UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 82

Consider the following features commonly associated with mangrove plants:

1. Pneumatophores
2. Vivipary
3. Increased concentration of salts in cells
4. Sunken stomata

Which of the above features are typically exhibited by mangrove species?

With reference to the aridity of Australia, consider the following statements:

1. The Australian landmass has low elevation.
2. Australia’s west coast is influenced by warm ocean currents.
3. Australia is largely dominated by low pressure systems.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the first session of the Indian National Congress, it adopted a resolution expressing dissatisfaction with the current system of governance and demanded reforms in the Councils.
2. The Indian Councils Act, 1892 was enacted partially due to the efforts of the Indian National Congress.
3. For the first time, the Indian Councils Act authorized universities, District Boards, Municipalities, Zamindars, and Chambers of Commerce to send members to the Provincial councils.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Price-Earnings (PE) Ratio:

1. It indicates how much investors are willing to pay per rupee of a company's earnings.
2. It shows the current market value of a company.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about Fly Ash:

1. It is a by-product created by burning pulverized coal in an electric power plant.
2. It is used in concrete to increase the life cycle expectancy and its durability.
3. Bricks made from residual fly ash are cheaper and of equivalent strength to that of conventional mud bricks.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?