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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Earthquake measurement? Richter Scale measures the magnitude and energy of an Earthquake while Mercalli Scale measures its impact Richter Scale is an objective scale measured through a Siesmograph while Mercalli Scale is a subjective scale based on empirical ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | An Earthquake is a tremor producing destructive waves in the Earth's Crust. Richter Scale is a logarithmic scale that measures the magnitude -- and thus, energy -- of a quake. The magnitude increases ten times with each unit increase in Richter value. The energy increases 31.7 times. It is an objective mathematical sca... | d | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Earthquake measurement? Richter Scale measures the magnitude and energy of an Earthquake while Mercalli Scale measures its impact Richter Scale is an objective scale measured through a Siesmograph while Mercalli Sc... |
In relation to Union Territories and National Capital Territory of Delhi, consider the following statements: Strategic importance, cultural distinctiveness and political-administrative consideration have been the reasons for creation of Union Territories. The Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi is appointed by the President... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Strategic importance-Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Cultural distinctiveness - Puducherry, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu. Political-administrative consideration—Delhi and Chandigarh. Lieutenant Governor is empowered to promulgate ordinance and withdraw it BUT ONLY with the prior permission of the ... | b | Center-State Legislative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In relation to Union Territories and National Capital Territory of Delhi, consider the following statements: Strategic importance, cultural distinctiveness and political-administrative consideration have been the reasons for creation of Union Territories. The Chief Minister ... |
The Government can take which of the following steps to contain price rise in essential commodities? Reduce import duties of cereals and pulses. Impose stock limits from time to time on select essential commodities such as pulses, edible oil, etc. Suspend Future trading in essential commodities. Select the correct answ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Reducing import duties would decrease prices in domestic country.
Imposing stock limit helps prevent hoarding and makes it punishable offence.
Future trading give rise to speculation and disproportionate variations in agricultural commodities prices.
| d | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Government can take which of the following steps to contain price rise in essential commodities? Reduce import duties of cereals and pulses. Impose stock limits from time to time on select essential commodities such as pulses, edible oil, etc. Suspend Future trading in e... |
Sources of Revenue Receipts are:
1. Disinvestment of PSUs
2. National Saving Certificate
3. Dividends and profits
Choose the correct statement using the codes given below:
| 1 and 2
| 2 Only
| 3 Only
| 1 and 2
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Disinvestment and Savings are source of capital Receipts
| c | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Sources of Revenue Receipts are:
1. Disinvestment of PSUs
2. National Saving Certificate
3. Dividends and profits
Choose the correct statement using the codes given below:
##Option_A:1 and 2
###Option_B:2 Only
##Option_C:3 Only
##Option_D:1 and 2
... |
Which one of the following temples was/were built by the Chola kings? Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur Airatesvara Temple, Darasuram Durga Temple, Aihole Meenakshi Temple, Tanjavur Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The Cholas who succeeded the Pallavas and ruled over South India from the 9th to 13th centuries A.D. created the great temples, the Brihadisvara temples of Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholisvaram, and the Airatesvara temple at Darasuram . The three Chola temples in India are exemplary production in the Dravidian style of ... | a | Early Medieval Period: North India and South India | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following temples was/were built by the Chola kings? Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur Airatesvara Temple, Darasuram Durga Temple, Aihole Meenakshi Temple, Tanjavur Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 a... |
Consider the potential benefits of Neem Coated Urea:
It will significantly increase the farm yield as it improves the uptake of N, P and K significantly.
It will not effect the fertilizer prices as subsidy will be provided to Neem Coated Urea manufacturers.
This would help plug diversion of urea to non-agricult... | 2 and 4 only
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The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has decided to remove cap of 35 percent on neem-coated urea. Removing this cap will give impetus to agri sector.
Coating urea with neem has many advantages like the release of the nitrogen becomes slow and it also helps reducing risk of disease in crops, However, this may... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the potential benefits of Neem Coated Urea:
It will significantly increase the farm yield as it improves the uptake of N, P and K significantly.
It will not effect the fertilizer prices as subsidy will be provided to Neem Coated Urea manufacturers.
This woul... |
In the context of Ireland recently legalizing same sex marriage,consider the following statements with respect to Section 377 in India : Section 377 was drafted by Macaulay in 1861. It violates articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Indian constitution. State governments can amend Section 377 subject to the approval of preside... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | All the statements are correct. Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code led to nondiscrimination of homosexuality . Lord Macaulay drafted Indian Penal Code,1860 and introduced it in 1861.The credit for drafting the IPC, 1860, including the controversial Section 377 goes to him.Thus the British drafted Section 377 of the I... | d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Ireland recently legalizing same sex marriage,consider the following statements with respect to Section 377 in India : Section 377 was drafted by Macaulay in 1861. It violates articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Indian constitution. State governments can amend S... |
In relation to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),consider the following statements: FDI increases access to market in domestic country and also reduces cost of production if the labor market is cheaper. FDI offers a source of external capital and increased revenue. FDI exposes local governments and businesses to new tech... | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | FDI reduces cost of production if the labor market is cheaper and the regulations are less restrictive in domestic market. FDI opens local industries to outer world and hence exchange of technologies and best practices. A Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment in a business by an investor from another country... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In relation to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),consider the following statements: FDI increases access to market in domestic country and also reduces cost of production if the labor market is cheaper. FDI offers a source of external capital and increased revenue. FDI exposes... |
The Martand Sun Temple was a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Surya and built during the 8th century CE. It"s architecture is said to be blend of which of the following styles? Gandhara Mathura Roman Choose the correct options: | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The temple can be said it was an excellent specimen of Kashmiri architecture, which had blended the Gandharan, Gupta, Chinese, Roman, Syrian-Byzantine and Greek forms of architecture. | c | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Martand Sun Temple was a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Surya and built during the 8th century CE. It"s architecture is said to be blend of which of the following styles? Gandhara Mathura Roman Choose the correct options:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 an... |
In Buddhist Philosophy, which of the following is/are correctly matched? Abhidhamma Pitaka -- Rules of the order Sutta Pitaka -- Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics Vinaya Pitaka --Buddhist scripture Choose the correct option: | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | 1 and 2 | Gautama's three main disciples known as Upali, Ananda and Mahakashyap remembered his teachings and passed them on to his followers. It is believed that soon after the Buddha's death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order) and Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s... | b | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Buddhist Philosophy, which of the following is/are correctly matched? Abhidhamma Pitaka -- Rules of the order Sutta Pitaka -- Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics Vinaya Pitaka --Buddhist scripture Choose the correct option:##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Opt... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Shore Temple?
1. Shore temple was built by Narasimhavarman II of Chalukya dynasty.
2. This temple has been classified as UNESCO world heritage site.
3. This temple has both deities Vishnu and Shiva in its premises.
Options:
A) 1 and 2
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Shore temple was built by Narasimhavarman II of Pallava dynasty.
Other two statements are correct.
Shore Temple - The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram, built during the reign of the Pallava King Rajasimha (c. 700 - 728), is the earliest important structural temple in Southern India. Its three sanctuar... | b | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Shore Temple?
1. Shore temple was built by Narasimhavarman II of Chalukya dynasty.
2. This temple has been classified as UNESCO world heritage site.
3. This temple has both deities Vishnu and Shiva in i... |
Consider the following pairs: River Originating State 1. Tlawng Arunachal Pradesh 2. Feni Sikkim 3. Iril Manipur Which one of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 1 only | 1 and 2 | First pair is wrong because Tlawng river originates in Mizoram. Second is also wrong because Feni river originates in Triupra. This river was also in news with respect water sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh. Option D is correct. 1. Tlawng Mizoram 2. Feni Triupra 3. Iril ... | d | Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: River Originating State 1. Tlawng Arunachal Pradesh 2. Feni Sikkim 3. Iril Manipur Which one of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 and 3##Op... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Virupaksha Temple? 1) Vittala Temple is located near the banks of the Kaveri river. 2) Temple, also has a monolithic rock cut stone chariot. 3) Temple"s Ranga Mantapa has musical pillars. Choose the correct options : A) 1 and 2 B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 3 Only D) None o... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement one is incorrect. Vittla Temple is located near the banks of the Tungabhadra River not Kavery.
Statement Two is incorrect. The chariot looks as if it is a monolithic structure that has been carved out of a gigantic stone.However, the colossal structure was built using a number of granite blocks of huge ... | c | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Virupaksha Temple? 1) Vittala Temple is located near the banks of the Kaveri river. 2) Temple, also has a monolithic rock cut stone chariot. 3) Temple"s Ranga Mantapa has musical pillars. Choose the correct options :... |
With regard to the development of Education in British India, consider the following statements: The first beginnings with respect to education was laid out by the Charter Act of 1833, which directed the Company to sanction one lakh rupees annually for promoting oriental knowledge in the country. Lord Macaulay"s Minute... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The first humble beginnings with respect to education were made by the Charter Act of 1813, which directed the East India Company to sanction one lakh rupees annually to encourage learned Indians and promote modern sciences and not oriental knowledge. Hence, 1st statement is incorrect.
However, there arose a ... | c | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the development of Education in British India, consider the following statements: The first beginnings with respect to education was laid out by the Charter Act of 1833, which directed the Company to sanction one lakh rupees annually for promoting oriental kno... |
With regard to the basic premise / values held by the Theosophical Society, consider the following statements: It rejected the philosophy of Upanishads samkhya, yoga and Vedanta school of thought. It accepted the Hindu beliefs of karma and rebirth. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel M.S. Olcott founded the Theosophical Society in the United States in 1875, were inspired by Indian culture and thought. The Society, in 1882, shifted their headquarters in to Adyar (Madras), accepted the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma and drew inspiration from the philosophy ... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the basic premise / values held by the Theosophical Society, consider the following statements: It rejected the philosophy of Upanishads samkhya, yoga and Vedanta school of thought. It accepted the Hindu beliefs of karma and rebirth. Which of the statement(s) ... |
Which of the following sites are part of the Vijaynagara style of Mural Painting tradition? 1. Virbhadra Temple, Lepakshi. 2. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi. 3. Shri Krishna Temple, Chengam. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1, 2 and 3 | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
All statements are correct.
All three temples are example of Vijanagar style of mural paintings and extention of Vijaynagar painting known as Nayaka painting style.
The location and temples are correctly matched in the statements.
Option A
| a | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following sites are part of the Vijaynagara style of Mural Painting tradition? 1. Virbhadra Temple, Lepakshi. 2. Virupaksha Temple, Hampi. 3. Shri Krishna Temple, Chengam. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1, 2 and 3###Option_B:2 a... |
Which of the following is correct related to Information Technology Act, 2000?
a. It deals with issues related to cyber crimes only such as spreading false and offensive messages through communication networks.
b. It deals with e-commerce
c. Section 66A penalizes sending false and offensive messages t... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 provides for legal recognition for transactions through electronic communication and deals with cyber crimes. Thus, a is incorrect due to 'ONLY' and b is correct.
Section 66A penalises spreading false and offensive messages through communication networks and provides for imp... | b | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is correct related to Information Technology Act, 2000?
a. It deals with issues related to cyber crimes only such as spreading false and offensive messages through communication networks.
b. It deals with e-commerce
c. Section 66A pen... |
Consider the following statements with respect to "Net Neutrailty": It lays down responsibility solely on the Internet Service Providers(ISP) not to discriminate in terms of data speed and its pricing. It is related to over the top services (OTT). Net neutrality promotes innovation. Provides level playing field especia... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Net neutrality lays down responsibility on both internet service provider and government for not discriminating data in terms of speed and pricing. It is also related to over the top services such as Whatsapp, Skype, etc. Gives way to innovation and provide level playing field especially to start-ups. | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to "Net Neutrailty": It lays down responsibility solely on the Internet Service Providers(ISP) not to discriminate in terms of data speed and its pricing. It is related to over the top services (OTT). Net neutrality promotes inn... |
Which of the following activites are not asscociated with money laundering?
a. Particpating notes
b. Buying of capital goods from abroad by big corporates
c. Education sector
d. None of the above
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All of them comes under money laundering activites
Particpatory notes are a means of money aundering through round tripping
Big corporates pay a part of money of capital goods through Hawala transaction so as to avoid custom duty
Capitation fees in colleges comes under money laundering activities
| d | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following activites are not asscociated with money laundering?
a. Particpating notes
b. Buying of capital goods from abroad by big corporates
c. Education sector
d. None of the above
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##... |
Which of the following is false regarding the initiatives taken to curb black money? | SIT has been formed by Supreme Court to investigate into matters of stashed black money inside and outside India. | Black money bill, 2015 is a money bill. | Benami transaction prohibition (amendment) bill, 2015 deals with curbing black money in real estate sector. | SIT has been formed by Supreme Court to investigate into matters of stashed black money inside and outside India. | SIT has been formed with the primary aim of investigating into matters of black money stashed outside India. Black money bill, 2015 is a money bill as it deals with imposition of taxes on money which has not been declared; providing for compliance window. Benami transaction prohibition (amendment) bill, 2015 deals with... | a | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is false regarding the initiatives taken to curb black money?##Option_A: SIT has been formed by Supreme Court to investigate into matters of stashed black money inside and outside India.###Option_B: Black money bill, 2015 is a money bill.##Option_C: ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD): In positive IOD ocean water off the Sumatra coast becomes colder than normal. The IOD is the difference in sea surface temperature between the Arabian Sea and the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia. An IOD can counter or worsen an El Nino's imp... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | All the statements are correct: The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between two areas (or poles, hence a dipole) - a western pole in the Arabian Sea (western Indian Ocean) and an eastern pole in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia. During a 'positive IOD', the e... | d | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD): In positive IOD ocean water off the Sumatra coast becomes colder than normal. The IOD is the difference in sea surface temperature between the Arabian Sea and the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia. ... |
Consider the following statements with regards to 'Genome Editing': It is a new technique to change part of a plant genome with a gene from some other organism"s gene unlike wholesome change done under Recombinant DNA technique. It involves breaking apart a genome using "molecular scissors" and speeding up the repair p... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Genome editing (also called gene editing) is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism's DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in the genome. Several approaches to genome editing have been developed. Genome editing te... | b | Biotech | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to 'Genome Editing': It is a new technique to change part of a plant genome with a gene from some other organism"s gene unlike wholesome change done under Recombinant DNA technique. It involves breaking apart a genome using "mol... |
With regard to the ideology of the Congress Left Wing with the rise of Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: They stood for complete independence and wanted Swaraj not for the classes but for the masses. They stood for anti-Imperialism, nationalism and socialism. Their ideological inspiration ca... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Congress Socialist Party was launched in 1934, to work within the Congress, to strengthen it, to mould and shape its policies. Their ideological inspiration came from Marxism and Democratic Socialism and they stood for anti-Imperialism, nationalism and Socialism, whereas , it was Revolutionary Terrorists who were ... | c | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the ideology of the Congress Left Wing with the rise of Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: They stood for complete independence and wanted Swaraj not for the classes but for the masses. They stood for anti-Imperialism, nationalism an... |
Which of the following are associated with eight limbs of Yoga, outlined by Patanjali's Yoga Sutra
1. Yama and Niyama
2. Praṇayama and Pratyahara
3. Dhyana and Samadhi
4. Dharana and Niravana
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
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| 1 and 2 Only
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Patanjali's Yoga Sutras outline eight limbs to better oneself physically, mentally and spiritually.
