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Polity and Governance | Righsts & Duties | Fundamental Rights | Which of the following articles are exceptions to article 14?
1. art 361
2. art 31-C
3. art 105
4. art 194 | All | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | nan | 1 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Fundamental Rights
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Righsts & Duties
Question:Which of the following articles are exceptions to article 14?
1. art 361
2. art 31-C
3. art 105
4. art 194
Options
##Option_A:All ###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D:2, 3 and 4 only
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Physical Geography | Winds Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams | Consider the following statements with regard to Trade winds: 1. These winds blow persistently from horse latitudes towards doldrums. 2. These are off shore winds that result in creation of deserts on western margins of continents in tropical latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Trade wind is the persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts (horse latitudes) toward the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) or doldrums. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Its average speed is about 5 to 6 metres per second (11 to 13 miles per hour) but can increase to speeds of 13 metres per second (30 miles per hour) or more. The trade winds were named by the crews of sailing ships that depended on the winds during westward ocean crossings. Since, they blow from the cooler sub-tropical latitudes to the warmer tropics, they have great capacity for holding moisture. In their passage across the open oceans, they gather more moisture and bring rainfall to the east coast of continents. As they are off-shore on the west coast, these regions suffer from great aridity and form the Trade Wind Hot Deserts of the world, e.g. the Sahara, Kalahari, Atacama, and the Great Australian Deserts. Hence, statement 2 is correct. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Winds Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Trade winds: 1. These winds blow persistently from horse latitudes towards doldrums. 2. These are off shore winds that result in creation of deserts on western margins of continents in tropical latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:c
Explaination:Trade wind is the persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts (horse latitudes) toward the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) or doldrums. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Its average speed is about 5 to 6 metres per second (11 to 13 miles per hour) but can increase to speeds of 13 metres per second (30 miles per hour) or more. The trade winds were named by the crews of sailing ships that depended on the winds during westward ocean crossings. Since, they blow from the cooler sub-tropical latitudes to the warmer tropics, they have great capacity for holding moisture. In their passage across the open oceans, they gather more moisture and bring rainfall to the east coast of continents. As they are off-shore on the west coast, these regions suffer from great aridity and form the Trade Wind Hot Deserts of the world, e.g. the Sahara, Kalahari, Atacama, and the Great Australian Deserts. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Find the last digit of 52^52^52 (52 raised to exponent 52, again raised to exponent 52). | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | The last digit of 52^52^52 is same as 2^52^52. But 2^52^52 = 2^52×52×52……….52 times = 2^4×13× (52×52×……..51 times) = 2 4n Where n= 13× (52×52×……..51 times) Again 2 4n = 16 n ➱unit digit is 6, for every n∈N (N = natural number). Hence, the required unit digit = 6. | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Find the last digit of 52^52^52 (52 raised to exponent 52, again raised to exponent 52).
Options
##Option_A:2###Option_B:4##Option_C:8##Option_D:6
Answer:d
Explaination:The last digit of 52^52^52 is same as 2^52^52. But 2^52^52 = 2^52×52×52……….52 times = 2^4×13× (52×52×……..51 times) = 2 4n Where n= 13× (52×52×……..51 times) Again 2 4n = 16 n ➱unit digit is 6, for every n∈N (N = natural number). Hence, the required unit digit = 6.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Ecology and Environment | Environment | Environmental laws and policies | With reference to the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, consider the following statements:
1. The board was set up by the government of India in August 1992.
2. It has employed Ecological Task Forces (ETFs) of Ex-service Men in remote areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | The generation of fresh artificial forests by planting trees is called as Afforestation. It is important for the conservation of soil by increasing vegetation cover on land together with solving the problem of fuel wood, fodder and rural energy. The government of India set up the National Afforestation and Eco- Development Board (NAEB) in AUGUST 1992. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The aims of the establishment of this board were- (a) The Promotion of Afforestation, (b) Plantation of trees, (c) Ecological Restoration, and (d) Eco- development
The NAEB has developed various schemes for the promotion of Afforestation and development of Management Strategies. It formulates different programmes and implements them. It has set up Ecological Task Force (ETFs) of Ex-service Men who are employed in remote areas. The ETFs are responsible to undertake restoration of degraded ecosystems by measures like Afforestation, soil conservation etc. The Social Forestry and Agro-forestry are two ambitious schemes which are based on the community participation under the Joint Forest Management Programme. Hence, statement 2 is correct. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Environmental laws and policies
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Environment
Question:With reference to the National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, consider the following statements:
1. The board was set up by the government of India in August 1992.
2. It has employed Ecological Task Forces (ETFs) of Ex-service Men in remote areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:c
Explaination:The generation of fresh artificial forests by planting trees is called as Afforestation. It is important for the conservation of soil by increasing vegetation cover on land together with solving the problem of fuel wood, fodder and rural energy. The government of India set up the National Afforestation and Eco- Development Board (NAEB) in AUGUST 1992. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The aims of the establishment of this board were- (a) The Promotion of Afforestation, (b) Plantation of trees, (c) Ecological Restoration, and (d) Eco- development
The NAEB has developed various schemes for the promotion of Afforestation and development of Management Strategies. It formulates different programmes and implements them. It has set up Ecological Task Force (ETFs) of Ex-service Men who are employed in remote areas. The ETFs are responsible to undertake restoration of degraded ecosystems by measures like Afforestation, soil conservation etc. The Social Forestry and Agro-forestry are two ambitious schemes which are based on the community participation under the Joint Forest Management Programme. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Polity and Governance | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | With reference to constitutional safeguards provided to the minorities under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: Both religious and linguistic minorities have the Fundamental Right to establish educational institutions. The President should appoint a special officer for linguistic and religious minorities to investigate matters relating to constitutional safeguards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Article 30 grants the following rights to minorities, whether religious or linguistic: All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The compensation amount fixed by the State for the compulsory acquisition of any property of a minority educational institution shall not restrict or abrogate the right guaranteed to them. This provision was added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 to protect the right of minorities in this regard. The Act deleted the right to property as a Fundamental Right (Article 31). In granting aid, the State shall not discriminate against any educational institution managed by a minority. Thus, the protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities (religious or linguistic) and does not extend to any section of citizens (as under Article 29). The Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution2. This article contains the following provisions: There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be appointed by the President of India. It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. Thus, the provision of appointing Special Officer pertains only to linguistic minorities and not religious minorities, | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:With reference to constitutional safeguards provided to the minorities under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: Both religious and linguistic minorities have the Fundamental Right to establish educational institutions. The President should appoint a special officer for linguistic and religious minorities to investigate matters relating to constitutional safeguards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:a
Explaination:Article 30 grants the following rights to minorities, whether religious or linguistic: All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. The compensation amount fixed by the State for the compulsory acquisition of any property of a minority educational institution shall not restrict or abrogate the right guaranteed to them. This provision was added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 to protect the right of minorities in this regard. The Act deleted the right to property as a Fundamental Right (Article 31). In granting aid, the State shall not discriminate against any educational institution managed by a minority. Thus, the protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities (religious or linguistic) and does not extend to any section of citizens (as under Article 29). The Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 inserted a new Article 350-B in Part XVII of the Constitution2. This article contains the following provisions: There should be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. He is to be appointed by the President of India. It would be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution. Thus, the provision of appointing Special Officer pertains only to linguistic minorities and not religious minorities,
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following rivers have their origin in the Vindhyas? Betwa Parbati Ken Banas Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | Several tributaries of the Ganga-Yamuna system originate from the Vindhyas. These include Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Kali Sindh and Parbati. The northern slopes of the Vindhyas are drained by these rivers. Most of the tributaries of the river Yamuna have their origin in the Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges. Banas is the only significant tributary of the river Chambal that originates from the Aravalli in the west. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following rivers have their origin in the Vindhyas? Betwa Parbati Ken Banas Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 2 and 4 only
Answer:b
Explaination:Several tributaries of the Ganga-Yamuna system originate from the Vindhyas. These include Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Kali Sindh and Parbati. The northern slopes of the Vindhyas are drained by these rivers. Most of the tributaries of the river Yamuna have their origin in the Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges. Banas is the only significant tributary of the river Chambal that originates from the Aravalli in the west.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
History of Modern India | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was associated with which of the following? Kheda Satyagraha Bardoli Satyagraha Nagpur flag Satyagraha Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928: In 1928, authorities raised the land revenue in Bardoli. The region was already reeling under the grunt of famine and floods. This unjustified levy of tax was opposed by the Congress leaders who set up the Bardoli Inquiry Committee to initiate this movement. Vallabh Bhai Patel was one of the most strong and prominent leaders from Gujarat. As such, he was given the command of this movement. He was respected by the farmers and entire Gujarati community. Kheda Peasant Struggle (1918): The Kheda peasant struggle is also known as no-tax peasant struggle. It was a satyagraha launched in March 1919 under the leadership of Gandhiji, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indulal Yajnik, N.M. Joshi, Shankerlal Pareekh and several others. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel participated in the Nagpur flag satyagraha from May to August in 1923 in protest against the stopping of a procession which carried the national flag. | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:History of Modern India
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was associated with which of the following? Kheda Satyagraha Bardoli Satyagraha Nagpur flag Satyagraha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:d
Explaination:Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928: In 1928, authorities raised the land revenue in Bardoli. The region was already reeling under the grunt of famine and floods. This unjustified levy of tax was opposed by the Congress leaders who set up the Bardoli Inquiry Committee to initiate this movement. Vallabh Bhai Patel was one of the most strong and prominent leaders from Gujarat. As such, he was given the command of this movement. He was respected by the farmers and entire Gujarati community. Kheda Peasant Struggle (1918): The Kheda peasant struggle is also known as no-tax peasant struggle. It was a satyagraha launched in March 1919 under the leadership of Gandhiji, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indulal Yajnik, N.M. Joshi, Shankerlal Pareekh and several others. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel participated in the Nagpur flag satyagraha from May to August in 1923 in protest against the stopping of a procession which carried the national flag.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Science and Technology | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | In a vacuum container a coin and a leaf are dropped simultaneously. Which of the following is most likely to happen? | Coin will reach first at the bottom. | Leaf will reach first at the bottom. | Both will reach the bottom simultaneously. | Both will remain suspended in the container. | In a vacuum container air friction will be absent. Hence gravitational force alone will determine the time of vertical drop. The acceleration 'g', initial speed and vertical height to be covered, all are same for both the articles. According to kinematics equations: Distance = Initial speed*t + ½*g*t2 t = time of flight; g = gravitational acceleration Thus "t" would be same for both the articles. | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Science and Technology
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:In a vacuum container a coin and a leaf are dropped simultaneously. Which of the following is most likely to happen?
Options
##Option_A: Coin will reach first at the bottom.###Option_B: Leaf will reach first at the bottom.##Option_C: Both will reach the bottom simultaneously.##Option_D: Both will remain suspended in the container.
Answer:c
Explaination:In a vacuum container air friction will be absent. Hence gravitational force alone will determine the time of vertical drop. The acceleration 'g', initial speed and vertical height to be covered, all are same for both the articles. According to kinematics equations: Distance = Initial speed*t + ½*g*t2 t = time of flight; g = gravitational acceleration Thus "t" would be same for both the articles.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following question figures and answer which one of the answer figures will appear at the fifth stage? | nan | nan | nan | nan | Triangle is moving anti-clockwise while circle and arrow are moving clockwise. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b). | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following question figures and answer which one of the answer figures will appear at the fifth stage?
