in the price of a Giffen good results in an increase in its demand.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following industries:

1. Petrochemical refineries
2. Paint industry
3. Paper industry
4. Textile industry
5. Rubber industry

From which of the above is Toluene released as a waste, leading to water and soil pollution?

Consider the following statements about the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform:

1. It monitors and reviews projects and programmes of both the Union Government and the State Governments.
2. It incorporates digital data management, video-conferencing, and geo-spatial technology for project monitoring.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?