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TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 1
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Information under the RTI Act, 2005 can be provided in respect of:

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Information under the RTI Act, 2005 can be provided in respect of Border Road Organisation.

CPIO submitted that Border Road Development Board (BRDB) is exempt under Section 24(2) of the RTI Act except in cases of allegation of corruption and human rights violation.

Decision Border Road Development Board (BRDB) has been placed in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act vide notification No. GSR 347 dated 28/09/2005 by Central Government in the exercise of the power conferred by sub-section 2 of Section 24 of the RTI Act.

The status of General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in relation to BRDB has been clarified by the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways (BRDB) vide their I.D Note No.F.06/280/BRDB/ADMN-2005 dated 02.03.2006 and Memo No. BRDB/03/199/GE-1, dated 08.09.2009 that "the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is an executive arm of Border Road Development Board and is part of it. Therefore, RTI Act does not apply to BRO except in cases of corruption and human rights violation, as specified in the Act" and that "BRO draws its workforce from two streams i.e Army and Civil. The personnel from the Civil stream are called as General Reserve Engineer Force,(popularly known as GREF). The officers and subordinates from the Army are posted to BRO on Extra Regimental Employment (ERE) tenure for a period of two and a half to three years."

Hence, the correct option is (D).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 2
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When is World Maritime Day 2020 observed?

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World Maritime Day is observed on September 24 to mark the contribution of international maritime industries towards the economy of the world especially shipping. World Maritime Day focuses on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment.

The theme for 2020 World Maritime Day is "Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet".

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 3
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In August 2020, A team of researchers from which of the following has developed a sustainable process to make space bricks on the lunar surface?

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  1. A team of researchers from ISRO and IISc Bengaluru has developed a sustainable process to make space bricks on the lunar surface.

  2. The process enables making load-bearing bricks by using lunar soil, bacteria, and guar beans.

  3. Named space bricks, it could be used to assemble structures for habitation on the moon's surface in the future.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 4
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Which one among the following statements about NATO is not correct?
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NATO guarantees the security of our territory and our one billion citizens, our freedom, and the values we share, including democracy, individual liberty, human rights, and the rule of law. Solidarity, unity, and cohesion are the cornerstone principles of our Alliance.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 29 members from North American and European states. NATO Headquarters are located in Haren, Brussels, Belgium, while the headquarters of Allied Command Operations is near Mons, Belgium.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 5
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Which one among the following compounds has the same equivalent weight and molecular weight?
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NaCl has the same equivalent weight and molecular weight.

The equivalent weight of Na is 23 grams and the equivalent weight of Cl is 35.5 grams.

Therefore, the equivalent of NaCl will be equal to the equivalent weight of Na+ equivalent weight of Cl or, 23+35.5=58.5 grams.

Divide the molecular weight by the valence to calculate the equivalent weight. The equivalent weight of NaCl is 58.5 The molar mass of NaCl is 58.44 g/mol.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 6
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The interest of the British Government of India in Afghanistan in the nineteenth century came about in order to:
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The interest of the British Government of India of Afghanistan in the nineteenth century came about in order to ensure that the Russian empire did not have an influence over Afghanistan. The presence of Russians in Afghanistan during the period 1839-42 could endanger the colonial interests of British Govt. in the Indian subcontinent.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 7
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Which one of the following reactions is the main cause of the energy radiation from the Sun?
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Almost all of the energy available at Earth's surface comes from the sun. The sun gets its energy from the process of nuclear fusion. This process occurs in the sun's core or interior, where temperature and pressure are extremely high. During most of the sun's life, energy comes from the fusion of hydrogen nuclei.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 8
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Who has recently approved the proposal to give admission to girls from the session 2021-22 in Sainik Schools?
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to give admission to girls in Sainik Schools from 2021-22 school sessions. Sainik School was established in India in the year 1961. Singh also directed the officials concerned to ensure the availability of necessary infrastructure and sufficient female staff in those educational institutes, it said.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 9
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Which of the following is not a part of contemporary Indian foreign policy in relationships with its neighbors?
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The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is not a part of contemporary Indian foreign policy in relationships with its neighbors.

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. As of 2012, the movement has 120 members. The countries of the Non-Aligned Movement represent nearly two-thirds of the United Nations' members and contain 55% of the world population.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 10
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In August 2020, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with which of the following has launched the ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students?
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  • Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with NASSCOM has launched the ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students.

