Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Dear students,
1. In the comments section, share your score and also let everyone know the logic you’ve used to mark certain answers. This will trigger intelligent discussions benefitting everyone.
2. Completing the test should be your top priority. Focus on accuracy rather than simply attempting more questions. Give enough thought to each question, we have increased the time limit so you can do this.
3. At the end of the test, click on ‘View Questions’ button to check the solutions.
*You can attempt the test multiple times for your own practice but only your first attempt will be counted for rankings.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly.
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points (0).
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following factors influence the insolation on earth’s surface?
1. Rotation of earth
2. Angle of inclination of sun rays
3. Length of the day
4. Transparency of the atmosphere
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Factors influencing insolation are:
Rotation of earth
Angle of inclination of sun rays
Length of the day
Transparency of the atmosphere
Earth’s Distance from SunIncorrect
All of the above are correct.
Factors influencing insolation are:
Rotation of earth
Angle of inclination of sun rays
Length of the day
Transparency of the atmosphere
Earth’s Distance from Sun -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the earth’s heat balance.
2. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Cold current and hot current play important role in temperature balance of the earth. Ocean currents are primarily set in motion by prevailing winds like trade winds, westerlies etc.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Cold current and hot current play important role in temperature balance of the earth. Ocean currents are primarily set in motion by prevailing winds like trade winds, westerlies etc. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding crowding out effect
1. Crowding out effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending.
2. This also impacts interest rates in the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
“Crowding out” effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending. This happens because when the government takes up the large share of funds available in the banking system, less of it is left for private borrowers. This also impacts interest rates in the economy.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
“Crowding out” effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending. This happens because when the government takes up the large share of funds available in the banking system, less of it is left for private borrowers. This also impacts interest rates in the economy. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. A bill for amendment to the constitution cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
2. A Rajya Sabha resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting empowers the parliament for creation of a new All India Service.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…”Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…” -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Eight Core Industries
1. Combined weight of eight core industries is more than fifty percent in Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
2. Electricity has highest weightage in the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect.
Combined weight of eight core industries is 40.27 percent of IIP with base 2011-12.
The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA). ICI measures collective and individual performance of production in selected eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil.
The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
Combined weight of eight core industries is 40.27 percent of IIP with base 2011-12.
The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA). ICI measures collective and individual performance of production in selected eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil.
The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.
Leaderboard: 11th August 2022 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
UPSC 2023 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here)
