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UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 657
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 657
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Cuddapah and Vindhyan systems of rock formations :
- The well-known Panna and Golcunda diamonds are found in the Cuddapah system.
- Vindhyan System is the famous source of red sandstone and other building material.
Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Cudappah System rocks are rich in sandstone, shale, limestone, quartzite, and slate. They contain iron and other inferior quality of ores and minerals. They are mainly found in Cudappah district of Andhra Pradesh along with other places such as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and the lesser Himalayas. One of the important series of Cudappah System is Papagani series, named after the river of same name in Andhra Pradesh. The Vindhyan mountains form a dividing line between the Ganges plain and Deccan Plateau. The Vindyan system is named after Vindhyan Mountains. This system rocks are extensively distributed in India from Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) to sasaram (bihar).
2. Which of the following are correctly matched with respect to GI protected arts and their respective states?
- Patan Patola – Gujarat
- Channapatna toys – Karnataka
- Nachiarkoil brass lamp – Tamil Nadu
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Patan Patola is a double ikat saree from Gujarat. Channapatna toys are traditional wooden toys from Karnataka with GI tag. Nachiarkoil brass lamp, also known as Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku, is a GI-tagged traditional brass lamp from Tamil Nadu. All three pairs are correctly matched with their respective states and GI recognition.
3. What do we call the roots of some orchid plants, which hang in the air and absorb moisture from it?
[A] Assimilatory Roots
[B] Epiphytic Roots
[C] Sucking Roots
[D] Stilt Roots
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Correct Answer: B [ Epiphytic Roots]
Notes:
Epiphytic roots are the roots of some orchid plants, which hang in the air and absorb moisture and nutrients from the air, rain water. Examples of epiphytic roots are mosses, liverworts, lichens, and algae of temperate zone and ferns, cacti, orchids, and bromeliads in the tropics.
4. Consider the following statements:
- Much of the financial savings of the Indian household sector is in the form of Bank Deposits.
- Deposits made in Public Banks, Private Banks as well as Cooperative Banks are insured under Deposit Insurance in India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Both statements are correct. Indian households predominantly save in bank deposits, including savings, fixed and recurring deposits. Additionally, the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insures deposits in public, private, and cooperative banks up to ₹5 lakhs per depositor, providing security across these banking institutions.
5. Which of the following chemicals has been recently banned by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to be used as food additive?
[A] Potassium bromate
[B] Aspartame
[C] Sodium benzoate
[D] Monosodium Glutamate
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Correct Answer: A [Potassium bromate]
Notes:
The government has recently banned the use of potassium bromated as a food additive. The chemical is used widely in making of bread. As per reports of Centre for Science and Environment the chemical is said to cause cancer.
Originally written on
December 24, 2020
and last modified on
May 22, 2021.