  • It has been launched in order to drive AI education and innovation to the next level in schools across the country.

  • This module is the next step in bringing AI to Indian classrooms and is a successor to the AI Base module launched in 2020.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 11
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Who among the following Chinese travelers visited the kingdoms of Harshavardhana and Kumar Bhaskar Varma?
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Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese pilgrim, visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana with an aim of securing authentic Buddhist scripts. The Kannauj assembly (643 AD) was held in honor of Hieun Tsang and to popularise the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 12
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'And Then One day: A Memoir ' is an autobiography of:
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"And Then One Day: A Memoir" is the poignant and inspiring memoir of the acclaimed Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. The autobiography depicts his extraordinary journey from a feudal village near Meerut to Catholic schools in Nainital and Ajmer, and finally to stage and film fame in Mumbai.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 13
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Which one among the following is responsible for the formation of 'Ozone Holes' in the stratosphere?
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Chloro fluoro carbons (and related halocarbons) are the primary cause of ozone depletion is the presence of chlorine-containing source gases. In the presence of UV light, these gases dissociate, releasing chlorine atoms, which then go on to catalyze ozone destruction. The total amount of effective halogens (chlorine and bromine) in the stratosphere can be calculated and is known as the equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine (EESC).

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 14
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An exceptional demand curve is one that slopes:
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There are certain exceptional cases when the demand curves instead of sloping downwards rise upwards. A demand curve rising upwards shows that people buy more when the prices. This is the case when a serious shortage of a commodity is feared and there is a panic among the people or when the use of a commodity confers distinction or when the price of a necessity of life goes up.

The normal demand curve slopes downwards from left to right, thus showing an inverse relationship between price and the quantity demanded. The exceptional demand curve, on the other hand, is one which slopes down from right to left or in other words, which goes up from left to right, showing that more is demanded at a higher price than at a lower price. Such a demand curve.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 15
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Which of the following sets of newspapers reflected the concerns of educated Indian Muslims during the Khilafat Movement?
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Urdu-I-Mualla, Al-Hilal, Al-Balagh, Zamindar, Comrade, and Hamdard were owned by heavyweight Muslim politicians who believed in journalism to extend their political causes among the educated Muslims.

While the Comrade was a weekly English-language newspaper, Hamdard was an Urdu daily. Both of these newspapers were published by Maulana Mohammad Ali. Zamindar was a newspaper in the Urdu language. It was published by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, who was a poet, intellectual, writer, and Muslim nationalist. Al-Hilal was a weekly Urdu language newspaper established by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 16
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What is a cloudburst?
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A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. A cloudburst can suddenly dump large amounts of water e.g. 25 mm of precipitation corresponds to 25,000 metric tons/km².

Hence, the correct option is (A).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 17
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In soil, water that is readily available to plant roots is:
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Capillary water is water held in the micropores of the soil and is the water that composes the soil solution. Capillary water is held in the soil because the surface tension properties (cohesion and adhesion) of the soil micropores are stronger than the force of gravity. However, as the soil dries out, the pore size increases and gravity starts to turn capillary water into gravitational water and it moves down.

Capillary water is the main water that is available to plants as it is trapped in the soil solution right next to the roots of the plant.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 18
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Seismic gaps are:
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A seismic gap is a section of a fault that has produced earthquakes in the past but is now quiet. For some seismic gaps, no earthquakes have been observed historically, but it is believed that the fault segment is capable of producing earthquakes on some other basis, such as plate-motion information or strain measurements.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 19
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The Nehru - Mahalanobis strategy of development guided the planning practice in India from the:
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Nehru - Mahalanobis model was created as an analytical framework for India's Second Five Year Plan in 1955 by the appointment of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, as India felt there was a need to introduce a formal plan model after the First Five Year Plan (1951 - 1956). This model is known to have set the statistical foundations for state-directed investments and created the intellectual underpinnings of the license - raj through an elaborate input-output model.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 20
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Arrange the following layers of atmosphere vertically from the surface of the Earth:

1- Mesosphere

2- Troposphere

3- Stratosphere

4- Thermosphere
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Earth's atmosphere can be divided into five main layers. Excluding the exosphere, the atmosphere has four primary layers, which are

