Mock Test-3 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

21. In addition to Macaulay's Minutes on Education, another landmark draft is also attributed to him. Identify the draft from the following.

Correct Answer: (a) Draft of Indian Penal Code
Solution:

The Indian Penal code was drafted in 1860 on the recommendations of first law commission of India established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833 under the Chairmanship of Thomas Babington Macaulay.

It came into force in British India in 1862. Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the main criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law.

22. The leader of Bardoli Satyagrah was

Correct Answer: (c) Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution:

The Bardoli Taluqa in Surat district had witnessed intense politicisation after the coming of Gandhi on the national political scene. In February 1926, Vallabh Bhai Patel was called to lead the movement.

The women of Bardoli gave him the title of "Sardar". Under Patel, the Bardoli peasants resolved to refuse payments of the revised assessment until the Government appointed an independent tribunal or accepted the current amount as full payment.

23. After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?

1. The territories called 'Santhal Paraganas' were create(d)

2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:

NEW NCERT Class 12 Themes-III page 272: It was after the Santhal Revolt (1855-56) that the Santhal Pargana was created, carving out 5,500 square miles from the districts of Bhagalpur and Birbhum. The colonial state hoped that by creating a new territory for the Santhals and imposing some special laws within it, the Santhals could be conciliate(d). So statement#1 is right.

24. The Brahmo Samaj is based on the principle of

Correct Answer: (a) Monotheism
Solution:

The Brahmo Samaj was founded with specific aims and objectives, reflecting its commitment to social and religious reform. These objectives were designed to promote a more rational and ethical approach to religion and address the pressing social issues of the time.

  • Monotheism: The Brahmo Samaj promoted monotheism, rejecting idol worship and superstitions in Hinduism, and aimed for a spiritual, ethical approach to religion.
  • Social Equality and Justice: The Brahmo Samaj pushed for social equality, challenging the caste system and advocating for the end of practices like sati and child marriage.
  • Rational and Ethical Conduct: The movement emphasised rational thought, ethical conduct, and women's rights, promoting gender equality and education.
  • Religious Tolerance and Rejection of Superstition: It encouraged religious tolerance and sought harmony among faiths. It rejected superstitious practices, promoting a more rational and scientific outlook on religion.

25. According to the Geo-scientists, the shape of the earth is:

1. round

2. spherical

3. close to that of a sphere

4. an oblate ellipsoid

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 3 and 4 only
Solution:The simplest model for the shape of the entire Earth is a sphere. The Earth's radius is the distance from Earth's center to its surface, about 6,371 kilometers (3,959 mi). Earth is only approximately spherical, so no single value serves as its natural radius.

Since the Earth is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator, geodesy represents the shape of the earth with an oblate spheroid. The oblate spheroid, or oblate ellipsoid, is an ellipsoid of revolution obtained by rotating an ellipse about its shorter axis.

26. Which one of the following is an example of a block mountain?

Correct Answer: (c) Black Forest
Solution:Black Forest is an example of a block mountain. The Black Forest is a wooded mountain range in Baden-Wurttemberg, southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south.

The highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 metres (4,898 ft). The region is almost rectangular with a length of 160 km (99 mi) and breadth of up to 60 km (37 mi).

27. Which of the following pairs is most suitable for ascertaining the origin of the rocks?

Correct Answer: (d) Structure and composition
Solution:

The structure and composition of a rock are the most reliable indicators of its origin because they directly reflect the geological processes that formed it:

  • Structure (Texture): Refers to the size, shape, and arrangement of the mineral grains or particles. For example, a crystalline structure with large crystals suggests an intrusive igneous origin (slow cooling underground), while a layered or stratified structure indicates a sedimentary origin (deposition of particles over time).
  • Composition: Refers to the specific minerals and chemical makeup of the rock. This helps identify the source material; for instance, a rock composed of calcium carbonate often originates from marine environments (limestone), while one rich in silicate minerals like olivine or pyroxene typically has a volcanic or mantle origin.

28. Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?

Correct Answer: (b) Granite
Solution:

Fossils are found only in the sedimentary rocks or the metamorphic rocks made from the sedimentaries. Granite is an igneous rock and hence contains no fossils.

  • Based on the mode of formation three major groups of rocks are defined: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
  • Igneous Rocks — solidified from magma and lava.
  • Sedimentary Rocks — the result of deposition of fragments of rocks.
  • Metamorphic Rocks — formed out of existing rocks undergoing recrystallisation.

29. In the absence of Cold Labrador Current, which one among the following would happen?

Correct Answer: (a) There will be no North-East Atlantic fishing grounds
Solution:

In absence of cold Labrador current there will be no North East Atlantic fishing ground.
About Labrador Current

  • The Labrador Current originates from the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean.
  • It is mainly formed by the outflow of water from Baffin Bay and the Greenland Sea.
  • The current flows southward through the Labrador Sea between Greenland and Canada.
  • It then moves along the eastern coast of Labrador and Newfoundland.
  • The current carries cold water and icebergs from Greenland toward the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • Finally, it meets the warm Gulf Stream near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
  • The meeting of the cold Labrador Current and warm Gulf Stream creates dense fog and very rich fishing grounds in the region

30. The term "Swash" refers to —

Correct Answer: (c) Forward movement of sea water up the beach after the breaking of a wave
Solution:

Swash refers to the movement of a turbulent layer of water up the slope of a beach as a result of breaking of a wave. It is capable of moving beach material of substantial water.