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:b
Explaination:Triangle is moving anti-clockwise while circle and arrow are moving clockwise. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b).
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the table given below in which the numbers bear certain relationship among themselves along the rows: 4 24 8 1 10 9 3 21 ? Which one of the following numbers is the missing number? | 10 | 12 | 18 | 9 | For instance, (4) 2 + 8= 24 and (1) 2 + 9= 10 Thus, in case of the third row: Let the missing number be x. 21 = (3) 2 + x or x = 12. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the table given below in which the numbers bear certain relationship among themselves along the rows: 4 24 8 1 10 9 3 21 ? Which one of the following numbers is the missing number?
Options
##Option_A: 10###Option_B: 12##Option_C: 18##Option_D: 9
Answer:b
Explaination:For instance, (4) 2 + 8= 24 and (1) 2 + 9= 10 Thus, in case of the third row: Let the missing number be x. 21 = (3) 2 + x or x = 12. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Six squares are coloured red (R), blue (B), yellow (Y), violet (V), orange (O) and green (G). Red and blue coloured squares are hinged together, while the other four are hinged together too as shown in the figure given below: If they were combined and folded to form a cube, which two faces will always be opposite to each other? | R and O | Y and O | B and Y | G and R | Consider the second strip. Y, V and O are in a linear arrangement. So on folding in the form of a cube, Y will always come in front of O. Therefore, Y and O will always be opposite to each other. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Six squares are coloured red (R), blue (B), yellow (Y), violet (V), orange (O) and green (G). Red and blue coloured squares are hinged together, while the other four are hinged together too as shown in the figure given below: If they were combined and folded to form a cube, which two faces will always be opposite to each other?
Options
##Option_A: R and O###Option_B: Y and O##Option_C: B and Y##Option_D: G and R
Answer:b
Explaination:Consider the second strip. Y, V and O are in a linear arrangement. So on folding in the form of a cube, Y will always come in front of O. Therefore, Y and O will always be opposite to each other. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | In the given table, find the correct alternative to replace the question mark: 1 7 13 3 14 ? 4 105 130 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 26 | In case of each column: 3 rd element of a column = 1 st element × (2 nd element + 1) 1 X (3+1)= 4 7 X (14+1)= 105 Thus, in the case of the third column: Let the missing number be x. 130 = 13 ×(x+1) = 13x + 13 On solving we get, x = 9. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:In the given table, find the correct alternative to replace the question mark: 1 7 13 3 14 ? 4 105 130
Options
##Option_A: 25###Option_B: 9##Option_C: 10##Option_D: 26
Answer:b
Explaination:In case of each column: 3 rd element of a column = 1 st element × (2 nd element + 1) 1 X (3+1)= 4 7 X (14+1)= 105 Thus, in the case of the third column: Let the missing number be x. 130 = 13 ×(x+1) = 13x + 13 On solving we get, x = 9. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Polity and Governance | Non-Constitutional Bodies | NDC | With respect to Finance Commission, Planning Commission and National Development Council, which of the following is/are correct?
1. FC derives its authority for division of resources under Article 280. PC derives its powers from article 282.
2. The contention of the states that allocations made by the PC are arbitrary is wrong as allocations are based on a pre-determined Gadgil formula. Hence each state gets its due share.
3. NDC was constituted to secure the cooperation of the states as they have no representation in the PC.
4. FC is confined to revenue deficit allocation under the Constitution while PC is empowered to make plan allocations for states’ development.
Choose the correct option: | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 2, 3, 4 | 1, 3 | 1, 3, 4 | Statement 1: correct.
Statement 2: Additional Central Assistance and funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes are given by the PC at its discretion. Most of the funds allocated are tied funds leaving little room for states.
Statement 3: correct
Statement 4: The Constitution makes no such distinction. FC can allocate plan funds as well. | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:NDC
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Non-Constitutional Bodies
Question:With respect to Finance Commission, Planning Commission and National Development Council, which of the following is/are correct?
1. FC derives its authority for division of resources under Article 280. PC derives its powers from article 282.
2. The contention of the states that allocations made by the PC are arbitrary is wrong as allocations are based on a pre-determined Gadgil formula. Hence each state gets its due share.
3. NDC was constituted to secure the cooperation of the states as they have no representation in the PC.
4. FC is confined to revenue deficit allocation under the Constitution while PC is empowered to make plan allocations for states’ development.
Choose the correct option:
Options
##Option_A:1, 2, 3, 4 ###Option_B:2, 3, 4##Option_C:1, 3 ##Option_D:1, 3, 4
Answer:c
Explaination:Statement 1: correct.
Statement 2: Additional Central Assistance and funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes are given by the PC at its discretion. Most of the funds allocated are tied funds leaving little room for states.
Statement 3: correct
Statement 4: The Constitution makes no such distinction. FC can allocate plan funds as well.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Polity and Governance | Non-Constitutional Bodies | Planning Commission | With respect to Planning Commission, which of the following is/are correct?
1. The Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission is appointed by the President.
2. Planning Commission makes Normal Central Assistance to states on the basis of Gadgil-Mukherjee formula.
3. Planning Commission makes Additional Central Assistance to states based on Gadgil-Mukherjee formula.
4. Additional Central Assistance is sanctioned by the Finance Ministry while funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes on subjects in state list are directly allocated by the Planning Commission. | 1, 2, 4 | 2, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Statement 1: Vice Chairman is appointed by the Cabinet.
Statement 2: correct.
Statement 3: Additional Central Assistance is given by the Planning Commission as per its discretion.
Statement 4: correct. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Planning Commission
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Non-Constitutional Bodies
Question:With respect to Planning Commission, which of the following is/are correct?
1. The Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission is appointed by the President.
2. Planning Commission makes Normal Central Assistance to states on the basis of Gadgil-Mukherjee formula.
3. Planning Commission makes Additional Central Assistance to states based on Gadgil-Mukherjee formula.
4. Additional Central Assistance is sanctioned by the Finance Ministry while funds under Centrally Sponsored Schemes on subjects in state list are directly allocated by the Planning Commission.
Options
##Option_A:1, 2, 4 ###Option_B:2, 4##Option_C:1, 3, 4 ##Option_D:1, 2, 3, 4
Answer:b
Explaination:Statement 1: Vice Chairman is appointed by the Cabinet.
Statement 2: correct.
Statement 3: Additional Central Assistance is given by the Planning Commission as per its discretion.
Statement 4: correct.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Polity and Governance | Righsts & Duties | Fundamental Rights | Consider the following statements about the writ of Certiorari:
1. It is issued on the ground of excess of jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law.
2. Writ of Certiorari could be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities.
3. Like Prohibition, Certiorari is also not available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 |
The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a case pending with the latter to itself or to squash the order of the latter in the case.
Writ of Certiorari could be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Fundamental Rights
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Righsts & Duties
Question:Consider the following statements about the writ of Certiorari:
1. It is issued on the ground of excess of jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law.
2. Writ of Certiorari could be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities.
3. Like Prohibition, Certiorari is also not available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A:1 and 2 only ###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D:1, 2, 3
Answer:c
Explaination:
The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a case pending with the latter to itself or to squash the order of the latter in the case.
Writ of Certiorari could be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Polity and Governance | Features and Philosophy | Features and Significant Provisions | The features of the Indian Federal System are— 1. Division of powers 2. Separation of powers 3. Independent judiciary 4. Leadership of the Prime Minister 5. A written constitution | 2, 3, 5 | 1, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 5 | 1, 3, 5 | . | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Features and Significant Provisions
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Features and Philosophy
Question:The features of the Indian Federal System are— 1. Division of powers 2. Separation of powers 3. Independent judiciary 4. Leadership of the Prime Minister 5. A written constitution
Options
##Option_A:2, 3, 5 ###Option_B:1, 4, 5##Option_C:1, 2, 5 ##Option_D:1, 3, 5
Answer:d
Explaination:.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Physical Geography | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Which of the following sources of energy are NOT derived from solar energy? | wind power | water power | geothermal power | NONE of the above is derived from solar energy. |
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| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:Which of the following sources of energy are NOT derived from solar energy?
Options
##Option_A:wind power###Option_B:water power##Option_C:geothermal power##Option_D:NONE of the above is derived from solar energy.
Answer:c
Explaination:
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Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration | Which among the following tribes are found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 1. Onge 2. Jarawas 3. Sentinelese 4. Apatani Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to 4 Negrito and 2 Mongoloid tribes. Those belonging to the Negrito origin – the Great Andamanese, the Onge, the Jarawas and the Sentinelese - are still at hunting-gathering stage. The Mongoloid origin, Nicobarese, have prospered and multiplied. The members of the other Mongoloid community, the Shompen, still shy away from outsiders. The Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Great Andamanese are thought to have travelled to the Andaman Islands from Africa up to 60,000 years ago. Hence, options 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Apatani is a tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, option 4 is not correct. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which among the following tribes are found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 1. Onge 2. Jarawas 3. Sentinelese 4. Apatani Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 3 and 4 only
Answer:a
Explaination:The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to 4 Negrito and 2 Mongoloid tribes. Those belonging to the Negrito origin – the Great Andamanese, the Onge, the Jarawas and the Sentinelese - are still at hunting-gathering stage. The Mongoloid origin, Nicobarese, have prospered and multiplied. The members of the other Mongoloid community, the Shompen, still shy away from outsiders. The Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Great Andamanese are thought to have travelled to the Andaman Islands from Africa up to 60,000 years ago. Hence, options 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Apatani is a tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, option 4 is not correct.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | World Geography | Continents Major physical features | Arrange the following mountain systems from the east to the west: 1. Pamir 2. Hi Q 11 malayas 3. Andes 4. Pyrenees 5. Alps 6. Rockies Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
2-1-4-5-6-3
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1-2-4-5-3-6
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4-1-2-5-6-3
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2-1-5-4-3-6
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Himalayas – Central Asia
Pamir – Central and Western Asia
Alps – Western Europe
Pyrenees – Western Europe
Andes – Western South America
Rockies – North America
| 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Continents Major physical features
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:World Geography
Question: Arrange the following mountain systems from the east to the west: 1. Pamir 2. Hi Q 11 malayas 3. Andes 4. Pyrenees 5. Alps 6. Rockies Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A:
2-1-4-5-6-3
###Option_B:
1-2-4-5-3-6
##Option_C:
4-1-2-5-6-3
##Option_D:
2-1-5-4-3-6
Answer:d
Explaination:
Himalayas – Central Asia
Pamir – Central and Western Asia
Alps – Western Europe
Pyrenees – Western Europe
Andes – Western South America
Rockies – North America
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Polity and Governance | Miscellaneous Polity | Miscellaneous Polity | With reference to anti-conversion laws, consider the following statements: 1. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution restricts conversion of religion. 2. All states in the country have their anti-conversion laws in force. 3. Coercive conversion is a penal offence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Art. 25 of the Indian Constitution provides for right to practice, propagate, profess one’s religion. It is silent on conversion of religion. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. 5 states in the country have anti-conversion laws in force, they are - Odisha, MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, HP. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Forced conversion is a penal offence under Section 295 of the Indian Penal Code. Hence, statement 3 is correct. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Miscellaneous Polity
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Miscellaneous Polity
Question:With reference to anti-conversion laws, consider the following statements: 1. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution restricts conversion of religion. 2. All states in the country have their anti-conversion laws in force. 3. Coercive conversion is a penal offence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3
Answer:b
Explaination:Art. 25 of the Indian Constitution provides for right to practice, propagate, profess one’s religion. It is silent on conversion of religion. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. 5 states in the country have anti-conversion laws in force, they are - Odisha, MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, HP. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Forced conversion is a penal offence under Section 295 of the Indian Penal Code. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture | Which of the following statements regarding the soil is/are true? "Relief" of the region determines the accumulation of the soil. "Time" factor determines the thickness of soil. "Climate" determines the rate of humus formation. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Flora, fauna and micro organisms determine the rate of humus formation.Climate influences rate of weathering. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements regarding the soil is/are true? "Relief" of the region determines the accumulation of the soil. "Time" factor determines the thickness of soil. "Climate" determines the rate of humus formation.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
Answer:b
Explaination:Flora, fauna and micro organisms determine the rate of humus formation.Climate influences rate of weathering.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Transport and Communication | Which of the following road category covers maximum road length in India? | National Highways | State Highways | Major District roads | Rural Roads | Rural roads cover around 80% of road length. | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Transport and Communication
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following road category covers maximum road length in India?
