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With regard to Geographical Indication (GI) status and registration of products in India, consider the following statements: It is a collective public right. Gi registration for products in India is done under Ministry of Environment , Forests and Climate Change. Products of foreign origin cannot be given GI registra... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | The GI may be consideredas a collective sui generis right as its use is normally reserved for those producers who respect that is defined by a community of producers belonging to that specified geographical area, and approved by a competent authority. Hence, 1 st statement is correct. Controller General of Patents... | d | Manorama Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to Geographical Indication (GI) status and registration of products in India, consider the following statements: It is a collective public right. Gi registration for products in India is done under Ministry of Environment , Forests and Climate Change. Products o... |
Consider the following statements regarding the initiatives taken in Union Budget 2015-16 to boost investment in infrastructure: National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is to be set up as a section 25 Company. Government permitted tax-free infra bonds for rail, road and irrigation projects. Which of the statem... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) was announced in Union Budget 2015-16. This is to be set up as a Trust and it would raise debt to invest in the equity of infrastructure finance companies . Hence 1st Statement is incorrect.
Government permitted tax-free infra bonds for rail, road and irrigation... | b | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the initiatives taken in Union Budget 2015-16 to boost investment in infrastructure: National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is to be set up as a section 25 Company. Government permitted tax-free infra bonds for rail, road... |
With regard to the Plate Tectonics theory, consider the following statements: It describes that both continents and oceans are in motion. The destructive plate margins are found on all sides of Pacific Ocean. The constructive plate margins are found in Atlantic Ocean. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correc... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | According to the theory, continental and oceanic plates are in motion. | d | Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the Plate Tectonics theory, consider the following statements: It describes that both continents and oceans are in motion. The destructive plate margins are found on all sides of Pacific Ocean. The constructive plate margins are found in Atlantic Ocean. Which ... |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? Agencies Headquarters 1. International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) Rome 2. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Vienna 3. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | FAO is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It serves both developed and developing countries. FAO helps developing countries and countries in transition to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security f... | c | Manorama Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? Agencies Headquarters 1. International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) Rome 2. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Vienna 3. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva Select the correct answer using the code g... |
Consider the following statements regarding Services sector of India: India"s services sector has a low share in income and relatively high share in employment. The share of services sector in employment has been always higher than industry since liberalization of Indian economy. The share of trade, hotels and restaura... | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | India's services sector has a high share in income and relatively low share in employment. The share of services sector is high in income as compared to its share in employment. The share community, social and personal services was highest till 2004. Since then trade, hotels and restaurants have highest share in emp... | b | Services | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Services sector of India: India"s services sector has a low share in income and relatively high share in employment. The share of services sector in employment has been always higher than industry since liberalization of Indian eco... |
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: It will be a one-year accident insurance cover to people in age group 18 to 80 years with bank account. It will be provided for a premium of just Rs.12 per annum. It will provide Rs.2 Lakh for accidental death and full disability while Rs.1 La... | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Highlights of the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (Pmsby – Scheme 1 - for Accidental Death Insurance) Eligibility : Available to people in age group 18 to 70 years with bank account. Premium: Rs.12 per annum. Payment Mode: The premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscribers account. Th... | b | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: It will be a one-year accident insurance cover to people in age group 18 to 80 years with bank account. It will be provided for a premium of just Rs.12 per annum. It will provide Rs.2 Lakh for accid... |
With regard to the criteria regarding declaration of Critically endangered category by IUCN, consider the following statements:
1. A decline of population or will decrease , by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations.
2. High probability of extinction in the wild.
3. It has a restrict... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct.
To be defined as Critically endangered in the Red List , a species must meet ANY of the following criteria (A–E) ("3Generations(3G)/10Y" signifies three generations or ten years—whichever is longer—over a maximum of 100 years; "MI" signifies Mature Individuals):
... | d | Manorama Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With regard to the criteria regarding declaration of Critically endangered category by IUCN, consider the following statements:
1. A decline of population or will decrease , by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations.
2. High probability of ext... |
What is/are the recent initiatives by Government of India to boost industrial growth? Liberalization of licensing for large number of defence products. The process of application for industry licenses made online. Eliminating the need for environmental and forest clearances. Shram Suvidha portal. Select the correct an... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Statement 1,2 and 4 are correct: To improve India`s low Ease of Doing Business, the important measures that have been undertaken are liberalization of licensing and deregulation of a large number of defence products. Under the project a Government to Business (G2B) portal is being set up to serve as a one-stop shop for... | a | Economic survey 2014-15 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the recent initiatives by Government of India to boost industrial growth? Liberalization of licensing for large number of defence products. The process of application for industry licenses made online. Eliminating the need for environmental and forest clearances.... |
Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) are identified as the most vulnerable section of the tribal groups in India. With respect to these consider the following statements about PVTGs: PVTGs can be characterised by pre-agriculture levels of technology and subsistence economy Their population levels are increasing... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | In 1973, the Debra Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Among scheduled tribes there are certain tribal communities who have declining ... | b | ST | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) are identified as the most vulnerable section of the tribal groups in India. With respect to these consider the following statements about PVTGs: PVTGs can be characterised by pre-agriculture levels of technology and subsistence e... |
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): It will be one-year life cover to people in age group 18 to 60 years with bank account. It will provide Rs. 2 Lakh in case of accidental death only. The scheme will be offered by Life Insurance Corporation only. Which of the state... | 1 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | Eligibility: Available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 and having a bank account. People who join the scheme before completing 50 years can, however, continue to have the risk of life cover up to the age of 55 years subject to payment of premium. Premium: Rs.330 per annum. It will be auto-debited in one in... | d | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): It will be one-year life cover to people in age group 18 to 60 years with bank account. It will provide Rs. 2 Lakh in case of accidental death only. The scheme will be offered by Life I... |
Consider the following statements about Atal Pension Yojna (APY): This will focus on all citizens in the unorganised sector, who join the National Pension System (NPS) and who are not members of any statutory social security scheme. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. It is administe... | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was announced in Budget Speech of 2015-16.
The APY will be focused on all citizens in the unorganised sector , who join the National Pension System (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and who are not members of any statutory social security ... | d | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Atal Pension Yojna (APY): This will focus on all citizens in the unorganised sector, who join the National Pension System (NPS) and who are not members of any statutory social security scheme. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the recently discovered super heavy element-117: Elements beyond atomic number 90 are called super heavy elements This element has a high degree of stability. India was a part of the group of nations who discovered this element. This element which has 117 protons was ma... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Ununseptium is a superheavy artificial chemical element with temporary symbol Uus and atomic number 117. The element, also known as eka-astatine or simply element 117, is the second-heaviest of all the elements(Its isotope Ununoctium is considered heaviest ). Its discovery was first announced in 2010—synthesis w... | c | Manorama year book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the recently discovered super heavy element-117: Elements beyond atomic number 90 are called super heavy elements This element has a high degree of stability. India was a part of the group of nations who discovered this eleme... |
The Hubble telescope recently completed 25 years of operation in space. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Hubble telescope?
Even from the Hubble telescope,which is situated in thermosphere, the stars appear to twinkle.
The Hubble telescope helped in measuring the Hubble constant i.e. the ... | 1, 2 and 3 only
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Stars twinkle because of disturbances in our atmosphere. Hubble telescope was placed in space, in order to gaze upon the universe unhindered by the veil of the atmosphere. Stars do not twinkle when viewed from Hubble telescope.
One of the first achievements of HST was to determine the rate at which our universe has... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Hubble telescope recently completed 25 years of operation in space. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Hubble telescope?
Even from the Hubble telescope,which is situated in thermosphere, the stars appear to twinkle.
The Hubble telescope help... |
Which one of the following is covered under Cultural World Heritage Sites? Churches and Convents of Goa Western Ghats Rani-ki-Vav at Patan, Gujarat Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands Group of Monuments at Hampi Select the correct answer using code given below. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3 and 5 only |
Churches and Convents of Goa, Rani-ki-Vav at Patan, Gujarat and Group of Monuments at Hampi are listed under Cultural World Heritage Sites, whereas Western Ghats is listed under Natural World Heritage Sites .
Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands is submitted on Tentative List. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.
| c | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is covered under Cultural World Heritage Sites? Churches and Convents of Goa Western Ghats Rani-ki-Vav at Patan, Gujarat Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands Group of Monuments at Hampi Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3... |
The Fourteenth Finance Commission"s recommendations aim to increase the fiscal autonomy of the states. Consider the following statements in this regard: The Centre will increase the Central assistance to the states to 42 %. The states prefer "plan expenditure" as it gives them greater autonomy. The recommendations wil... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | The recommendation is to increase the state’s share from the central pool of taxes. This might affect the fiscal space of the centre. To address this there will be commensurate reductions in the Central Assistance to States (CAS) known as “plan transfers.” CAS transfers per capita are only mildly progressive as greater... | c | Economic survey 2014-15 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Fourteenth Finance Commission"s recommendations aim to increase the fiscal autonomy of the states. Consider the following statements in this regard: The Centre will increase the Central assistance to the states to 42 %. The states prefer "plan expenditure" as it gives t... |
With regard to "Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements: It provides insurance cover and financial support to the farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities. It is available to all the farmers irrespective of their size of holdings. Except the cash crops, all the food crops and o... | 1 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 only |
Rahtriya Krishi Bima Yojana intends to provide insurance cover and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of crops as a result of natural calamities like natural fire, lightening, storms, cyclone, flood, draught, pests and diseases.
The salient features of the Scheme are :
It is available... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to "Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements: It provides insurance cover and financial support to the farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities. It is available to all the farmers irrespective of their size of holdings. Ex... |
In the debate about Net Neutrality, issue of differential internet traffic management received maximum attention. In that regard, consider following methods employed by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for Internet traffic management: Toll-boothing system Zero-rating system Data caps Differential throttling Blocking ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 6 only | 4 and 5 only | 1 and 2 only | Internet traffic management can be done by differential treatment which is categorized into two types: 1. Non-price based differential treatment: This involves degraded quality of service, delay interconnection requests, require customers to go through additional procedures to decrease the application’s brand value, o... | b | Reports(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the debate about Net Neutrality, issue of differential internet traffic management received maximum attention. In that regard, consider following methods employed by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for Internet traffic management: Toll-boothing system Zero-rating syste... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the recommendations of the Fourteenth finance commission(FFC): 1. The share of states in the central divisible pool has been increased from 32% to 50% to promote balanced centre-state relations. 2. For calculating each states share, It takes into consideration the popul... | nan | nan | nan | nan | The FFC has submitted its recommendations for the period 2015-16 to 2020-21. They are likely to have major implications for center-state relations The FFC has radically enhanced the share of the states in the central divisible pool from the current 32 percent to 42 per cent which is the biggest ever increase in vertica... | c | Economic survey 2014-15 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the recommendations of the Fourteenth finance commission(FFC): 1. The share of states in the central divisible pool has been increased from 32% to 50% to promote balanced centre-state relations. 2. For calculating each states... |
Consider the following statements regarding the 19th Amendment, recently adopted by Sri Lankan Parliament: It is an outcome of India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987. It will convert the Sri Lankan polity from Presidential form to that of Parliamentary. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | It is not an outcome of India-Sri Lanka Accord. The 19 th Amendment was adopted by the Sri Lankan Parliament for curbing the presidential powers, rather than switching over to the Parliamentary from of government. | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the 19th Amendment, recently adopted by Sri Lankan Parliament: It is an outcome of India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987. It will convert the Sri Lankan polity from Presidential form to that of Parliamentary. Which of the statement(s) giv... |
Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Secretary in the state legislature: He is administered oath of office by the Chief Minister. His main function is to assist a Minister in the discharge of his functions within the legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both the statements are correct. Parliamentary secretary is a member of the legislature. His main function is to assist a minister in discharging his Parliamentary functions. He is administered oath by the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister as the case may be. (Note Parliamentary secretary is different from secretar... | c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Secretary in the state legislature: He is administered oath of office by the Chief Minister. His main function is to assist a Minister in the discharge of his functions within the legislature. Which of the statement(s... |
According to the Ayurveda, which of following are humors found in all the living beings? Pitta Vata Kapha Shipta Select the correct answer using code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Ayurveda Doshas are the basis of health and disease in Ayurvedic Medicine. There are three Doshas or humors - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Doshas are in turn dependent upon and represent the working of Five Primary Elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether. | c | Also in News(History) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to the Ayurveda, which of following are humors found in all the living beings? Pitta Vata Kapha Shipta Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2, and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##... |
With reference to medieval India, what were "manigram" and "nanadesi"N? | Villages for revenue collection | Guilds of merchants | Village headmen | Villages for revenue collection | The Indian merchants were organised in guilds. There were several such guilds in south India from the eighth century onwards – the most famous being the Manigram and Nanadesi. These guilds traded extensively both within the peninsula and with Southeast Asia and China. | b | no_topic_assigned | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to medieval India, what were "manigram" and "nanadesi"N?##Option_A: Villages for revenue collection###Option_B: Guilds of merchants##Option_C: Village headmen##Option_D: Villages for revenue collection##Answer:b##Explaination:The Indian merchants we... |
With reference to "Sidereal time" consider the following statements: It is based on the Earth"s rate of rotation measured relative to the fixed stars rather than the Sun. A sidereal day is shorter than the solar day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The rotation period of a celestial object is the time that it takes to complete one revolution around its axis of rotation relative to the background stars. It differs from the planet's solar day, which includes an extra fractional rotation needed to accommodate the portion of the planet's orbital period during one day... | c | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Sidereal time" consider the following statements: It is based on the Earth"s rate of rotation measured relative to the fixed stars rather than the Sun. A sidereal day is shorter than the solar day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Optio... |
Consider the following statements in the context of the famous Meerut Conspiracy case which led to the trial of a group of labour leaders: 1. The labor leaders were arrested for secretly taking part in a plot to kill the viceroy. 2. Among the labor leaders who were tried, there were Englishmen involved. 3. Tej Bahadhur... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | The Meerut Conspiracy refers to the 1929 arrest and trial of twenty-nine Indians and two Englishmen suspected of having either communist or trade union affiliations. An organization, Communist International is commonly known as 'Comintern' was operating in Russia. Two Britishers, Philip Sprat and B.F. Bradly were... | d | Revolutionary movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements in the context of the famous Meerut Conspiracy case which led to the trial of a group of labour leaders: 1. The labor leaders were arrested for secretly taking part in a plot to kill the viceroy. 2. Among the labor leaders who were tried, th... |
With reference to the gems and jewelry sector of India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the largest manufacturer of cut and polished diamonds in the world. 2. India is the second-largest diamond exporter in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | India is the world’s largest manufacturing center of cut and polished diamonds for the last many years, contributing 60% of the world’s supply in terms of value, 85% in terms of volume and 92% in terms of pieces. A large portion of which is sold in the national markets. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The size of th... | c | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the gems and jewelry sector of India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the largest manufacturer of cut and polished diamonds in the world. 2. India is the second-largest diamond exporter in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are... |
With reference to the history of philosophical thoughts in India, which of the following statement is incorrect ?
| Samkhya and Vedanta school put forward the materialist view of life.
| According to Nyaya school, salvation can be attained through the acquisition of knowledge.
| Vaisheshika theory propounded the atom theory.
| Samkhya and Vedanta school put forward the materialist view of life.
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Acc to Samkhya school, world owes its creation and evolution mote to nature than to God. Later, the creation of world was attributed to both nature and spirit. Thus in the beginning this school was materialistic and later becomes spiritualistic.
Vaisheshika school also put forward the materialistic view of li... | a | GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the history of philosophical thoughts in India, which of the following statement is incorrect ?
##Option_A: Samkhya and Vedanta school put forward the materialist view of life.