1. Yama – ethical restraints (the don'ts)
2. Niyama – ethical observances (the dos)
3. Asana – a posture that one can hold for a period of time, staying relaxed, steady, comfortable and mo... | c | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are associated with eight limbs of Yoga, outlined by Patanjali's Yoga Sutra
1. Yama and Niyama
2. Praṇayama and Pratyahara
3. Dhyana and Samadhi
4. Dharana and Niravana
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kuka Revolt? Kuka Revolt occurred in western Maharashtra. Kuka revolt was led by Bhagat Jawahar Mal. The basic tenets of this revolt were abolition of caste, discouraging consumption of meat and alcohol. It encouraged women to step out of seclusion. Select the ... | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 only | 3 and 4 only | Kuka Revolt was founded in 1840 by Bhagat Jawahar Mal also known as Sian Saheb in western Punjab. The basic tenets of this revolt were abolition of caste and similar discrimination among Sikhs, discouraging eating of meat and intake of alcohol and drugs and encouraging women to step out of seclusion. Hence Option D is ... | d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kuka Revolt? Kuka Revolt occurred in western Maharashtra. Kuka revolt was led by Bhagat Jawahar Mal. The basic tenets of this revolt were abolition of caste, discouraging consumption of meat and alcohol. It encourage... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Khond Uprising? Participants of this movement were predominantly from the lower castes. The movement was led by Tirut Singh. One of the reasons of this movement was the government’s attempt to suppress human sacrifice. To counter this movement British formed a ... | 1 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | Khond uprising from 1837 to 1856 were directed against the British, in which tribal of Ghumsar, china-ki-medi, kalahandi and Patna actively participated. The movement was led by Chakra Bisoi in the name of young Raja. The main issue was the attempt by the government to suppress human sacrifice - Mariah System (Trad... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Khond Uprising? Participants of this movement were predominantly from the lower castes. The movement was led by Tirut Singh. One of the reasons of this movement was the government’s attempt to suppress human sacrific... |
Which of the following portions of the constitution are going to be amended by the proposed GST Bill, 2014 :-
7th Schedule
9th Schedule
Article 368
Directive Principles of State Policy
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1 only
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The GST bill will make several amendements in total 17 items in the constitution, the substantive ones being addition of Art. 279A (to set up GST council) and to alter the taxation powers of centre and state (7th Schedule - Union List and State List; and addition of Art 269A (inclusion of GST in division pool). Along... | a | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following portions of the constitution are going to be amended by the proposed GST Bill, 2014 :-
7th Schedule
9th Schedule
Article 368
Directive Principles of State Policy
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
... |
Consider the following statements with regard to the transfer of power to Indians after 1940s: August Offer recognized that the framing of the new Constitution should primarily the responsibility of Indians themselves. The Cripps Mission provided a provision for the participation of Princely states in the Constitution... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Except 3rd statement, all the statements are correct. Under August offer 1940, the framing of the new Constitution should be primarily the responsibility of Indian themselves and should originate from Indian conception of the social , economic and political structure of Indian life. The Cripps Mission, 1942, declared t... | b | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to the transfer of power to Indians after 1940s: August Offer recognized that the framing of the new Constitution should primarily the responsibility of Indians themselves. The Cripps Mission provided a provision for the partici... |
In relation to Digital India Programme launched by the Government of India, which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Digital Inclusion’? Implementation of National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN). Incentives for telecom companies to increase 3G network coverage replacing their 2G network. Nationa... | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | Digital inclusion is the ability of individuals and groups to access and use information and communication technologies. NOFN aims to connect all Panchayats to internet. Shifting from 2G to 3G does not essentially guarantee ‘inclusion’ or spread of new connections; it merely indicates increase in speed of internet acce... | d | Good Governance , e-Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In relation to Digital India Programme launched by the Government of India, which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Digital Inclusion’? Implementation of National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN). Incentives for telecom companies to increase 3G network... |
Given below is a list of initiatives taken by Government of India: One Rank One Pension scheme. Atal Pension Yojana and PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Mission Indradhanush Which of the above schemes is/are the part of policy initiative(s) to bring more citizens under the domain of socia... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 only | In the Indian context, Social Security is a comprehensive approach designed to prevent deprivation, assure the individual of a basic minimum income for himself and his dependents and to protect the individual from any uncertainties. One Rank One Pension scheme doesn’t increase pension coverage but it is to address ex... | a | Human Capital Development | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Given below is a list of initiatives taken by Government of India: One Rank One Pension scheme. Atal Pension Yojana and PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Mission Indradhanush Which of the above schemes is/are the part of policy initiative(s) to ... |
Which of the following factors helped in weakening of caste rigidity in British India during the period of religious and social reform movements?
1.The introduction of principle equality before law by British government.
2.The creation of private property and free sale of land.
3. 'Bharat Dharma Mahamanda... | 1, 2 and 3
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’Bharat Dharma Mahamandala’ was a revivalist organization and was working for restoring old Hindu traditions and orthodoxy.
| b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following factors helped in weakening of caste rigidity in British India during the period of religious and social reform movements?
1.The introduction of principle equality before law by British government.
2.The creation of private property and free ... |
Which of the following is incorrect about Swami Vivekananad?
| nbsp; He founded the Ramkrishna Math in 1897.
| nbsp; He never gave a political message but urged the people to imbibe the spirit of liberty, equality and free thinking.
| nbsp; He addressed the Parliament of Chicago in 1897.
| nbsp; He founded the Ramkrishna Math in 1897.
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Vivekananda founded the Ramkrishna Mission, the Ramkrishna Math was founded by His guru Swami Ramkrishna Paramhansa.
| a | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is incorrect about Swami Vivekananad?
##Option_A:nbsp; He founded the Ramkrishna Math in 1897.
###Option_B:nbsp; He never gave a political message but urged the people to imbibe the spirit of liberty, equality and free thinking.
##Op... |
Consider the following statements with regards to SONAR (Sound navigation and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio detection and Ranging): SONAR uses sound waves because sound waves have high penetration in water If radio waves are used instead of sound waves, range of SONAR will decrease If sound waves are used instead of radio ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Sonar and Radar work on the same principle of detecting an object through echo. SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) uses sound waves as in water radio waves are easily absorbed but sound waves can travel far. RADAR (Radio detection and ranging) is used for aerial detection as radio waves have high penetration in air w... | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to SONAR (Sound navigation and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio detection and Ranging): SONAR uses sound waves because sound waves have high penetration in water If radio waves are used instead of sound waves, range of SONAR will decre... |
The following statements are made with respect to monetary policy. 1. It is released monthly by the RBI in consultation with Central Government 2. It deals with keeping more money with the bank and does not target inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The following statements are made with respect to monetary policy. 1. It is released monthly by the RBI in consultation with Central Government 2. It deals with keeping more money with the bank and does not target inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... |
दिवाला और दिवालियापन (शोधन अक्षमता) कानून (Insolvency and bankruptcy code) के सन्दर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-ऐसे किसी मामलों का निस्तारण 180 दिनों में हो जाना चाहिए तथा कुछ विशिष्ट सन्दर्भों में यह न्यूनतम 90 दिन तथा अधिकतम 270 दिन हो सकता है | 2-इस कानून के अंतर्गत पहले वित्तीय निवेशकों के लेन देन ... | केवल 2 और 3 | केवल 2 | केवल 1 और 3 | केवल 2 और 3 | nan | d | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:दिवाला और दिवालियापन (शोधन अक्षमता) कानून (Insolvency and bankruptcy code) के सन्दर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-ऐसे किसी मामलों का निस्तारण 180 दिनों में हो जाना चाहिए तथा कुछ विशिष्ट सन्दर्भों में यह न्यूनतम 90 दिन तथा अधिकतम 270 दिन हो सकता है | 2-इस कानून... |
Which of the following is incorrect ? | Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratios are inversely related to base rate. | Repo rate is directly related to base rate. | Open market operations are related to selling of government bonds by RBI. | Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratios are inversely related to base rate. | Cut in CRR and SLR affects the supply side of the banks, thus leading to decrease in base rate. Hence they are directly related to base rate. Hence option (a) is incorrect. Cut in repo rate affects the demand side and thus lead to decrease in base rate. Thus, it is also directly proportional to base rate. Open market ... | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is incorrect ?##Option_A: Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratios are inversely related to base rate.###Option_B: Repo rate is directly related to base rate.##Option_C: Open market operations are related to selling of government bonds by RB... |
Q. Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer
Assertion: The recent Nepal Earthquake was a shallow focus earthquake causing immense damage.
