UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 625

Which of the following statements with respect to the Alvar saints is / are correct?

1. Alvar saints is a group of twelve a group of 12 saints dedicated to Lord Shiva
2. The Alvar saints wandered from temple to temple singing ecstatic hymns
3. There was no female Alvar saint
4. Nalayira Prabandham is the name of collection of Alvar hymns

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Which of the following are correct about the Khilafat movement?

1. The Khilafatists participated in the Non-cooperation movement
2. Indian National Congress participated in the Khilafat movement
3. Non-payment of taxes to the government
4. Boycott of civil services, army and police and all other Government offices

Select the correct option from codes given below:

Consider the following statements about chlorophyll:

1. It helps in converting light energy to chemical energy in plants
2. It absorbs green light in the region of visible spectrum

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following differences between straight fertilizers and mixed fertilizers:

1. While straight fertilisers are designed to supply only one nutrient element, mixed fertilizers are used for more than one nutrient
2. Straight fertilizers are more readily soluble in water than mixed fertilizers

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) recently tried to move the “No-Confidence Motion” against the NDA government. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. A no-confidence motion can be introduced only in Lok Sabha and the notice of the same must be supported by at least 100 MPs to be taken up in the House.
2. Nominated members have right to participate in voting during debate on the no-confidence motion

Which of the above statements is/are correct?