Options
##Option_A: National Highways###Option_B: State Highways##Option_C: Major District roads##Option_D: Rural Roads
Answer:d
Explaination:Rural roads cover around 80% of road length.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Which of the following are tributaries of the river Krishna? Tungbhadra Koyna Indravati Manjra Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | The Krishna is the second largest east-flowing Peninsular river which rises near Mahabaleshwar in Sahyadri. The Koyna, the Tungbhadra and the Bhima are its major tributaries. The Indravati and the Manjra are some of the principal tributaries of the Godavari. River Indravati flows through Odisha, Chattisgarh and Maharashtra , whereas, Manjra flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:Which of the following are tributaries of the river Krishna? Tungbhadra Koyna Indravati Manjra Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only
Answer:a
Explaination:The Krishna is the second largest east-flowing Peninsular river which rises near Mahabaleshwar in Sahyadri. The Koyna, the Tungbhadra and the Bhima are its major tributaries. The Indravati and the Manjra are some of the principal tributaries of the Godavari. River Indravati flows through Odisha, Chattisgarh and Maharashtra , whereas, Manjra flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Current Affairs | Others | Also in News(Misc) | MMR vaccine is used to prevent which of the following diseases? | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella | Malaria, MDR TB, and Rabies | Meningitis, Measles, and Rotavirus | Myiasis, Monkeypox, and Rubella |
The MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).
It is a mixture of live attenuated viruses of the three diseases, administered via injection.
| 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Also in News(Misc)
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Others
Question:MMR vaccine is used to prevent which of the following diseases?
Options
##Option_A: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella###Option_B: Malaria, MDR TB, and Rabies##Option_C: Meningitis, Measles, and Rotavirus##Option_D: Myiasis, Monkeypox, and Rubella
Answer:a
Explaination:
The MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).
It is a mixture of live attenuated viruses of the three diseases, administered via injection.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ecology and Environment | Biodiversity | Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts | Which of the following functions is/are performed by Forest Survey of India (FSI) ? Biennial Forest cover assessment. Preparation of Inventory of Forests and trees outside Forests (TOF). Research and advancement in faunal diversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Forest Survey of India (FSI) is a premier national organization under the union Ministry of Environment and Forests, responsible for assessment and monitoring of the forest resources of the country regularly. In addition, it is also engaged in providing the services of training, research and extension. Major activities of Forest survey of India are : 1. Biennial Forest Cover Assessment. Hence, Statement 1 is correct 2. Inventory of Forest areas. 3. Thematic Maps. 4. Inventory of Trees Outside Forests (Rural & Urban). Hence, Statement 2 is correct 5. Inventory data processing. 6. Methodology Design. 7. To conduct inventory in forest and non-forest areas and develop database on forest tree resources. 8. To conduct training of forestry personnel in application of technologies related to resources survey, remote sensing, GIS, etc. Projects and Consultancies. Statement 3 is not correct as Research and advancement in faunal diversity is carried out by Zoological survey of India and not by FSI. | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Biodiversity
Question:Which of the following functions is/are performed by Forest Survey of India (FSI) ? Biennial Forest cover assessment. Preparation of Inventory of Forests and trees outside Forests (TOF). Research and advancement in faunal diversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:Forest Survey of India (FSI) is a premier national organization under the union Ministry of Environment and Forests, responsible for assessment and monitoring of the forest resources of the country regularly. In addition, it is also engaged in providing the services of training, research and extension. Major activities of Forest survey of India are : 1. Biennial Forest Cover Assessment. Hence, Statement 1 is correct 2. Inventory of Forest areas. 3. Thematic Maps. 4. Inventory of Trees Outside Forests (Rural & Urban). Hence, Statement 2 is correct 5. Inventory data processing. 6. Methodology Design. 7. To conduct inventory in forest and non-forest areas and develop database on forest tree resources. 8. To conduct training of forestry personnel in application of technologies related to resources survey, remote sensing, GIS, etc. Projects and Consultancies. Statement 3 is not correct as Research and advancement in faunal diversity is carried out by Zoological survey of India and not by FSI.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Ecology and Environment | Environment | Environmental Problems -Water and Air Pollution - Acid Rain - Soil Degradation -Hazardous waste - Oil Spills etc. | National Hazardous Waste Information System (NHWIS) is : | an offsite emergency alert system for the Nuclear reactors in the country. | a GIS based web inventory of hazardous waste management system in the country. | a system for tracking transboundary movement of hazardous material and their disposal. | a repository of e-waste and bio medical waste output produced and disposed every year. | National Hazardous Waste Information System (NHWIS) keeps the inventory of more than 25,000 various Hazardous Waste Industries Information based on the new Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2003. This web based system helps Hazardous Substance management Division of MoEF, CPCB, SPCB to monitor the activities of all hazardous waste generating industries in India and also provide online hazardous waste & compliance status of hazardous waste generating Industries in India. To broaden the ambit of NHWIS, a web based Geographic Information System (GIS) system NWHIS is developed. The major objectives of the web based GIS for NHWIS are: 1. State/District/Industry/Waste Type wise thematic map viewing 2. Spatial and Attribute querying 3. Geographic Analysis-Buffer and Geographic Distribution Analysis 4. Compliance status Maps 5. Various maps on Hazardous load for districts can be created based on the different category of hazardous waste generation (ranges to be provided by MOEF). | 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Environmental Problems -Water and Air Pollution - Acid Rain - Soil Degradation -Hazardous waste - Oil Spills etc.
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Environment
Question:National Hazardous Waste Information System (NHWIS) is :
Options
##Option_A: an offsite emergency alert system for the Nuclear reactors in the country.###Option_B: a GIS based web inventory of hazardous waste management system in the country.##Option_C: a system for tracking transboundary movement of hazardous material and their disposal.##Option_D: a repository of e-waste and bio medical waste output produced and disposed every year.
Answer:b
Explaination:National Hazardous Waste Information System (NHWIS) keeps the inventory of more than 25,000 various Hazardous Waste Industries Information based on the new Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2003. This web based system helps Hazardous Substance management Division of MoEF, CPCB, SPCB to monitor the activities of all hazardous waste generating industries in India and also provide online hazardous waste & compliance status of hazardous waste generating Industries in India. To broaden the ambit of NHWIS, a web based Geographic Information System (GIS) system NWHIS is developed. The major objectives of the web based GIS for NHWIS are: 1. State/District/Industry/Waste Type wise thematic map viewing 2. Spatial and Attribute querying 3. Geographic Analysis-Buffer and Geographic Distribution Analysis 4. Compliance status Maps 5. Various maps on Hazardous load for districts can be created based on the different category of hazardous waste generation (ranges to be provided by MOEF).
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Current Affairs | Others | Also in News(Polity) | With reference to Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), consider the following statements: It aims to improve technical education through upgradation of Engineering colleges and Polytechnics in India. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | The Ministry of Human Resource Development launched in December, 2002 the “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme of Government of India (TEQIP)” which aims to upscale and support ongoing efforts in improving quality of technical education and enhancing existing capacities of the institutions to become dynamic, demand-driven, quality conscious, efficient and forward looking, responsive to rapid economic and technological developments occurring both at national and international levels. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct. The Programme was conceived and designed as a long term project to be implemented in 10-12 years in 3 phases to support excellence and transformation in Technical Education in the country. The first phase covered 109 State Institutions included 90 Engineering Colleges and 19 Polytechnics . Thus, statement 1 is correct. The phase 2 project was for the duration of 4 years covering about 200 institutions based on competitive funding. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, had in 2016 approved the proposal for initiation of the Third Phase of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP). The Project is implemented as a 'Central Sector Scheme' with total project outlay of Rs. 3600 crore. All the three phases h ave been assisted by World Bank. | 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Also in News(Polity)
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Others
Question:With reference to Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), consider the following statements: It aims to improve technical education through upgradation of Engineering colleges and Polytechnics in India. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:a
Explaination:The Ministry of Human Resource Development launched in December, 2002 the “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme of Government of India (TEQIP)” which aims to upscale and support ongoing efforts in improving quality of technical education and enhancing existing capacities of the institutions to become dynamic, demand-driven, quality conscious, efficient and forward looking, responsive to rapid economic and technological developments occurring both at national and international levels. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct. The Programme was conceived and designed as a long term project to be implemented in 10-12 years in 3 phases to support excellence and transformation in Technical Education in the country. The first phase covered 109 State Institutions included 90 Engineering Colleges and 19 Polytechnics . Thus, statement 1 is correct. The phase 2 project was for the duration of 4 years covering about 200 institutions based on competitive funding. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, had in 2016 approved the proposal for initiation of the Third Phase of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP). The Project is implemented as a 'Central Sector Scheme' with total project outlay of Rs. 3600 crore. All the three phases h ave been assisted by World Bank.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Current Affairs | Others | Also in News(Polity) | With reference to Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2016 consider the following statements: It enhances the maternity benefit to working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. It is applicable to women working both in organised and unorganised sectors. Adopting mothers have not been covered under the act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2016 aims at increasing maternity benefit to women covered under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 from 12 weeks to 26 weeks up to two surviving children in order to allow the mother to take care of the child during his/her most formative stage. Hence, statement 1 is correct . The entitlement will be for only up to first two children. For third child, the entitlement will be for only 12 weeks. It is aimed at benefiting about 1.8 million women in the organised sector. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. It also provides maternity benefit of 12 weeks to Commissioning mother and Adopting mother. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. It seeks to facilitate "work from home" to a mother with mutual consent of the employee and the employer. It makes it mandatory in respect of establishment having fifty or more employees , to have the facility of creche either individually or as a shared common facility within such distance as may be prescribed by rules & also to allow four visits to the creche by the woman daily, including the interval for rest allowed to her. | 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Also in News(Polity)
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Others
Question:With reference to Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2016 consider the following statements: It enhances the maternity benefit to working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. It is applicable to women working both in organised and unorganised sectors. Adopting mothers have not been covered under the act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:b
Explaination:The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2016 aims at increasing maternity benefit to women covered under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 from 12 weeks to 26 weeks up to two surviving children in order to allow the mother to take care of the child during his/her most formative stage. Hence, statement 1 is correct . The entitlement will be for only up to first two children. For third child, the entitlement will be for only 12 weeks. It is aimed at benefiting about 1.8 million women in the organised sector. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. It also provides maternity benefit of 12 weeks to Commissioning mother and Adopting mother. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. It seeks to facilitate "work from home" to a mother with mutual consent of the employee and the employer. It makes it mandatory in respect of establishment having fifty or more employees , to have the facility of creche either individually or as a shared common facility within such distance as may be prescribed by rules & also to allow four visits to the creche by the woman daily, including the interval for rest allowed to her.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | With reference to the Global Gender Gap Index, 2015, consider the following statements:
It is a report brought by United Nation.
