UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 494

Consider the following statements:

1. The Parliament of India is empowered to extend as well as curtail the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2. The Parliament of India has no say in making rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Crop Rotation is an important method for checking soil erosion and maintaining productivity of soil. Which among the following is / are other advantages of Crop rotation:

1. It controls the recurrence of weeds and disease
2. It increases water holding capacity of the soil
3. It enhances soil fertility & soil resilience
4. It reduces farm inputs and production costs

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between the Western and Eastern Himalaya:

1. The timber line in Eastern Himalaya is higher than in Western Himalaya.
2. The Eastern Himalayas is far richer in number of endemic species than Western Himalaya.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding heartwood and sapwood in plants:

1. Heartwood performs the function of water-conducting, whereas sapwood provides structural strength.
2. Heartwood is more susceptible to pests and microbes than sapwood.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following regarding the transmission of Dengue virus:

1. Dengue virus can be transmitted by monkeys
2. Birds are reservoirs for the Dengue virus
3. Cattle play a role in the spread of Dengue virus
4. Mosquitoes are the primary vectors of Dengue virus

Which of the above statements is / are correct?