UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 566

1.
Which of the following statements is / are correct with respect to the term OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion), which was making news in recent times?
  1. OTEC uses the temperature difference between cooler deep and warmer shallow or surface ocean waters to run a heat engine and produce electricity.
  2. OTEC provides energy 24hrs/day all year long with higher economic efficiency
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
2.
Consider the following pairs:
  1. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj - Introduced by Alauddin Khilji
  2. Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi - Introduced by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
  3. Diwan-i-Bandagani - Introduced by Firoz Tughluq
   Which of the above is/are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements about the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX):
  1. It is a broadband wireless technology for point to multipoint wireless networking
  2. A single WiMAX antenna can have maximum range of 30 meters
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Which among the following is / are components of the Macroeconomic Vulnerability Index released by Ministry of Finance, Government of India?
1. Rate of inflation
2. Current Account Deficit
3. Fiscal Deficit
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
5.
Consider the following statements about Cement Industry in India:
  1. India is the second largest cement producer and consumer in the world
  2. Maximum numbers of cement plants are located in South India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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