India has improved its ranking comapred to last year.
Among the BRICS grouping, India has the lowest rank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3 | Through the Global Gender Gap Report, the World Economic Forum quantifies the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracks their progress over time. The report examines four critical areas of inequality between men and women.
These are:
Economic participation and opportunity – outcomes on salaries, participation levels and access to high-skilled employment
Educational attainment – outcomes on access to basic and higher level education
Political empowerment – outcomes on representation in decision-making structures
Health and survival – outcomes on life expectancy and sex ratio.
Among the BRICS grouping, India has the lowest rank (108), while South Africa is on top at the 17th position, followed by Russia (75), Brazil (85) and China (91). In 2014, India ranked 114 among 142 countries. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:With reference to the Global Gender Gap Index, 2015, consider the following statements:
It is a report brought by United Nation.
India has improved its ranking comapred to last year.
Among the BRICS grouping, India has the lowest rank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Options
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:Through the Global Gender Gap Report, the World Economic Forum quantifies the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracks their progress over time. The report examines four critical areas of inequality between men and women.
These are:
Economic participation and opportunity – outcomes on salaries, participation levels and access to high-skilled employment
Educational attainment – outcomes on access to basic and higher level education
Political empowerment – outcomes on representation in decision-making structures
Health and survival – outcomes on life expectancy and sex ratio.
Among the BRICS grouping, India has the lowest rank (108), while South Africa is on top at the 17th position, followed by Russia (75), Brazil (85) and China (91). In 2014, India ranked 114 among 142 countries.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | With reference to Inner Line permit system, consider the following statements:
It is issued by the Government of India
Jawahar Lal Nehru introduced this to protect the cultural heritage of tribal communities in his first term.
Recently, Sikkim has been demanding ILP to protect its cultural diversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 2 and 3 only |
The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to grant inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indians residing outside those states to obtain permission prior to entering the protected areas. Currently, the Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. The document has been issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 and the conditions and restrictions vary from state to state. It can be issued for travel purposes solely. Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions. However, there might be a different set of rules for long term visitors, though they are not valid for central government employees and security forces. In Manipur, for the past several months, protests are on to demand the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the region. Thus only statement 1 is correct.
| 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:With reference to Inner Line permit system, consider the following statements:
It is issued by the Government of India
Jawahar Lal Nehru introduced this to protect the cultural heritage of tribal communities in his first term.
Recently, Sikkim has been demanding ILP to protect its cultural diversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 only
##Option_D: 2 and 3 only
Answer:a
Explaination:
The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to grant inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indians residing outside those states to obtain permission prior to entering the protected areas. Currently, the Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. The document has been issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 and the conditions and restrictions vary from state to state. It can be issued for travel purposes solely. Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions. However, there might be a different set of rules for long term visitors, though they are not valid for central government employees and security forces. In Manipur, for the past several months, protests are on to demand the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the region. Thus only statement 1 is correct.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Economics | Social Development | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs |
With reference to ‘National Scholarship Portal’, consider the following statements:
(1) This portal enlists only those scholarships that are offered by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
(2) The scholarship is available for Class I to Ph.D. as well as professional courses.
(3) It is introduced under ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ mode.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2, and 3 only
| 3 only
|
Statement 1 is incorrect. This portal acts as single window system for various types of scholarship schemes adminsterd by different ministries and departments.
Statement 2 is correct. The courses covered include Pre-matric from class I to X, Post-matric from XI to Ph.D. and Merit -cum- Means for technical and professional courses.
Statement 3 is also correct. It has been introduced under DBT mode.
| 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Social Development
Question:
With reference to ‘National Scholarship Portal’, consider the following statements:
(1) This portal enlists only those scholarships that are offered by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
(2) The scholarship is available for Class I to Ph.D. as well as professional courses.
(3) It is introduced under ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ mode.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2, and 3 only
##Option_D: 3 only
Answer:b
Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect. This portal acts as single window system for various types of scholarship schemes adminsterd by different ministries and departments.
Statement 2 is correct. The courses covered include Pre-matric from class I to X, Post-matric from XI to Ph.D. and Merit -cum- Means for technical and professional courses.
Statement 3 is also correct. It has been introduced under DBT mode.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Polity and Governance | Local Governance | Panchayati Raj | Which of the following committee is not related to Panchayati Raj? | Ashok Mehta committee | V. K. R. V. Rao committee | LM Singvi committee | B. R. Mehta committee | V. K. R. V. Rao was related to National Income Committee. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Panchayati Raj
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Local Governance
Question:Which of the following committee is not related to Panchayati Raj?
Options
##Option_A:Ashok Mehta committee ###Option_B:V. K. R. V. Rao committee##Option_C:LM Singvi committee##Option_D:B. R. Mehta committee
Answer:b
Explaination:V. K. R. V. Rao was related to National Income Committee.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Polity and Governance | Local Governance | Panchayati Raj | Which one of the following states does not have Panchayati Raj institutions? | Assam | Kerala | Nagaland | Tripura | Presently Delhi, Nagaland and Mizoram do not have PRIs. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Panchayati Raj
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Local Governance
Question:Which one of the following states does not have Panchayati Raj institutions?
Options
##Option_A:Assam ###Option_B:Kerala##Option_C:Nagaland ##Option_D:Tripura
Answer:c
Explaination:Presently Delhi, Nagaland and Mizoram do not have PRIs.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following are vows taken by the Jain monks/nuns.?
| abstain from lying
| feed the hungry
| observe celibacy
| abstain from possessing property.
5. respect life.
6. abstain from stealing.
A. 1,3,4,6
B. 1,2,3,4
C. 1,3,5,6
D. 2,4,5,6 | Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following are vows taken by the Jain monks/nuns.?
Options
##Option_A:abstain from lying
###Option_B:feed the hungry
##Option_C:observe celibacy
##Option_D:abstain from possessing property.
5. respect life.
6. abstain from stealing.
A. 1,3,4,6
B. 1,2,3,4
C. 1,3,5,6
D. 2,4,5,6
Answer:a
Explaination:Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Indian Art and Culture | Ancient History | Religion and Philosophy | Which of the following practices/beliefs is/are preached in Jainism? Monastic existence Penance Cycle of Karma Ahimsa Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore,monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religion and Philosophy
Section:Indian Art and Culture
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following practices/beliefs is/are preached in Jainism? Monastic existence Penance Cycle of Karma Ahimsa Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 2, 3, 4##Option_C: 1, 3, 4##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer:d
Explaination:According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore,monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities |
Which of the following statements regarding deserts is/are true?
1. Some plants store water and some shed leaves during droughts.
2. Seeds of grasses and herbs are very thick.
3. Deserts where nothing grows is very common
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,2
D. 1,3
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
deserts where nothing grows is very rare. Predominant vegetation of both hot and mid latitude deserts is xerophytic scrub.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following statements regarding deserts is/are true?
1. Some plants store water and some shed leaves during droughts.
2. Seeds of grasses and herbs are very thick.
3. Deserts where nothing grows is very common
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,2
D. 1,3
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:c
Explaination:
deserts where nothing grows is very rare. Predominant vegetation of both hot and mid latitude deserts is xerophytic scrub.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mediterranean vegetation? Plants are not xerophytic or drought resistant. There is absence of shade. Grass is in abundance. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Plants are in continuous struggle against heat, dry air, excessive evaporation and prolonged droughts. Trees with small broad leaves are widely spaced and never very tall.The absence of shade is a distinct feature of Mediterranean lands. Conditions in Mediterranean do not suit grass, because most of the rain comes in cool season when growth is slow. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mediterranean vegetation? Plants are not xerophytic or drought resistant. There is absence of shade. Grass is in abundance. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:b
Explaination:Plants are in continuous struggle against heat, dry air, excessive evaporation and prolonged droughts. Trees with small broad leaves are widely spaced and never very tall.The absence of shade is a distinct feature of Mediterranean lands. Conditions in Mediterranean do not suit grass, because most of the rain comes in cool season when growth is slow.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities |
Which of the following statements about Mediterranean cultivation is/are true?
1. Transhumance is limited.
2. Fruit trees have long roots.
3. Quality of soil affects the quality of wine
A. 1,2
B. 1,2,3
C. 1,3
D. 2,3
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Transhumance is widely practised.
Other factors that affect the quality of wine: The types of vines grown ,The climate of the region, Method & extent of fermentation.
| 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following statements about Mediterranean cultivation is/are true?
1. Transhumance is limited.
2. Fruit trees have long roots.
3. Quality of soil affects the quality of wine
A. 1,2
B. 1,2,3
C. 1,3
D. 2,3
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:d
Explaination:
Transhumance is widely practised.
Other factors that affect the quality of wine: The types of vines grown ,The climate of the region, Method & extent of fermentation.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities |
Mark the region where 'Pastoral Farming' is not practised?
A. Temperate Grasslands.
B. African Savanna
C. Mediterranean Region
D. British Climate
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Temperate grasslands are major pastoral regions.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Mark the region where 'Pastoral Farming' is not practised?
A. Temperate Grasslands.
B. African Savanna
C. Mediterranean Region
D. British Climate
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:c
Explaination:
Temperate grasslands are major pastoral regions.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Population, Migration, Settlements | Which of the following statements about ‘Footloose industry’ is/are true? Emerging industry They don’t depend upon component parts. Polluting industry Small labour force is required. Close to road network. 2,4 1,5 2,3 4,5 | nan | nan | nan | nan | Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force. These are generally not polluting industries. The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements about ‘Footloose industry’ is/are true? Emerging industry They don’t depend upon component parts. Polluting industry Small labour force is required. Close to road network. 2,4 1,5 2,3 4,5
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:d
Explaination:Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force. These are generally not polluting industries. The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Population, Migration, Settlements |
Which of the following is/are secondary activity?
1. Handicrafts
2. Entertainment industry
3. Tourism industry
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,2,3
D. None
Which of the following is/are secondary activity?
1. Handicrafts
2. Entertainment industry
3. Tourism industry
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,2,3
None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following is/are secondary activity?
1. Handicrafts
2. Entertainment industry
3. Tourism industry
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,2,3
D. None
Which of the following is/are secondary activity?