###Option_B: According to Nyaya school, salvation can be attained thro... |
Which of the following statements about the system of ‘subsidiary alliance’ is INCORRECT?
| Lord Wellesley invented the Subsidiary alliance system
| The Indian state was to surrender its external relations to the care of the company
| The state was to accept a British Resident at its headquarters
| Lord Wellesley invented the Subsidiary alliance system
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Wellesley did not invent the Subsidiary alliance system. The system existed long before him and was of an evolutionary growth. Dupleix was perhaps the first who had lent European troops to Indian Princes at the expense of the latter. The English also adopted this system. Wellesley’s special contribution was that he g... | a | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about the system of ‘subsidiary alliance’ is INCORRECT?
##Option_A: Lord Wellesley invented the Subsidiary alliance system
###Option_B: The Indian state was to surrender its external relations to the care of the company
##Option_C: The st... |
Which of the following statements regarding the Brahmo Samaj is incorrect ? | It denounced polytheism and idol worship and also the caste system. | It discarded the idea of doctrine of Karma and transmigration of soul. | It discarded the faith in divine incarnation. | It denounced polytheism and idol worship and also the caste system. |
Brahmo samaj was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828. It was based on the twin pillars of reason and the Vedas and Upanishads.
It discarded the faith in divine incarnation. It denounced polytheism and idol worship. It criticized caste system.
It took no definite stand on the doctrine of Karma and transmigra... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the Brahmo Samaj is incorrect ?##Option_A: It denounced polytheism and idol worship and also the caste system.###Option_B: It discarded the idea of doctrine of Karma and transmigration of soul.##Option_C: It discarded the faith in... |
Consider the following statements regarding different battles of Panipat: First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Hemu. Mughals won first two battles but were defeated in the third battle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim lodi in 1526. Babur defeated Ibrahim lodi in this battle.
Second battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu in 1556. Akbar defeated Hemu in this battle.
Third battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmed shah Abdali (he was not a mughal) and Mara... | d | Mughal Period | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding different battles of Panipat: First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Hemu. Mughals won first two battles but were defeated in the third battle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###... |
Consider the following stages regarding the relation between British and the Indian states: Company"s struggle for equality with Indian states Policy of subordinate Isolation Policy of subordinate Union Policy of equal federation Policy of Ring fence Which one of the following is the chronologically correct sequence of... | 1-4-5-2-3 | 1-2-5-4-3 | 1-5-2-3-4 | 1-4-5-2-3 |
Relation between British and the Indian states have following broad stages:
Company’s struggle for equality with Indian states (1740-1765): Prior to 1940, East India Company was a commercial body. Starting with the Anglo-French rivalry with the coming of Dupleix (1940), company asserted political identity with capt... | c | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following stages regarding the relation between British and the Indian states: Company"s struggle for equality with Indian states Policy of subordinate Isolation Policy of subordinate Union Policy of equal federation Policy of Ring fence Which one of the followi... |
With reference to the history of temple architecture in India, which of the following statement is not correct: | Unlike the Nagara temple, the Dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. | The term Shikhara in Nagara style is equivalent to the term Vimana in the Dravida style. | The term Shikhara in Dravida style is equivalent to Kalasha in Nagara style. | Unlike the Nagara temple, the Dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. | Unlike the nagara temple, the dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a gopuram. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of N... | d | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the history of temple architecture in India, which of the following statement is not correct:##Option_A:Unlike the Nagara temple, the Dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall.###Option_B:The term Shikhara in Nagara style is equivalent to the term V... |
Which of the following statement/s regarding measures of money supply is/are incorrect ? M2 includes Net time deposits of commercial banks. M3 includes Savings deposits with Post Office savings banks. M4 is the most commonly used measure of money supply. Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | M2 = M1 + Savings deposits with Post Office savings banks. M3 = M1 + Net time deposits of commercial banks. M3 is the most commonly used measure of money supply. It is also known as aggregate monetary resources. Hence all the statements are wrong here. | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement/s regarding measures of money supply is/are incorrect ? M2 includes Net time deposits of commercial banks. M3 includes Savings deposits with Post Office savings banks. M4 is the most commonly used measure of money supply. Select the correct ... |
Which of the following statement/s regarding the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill is/are correct?
Integrated GST (IGST) will be another tax, in addition to the SGST and CGST,proposed in the bill.
IGST will be levied by the importing state.
The manner of dividing the IGST will be provided by the parlia... | 1 and 2 only
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| IGST will not be a Tax in addition to the SGST and CGST so one should not be presumed that IGST is a third tax but it is only a mechanism to monitor the interstate trade of Goods and services and further to ensure that the ultimate SGST is gone to the consumer state since the GST is a destination based tax. Also,only t... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement/s regarding the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill is/are correct?
Integrated GST (IGST) will be another tax, in addition to the SGST and CGST,proposed in the bill.
IGST will be levied by the importing state.
The manner of div... |
With reference to surcharges, consider the following statements: Government can levy surcharge on any tax or duty. A bill which imposes surcharge can be introduced in parliament only on recommendations of president. Which of the above statement is/are correct? | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 | It is the parliament that can levy surcharges and not the government. Also, the proceeds of the surcharge will go entirely to the centre. Surcharge can be levied on taxes on sale or purchase of goods (other than newspaper) in the course of inter-state trade or commerce, on any cess levied for specific purposes etc. It ... | b | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to surcharges, consider the following statements: Government can levy surcharge on any tax or duty. A bill which imposes surcharge can be introduced in parliament only on recommendations of president. Which of the above statement is/are correct?##Option_A: Onl... |
Corresponding to Green Card issued by the US government, Government of India is also considering a proposal to issue Orange Card to those NRI who acquire US citizenship. Which of the following statement is/are correct in this regard :
1. Orange card holder need not acquire Indian Visa and they will not face... | 1 Only
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Green Card issued by US govt to foreign nationals seeking US citizenship similarly india is also considering the same proposal. This proposal was first made in 1995 to GOI by then Indian Ambassador to USA Mr. Siddharath Shankar Ray.In this the Orange card holder need not acquire Indian Visa and they will not face any... | c | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Corresponding to Green Card issued by the US government, Government of India is also considering a proposal to issue Orange Card to those NRI who acquire US citizenship. Which of the following statement is/are correct in this regard :
1. Orange card holder need n... |
With reference to the Task-Force formed for identification of Poor by the government, which of the following statement is/are correct :
1. It will suggest the new methodology to estimate the number of poor in the country.
2. It will also suggest strategies and anti-poverty programmes including r... | 1, 3 and 4
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| 1, 2 and 4
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It is a 14 member Task Force headed by NITI Aayog Vice-chairman Arvind Pangariya. Other member include Bibek Debroy, who is permanent member of NITI aayog, economist suraj bhalla, chief statistician T.C.A. Anant, the secretaries of 5 central ministries, Director General of UIDAI and two advisors from NITI aayog but n... | b | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Task-Force formed for identification of Poor by the government, which of the following statement is/are correct :
1. It will suggest the new methodology to estimate the number of poor in the country.
2. It will also suggest strat... |
Which if the following states were covered by Harappan culture
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Punjab
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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| 1, 2 and 4 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 4 only
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Harappan Culture covered parts of Punjab, Harayana, Sindh, Baluchistan, Gujarat, Rajasthan , J&K and western UP. So all options are correct.
