UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 604

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What is the approximate ratio of parts of Indian Coast belonging to Peninsular India to that belonging to Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands?

2:1

2.5:1

3:1

3.5:1

Who among the following was the author of the book “Unhappy India” written as a response to the book “Mother India” ?

Lala Lajpat Rai

Lala Hardayal

Mahatma Gandhi

Balgangadhar Tilak

Consider the following statements regarding the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA):

HEFA is a not-for-profit organisation that mobilises funds from the market and supplements them with donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions.
Canara Bank, in association with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), has established a non-banking company to fulfil the objectives of HEFA.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Both 1 and 2

Recently, the term ‘Swiss Challenge’ was frequently making in news. What is ‘Swiss challenge’?

It is a model of auctioning infrastructure projects.

It is a method proposed by IPCC for mitigationÂ ofÂ climate change

It is a new economic theory which focuses at product innovation and reduction in cost of production.

It is a disease outbreak due to sap-sucking insects damaging cotton crops in India.Â

Which of the following correctly represents the Eco-circuit recently launched under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

Mannar – Kannur– Vagamon – Thekkady

Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady

Pnmmudi – Gavi – Vagamon – Thrisoor

Chinnar – Kumarakom – Vagamon – Thekkady

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