UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 82

The features found in Mangrove plants include:

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

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What is the reason that Australia is very dry continent and only Antarctica receives less rainfall than Australia?

1. The landmass in Australia has low elevation
2. Australia’s West Coast is touched by warm ocean currents
3. Australia is dominated by low pressure systems

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Consider the following statements:
1.In the First session of the Congress , it adopted a resolution expressing the dissatisfaction on the current system of Governance and demanded reforms in the Councils
2. Indian Councils act 1892 was enacted partially due to efforts of Indian National Congress
3. For the first time, Indian Councils Act had authorized the universities, District Boards, Municipalities, Zamindars and Chambers of Commerce to send members to Provincial councils.
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

What does the PE Ratio or Price Earning Ratio signify ?
1. How much investors are willing to pay per rupee earnings of a company
2. Current market value of a company
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Consider the following statements about the 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 is / are correct statements?