| d | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which if the following states were covered by Harappan culture
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Punjab
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 4 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2 ... |
With reference to Aihole-Pattadakal-Badami temple complexes, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? It was bigger (in geographical area) than contemporary civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt. People in Indus valley civilization used burnt bricks for construction. In Indus valley civilization well establ... | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | Indus valley civilization was bigger than ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. People in Egypt and Mesopotamia used dried brick but in Indus valley civilization people used burnt bricks. Indus valley civilization is famous for its well established drainage system. It extended to present Indian states of Rajasthan, Haryana, G... | d | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Aihole-Pattadakal-Badami temple complexes, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? It was bigger (in geographical area) than contemporary civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt. People in Indus valley civilization used burnt bricks for construct... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Agriculture in Indus valley civilization: Ploughshare marks have been discovered in some of the sites belonging to Harappan culture. Cotton was produced by the people of Indus Valley Civilization. Wheat, Rice and Mustard was produced by the people of in Indus Valley Civ... | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Ploughshares marks have been found in Indus valley civilisation. People in Indus valley civilisaiton were earliest people to produce cotton. Indus people produced wheat, barley, rai, peas, musturd. | d | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Agriculture in Indus valley civilization: Ploughshare marks have been discovered in some of the sites belonging to Harappan culture. Cotton was produced by the people of Indus Valley Civilization. Wheat, Rice and Mustard was ... |
Consider the following statements regarding "Sandesh One" program launched by Kerala government: It is government-citizen interaction forum based on the ICT. Government will open sandesh one centre in every panchayat to bring inclusive development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Sandesh one program is a network of 1000 plus women, which will help in employment generation through micro enterprises. Over 1000 women will be selected from various panchayats of kerala, who will be provided training by IIM-A and IL&FS. After training these women entrepreneurs will open sandesh one centres in every p... | d | Women and Child Development | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "Sandesh One" program launched by Kerala government: It is government-citizen interaction forum based on the ICT. Government will open sandesh one centre in every panchayat to bring inclusive development. Which of the statements gi... |
Consider the following statements regarding crafts and technology in Indus valley civilisation: Indus valley civilisation belongs to Iron age. Jewellery of silver, gold and precious stones has been found at Harappan sites. Harappan people used to practise boat making. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Indus valley civilisation belongs to Bronze age. Though gold, silver and precious stones was not mined in Indus valley civilisation but they imported them to produce jewellery. Harappan people were expert in boat and ship making. | b | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding crafts and technology in Indus valley civilisation: Indus valley civilisation belongs to Iron age. Jewellery of silver, gold and precious stones has been found at Harappan sites. Harappan people used to practise boat making. Which ... |
With reference to animals present in Indus valley civilisation consider the following statements: Harappan culture was horse centred. Harappan people domesticated elephants. Harappan people used to worship cow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | There are no evidence of presence of horse are found so it's identity is doubtful. Thus it was not centered around horse. Harappan people domesticated elephants but there are no evidence of cow worship. | c | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to animals present in Indus valley civilisation consider the following statements: Harappan culture was horse centred. Harappan people domesticated elephants. Harappan people used to worship cow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1... |
Geographical indications(GI) are covered as an element of IPRs under international conventions.Which of the the following GI tagged goods of North-Eastern region are correctly matched with their respective location?
Manipur - Kachai Lemon
Tripura - Tezpur Litchi
Nagaland - Queen Pineapple
Mizoram - Bird eye C... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 4 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
| Geographical Indications of Goods are defined as that aspect of industrial property which refer to the geographical indication referring to a country or to a place situated therein as being the country or place of origin of that product. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which i... | b | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Geographical indications(GI) are covered as an element of IPRs under international conventions.Which of the the following GI tagged goods of North-Eastern region are correctly matched with their respective location?
Manipur - Kachai Lemon
Tripura - Tezpur Litchi
Naga... |
Consider the Following statements: The Lucknow Gharana is characterised by complex and powerful footwork. The Jaipur Gharana is characterised by elegance and natural poise with dance. The Varanasi Gharana is characterized by the exclusive use of the natwari or dance bols. Select the correct code: | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | The lucknow Gharana is characterised by graceful movements, elegance and natural poise also called as nazakat. The Jaipur Gharana is characterised by more technical aspects of dance such as complex footwork and multiple spins. The Benares Gharana is characterized by the exclusive use of the natwari or dance bols. | a | GS_Art and Culture unclassified | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the Following statements: The Lucknow Gharana is characterised by complex and powerful footwork. The Jaipur Gharana is characterised by elegance and natural poise with dance. The Varanasi Gharana is characterized by the exclusive use of the natwari or dance bols. S... |
With reference to Chit Funds in India, consider the following statements: Chit fund business is regulated under the respective state government"s act only. Chit funds are included in the definition of Non- Banking Financial Companies by RBI. RBI has power to investigate and prosecute the cases of mismanagement related ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Chit fund business is regulated under the Central Act of Chit Funds Act, 1982 and the Rules framed under this Act by the various State Governments for this purpose. Central Government has not framed any Rules of operation for them. Thus, Registration and Regulation of Chit funds are carried out by State Governments und... | d | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Chit Funds in India, consider the following statements: Chit fund business is regulated under the respective state government"s act only. Chit funds are included in the definition of Non- Banking Financial Companies by RBI. RBI has power to investigate and ... |
With reference to Financial Repression, consider the following statements-
1.Financial Repression, on the liability side is created by the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and priority sector lending (PSL).
2.Financial Repression, on the asset side it has arisen from high inflation and reduction in household's f... | 1 Only
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| Both of the above
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Both the statements are incorrect because Financial Repression, on the assest side is created by the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and priority sector lending (PSL) and on the liability side it has arisen from high inflation and reduction in household's financial savings.
Hence option d is correct.
| d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Financial Repression, consider the following statements-
1.Financial Repression, on the liability side is created by the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and priority sector lending (PSL).
2.Financial Repression, on the asset side it has arisen from ... |
With reference to Rational Investor Ratings Index (RIRI), consider the following statements- In calculating RIRI, equal weight is given to country"s economic growth rate and macro economic stability. RIRI is used for assessing the risks and rewards of competing destinations. Lesser the number value of this index, bette... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | In calculating RIRI, equal weight is given to country's economic growth rate and other macro economic indicators. Hence statement 1 is correct. Macro economic indicators include fiscal deficit, current account deficit and inflation(All with negative signs). RIRI is used for assessing the risks and rewards of competing... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Rational Investor Ratings Index (RIRI), consider the following statements- In calculating RIRI, equal weight is given to country"s economic growth rate and macro economic stability. RIRI is used for assessing the risks and rewards of competing destinations.... |
32. Which of the following statements regarding Space pioneer award is/are incorrect ?
1. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) bagged 2015 Space pioneer award for it’s mars orbiter mission.
2. The award is presented by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to ISRO.
Select the correct ... | 1 only
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Space pioneer award are given by National Space Society of USA to individuals or team who have revolutionized the space frontier.
ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission received award in 2015 in science and Engineering category. The award is presented annually and awarded in 13 categories.
| b | Scientific, Academic, Legal and related. | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
32. Which of the following statements regarding Space pioneer award is/are incorrect ?
1. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) bagged 2015 Space pioneer award for it’s mars orbiter mission.
2. The award is presented by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Adm... |
Which of the following are also cultivated as fodder crops in India? | Maize | ats | orghum | Maize |
The major fodder crops cultivated in India are sorghum, maize, bajra, oats, hybrid Napier, Guinea grass, paragrass, lucerne(AlfaAlfa), berseem, cowpea, velvet bean and green gram.Among these crops, sorghum, maize, oats, lucerne and berseem are more popular because of easy availability of seeds of improved varieties a... | d | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are also cultivated as fodder crops in India?##Option_A:Maize###Option_B:ats##Option_C:orghum##Option_D:Maize##Answer:d##Explaination:
The major fodder crops cultivated in India are sorghum, maize, bajra, oats, hybrid Napier, Guinea grass, paragrass... |
With reference to the constitution of NITI Aayog, consider the following statements: It is a government think tank comprised of Prime Minister (PM), State Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors of the Union territories and few other members nominated by PM. National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development and UI... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 1 st statement is incorrect as though it mentions all the members, it fails to mention the legislatures of UTs. In fact, this was an error in the original circular of cabinet on January 1, 2015 and later it was amended (16 th February, 2015) with the above mentioned correction. 2 nd statement is correct as NILERD... | c | NITI Aayog | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the constitution of NITI Aayog, consider the following statements: It is a government think tank comprised of Prime Minister (PM), State Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors of the Union territories and few other members nominated by PM. National Institute of Lab... |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of fresh water distribution according to the decreasing amount of water? | Glacial ice, lakes and rivers, soil moisture, groundwater | Groundwater, glacial ice, lakes and river, soil moisture | Glacial ice, groundwater, lakes and rivers, soil moisture | Glacial ice, lakes and rivers, soil moisture, groundwater |
Glacial ice -- 1.97 percent
Groundwater-- 0.5 percent
Lakes and rivers-- 0.02 percent
Soil moistrure-- 0.01 percent
| c | Water ResourcesAvailability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is the correct sequence of fresh water distribution according to the decreasing amount of water?##Option_A: Glacial ice, lakes and rivers, soil moisture, groundwater###Option_B: Groundwater, glacial ice, lakes and river, soil moisture##Option_C: Gl... |
Consider the following statements regarding Madad (Help) portal:
1. It is a grievance redressal e- portal
2. It seeks to reform post grievance procedure.
3. This platform is for addressing the grievance of students only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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Madad portal is for Indian citizens living abroad. It is an e-portal where NRI,OCI can file consular grievances online.
