UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 545

Many a times we read in the newspapers about margin requirements. Which of the following correctly indicates margin requirements?

Which of the following expenditures of the central government forms a part of Non-Votable Charges?

1. Salaries of members of parliament are charged expenditures
2. Salaries of high court judges
3. Interest paid on debts of Government of India

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

  Consider the following differences between Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and El Nino–Southern Oscillation (ENSO):

1. The PDO remains for longer time period in comparison to ENSO
2. While ENSO is always accompanied by good monsoon rainfall, the PDO is always accompanied by poor monsoon 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Identify the element as per the following facts:

1. It was the first element identified with a spectroscope
2. It is kept under kerosene or mineral oil due to its violent reaction with water
3. It is the softest known metal
4. It is liquid at or near room temperature

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Consider the following statements about the Global Tiger Initiative (GTI):

1. It is an initiative led by the 13 tiger range countries (TRCs)
2. World Bank is one of the founding fathers of the GTI

Which of the above statements is/are correct?