UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 493

Consider the following statements regarding Earth's lithosphere:

1. The lithosphere is a part of Earth's crust only.
2. The oceanic lithosphere is denser than the continental lithosphere.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Ramlila
2. Chhau dance
3. Sankirtana

Which of the above are included in the UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Consider the following statements about Mohiniattam:

1. It is based on the legend of the Hindu mythological seductress Mohini, who tempted Shiva.
2. It is patterned on Bharatanatyam with elements of Kathakali.
3. It uses Malayalam songs with Carnatic music.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Which among the following was / were the observations of Huen Tsang, who visited India during the 7th century:

1. destruction of various Buddhist monasteries due to Huna invasions
2. presence of two Buddhism sects viz. Hinayana and Mahayana
3. cash payments to royal officials

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Sendai Framework:

1. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).
2. It is a voluntary and non-binding agreement.

Select the correct option from the codes given below: