Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (16 November 2015)

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1. Consider the following statements

1) The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would provide two services, with the Standard Positioning Service open for civilian use, and the Restricted Service for authorised users.
2) IRNSS would have nine satellites, out of which four are already placed in orbit.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements.

1) Kalpakkam has the unique distinction of being the only place in the world, where all the three fissile isotopes viz., U-235, Pu-239 & U-233 are used as fuel in reactors.
2) Stage-III of Indian nuclear programme would comprise power reactors using U-238 / Plutonium as fuel.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?/ are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements:

1) In January 2015, India conducted a third test flight of the Agni-V from the Wheeler Island facility. The test used a canisterised version of the missile, mounted over a Tatra truck
2) Agni V has a range of 1,500–2,800 km.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?correct?/ are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements:

1) Tabun is used in vulcanisation of rubber.
2) Mustard gas is used in cosmetics, detergents and insecticides.

Which of the above statements is / are Correct.

(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 1 & 3 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) All of the above

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:: CSAT (Paper -2) ::

Directions: Choose the correct alternative from the following options as given below for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given in each of the questions.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

1.

Assertion (A): Indus Valley people knewthat art of navigation.

Reason (R): Indus Valley seals indicate prevalence of overseas trade.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

2.

Assertion (A): Milk production in India is high as compared to other countries of the world.

Reason (R): The animal rearers in India are poor.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

3.

Assertion (A): Food materials should not be soaked in water for a long time.

Reason (R): Washing leads to loss of vitamin-A and vitamin-D from the food stuff.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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