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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsTerm AUSINDEX was in news recently. It is related to?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-natural-next-step/
This month was an important moment in the India-Australia bilateral relationship.
Under joint naval exercise known as AUSINDEX, there was the largest ever peacetime deployment of Australian defence assets and personnel to India.
The third iteration of our bilateral naval exercise, AUSINDEX, which has just concluded (April 2-16), builds on a fourfold increase in our defence engagement — from 11 defence exercises, meetings and activities in 2014 to 38 in 2018.
The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command hosted an impressive array of high-end Australian military hardware, including the Royal Australian Navy’s flagship, HMAS Canberra and the submarine, HMAS Collins.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-natural-next-step/
This month was an important moment in the India-Australia bilateral relationship.
Under joint naval exercise known as AUSINDEX, there was the largest ever peacetime deployment of Australian defence assets and personnel to India.
The third iteration of our bilateral naval exercise, AUSINDEX, which has just concluded (April 2-16), builds on a fourfold increase in our defence engagement — from 11 defence exercises, meetings and activities in 2014 to 38 in 2018.
The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command hosted an impressive array of high-end Australian military hardware, including the Royal Australian Navy’s flagship, HMAS Canberra and the submarine, HMAS Collins. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsRecently Strait of Hormuz was in news. It connects:
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-life-without-iranian-oil/
Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. It is surrounded by countries like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE.
About 20% of the world’s petroleum, and about 35% of the petroleum traded by sea, passes through the strait making it a highly important strategic location for international trade.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-life-without-iranian-oil/
Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. It is surrounded by countries like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE.
About 20% of the world’s petroleum, and about 35% of the petroleum traded by sea, passes through the strait making it a highly important strategic location for international trade. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Mission Gaganyaan:
1. Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022.
2. So far, only the USA, French Guiana and Brazil have launched human spaceflight missions.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-outer-space-lessons/
Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022.
The Prime Minister of India in his Independence Day address announced that an Indian astronaut would go into space by 2022, when India celebrates her 75th year of Independence.
The programme will make India the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission. So far, only the USA, Russia and China have launched human spaceflight missions.Incorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-outer-space-lessons/
Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022.
The Prime Minister of India in his Independence Day address announced that an Indian astronaut would go into space by 2022, when India celebrates her 75th year of Independence.
The programme will make India the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission. So far, only the USA, Russia and China have launched human spaceflight missions. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Purana Qila:
1. The old fort, also called Purana Qila and its mosque was built during Sher Shah Suri period.
2. Tomb (mausoleum) of Sher Shah Suri is situated in the complex of Purana Qila
3. Excavations of janapadas and settlements, belonging to ancient times, were found at Purana QilaWhich of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/soon-heritage-by-laws-for-purana-qila-khair-ul-manazil/
It is an iconic fort in Delhi, constructed during the time of Sher Shah Suri.
It is known as “Dinpanah” meaning the “The refuge of the faithful”.
It has 3 majestic gates – Humayun Darwaza, Bara Darwaza and Talaqi Darwaza, all built in red sandstones.
The other attractions at the fort sites are Qila-I-Kuhna Masjid (Built by Sher Shah), Sher Mandal (Observatory) and Museum.
Excavations of janapadas, settlements, were found at Purana Qila in Delhi, Hastinapur near Meerut, and Atranjikhera, near Etah (the last two are in Uttar Pradesh).
Sher Shah’s own tomb (mausoleum), is at Sasaram, in BiharIncorrect
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/soon-heritage-by-laws-for-purana-qila-khair-ul-manazil/
It is an iconic fort in Delhi, constructed during the time of Sher Shah Suri.
It is known as “Dinpanah” meaning the “The refuge of the faithful”.
It has 3 majestic gates – Humayun Darwaza, Bara Darwaza and Talaqi Darwaza, all built in red sandstones.
The other attractions at the fort sites are Qila-I-Kuhna Masjid (Built by Sher Shah), Sher Mandal (Observatory) and Museum.
Excavations of janapadas, settlements, were found at Purana Qila in Delhi, Hastinapur near Meerut, and Atranjikhera, near Etah (the last two are in Uttar Pradesh).
Sher Shah’s own tomb (mausoleum), is at Sasaram, in Bihar -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the advantage / advantages of practicing drip irrigation?
1. reduction of weed
2. reduction in soil salinity
3. reduction in soil erosionSelect the correct answer using the code given below:-
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UPSC 2016 Prelims Question
Drip irrigation help control weed (due to localized application of water near the root of the plant) and soil erosion (due to slow but sustained release of water).
Advantages of Drip Irrigation: 1. Maximum use of available water. 2. No water being available to weeds. 3. Maximum crop yield. 4. High efficiency in the use of fertilizers. 5. Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts. 6. Low labour and relatively low operation cost. 7. No soil erosion. 8. Improved infiltration in soil of low intake. 9. Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control. 10. No runoff of fertilizers into ground water. 11. Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation. 12. Improves seed germination. 13. Decreased to tillage operations.
Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation: In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits , they’re a certain limitation also, there are as follow: 1. Sensitivity to clogging 2. Moisture distribution problem 3. Salinity hazards 4. High cost compared to furrow. 5. High skill is required for design, install and operation.Incorrect
UPSC 2016 Prelims Question
Drip irrigation help control weed (due to localized application of water near the root of the plant) and soil erosion (due to slow but sustained release of water).
Advantages of Drip Irrigation: 1. Maximum use of available water. 2. No water being available to weeds. 3. Maximum crop yield. 4. High efficiency in the use of fertilizers. 5. Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts. 6. Low labour and relatively low operation cost. 7. No soil erosion. 8. Improved infiltration in soil of low intake. 9. Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control. 10. No runoff of fertilizers into ground water. 11. Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation. 12. Improves seed germination. 13. Decreased to tillage operations.
Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation: In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits , they’re a certain limitation also, there are as follow: 1. Sensitivity to clogging 2. Moisture distribution problem 3. Salinity hazards 4. High cost compared to furrow. 5. High skill is required for design, install and operation.