1. Handicrafts
2. Entertainment industry
3. Tourism industry
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,2,3
None
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:c
Explaination:
.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | Mughal Period | Which of the following is/are correct about Mughal Empire? The eldest son inherited his father"s estate. Afghans were an immediate threat to Mughal authority. Peasant revolts were absent in the Mughal Empire. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 | 2 only | 1 and 3 | 1 only | The Mughals did not believe in the rule of primogeniture, where the eldest son inherited his father's estate. Instead they followed the Mughal and Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance, or a division of the inheritance amongst all the sons. Peasant revolts challenged the stability of the Mughal Empire from the end of the seventeenth century. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mughal Period
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Mughal Empire? The eldest son inherited his father"s estate. Afghans were an immediate threat to Mughal authority. Peasant revolts were absent in the Mughal Empire. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only
Answer:b
Explaination:The Mughals did not believe in the rule of primogeniture, where the eldest son inherited his father's estate. Instead they followed the Mughal and Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance, or a division of the inheritance amongst all the sons. Peasant revolts challenged the stability of the Mughal Empire from the end of the seventeenth century.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Population, Migration, Settlements | Which of the following is/are tertiary activity? Internet PDS NGO Policy formulation 2,3,4 1,2,3 1,2,4 1,3,4 | nan | nan | nan | nan | Policy formulation is quinary activity | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following is/are tertiary activity? Internet PDS NGO Policy formulation 2,3,4 1,2,3 1,2,4 1,3,4
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:b
Explaination:Policy formulation is quinary activity
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Population, Migration, Settlements | Which of the following requires rainfall more than 100cm? Rubber Rice Sugarcane 1,2 2,3 1,3 1,2,3 | nan | nan | nan | nan | Rubber requires more than 200cm Sugarcane between 75-100 cm | 1 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following requires rainfall more than 100cm? Rubber Rice Sugarcane 1,2 2,3 1,3 1,2,3
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:Rubber requires more than 200cm Sugarcane between 75-100 cm
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Religious Reforms | According to Buddhist philosophy, World is | Soulless | Transient | Both | None | According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religious Reforms
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:According to Buddhist philosophy, World is
Options
##Option_A: Soulless###Option_B: Transient##Option_C: Both##Option_D: None
Answer:c
Explaination:According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Religion and Philosophy | Which of the following is not the similarity between Buddhism and Jainism?
| Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
| Both emphasised good moral life and importance of ethics
| Both formed an order of monks and established monastries
| Both preached that the world is animated,i.e everything has a soul | Buddhism believes that the world is soul less while Jainism believes that everything has a soul | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religion and Philosophy
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is not the similarity between Buddhism and Jainism?
Options
##Option_A: Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
###Option_B: Both emphasised good moral life and importance of ethics
##Option_C: Both formed an order of monks and established monastries
##Option_D: Both preached that the world is animated,i.e everything has a soul
Answer:d
Explaination:Buddhism believes that the world is soul less while Jainism believes that everything has a soul
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Indian Art and Culture | Ancient History | Religious Reforms | Which is/are correct regarding the spread of religions from India to the world in ancient times? Mainly, Vajrayana Buddhism spread to other parts of the world During spread of Buddhism, its influence also increased in India Hinduism and Jainism never spread to other parts of the world Buddha later came to be recognised as an incarnation of Vishnu Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 | 1, 3 and 4 | 1 and 4 | 2 and 4 | While Budhism spread, its influence virtually became non-existent in India Jainism never spread to other parts of the world but Hinduism did spread to South East Asia. Infact, biggest Hindu temple is in combodia (Angorvat) | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religious Reforms
Section:Indian Art and Culture
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which is/are correct regarding the spread of religions from India to the world in ancient times? Mainly, Vajrayana Buddhism spread to other parts of the world During spread of Buddhism, its influence also increased in India Hinduism and Jainism never spread to other parts of the world Buddha later came to be recognised as an incarnation of Vishnu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1 and 4##Option_D: 2 and 4
Answer:c
Explaination:While Budhism spread, its influence virtually became non-existent in India Jainism never spread to other parts of the world but Hinduism did spread to South East Asia. Infact, biggest Hindu temple is in combodia (Angorvat)
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan | Which of the following fields were impacted by Persian Invasion? Maurayan Administrative structure Ashoka"s edicts Mauryan architecture Mauryan rituals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 4 | 2, 3, 4 | All are correct. The monolithic pillar edicts of Asoka with their bell-shaped capitals are somewhat like the victory pillars of the Achaemenid emperors which have been found in Persepolis. It is mentioned in the Arthashastra that whenever the king consults the physician or the ascetic, he should sit in a room where the sacred fire was kept. This indicates the influence of Zorastrianism. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following fields were impacted by Persian Invasion? Maurayan Administrative structure Ashoka"s edicts Mauryan architecture Mauryan rituals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 2, 4##Option_D: 2, 3, 4
Answer:a
Explaination:All are correct. The monolithic pillar edicts of Asoka with their bell-shaped capitals are somewhat like the victory pillars of the Achaemenid emperors which have been found in Persepolis. It is mentioned in the Arthashastra that whenever the king consults the physician or the ascetic, he should sit in a room where the sacred fire was kept. This indicates the influence of Zorastrianism.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan | Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in mauryan era
2. Many foreign rulers adopted Vaishnavism in post mauryan era
3. Increasing popularity of Buddhism amongst foreigners brought changes to the religion itself
| 1, 2, 3 | 1 and 2
| 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in post-mauryan era. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in mauryan era
2. Many foreign rulers adopted Vaishnavism in post mauryan era
3. Increasing popularity of Buddhism amongst foreigners brought changes to the religion itself
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in post-mauryan era.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan | Which is true about the age of Harshavardhana? Most of the understanding about the age is from Hiuen tsang"s work. Forced labour was a common practice. Harsha gave grants to both Hindus and Buddhists but later became more inclined towards Buddhism. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | 1, 2, 3 | According to hiuen tsang's work, there was no forced labour and families were not registered. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which is true about the age of Harshavardhana? Most of the understanding about the age is from Hiuen tsang"s work. Forced labour was a common practice. Harsha gave grants to both Hindus and Buddhists but later became more inclined towards Buddhism. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3
Answer:c
Explaination:According to hiuen tsang's work, there was no forced labour and families were not registered.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | Religious Movements Bhakti Movement |
Which of the following is/are true about Sikhism?
1. They believe in formless god.
2. The gurudom was always conferred on the son of Guru.
3. Believe in pahul tradition.
| 1,2 | 2,3
| 1,3 | None
|
The gurudom was conferred on the son of Guru or best discipline.
Pahul was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupil or shishya as a token of his being accepted as a trainee on his march to godliness. The Sikhs performed “washing of the swords” ceremony, called khande ka pahul
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:
Which of the following is/are true about Sikhism?
1. They believe in formless god.
2. The gurudom was always conferred on the son of Guru.
3. Believe in pahul tradition.
Options
##Option_A: 1,2 ###Option_B: 2,3
##Option_C: 1,3 ##Option_D: None
Answer:c
Explaination:
The gurudom was conferred on the son of Guru or best discipline.
Pahul was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupil or shishya as a token of his being accepted as a trainee on his march to godliness. The Sikhs performed “washing of the swords” ceremony, called khande ka pahul
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Increase in agriculture production has become one of the most difficult problems. An innovative official of agriculture department posted in the district wants to increase agricultural yield. He should:
1. Try to make efforts to increase both public and private investment in agriculture in the concerned district.
2. Take steps to make farmers understand the importance of improved variety of seeds and use of fertilizers.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | None | The most prudent step will be trying to get more funds for the sector. This is also in sync with the 12 th FYP. Knowledge dissemination about seeds and fertilizer will improve the yield. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Increase in agriculture production has become one of the most difficult problems. An innovative official of agriculture department posted in the district wants to increase agricultural yield. He should:
1. Try to make efforts to increase both public and private investment in agriculture in the concerned district.
2. Take steps to make farmers understand the importance of improved variety of seeds and use of fertilizers.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: None
Answer:c
Explaination:The most prudent step will be trying to get more funds for the sector. This is also in sync with the 12 th FYP. Knowledge dissemination about seeds and fertilizer will improve the yield.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Passage 3 Despite China"s greater success than India"s in many economic fields, China - unlike independent India - did have a huge famine, indeed the largest famine in recorded history, in 1958-61, with a mortality count estimated at close to 30 million. Though the famine raged for three years, the government was not pressed to change its disastrous policies: there was, in China, no parliament open for critical dissent, no opposition party and no free press. The history of famines has, in fact, had a peculiarly close connection with authoritarian rules, for example with colonialism (as in British India or Ireland), one-party states (as in the Soviet Union in the 1930s, or in China or Cambodia later on), and military dictatorships (as in Ethiopia or Somalia). The direct penalties of a famine are borne only by the suffering public and not by the ruling government. The rulers never starve. However, when a government is accountable to the public, and when there is free news-reporting and uncensored public criticism, then the government too has an excellent incentive to do its best to eradicate famines. Aside from this immediate connection with the political incentive to prevent famines that is embedded in government by discussion, there are two other specific issues here which may be worth noting. First, the proportion of the population affected, or even threatened, by a famine tends to be very small - typically much less than 10 per cent (often much less than that) and hardly ever more than that ratio. So if it were true that only disaffected famine victims vote against a ruling government when a famine rages or threatens, then the government could still be quite secure. What makes a famine such a political disaster for a ruling government is the reach of public reasoning, which moves and energizes a very large proportion of the general public to protest and shout about the ‘uncaring’ government and to try to bring it down. Public discussion of the nature of the calamity can make the fate of the victims a powerful political issue with far-reaching effects on the climate of media coverage and public discussion, and ultimately on the voting of others - a potential majority. Not least of the achievements of democracy is its ability to make people take an interest, through public discussion, in each other"s predicaments, and to have a better understanding of the lives of others. The second point concerns the informational role of democracy which goes beyond its incentive function; for example, in the Chinese famine of 1958 -61, the failure of the so-called "Great Leap Forward", involving a drastic expansion of collectivization, was kept a closely guarded secret. There was little public knowledge of the nature, size and reach of the famine within China, or outside it. Why does the author say that "direct penalties of a famine are borne only by the suffering public"? | The public has no mechanism to redress their grievance | Most of the people are generally poor | Those who are in power never face these circumstances | The government remains indifferent to the miseries of the public | The 2 nd paragraph clearly states that the rulers never starve. It is aptly conveyed by option (c) Option (d) is a correct statement but not the meaning of the phrase. Option (a) and (b) are not mentioned in the passage. Hence, correct option is c) | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Passage 3 Despite China"s greater success than India"s in many economic fields, China - unlike independent India - did have a huge famine, indeed the largest famine in recorded history, in 1958-61, with a mortality count estimated at close to 30 million. Though the famine raged for three years, the government was not pressed to change its disastrous policies: there was, in China, no parliament open for critical dissent, no opposition party and no free press. The history of famines has, in fact, had a peculiarly close connection with authoritarian rules, for example with colonialism (as in British India or Ireland), one-party states (as in the Soviet Union in the 1930s, or in China or Cambodia later on), and military dictatorships (as in Ethiopia or Somalia). The direct penalties of a famine are borne only by the suffering public and not by the ruling government. The rulers never starve. However, when a government is accountable to the public, and when there is free news-reporting and uncensored public criticism, then the government too has an excellent incentive to do its best to eradicate famines. Aside from this immediate connection with the political incentive to prevent famines that is embedded in government by discussion, there are two other specific issues here which may be worth noting. First, the proportion of the population affected, or even threatened, by a famine tends to be very small - typically much less than 10 per cent (often much less than that) and hardly ever more than that ratio. So if it were true that only disaffected famine victims vote against a ruling government when a famine rages or threatens, then the government could still be quite secure. What makes a famine such a political disaster for a ruling government is the reach of public reasoning, which moves and energizes a very large proportion of the general public to protest and shout about the ‘uncaring’ government and to try to bring it down. Public discussion of the nature of the calamity can make the fate of the victims a powerful political issue with far-reaching effects on the climate of media coverage and public discussion, and ultimately on the voting of others - a potential majority. Not least of the achievements of democracy is its ability to make people take an interest, through public discussion, in each other"s predicaments, and to have a better understanding of the lives of others. The second point concerns the informational role of democracy which goes beyond its incentive function; for example, in the Chinese famine of 1958 -61, the failure of the so-called "Great Leap Forward", involving a drastic expansion of collectivization, was kept a closely guarded secret. There was little public knowledge of the nature, size and reach of the famine within China, or outside it. Why does the author say that "direct penalties of a famine are borne only by the suffering public"?
