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Model Questions for UPSC PRE GS PAPER SET - 5

::GENERAL STUDIES::

1. With reference to a geosynchronous satellite, consider the following statements:

(i) A geostationary satellite is a special case of geosynchronous satellite which has a geostationary orbit- an elliptical orbit directly above the Earth’s equator.
(ii) Another type of geosynchronous orbit used by satellites is the Tundra elliptical orbit
(iii) There are approximately 3000 operational geosynchronous satellites

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Only (ii)
(d) Only (ii) and (iii)

2. Which one of the following statements is not true?

(a) The range of a projectile is same if the angles of projections in two cases are 75° and 15° from the horizontal.
(b) The pendulum has maximum velocity and zero amplitude at the mean point.
(c) The waves created due to fast movement of motor boat are called shock waves.
(d) The instrument to measure pressure of liquid in a container is manometer.

3. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Pulmonary circulation is maintained in left side of heart.
2. Systematic circulation is maintained by left side of the heart.

Which of the above statement is/are?

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements

1. Plasma of group A has antibody b
2. Plasma of group B has antibody a.
3. Plasma of group AB has a, b antibodies.

Select the correct code

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

5. Consider the following statements

1. In mammals heart contains two articles & two ventricles
2. Sinus verous is present in fishes amphibian and reptiles.

Which of the above statement is/are?

(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Only 1
(d) neither 1 nor 2

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6. Consider the following statements

1. Epidermis is the outer most layer of the skin
2. Epidermis have blood vessels

Which of the above statement is/are?

(a) 2 only
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 only 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following statements about Sweat?

1. A watery secretion produced by the sweat gland
2. It helps to eliminate waste
3. Sweat removes large quantities of heart from the body surface

Which of the above statement is/are?

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

8. Consider the following statements.

(1) 7th constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.
(2) The governor is the chief executive head of the state.
(3) Part VI of the constitution is not applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 3 only
(c) 2&3 only
(d) 1,2&3 only

9. Consider the following statements about governor.

(1) The governor should not be a member of either House of Parliament.
(2) The governor should be a member of the state legislature.
(3) Governor should have completed the age of 40 years before the appointment.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 & 3 only
(c) 1 & 3 only
(d) 1, 2 & 3 only 3. Consider the following statements.

10. Consider the following statements

(1) All executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken by governor’s name.
(2) The governor can not promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.
(3) No demand for a grant can be made except on governor recommendations.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 & 3 only
(d) 1, 2 & 3 only