Test: Verification of Truth/ Lie of Statements - 2 - UPSC MCQ

A disease is a medical condition or disorder that affects the body's normal functioning. A patient is a person who is suffering from a disease or seeking medical treatment. While a cure (a) may or may not be available for a particular disease, germs (b) may be the cause of some diseases, and there is usually an underlying cause (c) for a disease, the presence of a patient is a necessary element in the context of a disease.

Management involves the process of coordinating and controlling resources, people, and activities within an organization or a specific context. Regulation refers to the act of establishing rules, guidelines, or frameworks to govern or control various aspects of management. While counsel (b), exhortation (c), and coercion (d) may be components or approaches to management in certain situations, regulation is an element that is always involved in management.

A phrase is a group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a sentence. While nomenclature (a) refers to a system or set of names or terms, manifestation (b) refers to the act of appearing or becoming evident, and pictorial effect (c) refers to the visual impact or impression, a glossary is a specialized type of dictionary or list of terms and definitions. It is often associated with providing explanations and definitions of words or phrases, making it the option that is always found in a "phrase."

A bulb, referring to an electric light bulb, typically contains a filament. The filament is a thin wire, usually made of tungsten, that emits light when an electric current passes through it. While a bulb also consists of glass (a) as the outer casing, requires current (b) to function, and produces light (d), the filament is the component that is always present in a bulb.

A mirror is an object with a smooth and shiny surface that reflects light. Its primary function is to reflect light waves, allowing us to see a clear and accurate representation of objects in front of it. A mirror does not retract (a), distort (b), or refract (c) light. Instead, it reflects light, which is why we can see our own reflection in a mirror.

A lotus flower is a type of aquatic plant that grows in muddy or murky water. It has strong cultural and symbolic significance in various traditions and is often associated with purity and spiritual enlightenment. While a lotus flower also has petals (b), a root (c), and requires water (d) for its growth, the presence of mud is a characteristic that is always associated with the lotus flower.

The statement describes a specific cultural practice in India regarding marriage. Cultural practices and customs can vary across regions, religions, and communities within India. While there are cases where a widow can marry her brother-in-law, known as levirate marriage, it is not a universal practice and may not be applicable in all situations or communities. Similarly, a man marrying the sister of his deceased wife, known as sororate marriage, is not universally practiced either. Therefore, the scenario described in the statement can occur sometimes but not always.

The phrase "remedy of fault" suggests a solution or means of rectifying a mistake or error. A remedy is a corrective measure or action taken to address a fault or problem. While punishment (a) may be a form of remedy in some cases, fault (c) represents the problem or mistake that needs to be addressed, and scolding (d) is a form of reprimand that may or may not be part of the remedy process, the core element that is always found in the context of "remedy of fault" is the remedy itself.

A bargain typically involves an exchange, negotiation, or transaction between parties. It refers to an agreement or deal reached between two or more individuals where they trade or obtain something of value. Sumptuousness (b) refers to lavishness or luxuriousness, triviality (c) refers to something of little importance or significance, and eloquence (d) refers to the ability to speak or write with fluency and persuasiveness. While these elements may be present in certain contexts, the core component always associated with a bargain is the concept of exchange.

A drama is a form of literature or performance that tells a story through the enactment of characters and events. While actors (a) are essential for bringing the story to life, sets (c) provide the physical backdrop, and a director (d) oversees the production, the core element that a drama must have is a story. It is the narrative structure and plot that form the foundation of a drama.

According to Newton's first law of motion (the law of inertia), an object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an external force. When the driver starts moving the car in the forward direction, the boy in the back seat would also move in the same forward direction. The boy would experience a forward force due to the car's acceleration, not a backward force. Therefore, the boy would not experience a backward force in this scenario, so the statement is false (never).

Wonder refers to a feeling of awe, surprise, or astonishment in response to something extraordinary, remarkable, or unexpected. While a crowd (a) may gather due to wonder, lumber (b) refers to timber or wood, and rustic (d) relates to a rural or country style, astonishment is the element that is always associated with wonder. It captures the sense of amazement or astonishment that arises when something wondrous is encountered.

Disclosure involves revealing or making known information, facts, or details. Exposition refers to the act of explaining or providing information about a subject or the background details of a story or situation. While agents (a) may be involved in the process of disclosure, display (b) refers to showing or presenting something, and secrets (d) represent the information being disclosed, the core component always associated with disclosure is the act of exposition or explaining the details.

An ice cube is a solid form of water that melts when exposed to heat. However, the heat from a nearby furnace would not directly cause an ice cube to melt unless it came into direct contact with the heat source. The heat from a nearby furnace would warm the surrounding environment, but the ice cube would not melt solely due to the heat radiating from the furnace. Therefore, the scenario described in the statement, where an ice cube melts due to the heat of a nearby furnace, never occurs.

Milk is a liquid produced by mammals, including cows, goats, and sheep. It consists of several components, and one of the key components found in milk is cream. Cream is the fatty layer that rises to the top of milk when it is left to stand. It has a higher fat content compared to the rest of the milk. While curd (b) refers to the coagulated form of milk, water (c) is a major component of milk, and whiteness (d) represents the color of milk, cream is the component that is necessarily found in milk.