It will help to fix accountability and responsibility of officials as well as enhance accessability for people.
It’s main focus will be on handling complaint, redressal and tracking. It will... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Madad (Help) portal:
1. It is a grievance redressal e- portal
2. It seeks to reform post grievance procedure.
3. This platform is for addressing the grievance of students only.
Which of the statements given above ... |
Which of the following schemes and there desired aims is/are correctly matched?
1. Nai Roshni : leadership development of adolescent women
2. Hamari dharohar : Preserve heritage of minorities
3. Seekho aur Kamao : Skill development of y... | 1 only
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Nai Roshni is scheme for development of leadership qualities in minority women. It is implemented via NGO’s. It’s objective is to provide confidence to women and empower them to move out of their house by providing them knowledge and tools to interact with govt. system.
Seekho aur kamao is a scheme for skill deve... | b | Minorities | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following schemes and there desired aims is/are correctly matched?
1. Nai Roshni : leadership development of adolescent women
2. Hamari dharohar : Preserve heritage of minorities
3. Seekho aur Kam... |
Consider the following statements about Raziya, the Queen of Delhi: She was selected as the heir of the Delhi throne by Iltutmish as she was his only child. Her ascend to throne was opposed by the Chahalgani, the forty Turkish chiefs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Iltutmish considered none of his surviving sons to be worthy of the throne. So he finally decided to nominate his daughter Raziya to the throne.
This marked the beginning of a struggle for power between the monarchy and the Turkish chiefs, sometimes called ‘the forty’ or the ‘chahalgani’.
| b | The Delhi Sultanate | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Raziya, the Queen of Delhi: She was selected as the heir of the Delhi throne by Iltutmish as she was his only child. Her ascend to throne was opposed by the Chahalgani, the forty Turkish chiefs. Which of the statements given above is/a... |
An event, occurred in Bengal in 1750s, is known as "Black Hole Tragedy". This Black hole tragedy was: | The death of English prisoners of war in the Fort William, captured by Nawab of Bengal. | The attack of Nawab on the English factory at kasimbazar and at Fort William. | The treachery with the Nawab by the leading men of his court. | The death of English prisoners of war in the Fort William, captured by Nawab of Bengal. |
Siraj-ud-daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, captured the Fort William from English in 1756. The British prisoners of war were lodged in a prison room in the fort. Out of the 146 white prisoners, only 23 survived the next morning when the prison room was opened, the rest having trampled one other down for places near the wi... | a | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:An event, occurred in Bengal in 1750s, is known as "Black Hole Tragedy". This Black hole tragedy was:##Option_A: The death of English prisoners of war in the Fort William, captured by Nawab of Bengal.###Option_B: The attack of Nawab on the English factory at kasimbazar and a... |
With reference to the Anglo-French rivalry of the 18th century in India, consider the following statements about the Second Carnatic war: It was the extension of the Anglo-French struggle in Europe. It ended with the Battle of Wandiwash followed by the Treaty of Paris. Which of the statements given above is/are correct... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The first Carnatic war was the echo of the Anglo-French struggle in Europe, not the second Carnatic war. The civil war of succession to the thrones of Hyderabad and Carnatic provided the opportunity to the French and the English to interfere in their internal affairs which led to the Second Carnatic War. Hence stateme... | d | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Anglo-French rivalry of the 18th century in India, consider the following statements about the Second Carnatic war: It was the extension of the Anglo-French struggle in Europe. It ended with the Battle of Wandiwash followed by the Treaty of Paris. Which... |
Consider the following statements regarding the contributions of Muslims to the Indo-Islamic architecture: As among Muslims the representation of living beings was taboo by way of decoration, they introduced geometrical and arabesque patterns. Mosaic designs and Pietra-Dura were made use of for surface decoration parti... | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only |
The contribution of the Muslims to Indo-Muslim architecture is profound and no less interesting. Among the architectural features introduced by them mention may be made of arches, domes, minars and minarets, the pendentive, squinch arch, half domed double portals, kiosks (chhatris) and the use of concrete as a factor... | d | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the contributions of Muslims to the Indo-Islamic architecture: As among Muslims the representation of living beings was taboo by way of decoration, they introduced geometrical and arabesque patterns. Mosaic designs and Pietra-Dura ... |
Consider the following statements about the Gupta kings: Samudragupta believed in the policy of peace and non-aggression. Chandragupta-I adopted the title of Vikramaditya, as a mark of victory over the Shakas. Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Samudragupta delighted in violence and conquest. His court poet Harishena wrote a glowing account of the military exploits of his patron.
Chandragupta-II adopted the title of Vikramaditya, as a mark of victory over the Shakas.
| d | Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Gupta kings: Samudragupta believed in the policy of peace and non-aggression. Chandragupta-I adopted the title of Vikramaditya, as a mark of victory over the Shakas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only##... |
Consider the following statements regarding the visit of various Chinese travellers to India:
Among the Chinese monks who visited India, Fa-Hien was the first .
Hiuen-Tsang visited India during Chandragupta"s reign.
I-tsing studied at Nalanda and translated Buddhist texts.
Which of the above statements is/a... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
| Three great Chinese pilgrims Fa-Hien, Hiuen-Tsang and I-tsing visited India in search of knowledge, manuscripts and relics between the fifth and seventh centuries A.D. Fa-Hien with four other monks came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II. As he was interested only in Buddhism, his report does not contain much... | c | Early Medieval Period: North India and South India | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the visit of various Chinese travellers to India:
Among the Chinese monks who visited India, Fa-Hien was the first .
Hiuen-Tsang visited India during Chandragupta"s reign.
I-tsing studied at Nalanda and translated Buddhist ... |
In reference to "Bhagvatism", which of the following statements is not correct? | It was centered around the worship of Vishnu. | It was created by merging of three Gods into one and believed that salvation could be achieved by observance of three different path i.e. Jnana (Knowledge), Karma (Action) and Bhakti (Devotion). | By Gupta times, Mahayana Buddhism overshadowed the Bhagavatism. | It was centered around the worship of Vishnu. | Bhagavatism centred around the worship of Vishnu or Bhagavat, and originated in post-Maurya times. Vishnu- minor god in post vedic times, Bhagavat- Non-vedi tribal god, and Krishna- legendary hero of Mahabharata was merged into one and this resulted in the creation of Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism. By Gupta times, Bhagava... | c | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In reference to "Bhagvatism", which of the following statements is not correct?##Option_A:It was centered around the worship of Vishnu.###Option_B:It was created by merging of three Gods into one and believed that salvation could be achieved by observance of three differen... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Ashokan inscriptions: Ashoka was the first Indian king who has left his records engraved on stones. The inscriptions were written in four different scripts. The inscriptions refer to him as Devanampiya Piyadasi. They are found in India, Nepal, Pakistan and even in Afghani... | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
The history of Ashoka is reconstructed on the basis of his inscriptions. He is the first king in the Indian history who has left his records engraved on stones.
The name of Ashoka occurs only in some Rock addicts. All the other inscriptions mentions only devanampiya piyadasi, dear to gods, and leave out the word As... | d | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Ashokan inscriptions: Ashoka was the first Indian king who has left his records engraved on stones. The inscriptions were written in four different scripts. The inscriptions refer to him as Devanampiya Piyadasi. They are found ... |
Consider the following pairs:
(Gandhiji’s activism) (Type)
1. Champaran Satyagraha: First Civil Disobedience
2. Ahmedabad Mill strike: First Non-Cooperation
3. Kheda Satyagraha: First Hunger Strike
4. Rowlatt satyagraha: ... | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | nan | b | Gandhi – Advent and Achievement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs:
(Gandhiji’s activism) (Type)
1. Champaran Satyagraha: First Civil Disobedience
2. Ahmedabad Mill strike: First Non-Cooperation
3. Kheda Satyagraha: Fi... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:
The brutality stunned the nation and Rabindranath Tagore renounced its Knighthood in protest
Gandhi overwhelmed by the total atmosphere of violence withdrew the Rowlatt Satyagraha
Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | 1 Only | 2 Only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 Only | nan | c | Rowllat Act , Jalianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilapat Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:
The brutality stunned the nation and Rabindranath Tagore renounced its Knighthood in protest
Gandhi overwhelmed by the total atmosphere of violence withdrew the Rowlatt Satyagraha
Whic... |
Consider the Following statement with respect to State Development Loans (SDLs):
1. SDLs are dated securities issued by states for meeting their market borrowings requirements.
2. The SDL are similar to the dated securities issued by the central government.
Select the correct option from the above statements. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | nan | c | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the Following statement with respect to State Development Loans (SDLs):
1. SDLs are dated securities issued by states for meeting their market borrowings requirements.
2. The SDL are similar to the dated securities issued by the central government.
Select the ... |
Which of the following Indian cities is located nearest to the Tropic of Cancer? | Ranchi | Kolkata | Ahmedabad | Ranchi | Tropic of Cancer is the latitude approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial Equator. This latitude corresponds to the northernmost declination of the Sun’s ecliptic to the celestial equator. At the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, around June 21, the Sun attains its greatest declination north and is dire... | a | Map based Questins from Indian Geography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Indian cities is located nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?##Option_A:Ranchi###Option_B:Kolkata##Option_C:Ahmedabad##Option_D:Ranchi##Answer:a##Explaination:Tropic of Cancer is the latitude approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial Equator. This latit... |
Consider the following pairs: Folk dance State of origin 1. Hojagiri Andhra Pradesh 2. Cheraw Mizoram 3. Kamsale Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | Hojagiri: Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura by the Reang people. The dance is performed by women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bottle on the head and earthen lamp on the hand, while only the lower h... | c | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Folk dance State of origin 1. Hojagiri Andhra Pradesh 2. Cheraw Mizoram 3. Kamsale Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A:2 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only#... |
Recently the term Khaibar-buster; frequently seen in news, is associated with: | Anti-insurgent operation conducted by Pakistan army in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region | Common invasive species found in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan | New Houbara Bustards species of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan | Anti-insurgent operation conducted by Pakistan army in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region | Khaibar-buster: Why in news? Iran unveiled a new missile with a reported range that would allow it to reach both US bases in the region as well as targets inside its archfoe Israel. Iran has unveiled a new missile- ‘Khaibar-buster’ that is capable of hitting nearby US bases and targets within its arch-enemy Israel. H... | d | Nature of Indian Federalism | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently the term Khaibar-buster; frequently seen in news, is associated with:##Option_A:Anti-insurgent operation conducted by Pakistan army in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region###Option_B:Common invasive species found in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan##Option_C:New Houbara B... |
Which one of the following was not a cause of the fall of Mauryan Empire? | Brahmanical reaction against the anti-sacrifice attitude of Ashoka. | Rise of feudatories and governors to become independent. | Enormous expenditure on the army and bureaucracy. | Brahmanical reaction against the anti-sacrifice attitude of Ashoka. | Causes for the fall of Mauryan Empire were: Brahmanical reaction against the anti-sacrifice attitude of Buddhism and Ashoka. Ashoka prohibited the killing of animals and birds, and derided superfluous rituals performed by women. Financial crisis due to enormous expenditure on the army and bureaucracy. Oppressive rule o... | b | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following was not a cause of the fall of Mauryan Empire?##Option_A:Brahmanical reaction against the anti-sacrifice attitude of Ashoka.###Option_B:Rise of feudatories and governors to become independent.##Option_C:Enormous expenditure on the army and bureaucr... |
Which of the following intangible cultural heritage is/are inscribed in the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? Ramman Kalariyapattu Navruz Kutiyattam Bhavai Ramlila Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 3, 4 and 6 | 1, 2, 4 and 6 | 2, 3, 4 and 5 | 1, 3, 4 and 6 | 11 Cultural Heritages of India included in the list are: Tradition of Vedic chanting Ramlila- the traditional performance of the Ramayan Kutiyattam- Sanskrit theatre Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India Novruz festival Mudiyettu- ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala Kalbelia... | a | arts | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following intangible cultural heritage is/are inscribed in the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? Ramman Kalariyapattu Navruz Kutiyattam Bhavai Ramlila Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3, 4 and 6###Optio... |
Consider the following statements about the communal awards and the Poona pact of 1932:
1. Communal awards were announced after the Second Round Table Conference.
2. Communal awards declared depressed classes as a minority community.
3. Poona pact abandoned the separate electorates for the depressed class... | 2 and 3 only
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The British policy of ‘Divide and Rule’ found another expression in the announcement of the Communal Award in August 1932. The Award allotted to each minority a number of seats in the legislatures to be elected on the basis of a separate electorate.
The Award declared the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes o... | d | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the communal awards and the Poona pact of 1932:
1. Communal awards were announced after the Second Round Table Conference.
2. Communal awards declared depressed classes as a minority community.
3. Poona pact abandoned the... |
Consider the following statements about Performance Related Incentives Scheme (PRIS) for government employees.
1. It is being implemented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances of the Union Government.
2. It is to be applied both at the individual as well as team level. ... | nbsp; 1 only
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Performance Related Incentives refers to variable part of the pay which is awarded each year depending on the performance. The scheme is applied at the individual employee level as well as team/group level.
The scheme has two parts. One part measures the performance of the entity, the other part links the per... | c | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Performance Related Incentives Scheme (PRIS) for government employees.
1. It is being implemented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances of the Union Government.
2. It is to be applied b... |
Consider the following statements about the elections in India.
1. The 61 st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.
2. The 9 th Lok Sabha Elections of 1989 saw the maximum voter turnout in any general elections in the history of India.
3. The 16 th Lo... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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The 61 st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.
However, the maximum voter turnout has taken place in the 16 th Lok Sabha Elections of 2014, which in percentage term is equal to 66.4. This turnout is highest both in terms of percentage and numbers.
The last election s... | b | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the elections in India.
1. The 61 st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.
2. The 9 th Lok Sabha Elections of 1989 saw the maximum voter turnout in any general elections in the... |
Consider the following statements.
1. USA is the top importer of Indian goods while China is the top exporter to India.
2. There has been a decline of Indian imports from China last year owing to revival of manufacturing in India in last two years.
3. The share of engineering goods in th... | nbsp; 1 only
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In 2013-14, USA replaced UAE as the top importer from India, while China continues to maintain its position as the top exporter to India.
There has been a continuous growth in the imports from China. Last year saw an 8.47% growth in imports from China.
In 2013 and 2014, the share of Petroleum products wa... | a | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. USA is the top importer of Indian goods while China is the top exporter to India.
2. There has been a decline of Indian imports from China last year owing to revival of manufacturing in India in last two years.
... |
Consider the following statements about the Gramin Dak Sevak Post Offices.
1. It employs Gramin Dak Sevak who runs the post office for not more than five hours.
2. Gramin Dak Sevak delivers mails on payment of certain allowance.
3. Such post offices offer limited services of delivery of ... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Gramin Dak Sewak Post Offices are part time post offices being run by department of Posts to make the postal and banking services accessible in rural areas.
Under this system, postal personnel called Gramin Dak Sewak are employed to run the post office for a period not exceeding 5 hours, and to deliver and co... | a | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Gramin Dak Sevak Post Offices.