Reason: Great Boundary Fault is tectonically very active.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Nepal Earthquake occured along Main Central Thrust. Great Boundary Fault is in south east Rajasthan. According to Earquake zone map of India, this region lies in Zone 1, the most stable.
| c | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer
Assertion: The recent Nepal Earthquake was a shallow focus earthquake causing immense damage.
Reason: Great Boundary Fault is tectonically very active.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are ... |
With reference to Banking and Financial sector in India, consider the following statements: Governor of Reserve Bank of India is the chairperson of Financial Stability and Development Council. Merging public sector banks to form big and globally aspiring banks is known as Bank consolidation. SARFAESI Act, 2002 enables ... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Financial Stability and Development Council is chaired by Union Finance Minister. | a | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Banking and Financial sector in India, consider the following statements: Governor of Reserve Bank of India is the chairperson of Financial Stability and Development Council. Merging public sector banks to form big and globally aspiring banks is known as Ba... |
Which of the following have been proven as possible impacts of Earthquakes? Landslides and Avalanches Rift Valley Fold Mountains Floods Tsunami Soil Liquefaction | Only 1 and 5 | Only 2, 3 and 5 | Only 1, 2 and 4 | Only 1 and 5 | Earthquake is shaking of earth's crust. The shaking may easily cause fall of unconsolidated rocks (Landslide) or snow (Avalanche) on a slope. The falling debris may dam a river. Once the dam breaks, it may lead to flooding. Also, rupture of existing dams by shaking may lead to flood. Tsunami can also be caused by an Ea... | d | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following have been proven as possible impacts of Earthquakes? Landslides and Avalanches Rift Valley Fold Mountains Floods Tsunami Soil Liquefaction##Option_A:Only 1 and 5###Option_B:Only 2, 3 and 5##Option_C:Only 1, 2 and 4##Option_D:Only 1 and 5##Answer:d##Ex... |
What is meant by Induced Earthquakes? | These are Earthquakes triggered by other Earthquakes which happened earlier in the same region. | These are Earthquakes triggered by any natural disaster like volcanic eruptions. | These are Earthquakes triggered by human activity. | These are Earthquakes triggered by other Earthquakes which happened earlier in the same region. | Induced seismicity refers to typically minor earthquakes and tremors that are caused by human activity that alters the stresses and strains on the Earth's crust. Most induced seismicity is of a low magnitude. This may occur due to various causes: Artificial Lakes Mining and Extraction activities Waste disposal wells G... | c | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is meant by Induced Earthquakes?##Option_A: These are Earthquakes triggered by other Earthquakes which happened earlier in the same region.###Option_B: These are Earthquakes triggered by any natural disaster like volcanic eruptions.##Option_C: These are Earthquakes trig... |
Which of the following condition/s is/are laid down by Constitution for being a member of Lok Sabha?
1. He/She must not be less than 25 years of age
2. He/She must be a citizen of India
3. He/She must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency
Select the correct answer using th... | 1 & 2 only
| 2 & 3 only
| 1 & 3 only
| 1 & 2 only
|
The Constitution lays down following qualifications for a person to be chosen as a member of Lok Sabha:
1. He must be a citizen of India
2. He must not be less than 25 years of age
3. He must make and subscribe before the person authorized by the election commission an oath or affirmation according to the... | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following condition/s is/are laid down by Constitution for being a member of Lok Sabha?
1. He/She must not be less than 25 years of age
2. He/She must be a citizen of India
3. He/She must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency... |
Consider the following statement about Doldrums. It is a belt of low pressure between westerlies and trade winds. It is an area of variable winds and calm conditions. It is an area of convergence and strong upward movement of air. It is an equatorial belt of low atmospheric pressure. Which of the statements given above... | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | Doldrum is the equatorial belt of low atmospheric pressure where the NE and SE trade winds converge on. Low pressure, variable winds and calm conditions, and the convergence of trade winds are the characteristics of trade winds. | c | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement about Doldrums. It is a belt of low pressure between westerlies and trade winds. It is an area of variable winds and calm conditions. It is an area of convergence and strong upward movement of air. It is an equatorial belt of low atmospheric ... |
Consider the statements regarding the most active groups in the WTO"s agriculture negotiations. Cairns group is coalition of agricultural exporting nations lobbying for agricultural trade liberalization. G-10 is coalition of countries lobbying for agriculture to be treated as diverse and special because of non-trade co... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | The main coalition groups in the WTO's agriculture negotiations are the G-20, the G-10, the G-33, the Cairns group, the African Group, the Cotton-4 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali) etc. All the statements made in the questions about groupings are correct. India is a member of the G-20 and G-33 coalation groups. The G-... | d | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the statements regarding the most active groups in the WTO"s agriculture negotiations. Cairns group is coalition of agricultural exporting nations lobbying for agricultural trade liberalization. G-10 is coalition of countries lobbying for agriculture to be treated a... |
With reference to the Caretaker Government, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for a Caretaker Government. 2. President may ask the Council of Ministers to continue as Caretaker Government till alternative arrangements are made. Select the correct ans... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The phrase ‘caretaker government’ describes a government that holds office subject to certain temporary restrictions on what it may do, either during the pre-election period or because it may have lost the confidence of the House. ‘Caretaker government’ is a concept of the Westminster parliamentary system since the da... | c | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Caretaker Government, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for a Caretaker Government. 2. President may ask the Council of Ministers to continue as Caretaker Government till alternative ... |
Which of the following is correct with reference to the vesting of the lands, minerals and other things of value underlying the ocean within the territorial waters or the continental shelf of India? | All the resources are vested with respective states along the coasts. | While land is vested with the Union, mineral resources comes under the states. | While land comes under the states, mineral resources are vested in the Union. | All the resources are vested with respective states along the coasts. | Article 297- Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the Union (1) All lands, minerals and other things of value underlying the ocean within the territorial waters, or the continental shelf, or the exclusive economic zone, of India, shall ve... | d | Legislative relation | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is correct with reference to the vesting of the lands, minerals and other things of value underlying the ocean within the territorial waters or the continental shelf of India?##Option_A:All the resources are vested with respective states along the coas... |
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a direct bearing on Education? Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Rights Preamble Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Option 1 is correct: DPSP Article 45 says: The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Option 2 is correct: Art 21A (part of Fundamental Rights)- The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of s... | b | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a direct bearing on Education? Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Rights Preamble Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1, 2... |
Consider the following statements in context of Chief minister (CM) of a state in India: The Representation of People"s Act, 1951 is the source for enabling or barring a candidate from becoming CM. According to the the RPA Act, if the CM is convicted, he/she cannot contest elections for 6 years from the date of convict... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | The constitution is the source for enabling or barring a candidate from becoming CM. Normally, a non-member can be CM for a maximum of six months only if he/she is eligible for contesting an election. It is mentioned in Article 164. The law is that the disqualification continues for six years from the date of release ... | c | Chief Minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements in context of Chief minister (CM) of a state in India: The Representation of People"s Act, 1951 is the source for enabling or barring a candidate from becoming CM. According to the the RPA Act, if the CM is convicted, he/she cannot contest e... |
Match List I with List II: List I (Industry) List II (Location) A. Guntur : 1. Fertilizers B. Bhatinda : 2. Bicycle C. Jaipur : 3. Tobacco D. Ludhiana : 4. Gems Industry Select the correct answer using the codes given below. A B C D | 3 1 4 2 | 3 2 4 1 | 2 1 4 3 | 3 1 4 2 | (Industry) (Location) Guntur Tobacco Bhatinda Fertilizers Jaipur Gems Industry Ludhiana Bicycle | a | Manufacturing Industries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II: List I (Industry) List II (Location) A. Guntur : 1. Fertilizers B. Bhatinda : 2. Bicycle C. Jaipur : 3. Tobacco D. Ludhiana : 4. Gems Industry Select the correct answer using the codes given below. A B C D##Option_A: ... |
Which of the given ocean currents is/are cold currents?
