UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 559

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, that allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody - even the government of India?

Which of the following is / are correct statements about Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) which appears in news sometimes?

1. Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) is an index for gauging the strength of El Nino and La Nina
2. The index is best represented by monthly (or longer) averages
3. Sustained positive SOI values above about +8 indicate a La Nina event while sustained negative values below about -8 indicate an El Nino

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following dynasties with their founders:

1. Haryanka - Bindusara
2. Nanda - Dhana Nanda
3. Vakataka - Vindhyasakti

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the functions of Insulin in our body:

1. It prevents absorption of glucose from the blood
2. It facilitates storing of glucose as glycogen
3. It prevents the use of fat for deriving energy

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

“Swabhimaan” programme aims at: