UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 528

1.
Consider the following statements about an elementary particle “Neutrino” and its antiparticle “antineutrino”:
  1. While Neutrino had a positive charge, antineutrino has negative charge
  2. Both Neutrino and Antneutrino have zero mass
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
2.
During the early Vedic period, which of the following priests served as presiding priest during ritual sacrifices?
3.
Consider the following differences between the Aryans and Indus Valley People:
1. Aryans were predominantly rural, while Indus Valley people were predominantly urban
2. Aryans generally possessed weapons, Indus Valley people were peace loving and possessed almost no offensive weapons
3. Aryans kept horses, Indus Valley people never knew about Horse
4. Aryans had great reverence for cow, Indus Valley people had great reverence for Bull.
5. Aryan society was predominantly patriarchal; Indus Valley Civilization predominantly was matriarchal
Which among the above arc correct?
4.
It is a slow progressing indigenous disease caused by a protozoan parasite of genus Leishmania. In India, Leishmania donovani is the only parasite causing this disease. Sodium Stibogluconate (SSb) injection is used in the treatment of this disease. Spraying of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) in houses and surroundings reduces the incidence of this disease. Which of the following diseases has been described above?
5.
Who among the following is known for making the first demand for franchise for women in India?

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