Labrador Current
Canary Current
Oyashio Current
Peru Current
Agulhas Current
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1, 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only
|
Labrador Current is a cold current of North Atlantic ocean.
Canary Current is a cold water Current, which flows along the western coast of Northern Africa
Kuroshio (or Kuro Siwo) Current of Pacific is similar to the gulf stream of Atlantic.
The Cold Oyashio (or Oya Siwo) Current (similar to Labrador curren... | c | The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the given ocean currents is/are cold currents?
Labrador Current
Canary Current
Oyashio Current
Peru Current
Agulhas Current
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only
###Option_B: 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
##Option_... |
Which of the following conditions is/are necessary for precipitation to take place? The air must be saturated. There must be hygroscopic nuclei in the air. The temperature of the air must fall below the dew point. The air must have a high temperature. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
High temperature is not a necessary precondition for rain to take place. Except that all three are the conditios that are necessary. which includes saturated air, presence of hygroscopic nuclei in the air and the temperature of the air must fall below the dew point.
| b | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following conditions is/are necessary for precipitation to take place? The air must be saturated. There must be hygroscopic nuclei in the air. The temperature of the air must fall below the dew point. The air must have a high temperature. Select the correct answ... |
In case of an inflationary situation persisting in an economy, consider the following statements: Central bank following a tight monetary policy. An increase in the aggregate level of output in the economy. Repayment of Public debt. Purchase of government securities from the public by the central bank. Which of the abo... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Inflation is controlled by limiting flow of currency in the economy and/or increasing the output of production. Purchase of government securities from the public is inflationary as it would infuse more money to the market. Repayment of public debt will release money in the market and hence increase inflationary trend. | c | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In case of an inflationary situation persisting in an economy, consider the following statements: Central bank following a tight monetary policy. An increase in the aggregate level of output in the economy. Repayment of Public debt. Purchase of government securities from the... |
Corruption and Black Money has been the most discussed subject in Indian Politics in recent times. In this context consider the following statements: CVC is the main Constitutional body for preventing corruption in the Central government. India is one of the signatory of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UN... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | In May 2011, the Indian Government ratified two UN Conventions - the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its three protocols. CVC was established by an executive resolution of the central government,it is not a constitu... | b | Transparency & Accountability - RTI , Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Corruption and Black Money has been the most discussed subject in Indian Politics in recent times. In this context consider the following statements: CVC is the main Constitutional body for preventing corruption in the Central government. India is one of the signatory of Uni... |
As defined in the Constitution, which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Special Provisions given to National Capital Region Territory of Delhi? The strength of council of ministers is fixed at 15% of total strength of assembly. The Chief minister is appointed by Lieutenant Governor. In case of differ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is incorrect- The strength of council of ministers including Chief Minister is fixed at 10% of total strength of assembly. Since there are 70 members in Delhi assembly hence the strength of council of ministers including Chief Minister is fixed at 7. Statement 2 is incorrect- In case of Delhi, Chief Minist... | b | Center-State Administrative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As defined in the Constitution, which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Special Provisions given to National Capital Region Territory of Delhi? The strength of council of ministers is fixed at 15% of total strength of assembly. The Chief minister is appoin... |
Consider the following pairs: Jatra : Bengal Lazim: Maharashtra Yakshagana: Karnataka Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | Jatra is folk dance of Bengal. Lazim is martial dance of Maharashtra. Yakshagana belongs to Karnataka. | c | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Jatra : Bengal Lazim: Maharashtra Yakshagana: Karnataka Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Jatra is folk dance of Bengal. ... |
Consider the following statements about Classical Dances in India: Natya Shastra, written by Bharata Muni, is known as the fifth veda. As per ancient treatises, dance is considered as having three aspects: natya, nritya and nritta. Tandava dance is masculine and Lasya dance is feminine. Which of the statements given ab... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct as the according to the author, he has evolved this veda by taking words from rigveda, music from Samveda, gestures from Yajurveda and emotions from the Atharvaveda. That's why it is also known as fifth veda, An ancient classification followed in all styles of dance is of Tandava and Lasya, Tanda... | d | literature | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Classical Dances in India: Natya Shastra, written by Bharata Muni, is known as the fifth veda. As per ancient treatises, dance is considered as having three aspects: natya, nritya and nritta. Tandava dance is masculine and Lasya dance ... |
Consider the following items in Bharatnatyam dance: Alarippu Jatiswaram Mangalam Varnam Arrange the above items in sequential order as they are played in Bharatnatyam dance and select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-4-3 | 2-4-1-3 | 1-2-3-4 | Alarippu is the invocation song and it literally means "to adorn with flowers". Jatiswaram is the pure dance sequences- nritta, which is performed just after alarippu. Varnam encompasses both nritta and nriya and is done after shabdam which follows Jatiswaram. The performance ends with a mangalam invoking the blessi... | b | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following items in Bharatnatyam dance: Alarippu Jatiswaram Mangalam Varnam Arrange the above items in sequential order as they are played in Bharatnatyam dance and select the correct answer using the codes given below. ##Option_A: 1-2-3-4###Option_B: 1-2-4-3##Op... |
Zero Hour is an Indian innovation in Parliamentary procedure. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Zero Hour? The duration of Zero Hour has been fixed as One Hour just like the Question Hour Zero Hour is used only in the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Zero Hour is an informal device not mentioned in the Rule of Procedure that is used by members to raise matters without any prior notice. Statement 1. is incorrect. Zero Hour in Lok Sabha is the time gap between the end of Question Hour and the beginning of the agenda of the House on that day. Thus, its timings are... | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Zero Hour is an Indian innovation in Parliamentary procedure. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Zero Hour? The duration of Zero Hour has been fixed as One Hour just like the Question Hour Zero Hour is used only in the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using ... |
Consider the following pairs: Astrological Phenomenon Description 1. Super Moon : A full moon closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit. 2. Blood Moon : Occurrence of two full moons in the same month 3. Blue Moon : Colored appearance of moon during total lunar eclipse. Select the correct answer using the ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | A lunar eclipse is a spectacular celestial show, during which the bright, pearly-white disc of the full Moon turns dark, and sometimes takes on the colour of dark copper, or even dried blood. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth and the Moon are so aligned that for a period of time, the full Moon passes throu... | c | The Universe | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Astrological Phenomenon Description 1. Super Moon : A full moon closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit. 2. Blood Moon : Occurrence of two full moons in the same month 3. Blue Moon : Colored appearance of moon during total lunar ... |
If US Federal reserve hikes the interest rate, which of the following may be the consequences in developing countries- Currency depreciation Outflow of funds Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | If there will be hike in interest rate by US Federal Bank, investors from US will withdraw money from emerging markets such India, Brazil, Indonesia etc. hence the currency value of emerging market will depreciate and there will be outflow of the funds as well. Hence both events might occur. As a consequence, stock ma... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If US Federal reserve hikes the interest rate, which of the following may be the consequences in developing countries- Currency depreciation Outflow of funds Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##O... |
Mekong river does not pass from which of the following countries?
1. Vietnam
2. Combodia
3. China
Options
A) 1 Only
B) 1 and 2 Only
C) 1 and 3 Only
D) None of the above
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Mekong river flows through all the countries mentioned in given options.
| d | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Mekong river does not pass from which of the following countries?
1. Vietnam
2. Combodia
3. China
Options
A) 1 Only
B) 1 and 2 Only
C) 1 and 3 Only
D) None of the above
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##E... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bhakti Movement ? They opposed the institution of God. They condemned caste system. They did not advocate for abolishment of sati. | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 2 only | 1, 2 | The Bhakti saints stressed equality, disregarded the caste system and attacked institutionalised religion. The saints did not confine themselves to purely religious ideas. They advocated social reforms too. They opposed sati and female infanticide. Women were encouraged to join kirtans. | c | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bhakti Movement ? They opposed the institution of God. They condemned caste system. They did not advocate for abolishment of sati.##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2##Answer:c##Explainatio... |
Consider the following statements: Constitution empowers Parliament to admit new states into the Union of India. Settlement of boundary dispute between India and another country require a constitutional amendment under Article 368. Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the constitution under... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Only 2 nd statement is incorrect rest all the statements are correct. Settlement of boundary dispute can be done by executive action as it doesn’t involve cession of Indian territory. | a | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Constitution empowers Parliament to admit new states into the Union of India. Settlement of boundary dispute between India and another country require a constitutional amendment under Article 368. Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign ... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTAAD) scheme?
1. The objective of the scheme is to preserve rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts of tribal people.
2. It will be administered by the Union Ministry... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
First statement is incorrect. The objective of the scheme is to preserve rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts of minorities not tribal people.
Second statement is also wrong as it will be administered by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs across the country.
3rd statement is correct.
Detaile... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTAAD) scheme?
1. The objective of the scheme is to preserve rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts of tribal people.
2. ... |
What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote financial inclusion in the country? Opening of no-frills account Compulsorily Electronic Benefit Transfer Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Backward Region Grant Fund India Development Foundation (IDF) Select the correct answer using the codes g... | 1, 2 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 5 only | Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low income segments of society. No frills account provides basic facilities of deposits and withdrawal to lower sections of society. Electronic Benefit Transfer paves the way for ‘human less’ transaction and a... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote financial inclusion in the country? Opening of no-frills account Compulsorily Electronic Benefit Transfer Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Backward Region Grant Fund India Development Foundation (IDF... |
Which of the following is/are true regarding Money Bill in Indian Parliament? A Money Bill is always a Government bill. Money Bill is defined under Article 110. The President is the final authority to declare a bill as a Money Bill. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Since a Money Bill can only be introduced by a Minister thus, it is always a government Bill. Hence, 1st statement is correct. The Money Bill is one which contains only matters given in Article 110 of the Constitution. If any other matter is a part of a Bill, then that Bill can't be considered as a Money Bill. Hence... | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are true regarding Money Bill in Indian Parliament? A Money Bill is always a Government bill. Money Bill is defined under Article 110. The President is the final authority to declare a bill as a Money Bill. Select the correct answer using the codes... |
How does the Union have special relationship with respect to NCT of Delhi as compared to Indian states? | The Paliament can legislate on any matter concerning NCT of Delhi while its legislative power is restricted to Union and Concurrent Lists only with respect to States. | The Centre appoints Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi only after consultation with the Chief Minister of Delhi while the Governor of a State is appointed unilaterally. | The Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi while the Chief Minister of a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. | The Paliament can legislate on any matter concerning NCT of Delhi while its legislative power is restricted to Union and Concurrent Lists only with respect to States. | The NCT of Delhi has a special status of being a UT with a Legislative Assembly and Government as per 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991. Statement a. is correct. While Parliament has the power to legislate on all matters, State Assembly has been given power to legislate on State List and Concurrent LIst except po... | a | The Union and its Territory | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How does the Union have special relationship with respect to NCT of Delhi as compared to Indian states?##Option_A: The Paliament can legislate on any matter concerning NCT of Delhi while its legislative power is restricted to Union and Concurrent Lists only with respect to S... |
Which of the following is/are correct about the Manufacturing Purchasing Manger Index (PMI)? An Index value above 100 shows expansion while below 100 shows contraction. It is based on 5 major indicators – New orders, Inventory Levels, Inflation Expectation, Supplier Deliveries and GDP growth. It is published on a month... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is an indicator of business activity -- both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measures that asks the respondents about changes in their perception of some key business variables from the month before. It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and s... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about the Manufacturing Purchasing Manger Index (PMI)? An Index value above 100 shows expansion while below 100 shows contraction. It is based on 5 major indicators – New orders, Inventory Levels, Inflation Expectation, Supplier Deliveri... |
Consider the following statements regarding disguised unemployment:
1. In India, the problem persists because the productivity of workers is low
2. Informal nature of work increases the prevalence of disguised unemployment.
3. Construction sector has the worst load of disguised unemployment
Which of the stateme... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Agriculture sector has the worst load of disguised unemployment which is rampant in the sector.
Disguised unemployment exists where part of the labor force is either left without work or is working in a redundant manner where worker productivity is essentially zero. An economy demonstrates disguised unemployment wh... | b | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding disguised unemployment:
1. In India, the problem persists because the productivity of workers is low
2. Informal nature of work increases the prevalence of disguised unemployment.
3. Construction sector has the worst load of ... |
Which of the following satyagraha of Gandhiji was the first act of civil disobedience in India? | Rowlatt Satyagraha | Champaran Satyagraha | Kheda Satyagraha | Rowlatt Satyagraha | Champaran Satyagraha was Gandhiji's first act of Civil Disobedience in India. Gandhiji was requested by Rajkumar Shukla to look into the problems of indigo cultivators of Champaran in Bihar. The European planters had been forcing the peasants to grow indigo on 3/20 of the total land (called tinkathia system). When towa... | b | The Beginning of the Gandhian Era | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following satyagraha of Gandhiji was the first act of civil disobedience in India? ##Option_A:Rowlatt Satyagraha###Option_B:Champaran Satyagraha ##Option_C:Kheda Satyagraha ##Option_D:Rowlatt Satyagraha##Answer:b##Explaination:Champaran Satyagraha was Gandhiji's... |
What was the objective of setting up of United India Patriotic Association by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan? | To instil spirit of nationalism among masses. | To garner support against British rule from foreign nations. | To oppose propaganda of Indian National Congress. | To instil spirit of nationalism among masses. | The United India Patriotic Association was a political organisation founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of the Aligarh Muslim University and Raja Shiv Prasad Singh of Benaras. Opposed to the Indian National Congress, the group aimed to develop close ties between the Muslim community and the British Raj. | c | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the objective of setting up of United India Patriotic Association by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?##Option_A:To instil spirit of nationalism among masses.###Option_B:To garner support against British rule from foreign nations. ##Option_C:To oppose propaganda of Indian Nation... |
Consider the following statement about "Bani Thani": It is a famous painting from the Marwar School of Rajasthani painting style. This style of painting depicts Radha and Krishna as divine lovers, and beautifully portrays their mystical love. This style having highly exaggerated features like long necks, large, almond ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only |
Bani Thani is a famous painting from the Kishangarh School of Painting - of Rajasthani painting style.
It has been labeled as India's "Mona Lisa". The painting's subject, Bani Thani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh in the time of king Savant Singh (1748-1764).
It is a totally different style with highly exagg... | c | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement about "Bani Thani": It is a famous painting from the Marwar School of Rajasthani painting style. This style of painting depicts Radha and Krishna as divine lovers, and beautifully portrays their mystical love. This style having highly exagger... |
Consider the following statements with regards to SONAR (Sound navigation and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio detection and Ranging): SONAR uses sound waves because sound waves have high penetration in water. If radio waves are used instead of sound waves, range of SONAR will decrease. If sound waves are used instead of radi... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Sonar and Radar work on the same principle of detecting an object through detection of reflected waves or generated waves (sound and radio respectively) from the object. SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) uses sound waves and being a mechanical wave travels further in the water. Moreso, in water radio waves are easil... | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to SONAR (Sound navigation and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio detection and Ranging): SONAR uses sound waves because sound waves have high penetration in water. If radio waves are used instead of sound waves, range of SONAR will decr... |
With regard to Gandhi"s response to Communal Award , consider the following statements: It would help in eradicating untouchability. He did not object to the demand for larger number of reserved seats for the depressed classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Communal Award was announced by the British PM , Ramsay Macdonald, in August 1932. Gandhi saw the Communal Award as an attack on Indian unity and nationalism. He advocated that once the depressed classes were treated as a separate political entity, the question of abolishing untouchability would get undermined, whi... | b | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to Gandhi"s response to Communal Award , consider the following statements: It would help in eradicating untouchability. He did not object to the demand for larger number of reserved seats for the depressed classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are co... |
In April 2015, a new central scheme, namely Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) was unveiled as a part of five year plan for lifting India’s exports to the mark of $900 billion by 2019-20. MEIS is set to replace which of the following Schemes? Focus Product Scheme (FPS) Niryat Bandhu Scheme (NBS) Vishesh Krish... | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | The MEIS has replaced five existing schemes: Focus Products Scheme, Market-linked Focus Products Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Agriculture Infrastructure Incentive Scrips and Vishesh Krishi Grameen Udyog Yojana (VKGUY). | a | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In April 2015, a new central scheme, namely Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) was unveiled as a part of five year plan for lifting India’s exports to the mark of $900 billion by 2019-20. MEIS is set to replace which of the following Schemes? Focus Product Scheme (... |
With reference to Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT), consider the following statements:
1. It is a form of service tax levied on companies.
2. It is a step taken by the government towards companies that avoid paying taxes through various loopholes in the taxation system.
3. It is the biggest source of revenue collect... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only |
1st statement is incorrect. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) was introduced for the "zero tax" companies. It is a form of Direct tax while Service tax is Indirect tax.
| b | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT), consider the following statements:
1. It is a form of service tax levied on companies.
2. It is a step taken by the government towards companies that avoid paying taxes through various loopholes in the taxation system.
3... |
Consider the following statements concerning fiscal drag,
That situation where an increase in income gets nullified due to twin factors of inflation and entering into Tax slabs.
This situation can be taken care of by changing income tax slabs
which of the given statements is/are not correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | d | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements concerning fiscal drag,
That situation where an increase in income gets nullified due to twin factors of inflation and entering into Tax slabs.
This situation can be taken care of by changing income tax slabs
which of the given st... |
Which of the following statements in the context of national supercomputing mission are correct?
1. Two key departments of the Government of India, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) will be implementing the mission.
2. National Knowledg... | 1 and 2 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved the launch of the National Supercomputing Mission. This is a visionary program to enable India to leapfrog to the league of world class computing power nations. The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST... | d | GS_Science and Technology Unclassified | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements in the context of national supercomputing mission are correct?
1. Two key departments of the Government of India, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) will be imple... |
consider the following statements about Asokan inscriptions:
1.They were written in Brahmi,Khrosthi,Greek and Aramaic scripts.
2.They were discovered by James Princep in 1837
Which of the above is/are correct?
A only 1
B only 2
C both 1 and 2
D neither
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
All the four scripts were employed for writing ashokan inscriptions.
| c | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
consider the following statements about Asokan inscriptions:
1.They were written in Brahmi,Khrosthi,Greek and Aramaic scripts.
2.They were discovered by James Princep in 1837
Which of the above is/are correct?
A only 1
B only 2
C both 1 and 2
D ... |
Consider the following statements about Jainism: It didn"t recognise the existence of God. It condemned the Varna System. It prohibited the practice of agriculture. Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | Jainism recognised the existence of god It didn't condemn varna system as Buddhism did It prohibited the practice of agriculture as it involved violence. | b | Religious Reforms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Jainism: It didn"t recognise the existence of God. It condemned the Varna System. It prohibited the practice of agriculture. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Op... |
Consider the following statements about Ellora and Ajanta caves 1.Both of them are world heritage sites. 2.Ajanta caves are associated with HInduism,Buddhism and Jainism as well. 3.The ellora caves are associated with Buddhism only. Which of the above is/are correct? a.1 only b. 1 and 2 c. 1 and 3 d. all of them | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The ajanta caves are related to buddhist monuments only.
The ellora caves have monuments of all three major religion of the time- hinduism,buddhism,jainism
both of them are world heritage sites
| a | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Ellora and Ajanta caves 1.Both of them are world heritage sites. 2.Ajanta caves are associated with HInduism,Buddhism and Jainism as well. 3.The ellora caves are associated with Buddhism only. Which of the above is/are correct? a.1 onl... |
Consider the following statements about the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution: It was added by First Amendment to the Constitution. It is immune to Judicial Review. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Originally , the 9th schedule was immune to Judical Review but in 2007 , the Supreme Court ruled that laws made after April 24,1973 are open to scrutiny/judicial review. | b | Schedules of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution: It was added by First Amendment to the Constitution. It is immune to Judicial Review. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2#... |
Consider the following statements about the people of the Harappan culture: They knew art of spinning wool. They knew about cultivation of rice. They worshiped in temple. Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Discovery of many spindles and spindle whorls in the houses of Indus valley civilisation. W heat and barley was common to all Harappan areas but few sites like Lothal show traces of Rice cultivation as well. They did worship male deities and Mother goddess but temple worship was not practiced. | a | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the people of the Harappan culture: They knew art of spinning wool. They knew about cultivation of rice. They worshiped in temple. Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##... |
Which of the follwing countries border does not touch Black Sea? 1. Georgia 2. Romania 3. Moldova Options are: A) 1 and 3 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 Only D) 2 Only | nan | nan | nan | nan | Black sea borders six countries and they are - Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria. Moldova does not touch Black sea hence option C is correct. | c | Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the follwing countries border does not touch Black Sea? 1. Georgia 2. Romania 3. Moldova Options are: A) 1 and 3 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 Only D) 2 Only ##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:Black sea borders six countries and the... |
Which one of the following is correct order of countries countries from west to east - A) Honduras, Nicaraguna, Belize, Panama B) Belize, Honduras, Nicaraguna, Panama C) Belize, Nicaraguna, Honduras, Panama D) Honduras, Belize, Panama, Nicaraguna | Correct order of countries from west to east is Belize, Honduras, Nicaraguna, Panama. Refer the below map - | b | Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is correct order of countries countries from west to east - A) Honduras, Nicaraguna, Belize, Panama B) Belize, Honduras, Nicaraguna, Panama C) Belize, Nicaraguna, Honduras, Panama D) Honduras, Belize, Panama, Nicaraguna##Option_A:###Option_B:##Opt... | ||||
Which of the following is true about Aggregate Demand?
1. Employment depends upon aggregate demand.
2. Aggregate Demand is independent of credit availability.
A. 1 only
B 2 only
C 1,2
D None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Aggregate demand depends upon income and credit availability
| a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is true about Aggregate Demand?
1. Employment depends upon aggregate demand.
2. Aggregate Demand is independent of credit availability.
A. 1 only
B 2 only
C 1,2
D None
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Optio... |
Which of the following are paper taxes?
1. service tax
2. custom duty
3. corporation tax
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
paper taxes are wealth tax,gift tax.
| d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are paper taxes?
1. service tax
2. custom duty
3. corporation tax
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
paper taxes are wealth tax,gift tax.
##T... |
Which of the following statements are true?
1. Tax proposals made in the Finance Bill are included in "the revenue receipts".
2. Cash in grants from WB are included in "revenue receipts"
3. Revenue expenditure does not result in Financial Assets
A. 1,2
B 1,3
C. 2,3
D. All
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
All are correct.
