UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 608

The constitutional functionaries, which are not dependent on the pleasure of the president include:

1. Supreme Court as well as High Court judges
2. Comptroller & Auditor General of India
3. Chief Election Commissioner
4. UPSC Chairman
5. UPSC Members

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

With reference to the post-harvest changes observed in certain fruits and vegetables such as brinjal and apples, consider the following statements:

1. Hydrolysis of starch into sugar occurs after cutting.
2. The rate of respiration increases when these foods are exposed to air.
3. There is a rise in the production of ethylene after they are cut open.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

How the Cast Iron is different from Wrought Iron?

1. Cast iron have higher carbon content than wrought iron 
2. Cast iron are more ductile compared to wrought iron
3. Wrought iron is more stable, pure and stronger, compared to cast iron

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Kenaf plant is associated with the cultivation of _?

Consider the following differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes:

1. While Type -1 diabetes results when body doesn’t produce enough insulin, in Type -2 diabetes body produces insulin
2. While Type-1 diabetes develops most often in young people, Type-2 diabetes develops most often in middle-aged and older people.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?