Prelims Practice Questions 29-05-2019

1) Valai Island, sometimes seen in the news recently is located in which of the following regions?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)

1. Its mission is to promote and support Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sector by providing integrated support services.
2. It works under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to the Ranges of Himalayas, Consider the following features

1. It is also known as Inner Himalayas, Central Himalayas or Himadri.
2. With an average elevation of 6100 metre above mean sea level, this is the loftiest and continuous mountain range of the World.
3. The folds in this range are asymmetrical with steep south slope and gentle North Slope.

Which of the following ranges is rightly described by the given above features?

4) The ‘Coral Triangle’ is a marine area located in the region of

5) With reference to the Solar Insolation, Consider the following factors

1. The transparency of the atmosphere
2. The angle of inclination of the sun's rays
3. The length of the day
4. The rotation of Earth on its axis

Which of the given above factors affect the intensity of solar Insolation?

6) If the Prime Minister is a member of Rajya sabha

7) Which of the following features are envisaged as the bulwarks of the Indian Constitution?

1. Election Commission of India
2. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
3. Union Public Service Commission
4. State Public Service Commission

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

8) With reference to the Kyasanur Forest Disease, consider the following statements

1. It is a viral disease which spread through the ticks on monkeys.
2. It has been detected recently in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9) For organizing which Satyagraha Vallabhai Patel was conferred the title of ‘Sardar’?

10) The Traditional Drum named as “KA BOM”, is associated with which one of the following North-East Indian tribal community?