2) Troposphere,

3) Stratosphere,

1) Mesosphere, and

4) Thermosphere.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 21
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How many elements are there in the fifth period of the modern periodic table?
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The periodic table is laid out in rows to illustrate recurring (periodic) trends in the chemical behaviour of the elements as their atomic number increases: a new row is begun when chemical behaviour begins to repeat, meaning that elements with similar behaviour fall into the same vertical columns. The fifth period contains 18 elements, beginning with rubidium and ending with xenon. As a rule, period 5 elements fill their 5s shells first, then their 4d, and 5p shells, in that order; however, there are exceptions, such as rhodium.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 22
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In August 2020, Who has announced the launch of Project Lion, which will involve conservation of the Asiatic Lion and its landscape in a holistic manner?
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PM Narendra Modi has announced the launch of the Project Lion, which will involve the conservation of the Asiatic Lion and its landscape in a holistic manner.

The Project Lion will entail habitat development, engage modern technologies in Lion management, and address the issues of disease in Lion and its associated species through advanced world-class research and veterinary care.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 23
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Who among the following proposed that the atom is indivisible?
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Dalton's Atomic Theory was the first complete attempt to describe all matter in terms of atoms and their properties. Dalton's atomic theory proposed that all matter was composed of atoms, indivisible, and indestructible building blocks. While all atoms of an element were identical, different elements had atoms of differing size and mass.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 24
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The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the administration of Tribal areas. Which of the following States is not covered under this schedule?
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The Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, according to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution.

Passed by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, it seeks to safeguard the rights of the tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC).

ADCs are bodies representing a district to which the Constitution has given varying degrees of autonomy within the state legislature.

The governors of these states are empowered to reorganize the boundaries of the tribal areas.

In simpler terms, she or he can choose to include or exclude any area, increase or decrease the boundaries and unite two or more autonomous districts into one.

They can also alter or change the names of autonomous regions without separate legislation.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 25
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Notification regarding commencement or cession of a state of war is the responsibility of:
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It is one of the powers of the Ministry Of External Affairs. The Ministry of External Affairs of India, also known as the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations in India.

Notification regarding commencement or cessation of a state of war is one of the allocations of business to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 26
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Indian Coast Guard is:
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The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is an Armed Force, Search and Rescue and Maritime Law Enforcement agency that protects India's maritime interests and enforces its maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 27
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Which of the following is not true for SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area)?
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The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) is an agreement reached on January 6, 2004, at the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad, Pakistan. The least developed nations in South Asia (Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the Maldives) have an additional three years to reduce tariffs to zero. The objective of SAFTA is to promote good competition in the free trade area and to provide equitable benefits to all the countries involved in the contracts. It also aimed to benefit the people of the country by bringing transparency and integrity among the nations.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 28
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Which one among the following non-toxic gases helps in the formation of enzymes which ripen fruit?
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When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene accelerates the ripening process. Catalytic generators are used to produce ethylene gas simply and safely.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 29
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Sabin Award is given for the conservation of:
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  1. The Sabin Award is given for the conservation of Amphibians, it was established in 2007, recognizes the significant contributions of individuals to amphibian conservation.

  2. In 2008 the IUCN recognized Satyabhama Das Biju of Department of Environmental Biology, the University of Delhi for his dedication to his research and conservation of Frogs and had awarded the Sabin award.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

TISS-NET Mock Test- 8 - Question 30
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Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of South India. It was written in:
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The Sangam literature is historically known as 'the poetry of the noble one's connotes the ancient Tamil literature and is the earliest known literature of South India.

The Sangam literature had fallen into oblivion for much of the second millennium of the common era, but was preserved by and rediscovered in the monasteries of Hinduism, particularly those related to Shaivism near Kumbakonam, by the colonial era scholars in the late 19th century. The rediscovered Sangam classical collection is largely a bardic corpus. It comprises an Urtext of the oldest surviving Tamil grammar (Tolkappiyam), the Ettuthokai anthology (the "Eight Collections"), the Pattuppattu anthology (the "Ten Songs"). The Tamil literature that followed the Sangam period – that is, after c. 250 CE but before c. 600 CE – is generally called the "post-Sangam" literature.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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