1. It employs Gramin Dak Sevak who runs the post office for not more than five hours.
2. Gramin Dak Sevak delivers mails on payment of certain allowance.
3. Such post o... |
Consider the following statements about the National Pension System.
1. It is mandatory for all the persons belonging to the organized sector except the armed forces.
2. Under this system the Pension funds are managed by the Private Fund managers also.
3. A part of savings can be withdra... | nbsp; 1 & 2only
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The National Pension System (NPS) was launched on 1st January, 2004 with the objective of providing retirement income to all the citizens. NPS aims to institute pension reforms and to inculcate the habit of saving for retirement amongst the citizens.
Initially, NPS was introduced for the new government re... | d | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the National Pension System.
1. It is mandatory for all the persons belonging to the organized sector except the armed forces.
2. Under this system the Pension funds are managed by the Private Fund managers also. ... |
Consider the following statements.
| nbsp; India has constantly faced trade deficit for more than last twenty years.
| nbsp; India’s trade deficit majorly comes from Asian trade, while outside Asia it is generally trade surplus.
| nbsp; India has constantly seen growth in its exports in the last ten years.
| nbsp; India has constantly faced trade deficit for more than last twenty years.
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India has been facing trade deficit continuously, with not a single year in last two decades when it has attained a trade surplus.
India’s trade deficit majorly comes from its Asian trade including China and West Asia. 49.45% of its imports and 60.78% of its exports took place in Asia in 2014. With rest of th... | b | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
##Option_A:nbsp; India has constantly faced trade deficit for more than last twenty years.
###Option_B:nbsp; India’s trade deficit majorly comes from Asian trade, while outside Asia it is generally trade surplus.
##Opti... |
Consider the following statements about the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojna(SAGY).
| nbsp; It is to be implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
| nbsp; It is not applicable to MPs belonging to urban constituencies having no villages.
| nbsp; Government has proposed to merge the currently running MPLADS with SAGY within next five years.
| nbsp; It is to be implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
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The scheme is to be implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
For MPs belonging to urban constituencies not having any villages/gram panchayats, the MP will identify a gram panchayat from a nearby rural constituency.
There is currently no proposal to merge the MPLADS with SAGY. Although MPLADS ha... | d | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojna(SAGY).
##Option_A:nbsp; It is to be implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
###Option_B:nbsp; It is not applicable to MPs belonging to urban constituencies having no villages.
#... |
What is MeghRaj?
| nbsp; It is a cloud seeding programme under development by the Ministry of Science and Technology, to minimize the impact of adverse monsoons.
| nbsp; It is a satellite to be launched in 2017 for Monsoon forecasting and prediction.
| nbsp; It refers to the code name given by Indian Air-Force to the rescue Mission it operated in Uttarakhand Flash floods.
| nbsp; It is a cloud seeding programme under development by the Ministry of Science and Technology, to minimize the impact of adverse monsoons.
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To harness the benefit of cloud computing, DeitY has initaiated project MeghRaj for creating a Government of India cloud computing environment (GI Cloud) at the national level. This will act as common repository of cloud based infrastructure resources and applications available on demand. GI Cloud is aimed at opt... | d | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What is MeghRaj?
##Option_A:nbsp; It is a cloud seeding programme under development by the Ministry of Science and Technology, to minimize the impact of adverse monsoons.
###Option_B:nbsp; It is a satellite to be launched in 2017 for Monsoon forecasting and p... |
Consider the following statements about the Swach Bharat Mission: One of the aims is to lay water pipelines to all the villages to enable tap connections in all households on demand. It will use NABARD and SIDBI to make available small loans to people who need money for toilet construction. The loans given for toilet c... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The Swachh Bharat Mission has a target period of five years. To make India Open Defecation Free in 5 years it aims to: construct individual, cluster and community toilets, cleanliness through solid and liquid waste management and laying water pipelines to all the villages to enable tap connections in all households. ... | d | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Swach Bharat Mission: One of the aims is to lay water pipelines to all the villages to enable tap connections in all households on demand. It will use NABARD and SIDBI to make available small loans to people who need money for toil... |
Consider the following statements about the Niche Tourism Products.
1. It aims at development of certain aspect of tourisms which are independent of seasonality.
2. It aims at identifying products where the country has a comparative advantage over others.
3. In India Golf, Polo, Cruise, ... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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The Ministry of tourism has taken the initiative of identifying, diversifying, developing, and promoting niche products of the tourism industry. This is done in order to overcome the aspect of seasonality and make the country a 365 days destination, attract tourists with specific interests, and to ensure repeat vi... | a | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Niche Tourism Products.
1. It aims at development of certain aspect of tourisms which are independent of seasonality.
2. It aims at identifying products where the country has a comparative advantage over other... |
Provisions regarding which of the following came into force on the "date of adoption’ of the Constitution? Parliament President Supreme Court Elections Citizenship Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | The date of adoption of the constitution is Nov 26, 1946. On this date only certain provisions came into force. The major among them were- Parliament, elections, and citizenship. Rest of the constitution came in force on Jan 26, 1950. | c | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Provisions regarding which of the following came into force on the "date of adoption’ of the Constitution? Parliament President Supreme Court Elections Citizenship Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only##O... |
Consider the following statements:
Indian Parliament is vested with sovereign powers.
The subordinate courts at the district level enforce only the state laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Indian Parliament is not a sovereign body, like that of British, because we have written constitution thereby the Parliament is bound by the constitution. Further, according to the Supreme Court, the Parliament can’t change the basic structure of the constitution.
Indian judiciary is integrated and organic, meani... | d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
Indian Parliament is vested with sovereign powers.
The subordinate courts at the district level enforce only the state laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and... |
When did India become a sovereignty state?
July 18, 1947
Aug 15, 1947
Nov 26, 1946
Jan 26, 1950
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On July 18, 1947 the Indian Independence Act was approved by the British monarch. The Act came into force on Aug 15, 1947. Till the passage of this Act, India was a British colony. From Aug 15, 1947 to Jan 26, 1950, India was a dominion of British Commonwealth of Nations. India ceased to be a British dominion only on... | d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
When did India become a sovereignty state?
July 18, 1947
Aug 15, 1947
Nov 26, 1946
Jan 26, 1950
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
On July 18, 1947 the Indian Independence Act was approved by the Bri... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
Preamble is the reservoir of powers to the legislature.
Parliament can amend any part of the Preamble.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 no... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
According to the Supreme Court, the Preamble though is an integral part of the constitution, but its not the source of power to any of the institution. It not enforceable in the court of law.
However, it doesn’t mean that the Parliament can amend any part of the Preamble. In other words, Parliament can’t amend th... | d | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
Preamble is the reservoir of powers to the legislature.
Parliament can amend any part of the Preamble.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
1 only
... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament’s power to reorganize the states (under Article 3):
The bill to effect such changes can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
The bill for such changes amends the Constitution of India.
This power is being used to pass th... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Parliament, under Article 3, has the power to redraw the political map of the country. However, for doing so two conditions must be fulfilled- the bill to this effect can be introduced only with prior recommendation of the President, and before recommending such a bill the President has to refer the same to the state... | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament’s power to reorganize the states (under Article 3):
The bill to effect such changes can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
The bill for such changes amends the Constitution of In... |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian citizenship:
In India only citizen by birth are eligible for the office of the President.
Constitution contains five ways of acquiring citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
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In India both a citizen by birth as well as naturalized citizen are eligible for the office of President.
Constitution does not contain any provision for acquisition or loss of citizenship post Jan 26, 1950. It empowers the Parliament to make law in this regard.
| d | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Indian citizenship:
In India only citizen by birth are eligible for the office of the President.
Constitution contains five ways of acquiring citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
... |
Consider the following statements:
Article 16(4) provides reservation for the backward classes.
State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Article 16(4) is only an enabling article, which means that, by itself it doesn’t provide any reservation to any section of the population. It only empowers the Parliament to make provisions in this regard if it deems fit.
It is not the state legislature, rather it’s the Parliament that can prescribe residence as... | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
Article 16(4) provides reservation for the backward classes.