Options
##Option_A: The public has no mechanism to redress their grievance###Option_B: Most of the people are generally poor##Option_C: Those who are in power never face these circumstances##Option_D: The government remains indifferent to the miseries of the public
Answer:c
Explaination:The 2 nd paragraph clearly states that the rulers never starve. It is aptly conveyed by option (c) Option (d) is a correct statement but not the meaning of the phrase. Option (a) and (b) are not mentioned in the passage. Hence, correct option is c)
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Three teachers, A, B and C, are sitting at corners of a triangle facing each other. Each of them teaches a different subject out of History, Geography and Science. History teacher is sitting on the immediate left of B, who is sitting on the immediate left of Geography teacher. A does not teaches Geography. Which of the following statements is true? | A teaches Science. | B is sitting on the immediate right of A. | C is sitting on the immediate right of A. | None of the above. | There are three teachers, three subjects and three corners of triangle. History teacher is sitting on the immediate left of B, who is sitting on the immediate left of Geography teacher. We can depict the scenario as follows: Now, A does not teaches Geography. So it is clear that A teaches History. So we get: So, C must be the one teaching Geography and B must be teaching Science. The final scenario that emerges may be depicted as follows: So, it is clear that B is sitting on the immediate right of A, i.e. option (b) is the correct answer. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Three teachers, A, B and C, are sitting at corners of a triangle facing each other. Each of them teaches a different subject out of History, Geography and Science. History teacher is sitting on the immediate left of B, who is sitting on the immediate left of Geography teacher. A does not teaches Geography. Which of the following statements is true?
Options
##Option_A: A teaches Science.###Option_B: B is sitting on the immediate right of A.##Option_C: C is sitting on the immediate right of A.##Option_D: None of the above.
Answer:b
Explaination:There are three teachers, three subjects and three corners of triangle. History teacher is sitting on the immediate left of B, who is sitting on the immediate left of Geography teacher. We can depict the scenario as follows: Now, A does not teaches Geography. So it is clear that A teaches History. So we get: So, C must be the one teaching Geography and B must be teaching Science. The final scenario that emerges may be depicted as follows: So, it is clear that B is sitting on the immediate right of A, i.e. option (b) is the correct answer.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Ecology and Environment | Environment | Environmental laws and policies | Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to National Green Tribunal? It deals with enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation. It is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals within 6 months of filing of the same. New Delhi is the only place of sitting of the Tribunal in the country. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Hence Statement 1 is correct. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues. The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice. The Tribunal's dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same. Hence Statement 2 is correct. Initially, the NGT is proposed to be set up at five places of sittings and will follow circuit procedure for making itself more accessible. New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four place of sitting of the Tribunal. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Environmental laws and policies
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Environment
Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to National Green Tribunal? It deals with enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation. It is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals within 6 months of filing of the same. New Delhi is the only place of sitting of the Tribunal in the country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Hence Statement 1 is correct. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues. The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice. The Tribunal's dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same. Hence Statement 2 is correct. Initially, the NGT is proposed to be set up at five places of sittings and will follow circuit procedure for making itself more accessible. New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four place of sitting of the Tribunal. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Polity and Governance | Other Constitutional Dimensions | GS_Polity_unclassified | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Other Constitutional Dimensions
Question:nan
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified | Which of the following is/are correct during the period of Mahayana Buddhism?
1. Buddha statues were not made.
2. Bodhisattvas remained in isolation after enlightenment
3. Bodhisattvas were worshipped in Korea.
| 1 only | 1,2 only
| 3 only | none | There were two distinct changes :
First, In this period,Statues of the Buddha were made. Many of these were made in Mathura, while others were made in Taxila. The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment. Once they attained enlightenment, they could live in complete isolation and meditate in peace. However, instead of doing that, they remained in the world to teach and help other people.
The worship of Bodhisattvas became very popular, and spread throughout Central Asia, China, and later to Korea and Japan. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct during the period of Mahayana Buddhism?
1. Buddha statues were not made.
2. Bodhisattvas remained in isolation after enlightenment
3. Bodhisattvas were worshipped in Korea.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1,2 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: none
Answer:c
Explaination:There were two distinct changes :
First, In this period,Statues of the Buddha were made. Many of these were made in Mathura, while others were made in Taxila. The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment. Once they attained enlightenment, they could live in complete isolation and meditate in peace. However, instead of doing that, they remained in the world to teach and help other people.
The worship of Bodhisattvas became very popular, and spread throughout Central Asia, China, and later to Korea and Japan.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | Religious Movements Bhakti Movement | Which of the following were the features of Bhakti movement? Oneness of God Brotherhood of all human beings Surrender into God Personal devotion to God Showed path to Moksha Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 2, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 3, 5 | As per the Bhakti movement, a true devotee does not want heaven or moksha. He only wants to chant the Lord’s name and be born again and again to sing His praise. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:Which of the following were the features of Bhakti movement? Oneness of God Brotherhood of all human beings Surrender into God Personal devotion to God Showed path to Moksha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 2, 3, 4, 5##Option_C: 1, 3, 4, 5##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 5
Answer:a
Explaination:As per the Bhakti movement, a true devotee does not want heaven or moksha. He only wants to chant the Lord’s name and be born again and again to sing His praise.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following statements is/are true about Bhakti movement? They were neutral regarding prevalence of caste system in society. They taught in Prakrit Language. Bhakti movement was restricted to Northern India. Bhakti movement | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 1, 3 | None | The Bhakti saints attacked the rigidity in religion and the objects of worship. They disregarded caste and encouraged women to join in their religious gatherings. The Bhakti saints did their entire teaching in the local vernacular language to make it comprehensible even to simple minds.The Bhakti saints belonged to various backgrounds but mainly from the lower castes. They were prominent in South India. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Bhakti movement? They were neutral regarding prevalence of caste system in society. They taught in Prakrit Language. Bhakti movement was restricted to Northern India. Bhakti movement
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 3##Option_D: None
Answer:d
Explaination:The Bhakti saints attacked the rigidity in religion and the objects of worship. They disregarded caste and encouraged women to join in their religious gatherings. The Bhakti saints did their entire teaching in the local vernacular language to make it comprehensible even to simple minds.The Bhakti saints belonged to various backgrounds but mainly from the lower castes. They were prominent in South India.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana | What is the correct order of the rulers of south? Satvahanas Rashtrakutas Chalukyas Vakatakas | 1-2-3-4 | 1-4-3-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 4-3-2-1 | nan | 1 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:What is the correct order of the rulers of south? Satvahanas Rashtrakutas Chalukyas Vakatakas
Options
##Option_A: 1-2-3-4###Option_B: 1-4-3-2##Option_C: 1-3-4-2##Option_D: 4-3-2-1
Answer:b
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana | Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gupta coins? Coins show kings on one side and Hindu Gods on the other. Main Hindu gods shown are Vishnu and Shiva. King is shown in many different positions. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | 1, 2, 3 | Mainly Lakshmi and saraswati goddesses are shown on the coins. | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gupta coins? Coins show kings on one side and Hindu Gods on the other. Main Hindu gods shown are Vishnu and Shiva. King is shown in many different positions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3
Answer:c
Explaination:Mainly Lakshmi and saraswati goddesses are shown on the coins.
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Early Medieval Period: North India and South India | Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Cholas? Their significant achievement is conquest across the seas They developed Democratic institutions of governance at village level They built great temples and gave fillip only to religious literature Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 2 and 3 | Both religious and secular literature found progress under the Cholas. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Cholas? Their significant achievement is conquest across the seas They developed Democratic institutions of governance at village level They built great temples and gave fillip only to religious literature Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 2 and 3
Answer:b
Explaination:Both religious and secular literature found progress under the Cholas.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others ) |
Which of the following groups performed administrative work in the Chola Period?
Traders.
Village Councils.
Rich Peasants.
| 1 and 2
| 2 and 3
| 1 and 3
| All
|
The village council and the nadu had several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the nadu (group of villages) under the supervision of the central Chola government.
Associations of traders known as nagarams performed administrative functions in towns.
| 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others )
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:
Which of the following groups performed administrative work in the Chola Period?
Traders.
Village Councils.
Rich Peasants.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2
###Option_B: 2 and 3
##Option_C: 1 and 3
##Option_D: All
Answer:d
Explaination:
The village council and the nadu had several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the nadu (group of villages) under the supervision of the central Chola government.
Associations of traders known as nagarams performed administrative functions in towns.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Sangam Age |
Which of the following is/are the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Gram sabha in the Chola Empire?
1. Should have their own homes.
2. Should have knowledge of Vedas.
3. Should pay land revenue.
4. Should be honest.
| 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4
| 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4
|
All are correct.
Other conditions:
They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
They should be well-versed in administrative matters
| 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Sangam Age
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:
Which of the following is/are the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Gram sabha in the Chola Empire?
1. Should have their own homes.
2. Should have knowledge of Vedas.
3. Should pay land revenue.
4. Should be honest.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C: 1, 3, 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer:d
Explaination:
All are correct.
Other conditions:
They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
They should be well-versed in administrative matters
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | The Delhi Sultanate | Which of the following steps were taken by Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq to prevent Mongol attacks? Both raised large standing army. Both created new garrison town. Both paid soldiers in cash. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 3 | 2, 3 | 1, 2 | All | Only Alauddin constructed constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers. However only Alauddin's administrative measures were quite successful and chroniclers praised his reign for its cheap prices and efficient supplies of goods in the market. He successfully withstood the threat of Mongol invasions. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:The Delhi Sultanate
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:Which of the following steps were taken by Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq to prevent Mongol attacks? Both raised large standing army. Both created new garrison town. Both paid soldiers in cash. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 3###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 2##Option_D: All
Answer:a
Explaination:Only Alauddin constructed constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers. However only Alauddin's administrative measures were quite successful and chroniclers praised his reign for its cheap prices and efficient supplies of goods in the market. He successfully withstood the threat of Mongol invasions.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified | Which of the following is/are correct about the discovery of Zero? It was considered only as a numeral on number line. Its discovery enabled finding the exact distance between earth and moon. It opened up the realm of negative numerals. Select the correct answer using code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 2 and 3 | Aryabhatta considered zero not only as a numeral but also as a concept and a symbol. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct about the discovery of Zero? It was considered only as a numeral on number line. Its discovery enabled finding the exact distance between earth and moon. It opened up the realm of negative numerals. Select the correct answer using code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 2 and 3
Answer:d
Explaination:Aryabhatta considered zero not only as a numeral but also as a concept and a symbol.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following was not an aim behind developing astronomy in ancient India? | Making accurate calendars | Fixing dates of seasons and festivals | Navigation aid | To perform yajnas | Aim behind development of astronomy was to make accurate calendars, better understanding of rainfall and climate patterns for sowing time and choice of crops, fixing dates for seasons and festivals, navigation, calculation of time and casting of horoscopes for use in astrology. Knowledge of tides and stars was of great use in trade because of need to cross deserts and oceans at night | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following was not an aim behind developing astronomy in ancient India?