Revenue Expenditure consists of all those expenditures of the government which do not result in creation of physical and financial assets
| d | Budget 2015-16 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements are true?
1. Tax proposals made in the Finance Bill are included in "the revenue receipts".
2. Cash in grants from WB are included in "revenue receipts"
3. Revenue expenditure does not result in Financial Assets
A. 1,2
... |
Which of the measures given below is/are part of Directive Principles mentioned in Indian Constitution? The Minimum Wages Act, child labor Prohibition Act, the Factories Act etc. are statutory provisions to give effect to Directive Principles. The Maternity Benefit Act and the Equal Remuneration Act are there to protec... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Grievances based on non implementation of the Directive Principles cannot be challenged in the Court as the DPSPs are non justiciable in nature. All these different Acts are to give effect to different DPSPs mentioned in constitution like right to work,equal pay for equal work, protection of interests of workers etc. | b | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the measures given below is/are part of Directive Principles mentioned in Indian Constitution? The Minimum Wages Act, child labor Prohibition Act, the Factories Act etc. are statutory provisions to give effect to Directive Principles. The Maternity Benefit Act and t... |
Largest river basin in peninsular India is of: - | Cauvery | Godavari | Krishna | Cauvery | , | b | No_topic | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Largest river basin in peninsular India is of: -##Option_A:Cauvery###Option_B:Godavari##Option_C:Krishna##Option_D:Cauvery##Answer:b##Explaination:,##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b |
Which of the following are not the tributaries of the Ganga? | Ramganga | Kosi | Mahananda | Ramganga | , | d | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are not the tributaries of the Ganga?##Option_A:Ramganga###Option_B:Kosi##Option_C:Mahananda##Option_D:Ramganga##Answer:d##Explaination:,##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d |
Consider the following rivers: - 1. Jhelum 2. Sutlej 3. Chenab Which of the following are left bank tributaries of river Indus? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | , | d | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following rivers: - 1. Jhelum 2. Sutlej 3. Chenab Which of the following are left bank tributaries of river Indus?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:,##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsu... |
With reference to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, consider the following statements: 1. He suggested Indianization of Superior Services by including more Indians in the civil services. 2. His promoted the idea of monotheism. 3. He stood for the reform of Hinduism and opposed its supersession by Christianity. Which of the statement... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Raj Ram Mohan Roy was attracted to Islamic monotheism and was convinced that Monotheism is also the fundamental message of Vedanta. Since Indian society was marred in religious sectarianism his idea of monotheism was an idea to reconcile the sectarian differences of society. He believed that monotheism supported one un... | a | Prsonality Based Questions | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, consider the following statements: 1. He suggested Indianization of Superior Services by including more Indians in the civil services. 2. His promoted the idea of monotheism. 3. He stood for the reform of Hinduism and opposed its superse... |
Consider the following statements: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations to promote the protection of intellectual property. In India, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is concerned with legislation related to Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and G... | 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | Compulsory Licensing is provided in the TRIPS agreement which allows a government to temporarily override a patent to meet a public health crisis. Parallel Importation is another safeguard which allows importation of drugs from another country where they are sold at a lower price to meet a public health crisis. DIPP de... | b | Bodies of UN | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations to promote the protection of intellectual property. In India, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is concerned with legislation r... |
In the context of International Trade, Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting trade and economic relations between countries. Consider the following with regard to Protectionism: Imposing Import Quotas Administrative Barriers Direct Subsidies by Government Export Subsidies TRIPS agreement Which of the meas... | 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | Import Quotas are imposed to reduce the quantity and thus protect the domestic producers. Administrative Barriers means countries use administrative rules regarding food safety, environmental standards etc. as a way to introduce barriers to imports. Government’s subsidies are given to local firms that cannot compete ag... | c | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of International Trade, Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting trade and economic relations between countries. Consider the following with regard to Protectionism: Imposing Import Quotas Administrative Barriers Direct Subsidies by Government Expor... |
Consider the amount (percentage by volume) of below mentioned gases in atmosphere: Carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, argon which of the following represents the correct order of average amount(percentage by volume) of gases at an altitude of 25 Km in atmosphere: | carbon dioxide>hydrogen>helium>argon | carbon dioxide>argon>helium>hydrogen | argon>carbon dioxide>helium>hydrogen | carbon dioxide>hydrogen>helium>argon | The average composition of gases by volume is according to the chart Component Symbol Volume Nitrogen N2 78.084% 99.998% Oxygen O2 20.947% Argon Ar 0.934% Carbon Dioxide CO2 0.033% Neon Ne 18.2 parts per million Helium He 5.2 parts per million Krypton Kr 1.1 parts per million Sulfur dioxide SO2 1.0 parts per million Me... | c | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the amount (percentage by volume) of below mentioned gases in atmosphere: Carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, argon which of the following represents the correct order of average amount(percentage by volume) of gases at an altitude of 25 Km in atmosphere:##Option_A: c... |
Consider the following factors: the rotation of earth on its axis the angle of inclination of the sun"s rays the length of the day the transparency of the atmosphere Which of above factors affect/affects the intensity of solar insolation? | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | 1,2 and 3 | 1 and 2 | All of the above factor affect the solar insolation. Apart from options given,configuration of land also affects it. | d | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following factors: the rotation of earth on its axis the angle of inclination of the sun"s rays the length of the day the transparency of the atmosphere Which of above factors affect/affects the intensity of solar insolation?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and... |
Consider following statements with reference to Arya Samaj Movement.
| Swami Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan- " Back to the Vedas".
| Swami Dayanand believed in 'Chaturvarna System' i.e., a person by birth belongs to one of the four castes from Brahmin, vaishya, Kshatriya and Shdra.
| He supported the principles of Niyati (Destiny) and Karma (Deeds).
| Swami Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan- " Back to the Vedas".
|
Arya Samaj endorsed the Karma based caste system. So, statement 2 is wrong.
They opposed the principles of niyati and karma. So, statement 4 is wrong.
| a | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements with reference to Arya Samaj Movement.
##Option_A:Swami Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan- " Back to the Vedas".
###Option_B:Swami Dayanand believed in 'Chaturvarna System' i.e., a person by birth belongs to one of the four castes from... |
Consider the following statements with regard to Indian Social Conference: Indian Social Conference was founded by M. G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao. It met annually from its first sessions in Madras in 1887 at the same time and same venue as the Indian National Congress. It launched "Pledge Movement" to inspire people to... | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 | Pair 1 is incorrect as: Jyotiba Phule stated a girl’s school in Poona. Bethune schools for girl’s education are associated with Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. | a | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Indian Social Conference: Indian Social Conference was founded by M. G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao. It met annually from its first sessions in Madras in 1887 at the same time and same venue as the Indian National Congress. It la... |
Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements are two important Muslim reform movements in 19 th century. With respect to these movements, which of the statements given below is/ are correct? Both Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements were revivalist movements. Wahabi movement opposed Jihad and its objective was to spread western liberal edu... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | A revivalist movement is one which desires or inclines to revive practices from an earlier times whereas a Reform movement seeks to bring gradual change in certain aspects of the society. Wahabi movement sought to undo western influences and the perceived degeneration in Indian muslims as per them. Ahmadiya movement on... | d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements are two important Muslim reform movements in 19 th century. With respect to these movements, which of the statements given below is/ are correct? Both Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements were revivalist movements. Wahabi movement opposed Jihad and it... |
Consider the following tectonic plate boundaries between: Eurasian and India-Australia-New Zealand plate Pacific plate and North American plate African plate and South American plate Which of the above boundary(s) is/are divergent? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | African plate and South American plate boundary is a divergent boundary , rest two are convergent ones. | c | Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following tectonic plate boundaries between: Eurasian and India-Australia-New Zealand plate Pacific plate and North American plate African plate and South American plate Which of the above boundary(s) is/are divergent?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only#... |
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