UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 84

Which of the following is / are completely correct rows in terms of various religions and their affirmation / rejection to various concepts / theories?

Aspect	Ajivika	Buddhism	Charvaka	Jainism
1. Creator God	Denies	Denies	Accepts	Denies
2. Concept of Karma	Denies	Affirms	Denies	Affirms
3. Concept of Samsara, Rebirth	Affirms	Affirms	Denies	Affirms
4. Concept of Atman (Soul, Self)	Affirms	Denies	Denies	Affirms

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Despite nomination for five times, Mahatma Gandhi was not given Nobel prize. What was / were the reasons?

1. Some Nobel committee members voted against him
2. Nobel prize cannot be given to anybody posthumously
3. He was not selected because of his alleged statement against Pakistan in 1947

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Which among the following food ingredients are helpful in increasing the Red Blood Cell production in our body?

1. Iron fortified Iodized Salt
2. Beetroot
3. Leafy green vegetables

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Consider the following statements about Coal found in India:

1. Lignite coal is mainly produced in two states–Tamil Nadu and Gujarat
2. Anthracite coal has the highest carbon content and is found only in Gondwana fields
3. Peat is lowest quality of coal and is mainly found in eastern India

Which of the above statements are correct?

Recently Kandhamal Haladi, a golden yellow spice known for its medicinal value and is being cultivated in India since time immemorial, was given GI protection. In which state, it is grown?