UPSC EPFO Mock Test - 4 - UPSC MCQ

The primary software that powers a computer is called system software. The hardware is activated, controlled, and coordinated when the computer is turned on. The system software also influences the application programs. It is also known as background software.

Answer: D (All of them)
Explanation:
The Ashok Mehta committee was formed in 1977 to review the working of the Panchayati Raj system in India and suggest measures for its revitalization. The committee made several recommendations, some of which were adopted by various states to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. The states of Karnataka, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh took steps to revitalize the Panchayati Raj, keeping in view some of the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee.
Karnataka:
- Implemented a two-tier Panchayati Raj system, with Mandal Panchayats at the village level and Zilla Parishads at the district level.
- Introduced reservation for women and marginalized groups in Panchayati Raj institutions.
- Strengthened the financial position of Panchayats by providing them with adequate funds and resources.
West Bengal:
- Introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, with Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zilla Parishads.
- Conducted regular elections for Panchayati Raj institutions.
- Devolved powers and functions to Panchayats for local administration and development.
Andhra Pradesh:
- Adopted a two-tier Panchayati Raj system, with Mandal Panchayats and Zilla Parishads.
- Ensured representation for women and marginalized groups in Panchayati Raj institutions.
- Provided financial resources and administrative support to Panchayats for local governance and development.
In conclusion, all the mentioned states took steps to revitalize the Panchayati Raj system by implementing some of the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee.

Here, the coded letters at odd places are one place before and those at even places are three places ahead of the corresponding letters in the given word.
Similarly, CHAPTER is coded as BKZSSHQ.

• The Overseas Citizenship of India is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely.
• The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005.
• The Constitution of India precludes Indian citizens from getting dual citizenship. As such, according to Indian law, the OCI is not true Indian citizenship because it has other limitations, such as no freedom to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no opportunity to purchase agricultural land.
• Article 5 to Article 11 of the Indian Constitution deals with Citizenship.

Rotten smell is never pleasant. Besides, ‘she’ became unconscious smelling it. So, the smell was not pleasing for sure.

The words ‘gratifying’ and ‘captivating’ are synonymous with ‘pleasing’. Hence, these words can be eliminated.

“Unappealing” is not a very strong word and consequently won’t fit here. The context demands a very strong word as ‘she’ became ‘unconscious’ smelling the rotten odour.

Only “revolting” fits the blank appropriately both contextually and grammatically.

“Revolting” means causing intense disgust; disgusting

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

• Transaction: Goods sold on credit to A Brothers for Rs. 1,000.


• Record keeping: This transaction would be recorded in the Sales Book as it involves a sale on credit basis.


• Sales Book: This book is used to record all credit sales made by the business.


• Entry: The entry in the Sales Book would show the details of the sale to A Brothers, the amount of Rs. 1,000, and the credit terms.


• Explanation: Sales on credit are recorded separately from cash sales to keep track of accounts receivable.

• Employers' Associations in India are organizations that represent the collective interests of employers and business entities.
• Chambers of Commerce, such as local, regional, or national chambers, serve as platforms for businesses to collaborate and advocate for their common interests.
• The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is a prominent industry association representing various sectors and advocating for business interests at the national level.
• The All India Sugar Mills Employers’ Association specifically represents employers in the sugar industry.
• All of these organizations act as representatives of employers, engage in policy advocacy, negotiate with labor unions, and work towards promoting the interests of the business community.
• Therefore, the correct answer is (D) All the above.

• A trade union is an organization formed by workers or employees to protect and promote their collective economic and social interests.
• It is not specifically limited to individuals in one or more professions. Trade unions can be formed by workers across different professions and industries.
• The primary purpose of a trade union is to safeguard the rights and welfare of its members, negotiate better working conditions, and advance their economic interests.
• While trade unions do focus on protecting economic interests, they also address broader issues related to workers' rights, social justice, and workplace democracy.
• Therefore, the correct answer is (B) "It is a society of individuals in one or more professions for the purpose of protecting and advancing members' economic interest" as it does not accurately capture the diverse composition and objectives of trade unions.

• Excellent: While the items purchased may have been of high quality, this word does not indicate that the money was wasted.


• Important: This word implies that the items purchased had significance or value, which contradicts the statement that the money was wasted.


• Significant: Similar to "important," this word suggests that the items purchased had value or importance.


• Quality: While the items purchased may have been of good quality, this word does not necessarily imply that the money was wasted.


• Trivial: This word indicates that the items purchased were unimportant or insignificant, which aligns with the statement that the money was wasted.

A bill of exchange is a written document that binds one party to pay another party a specific amount of money on demand or at a specified date. It is most commonly used in international trade.