State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrec... |
What are the remedies to a person whose right to speech and expression (Article 19) is curtailed by the members of his community? He can move to the Supreme Court under Article 32. He can move to the High Court under Article 226. He only has ordinary legal remedy through lower courts. Select the correct answer using co... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The rights under Article 19 are protected against only the state action and not against the private individual. When the rights that are available against the State’s action only are violated by the private individuals, there are no constitutional remedies but only ordinary legal remedies. Therefore, under the current ... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the remedies to a person whose right to speech and expression (Article 19) is curtailed by the members of his community? He can move to the Supreme Court under Article 32. He can move to the High Court under Article 226. He only has ordinary legal remedy through low... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Writ of Quo-Warranto issued by the Supreme Court: It can be issued only in case of a substantive public office. It can’t be issued against a minister. It can be issued against a judge of a High Court if he has acquired office through corrupt means. Which of the statements... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | This writ is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office. Hence, it prevents illegal usurpation of public office. The writ can be issued only in case of a substantive public office of permanent character. Therefore, it is not applicable to a ministerial post. Further, this w... | a | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Writ of Quo-Warranto issued by the Supreme Court: It can be issued only in case of a substantive public office. It can’t be issued against a minister. It can be issued against a judge of a High Court if he has acquired office t... |
Consider the following statements regarding Martial Law in India:
It suspends the center-state relations.
It suspends the ordinary law courts.
Writ of habeas corpus is not applicable to areas under martial law.
It is explicitly mentioned in Article 34.
Which of the statements given above i... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The concept of Martial Law is not explicitly mentioned in Indian constitution, rather it is only implicitly mentioned under Article 34.
It refers to a situation where the civil administration is run military authorities, therefore it suspends the ordinary law.
It doesn’t affect the center-state relations. It ... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Martial Law in India:
It suspends the center-state relations.
It suspends the ordinary law courts.
Writ of habeas corpus is not applicable to areas under martial law.
It is explicitly mentioned in Article 34... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties:
Fundamental duties in Indian Constitution are inspired by the Irish Constitution.
Fundamental duties are applicable to all the residents of India.
Fundamental duties can be enforced in the court of law if the Parliament passes a law in this reg... | 1 only
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| Fundamental duties are inspired by the erstwhile Soviet Constitution. We have adopted Directive principles from the Irish Constitution. Fundamental duties are confined only to the citizens of India. Residents is a wider term than citizens. Fundamental duties can be enforced in court of law if the Parliament passes a la... | b | Fundamental Duties | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties:
Fundamental duties in Indian Constitution are inspired by the Irish Constitution.
Fundamental duties are applicable to all the residents of India.
Fundamental duties can be enforced in the court of l... |
Constitutional provisions regarding which of the can be amended by simple legislative procedure? Election of the President and its manner. Increasing the strength of the Supreme Court. Conferment of more jurisdictions on the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | There are many provisions in the constitution which can be amended by simple legislative procedure outside the scope of Article 368. These among others, increasing the number of puisne judges of the Supreme Court, conferment of more powers on the Supreme Court etc. These are those provision which do not affect the Indi... | c | Amendment of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Constitutional provisions regarding which of the can be amended by simple legislative procedure? Election of the President and its manner. Increasing the strength of the Supreme Court. Conferment of more jurisdictions on the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using cod... |
Who among the following is regarded as the ‘Leader of the Parliament’ in India?
Speaker
Prime Minister
Vice President
Leader of the Lok Sabha
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In a Parliamentary form of government the Prime Minister is regarded the most crucial part of the polity. He is the leader of the government, the Parliament, and his Party.
Speaker is the leader of the Lok Sabha, Vice President is the leader of the Rajya Sabha.
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Who among the following is regarded as the ‘Leader of the Parliament’ in India?
Speaker
Prime Minister
Vice President
Leader of the Lok Sabha
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
In a Parliamentary for... |
Consider the following statements regarding the power of the Parliament to make laws on a state subject when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in this regard: The Rajya Sabha has to pass such a resolution with a majority similar to the one needed to pass a Constitutional Amendment Act under Article 368. The state leg... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary in national interest that the Parliament should enact a law on a state subject then the Parliament becomes empowered to pass such a law. However, it does not restrict the power of the state legislature to pass on the same subject. But, in case of inconsistency b... | c | Center-State Legislative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the power of the Parliament to make laws on a state subject when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in this regard: The Rajya Sabha has to pass such a resolution with a majority similar to the one needed to pass a Constitutional A... |
Article 249 of the Constitution empowers the Centre to legislate on subjects of State list. Which of the following statements regarding this provision is/are correct ? To make laws on a subject of state list in National interest , Centre has to get a resolution passed in both the houses of Parliament with the support o... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct as under Article 249 , only Rajya Sabha can pass such a resolution on state subject in national interest. Statement 2 is correct as given under article 249. Such a law ceases to have effect on passage of six months after the resolution has ceased to be in force. | b | Center-State Legislative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Article 249 of the Constitution empowers the Centre to legislate on subjects of State list. Which of the following statements regarding this provision is/are correct ? To make laws on a subject of state list in National interest , Centre has to get a resolution passed in bot... |
Consider the following statements: While, the Central Government can borrow money from outside of India, the state governments can"t. The loans made by the central government to the states are made from the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | As per current constitutional provisions, the central government can borrow money from outside of India, but the state governments can't. This provision was inserted to prevent sovereign debt crisis. The loans made by the center to the states are charged on the consolidated fund of India. | b | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: While, the Central Government can borrow money from outside of India, the state governments can"t. The loans made by the central government to the states are made from the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/a... |
Which of the following statements regarding borrowing powers of Centre and States is/are correct? The Central government can make loans to any state or give guarantees in case of loans raised by the states with the approval of the Parliament. A state government can borrow both from India and abroad within the limits fi... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct as the Central government can make loans to any state or give guarantees in case of loans raised by the states but Parliament approval is not needed. Statement 2 is not correct as the state government can't borrow from abroad using security of the Consolidated Fund of the State. | d | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding borrowing powers of Centre and States is/are correct? The Central government can make loans to any state or give guarantees in case of loans raised by the states with the approval of the Parliament. A state government can borrow bo... |
Which of the following is/are Constitutional bodies? Inter-State Council Central Council of Indian Medicine Central Council of Health Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | A constitutional body is one which is either directly established by the Constitution or derives its functions, authority from a Constitutional provision. Under Article 263, the President has set up a number of bodies, and are therefore constitutional in nature. These include the Inter-State Council, Central Council of... | b | Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are Constitutional bodies? Inter-State Council Central Council of Indian Medicine Central Council of Health Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Gram Nyayalayas Act 2008: Gram Nyayalayas are the mobile courts set up at the intermediate level of the panchayat. Nyayadhikari, the presiding officer of Gram Nyaylayas, is appointed by the High Court. They can try only civil cases. They can only try offences under the state ... | 1 only | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3, and 4 only | 1 only | Gram Nyayalayas are mobile courts set up at the intermediate levels of panchayat or for a group of contiguous panchayats in every district. The presiding officer is a first class magistrate appointed by the state government. These courts can try both petty civil and criminal cases under both central and state laws. | a | District Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Gram Nyayalayas Act 2008: Gram Nyayalayas are the mobile courts set up at the intermediate level of the panchayat. Nyayadhikari, the presiding officer of Gram Nyaylayas, is appointed by the High Court. They can try only civil cases... |
Consider the following statements regarding 97th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011:
The Act has made it a fundamental right to form cooperative societies by amending Article 19 of the Constitution.
It has inserted a new Article in part-IV of the constitution.
It has added a new Part IXB to the constitution.
I... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
97th Constitutional Amendment Act has made some major changes in the Constitution. It has amended Article 19(1)(c), which deals with fundamental right to form association, and has added the words “Cooperative Societies” after the words “or unions”. It has inserted a new Article 43B stating that, it shall be the ende... | a | Amendment of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding 97th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011:
The Act has made it a fundamental right to form cooperative societies by amending Article 19 of the Constitution.
It has inserted a new Article in part-IV of the constitution.
It has ... |
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