Options
##Option_A: Making accurate calendars###Option_B: Fixing dates of seasons and festivals##Option_C: Navigation aid##Option_D: To perform yajnas
Answer:d
Explaination:Aim behind development of astronomy was to make accurate calendars, better understanding of rainfall and climate patterns for sowing time and choice of crops, fixing dates for seasons and festivals, navigation, calculation of time and casting of horoscopes for use in astrology. Knowledge of tides and stars was of great use in trade because of need to cross deserts and oceans at night
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified | Which of the following is/are scientific understandings achieved in ancient India? Round shape of earth Exact distance between earth and moon Knowledge of cause of eclipses Rotation of Earth | 1 and 2 | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1, 3, 4 | All of them were determined by Aryabhatta. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are scientific understandings achieved in ancient India? Round shape of earth Exact distance between earth and moon Knowledge of cause of eclipses Rotation of Earth
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1, 3, 4
Answer:b
Explaination:All of them were determined by Aryabhatta.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | No_topic | Which is correct about advances made in science in Ancient India?
1. Model of modern Atomic theory was accurately predicted
2. Accurate measurement of earthquakes could be made
3. Science of turning base metal into gold (alchemy) was mastered
| Only 3 | Only 1
| 1 and 2 | None | Atomic theory was predicted accurately by Kanad. Only the signs of earthquakes were determined by Varahamihira. Alchemy was tried by Nagarjuna unsuccessfully but his knowledge of imitation jewellery is still used (book: Rasartnakara) | 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:No_topic
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which is correct about advances made in science in Ancient India?
1. Model of modern Atomic theory was accurately predicted
2. Accurate measurement of earthquakes could be made
3. Science of turning base metal into gold (alchemy) was mastered
Options
##Option_A: Only 3 ###Option_B: Only 1
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: None
Answer:b
Explaination:Atomic theory was predicted accurately by Kanad. Only the signs of earthquakes were determined by Varahamihira. Alchemy was tried by Nagarjuna unsuccessfully but his knowledge of imitation jewellery is still used (book: Rasartnakara)
Difficulty level of question:3 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following is/are correct about medical advancements in Ancient India? 1. Sushruta was able to correctly carry out plastic surgery, cataract operations and kidney transplant 2. Charaka knew the fundamental of genetics | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both | None | Plastic surgery, cataract removal, foetus removal, repairing damaged rectum, removing stones from bladder were some operations carried out by sushruta | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct about medical advancements in Ancient India? 1. Sushruta was able to correctly carry out plastic surgery, cataract operations and kidney transplant 2. Charaka knew the fundamental of genetics
Options
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2 ##Option_C: Both ##Option_D: None
Answer:b
Explaination:Plastic surgery, cataract removal, foetus removal, repairing damaged rectum, removing stones from bladder were some operations carried out by sushruta
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization |
Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding Harappan Civilisation?
1. It is the example of first known rural culture in India
2. They worshipped plants only.
3. There was no clear indications of external trade.
| 1 only | 2 Only
| 3 Only | 1, 2 and 3
|
The harappan culture is the first known URBAN culture in India.
Urban people carried out internal and external trade and developed contacts with other civilisations like mesopotamia.
They worshipped plants and animals along with the forces of nature.
| 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:
Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding Harappan Civilisation?
1. It is the example of first known rural culture in India
2. They worshipped plants only.
3. There was no clear indications of external trade.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 Only
##Option_C: 3 Only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:d
Explaination:
The harappan culture is the first known URBAN culture in India.
Urban people carried out internal and external trade and developed contacts with other civilisations like mesopotamia.
They worshipped plants and animals along with the forces of nature.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Medival History | Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period ) |
Which of the following is /are the reasons of defeat of Rajputs by Turks during 1192 to 1206 ?
Turkish armies have superior weaponry.
The rise of local landed elements and chiefs had weakened administrative structure and military organization of Indian states.
Tribal structure of Turks and growth of Iqta and Khalisa systems enabled the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept in the field for long time.
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3
| nan | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period )
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Medival History
Question:
Which of the following is /are the reasons of defeat of Rajputs by Turks during 1192 to 1206 ?
Turkish armies have superior weaponry.
The rise of local landed elements and chiefs had weakened administrative structure and military organization of Indian states.
Tribal structure of Turks and growth of Iqta and Khalisa systems enabled the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept in the field for long time.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Indian Art and Culture | architecture | Architecture | Which of the following regarding Indus valley civilisation is true? | Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall | Use of seals represents only the trading information of harappans | People had the technical knowledge of metals and process of alloying | There is no proof of their belief in life after death | (a) Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated within the city wall
(b) Use of seals carrying images of 1 horned rhino, peepal leaves and male god throws light on religious beliefs
(d) They believed in life after death and charms and spells | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Architecture
Section:Indian Art and Culture
Sub-Section:architecture
Question:Which of the following regarding Indus valley civilisation is true?
Options
##Option_A:Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall###Option_B:Use of seals represents only the trading information of harappans ##Option_C:People had the technical knowledge of metals and process of alloying##Option_D:There is no proof of their belief in life after death
Answer:c
Explaination:(a) Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated within the city wall
(b) Use of seals carrying images of 1 horned rhino, peepal leaves and male god throws light on religious beliefs
(d) They believed in life after death and charms and spells
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Which of the following is/are correct regarding Harappans? Knowledge about them mainly comes from the deciphering of their script There is evidence to believe that they practiced spinning and weaving They were perhaps the first people to cultivate cotton Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | No one has been able to decipher the harappan script so all information about them is based on archaelogical evidence only. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding Harappans? Knowledge about them mainly comes from the deciphering of their script There is evidence to believe that they practiced spinning and weaving They were perhaps the first people to cultivate cotton Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 3
Answer:c
Explaination:No one has been able to decipher the harappan script so all information about them is based on archaelogical evidence only.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Vedic Age | Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding vedic age? The practices of purdah and sati began during the later vedic age Women had no access to education in the patriarchal set-up Chaturashram was not applicable to women or the lower varnas | 1 and 2 | 1, 2, 3 | None | Only 3 | nan | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Vedic Age
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding vedic age? The practices of purdah and sati began during the later vedic age Women had no access to education in the patriarchal set-up Chaturashram was not applicable to women or the lower varnas
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: None##Option_D: Only 3
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ancient and Medieval History | Ancient History | Vedic Age | Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The holy trinity was worshiped since early vedic period 2. The rituals performed gradually decreased from early vedic to later vedic period 3. Participation in yajnas became restrictive in later vedic period | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | only 2 | only 3 | The prominent gods of EVP were Indira, varuna, agni which was replaced by holy trinity in LVP
Religion became extremely ritualistic and Sanskrit, the monopoly of brahmins became increasingly used in all forms of functions. This made yajnas expensive and excluded the poor | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Vedic Age
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:Ancient History
Question:Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The holy trinity was worshiped since early vedic period 2. The rituals performed gradually decreased from early vedic to later vedic period 3. Participation in yajnas became restrictive in later vedic period
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: only 2 ##Option_D: only 3
Answer:d
Explaination:The prominent gods of EVP were Indira, varuna, agni which was replaced by holy trinity in LVP
Religion became extremely ritualistic and Sanskrit, the monopoly of brahmins became increasingly used in all forms of functions. This made yajnas expensive and excluded the poor
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Ecology and Environment | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Consider the following statements regarding Epiphytes: They grow upon other plants merely for physical support. They are found in both tropical and temperate regions. Mosses and ferns are common epiphytes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Epiphytes are plants that grow upon another plant or object merely for physical support. They are not parasitic on the supporting plants and they produce their own energy from photosynthesis and obtain moisture and nutrients from the air. They do not damage a host directly, although their attachment roots and bulk can eventually 'strangle' or topple large trees. Mosses, ferns, and liverworts are also common epiphytes and are found in both tropical and temperate regions. Therefore, all statements are correct. | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Consider the following statements regarding Epiphytes: They grow upon other plants merely for physical support. They are found in both tropical and temperate regions. Mosses and ferns are common epiphytes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer:d
Explaination:Epiphytes are plants that grow upon another plant or object merely for physical support. They are not parasitic on the supporting plants and they produce their own energy from photosynthesis and obtain moisture and nutrients from the air. They do not damage a host directly, although their attachment roots and bulk can eventually 'strangle' or topple large trees. Mosses, ferns, and liverworts are also common epiphytes and are found in both tropical and temperate regions. Therefore, all statements are correct.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | Which of the following reasons can be attributed to increase of fishing activities in Japan?
1. Mountainous nature of Japan.
2. Little pasture for livestock farming.
3. Continental shelves around Japan
4. Indented coastline
| 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 3,4 | Japan is not well endowed with natural resources,as much as 80% of her land is 'non-agricultural' Continental shelves around the islands of Japan are rich in plankton. Indented coastline of Japan provides sheltered fishing ports,calm waters and safe landing places. Lack of lowlands and pastures mean that only few animals can be kept to supply meat. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following reasons can be attributed to increase of fishing activities in Japan?
1. Mountainous nature of Japan.
2. Little pasture for livestock farming.
3. Continental shelves around Japan
4. Indented coastline
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C:1, 2, 3, 4 ##Option_D: 1, 3,4
Answer:c
Explaination:Japan is not well endowed with natural resources,as much as 80% of her land is 'non-agricultural' Continental shelves around the islands of Japan are rich in plankton. Indented coastline of Japan provides sheltered fishing ports,calm waters and safe landing places. Lack of lowlands and pastures mean that only few animals can be kept to supply meat.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | Which of the following statements is/are true about "hot,wet equatorial climate"?
1. Livestock farming is very limited.
2. Timber extraction is very limited.
3. Modern communication lines are very limited.
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1,2,3 | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about "hot,wet equatorial climate"?
1. Livestock farming is very limited.
2. Timber extraction is very limited.
3. Modern communication lines are very limited.
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1,2,3
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:d
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | Which of the following features can be used to describe "coniferous forests"? Evergreen Uniform growth Big leaves Excessive undergrowth | 1,2 | 2,3 | 3, 4 | 1, 4 | The coniferous forests are uniform, grow straight and tall, upto height of 100 feet. Almost, all conifers are evergreen. They are conical in shape. Leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle shaped. There is little undergrowth because the leaves provide very little leaf fall for humus formation. | 1 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following features can be used to describe "coniferous forests"? Evergreen Uniform growth Big leaves Excessive undergrowth
Options
##Option_A: 1,2###Option_B: 2,3##Option_C: 3, 4##Option_D: 1, 4
Answer:a
Explaination:The coniferous forests are uniform, grow straight and tall, upto height of 100 feet. Almost, all conifers are evergreen. They are conical in shape. Leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle shaped. There is little undergrowth because the leaves provide very little leaf fall for humus formation.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? Cement Iron and Steel Glass Jute Aluminium Textile Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 2, 5, 6 | 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 5 | nan | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? Cement Iron and Steel Glass Jute Aluminium Textile Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 2, 5, 6###Option_B: 2, 3, 4##Option_C: 1, 2, 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 5
Answer:c
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture | Which of the following statements is/are correct about "Intensive Subsistence Farming" ? It is practised on areas of low population pressure on land. Low doses of biochemical inputs are required. Irrigation requirements are minimal. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 1, 3 | None | Intensive Subsistence Farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land. It is labour intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about "Intensive Subsistence Farming" ? It is practised on areas of low population pressure on land. Low doses of biochemical inputs are required. Irrigation requirements are minimal. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 3##Option_D: None
Answer:d
Explaination:Intensive Subsistence Farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land. It is labour intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture |
Which of the following are Rabi Crops?
| Gram
| Barley
| Peas
| Soyabean
5. Mustard
6. Moong
7. Urad
a. 1,3,5,7
b. 2,4,6,7
c. 1,2,3,5
d. 2,5,6,7
|
Rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif crops are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
| 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following are Rabi Crops?