• Dissimilarity: Cautious means being careful and avoiding risks, while reckless means acting without thinking about the consequences. These two terms are opposite in meaning.


• Reasoning: Reasonable and careful are similar to cautious as they involve thoughtfulness and consideration before taking action.


• Illogical: While being cautious involves logic and reasoning, being illogical means lacking reasoning or sense. This term is different from cautious.


• Conclusion: Therefore, the term most dissimilar to cautious is reckless, as it signifies a lack of caution or care in behavior.

The correct answer is D: France.

Chandannagar and Puducherry (formerly known as Pondicherry) were two of the five French colonial enclaves in India, which were under French control during the modern period of Indian history. Chandannagar was a French colony located in present-day West Bengal, while Puducherry was a French colonial settlement on the east coast of India, located in what is now the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D: France.

Bt toxin is coded by a gene named Cry. There are a number of them, the protein encoded by these cryIAc and cryIIAb control the cotton bollworms.

When the proprietor withdraws goods for personal use of Rs 10,000 it should be credited/deducted from the stock while calculating cost of goods sold and hence are deducted from purchases.  

Answer: d

Explanation:

Supercomputers play an important role in the field of computational science, and are used for a wide range of computationally intensive tasks in various fields, including quantum mechanics, weather forecasting, climate research, oil and gas exploration, molecular modeling and physical simulations.

India's supercomputer program was started in late 1980s.PARAM 8000 is considered India's first supercomputer. It was indigenously built in 1991 by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. India has 9 systems on the Top500 list of world’s fastest supercomputers and SahasraT by Indian Institute of Science has topped the rank among Indian supercomputers.

The session, presentation, and application layers are user support layers, while physical, data connection, and network layers are network support layers. The data is segmented and re-organized by the transport layer to connect these layers.

The energy released from the collapse of the gas into a star causes the centre of the star to become extremely hot. When the core is hot enough, nuclear fusion commences. Fusion is the process where two hydrogen atoms combine to form a helium atom, releasing energy. The fusion reaction is a very efficient process, releasing a huge amount of energy. This is because a single helium atom contains less mass than two hydrogen atoms. The excess mass is released as energy.

The South China Sea lies just south of the Chinese mainland and is bordered by the countries of Brunei, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Explanation:
Reduction in price = 1/5 = 20%
Increase in Quantity = 25%
25% = 6 Kg.
original amount of Sugar = 6*4 = 24Kg.
Original price of the sugar = 240/24 = Rs. 10 per kg.

The release of toxic haemozoin by the ruptured RBCs during malarial infection accounts for the recurrence of high fever and chill every 3-4 days.

In the context of the sentence, the only appropriate combination of words is that of "governance" and "controlled". This makes the sentence meaningfully correct. All other options are either grammatically or contextually incorrect. Therefore, options B, C, D and E are eliminated.

Option A is hence the correct answer.

There are three types of computer-based work. They are analog, digital, and hybrid computers.

• Location of East India Association: Dadabhai Naoroji organized the East India Association in London in 1867.


• Purpose of the Association: The association was formed to discuss the Indian question and influence British public men to promote Indian welfare.


• Significance of the Association: It provided a platform for Indians to voice their concerns and work towards bettering the situation in India under British rule.


• Role of Dadabhai Naoroji: Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a key role in advocating for Indian rights and welfare.

Answer: a

Explanation:

The Union Government has recently announced the formation of new committee to form a strategy to accelerate the process of transforming India into a cashless economy.

The other members of the committee are the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Secretary of Department Of Industrial Policy & Promotion and Secretary of Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, Secretaries of the IT and Rural Development Ministries, Managing Director of the National Payments Corporation of India and the Chairman of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The task of the committee is to identify various obstructions affecting access of digital payments. The committee was constituted following a directive from the Prime Minister’s Office to back up the demonetization move.

Answer – A.Rs.2340 Explanation : X *6*5/100 = 650*12*9/100
30x/100 = 70,200/100 30x = 70200 X = 2340

Correct Answer :- b

Explanation : P = 5/2 * 10

P = 25

Q = 5/4 * 16

Q = 20

Efficiency of P = 100/25 = 4

Efficiency of Q = 100/20 = 5

Together they will complete = 100/9 days.

= 11.1/9 days

Vitamin A has a major role in phototransduction. Its deficiency causes night blindness in humans. Xerophthalmia, keratomalacia can also occur with its deficiency. Green, yellow-orange-red (dark- coloured) fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk; fortified cereals are rich source of vitamin A. Their avoidance over a long period may cause the vit-A deficiency symptoms.

In case of partnership type of ownership in a business, partner current account is prepared when capital is fixed. Transactions such as drawings, salary, and interest on capital and drawings are recorded. The balance of this account fluctuates every year. The balance can be both credit or debit.