Options
##Option_A:Gram
###Option_B:Barley
##Option_C:Peas
##Option_D:Soyabean
5. Mustard
6. Moong
7. Urad
a. 1,3,5,7
b. 2,4,6,7
c. 1,2,3,5
d. 2,5,6,7
Answer:c
Explaination:
Rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif crops are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Economics | Agriculture and Rural Development | Agriculture |
In which method,different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times?
A. Crop Rotation
B. Inter-cropping
C. Mixed Cropping
D. Multiple Farming
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Direct Question.
Intercropping: Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash..
| 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Agriculture
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Agriculture and Rural Development
Question:
In which method,different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times?
A. Crop Rotation
B. Inter-cropping
C. Mixed Cropping
D. Multiple Farming
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:b
Explaination:
Direct Question.
Intercropping: Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash..
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture | Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes? | Shelter belts | Mulching | Terrace cultivation | Contour barriers | Shelter belts: In the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover. Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture. Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water. Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?
Options
##Option_A: Shelter belts###Option_B: Mulching##Option_C: Terrace cultivation##Option_D: Contour barriers
Answer:c
Explaination:Shelter belts: In the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover. Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture. Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water. Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Mineral and Energy Resources |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Generally, Metallic minerals are found in sedimentary formations.
2. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it.
3. Iron ore, gold, silver and oil are present in commercial quantities in Antarctica.
| 2, 3 | 1, 3
| 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3
| Generally, Metallic minerals are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Generally, Metallic minerals are found in sedimentary formations.
2. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it.
3. Iron ore, gold, silver and oil are present in commercial quantities in Antarctica.
Options
##Option_A: 2, 3 ###Option_B: 1, 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3
Answer:a
Explaination: Generally, Metallic minerals are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Mineral and Energy Resources | Which of the following can be considered as disadvantages of wind energy? Noise Pollution Harmful to birds. Expensive setup Disturbs TV reception Difficult to transport Energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 2, 3, 4, 5 | nan | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following can be considered as disadvantages of wind energy? Noise Pollution Harmful to birds. Expensive setup Disturbs TV reception Difficult to transport Energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 2, 3, 5##Option_C: 1, 2, 3, 4##Option_D: 2, 3, 4, 5
Answer:c
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | The steel industry at Pittsburgh and the iron mines at Minnesota are connected via
A. Great Lake waterway
B. St Lawrence waterway
C. Mississippi waterway
D. Ohio waterway | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:The steel industry at Pittsburgh and the iron mines at Minnesota are connected via
A. Great Lake waterway
B. St Lawrence waterway
C. Mississippi waterway
D. Ohio waterway
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities | Which of the following statement/s regarding "Osaka", Manchester of Japan is/are correct?
| Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
| River Yodo provides water for the mills.
| Raw material is in abundance.
| Extensive plains have led to growth of mills.
a. 1,2,3
b. 1,2,4
c. 2,3,4
d. 1,3,4 | Location of port near Osaka facilitates import of raw cotton and for exporting textiles.The textile industry at Osaka depends completely upon imported raw materials. Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and USA. | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statement/s regarding "Osaka", Manchester of Japan is/are correct?
Options
##Option_A:Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
###Option_B:River Yodo provides water for the mills.
##Option_C:Raw material is in abundance.
##Option_D:Extensive plains have led to growth of mills.
a. 1,2,3
b. 1,2,4
c. 2,3,4
d. 1,3,4
Answer:b
Explaination:Location of port near Osaka facilitates import of raw cotton and for exporting textiles.The textile industry at Osaka depends completely upon imported raw materials. Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and USA.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture | Which of the following industries can be considered as agro-based Industries? food processing vegetable oil cotton textile dairy products leather industries | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 4, 5 | Agro based industries use plant and animal based products as their raw materials. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following industries can be considered as agro-based Industries? food processing vegetable oil cotton textile dairy products leather industries
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 1, 3, 4, 5##Option_C: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5##Option_D: 1, 2, 4, 5
Answer:c
Explaination:Agro based industries use plant and animal based products as their raw materials.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Mineral and Energy Resources | Kudankulam is called as "the harbinger of the large-size LWR technology in India". Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. LWR uses normal water as coolant.
2. light water absorbs neutrons.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. both
d. none | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Kudankulam is called as "the harbinger of the large-size LWR technology in India". Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. LWR uses normal water as coolant.
2. light water absorbs neutrons.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. both
d. none
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:c
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries |
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer.
2. Organic chemical plants are located near oil refineries or petrochemical plants.
3. India does not have major potash reserves & is import dependent.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. 1,2,3
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
.
| 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer.
2. Organic chemical plants are located near oil refineries or petrochemical plants.
3. India does not have major potash reserves & is import dependent.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. 1,2,3
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:d
Explaination:
.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following materials is required by the cement industry? | limestone | silica | alumina | gypsum5. Coal a. 1,2,3 b. 1,2,3,4 c. 1,2,3,4,5 d. 1,2,4,5 | Direct Question. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following materials is required by the cement industry?
Options
##Option_A:limestone###Option_B:silica##Option_C:alumina##Option_D:gypsum5. Coal a. 1,2,3 b. 1,2,3,4 c. 1,2,3,4,5 d. 1,2,4,5
Answer:c
Explaination:Direct Question.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following industries location is driven mainly by the factor of nearness to market rather than other factors? Synthetic nitrogen manufacturing Petroleum refineries. Aluminium industry Cotton Textiles Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 | 2 and 4 | 1 and 3 | 3 and 4 | Aluminium and Nitrogen industry are power intensive industries. Cotton textile industry uses non - weight losing raw material and is located near markets. Transport of crude oil is easier, therefore, Petroleum refineries are located near markets. | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following industries location is driven mainly by the factor of nearness to market rather than other factors? Synthetic nitrogen manufacturing Petroleum refineries. Aluminium industry Cotton Textiles Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 3 and 4
Answer:b
Explaination:Aluminium and Nitrogen industry are power intensive industries. Cotton textile industry uses non - weight losing raw material and is located near markets. Transport of crude oil is easier, therefore, Petroleum refineries are located near markets.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Land Resources and Agriculture |
The technique of soil conservation where the bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw is called as:
| Mulching | Rock Dam
| Terrace Farming | Contour Barriers
|
Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to
retain soil moisture.
Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of
the barriers to collect water.
Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
| 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:
The technique of soil conservation where the bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw is called as:
Options
##Option_A: Mulching ###Option_B: Rock Dam
##Option_C: Terrace Farming ##Option_D: Contour Barriers
Answer:a
Explaination:
Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to
retain soil moisture.
Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of
the barriers to collect water.
Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Human Development | Which of the following statements regarding Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct? 1. MMR is the only indicator used to measure Reproductive Health. 2. The empowerment dimension is measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by each sex only. 3. The labor market dimension is measured only by paid participation of women in the workforce. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | None | There are many indicators used like total fertility rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, Perinatal Mortality Rate (PMR) , MMR etc, as indicators to measure Reproductive Health. Higher Education is also an indicator to measure Empowerment Dimension. The labor market dimension is measured by women's participation .This dimension accounts for paid work, unpaid work, and actively looking for work. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Human Development
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements regarding Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct? 1. MMR is the only indicator used to measure Reproductive Health. 2. The empowerment dimension is measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by each sex only. 3. The labor market dimension is measured only by paid participation of women in the workforce.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: None
Answer:d
Explaination:There are many indicators used like total fertility rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, Perinatal Mortality Rate (PMR) , MMR etc, as indicators to measure Reproductive Health. Higher Education is also an indicator to measure Empowerment Dimension. The labor market dimension is measured by women's participation .This dimension accounts for paid work, unpaid work, and actively looking for work.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following industries are usually located near the raw materials?
Pulp Industry
Copper Smelting
Sugar Mills
Pig Iron industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1, 2, 3
| 2, 3, 4
| 1, 3, 4
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Industries using weight losing materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following industries are usually located near the raw materials?
Pulp Industry
Copper Smelting
Sugar Mills
Pig Iron industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3
###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C: 1, 3, 4
##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer:d
Explaination:Industries using weight losing materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following factors encouraged the growth of cotton textile industry in Mumbai in 1850s? Near cotton producing areas. Near Mumbai Port. Mumbai was financial center. Cheap Labor Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | Close to cotton producing areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Raw cotton used to be brought to Mumbai port to be transported to England. Mumbai was financial centre and the capital needed to start an industry was available there. As a large town, providing employment opportunities attracted labour in large numbers. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following factors encouraged the growth of cotton textile industry in Mumbai in 1850s? Near cotton producing areas. Near Mumbai Port. Mumbai was financial center. Cheap Labor Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer:d
Explaination:Close to cotton producing areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Raw cotton used to be brought to Mumbai port to be transported to England. Mumbai was financial centre and the capital needed to start an industry was available there. As a large town, providing employment opportunities attracted labour in large numbers.
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Human and Economic | Manufacturing Industries | Which of the following statements is/are correct? Cotton loses weight during manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity favored the expansion of cotton textile industry. Cotton textile industry is concentrated only in Western and Southern India. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2, 3 | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Cotton is a 'pure' raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity has helped in expansion of industry away from cotton producing areas,example Tamil Nadu The industry is located in almost every state today. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Manufacturing Industries
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? Cotton loses weight during manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity favored the expansion of cotton textile industry. Cotton textile industry is concentrated only in Western and Southern India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
Answer:c
Explaination:Cotton is a 'pure' raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity has helped in expansion of industry away from cotton producing areas,example Tamil Nadu The industry is located in almost every state today.
Difficulty level of question:1 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following statement: “According to a new trend observed recently, many Indians employed outside India are coming back because of the economic development in the home country and their desire to return to their roots.” Which of the following conclusion can be drawn from this statement? | With economic development number of Indians going outside India for employment will decrease. | Indians working outside usually come back to India when opportunities are available in India. | Indians go abroad for employment only because of lack of opportunities in India. | None of them | All the options, (a), (b) and (c) are partially related to the sentence but cannot be conclusively inferred from the sentence. Thus the option (d) is correct. Option (a) is incorrect as the fact that many Indians are coming back due to economic development in India does not conclusively tell us if number of Indians going abroad for job are decreasing. Option (b) is incorrect as it is beyond the scope of the statement. Some Indians are coming back does not mean Indians usually come back. Option (c) is incorrect as the statement does not suggest the lack of opportunities in India is the only reason for Indian to opt work outside India. | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following statement: “According to a new trend observed recently, many Indians employed outside India are coming back because of the economic development in the home country and their desire to return to their roots.” Which of the following conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
Options
##Option_A: With economic development number of Indians going outside India for employment will decrease.###Option_B: Indians working outside usually come back to India when opportunities are available in India.##Option_C: Indians go abroad for employment only because of lack of opportunities in India.##Option_D: None of them
Answer:d
Explaination:All the options, (a), (b) and (c) are partially related to the sentence but cannot be conclusively inferred from the sentence. Thus the option (d) is correct. Option (a) is incorrect as the fact that many Indians are coming back due to economic development in India does not conclusively tell us if number of Indians going abroad for job are decreasing. Option (b) is incorrect as it is beyond the scope of the statement. Some Indians are coming back does not mean Indians usually come back. Option (c) is incorrect as the statement does not suggest the lack of opportunities in India is the only reason for Indian to opt work outside India.
Difficulty level of question:0 |
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