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In the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), an initiative of India and 14 Pacific Island nations, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants? Fiji Papua New Guinea Seychelles Comoros Solomon Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 5 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
FIPIC includes 14 of the island countries - Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Madagascar (the world's fourth largest island), Bahrain, Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka are island nat...
c
no_topic_assigned
Electrical Engineering
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), an initiative of India and 14 Pacific Island nations, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants? Fiji Papua New Guinea Seychelles Comoros Solomon Islands Select the correct answer using the cod...
The area known as 'Farzad B' sometimes appears in the news is in the context of
It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
It is a zone of conflict between Israel and Palestine.
It is an oil field located in Iraq which was recently captured by ISIS.
It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
The Farzad B gas field is an Iranian natural gas field that was discovered in 2012. The total in place reserves of the Farzad B gas field are around 21.7 trillion cubic feet. Government of India wants to participate in the extraction of gas in the Farzad-B field and has requested the Iranian government to com...
a
no_topic_assigned
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: The area known as 'Farzad B' sometimes appears in the news is in the context of ##Option_A: It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf. ###Option_B: It is a zone of conflict between Israel and Palestine. ##Option_C: It is an oil field located in Iraq which was ...
Which of the following type of unemployment occurs mainly due to changes in technology and preferences?
Cyclical Unemployment
Structural Unemployment
Frictional Unemployment
Cyclical Unemployment
Structural Unemployment : This kind of unemployment happens when the structure of an industry changes. For example, as the country is tending to move from use of bicycles to motorbikes and cars, the demand for labour in the cycle industry has continuously fallen in the country. Changes in technology and changes in tast...
b
Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following type of unemployment occurs mainly due to changes in technology and preferences?##Option_A: Cyclical Unemployment###Option_B: Structural Unemployment##Option_C: Frictional Unemployment##Option_D: Cyclical Unemployment##Answer:b##Explaination:Structural...
For income accounting, the domestic territory of a country includes which of the following? Territory within the political frontiers Oil and natural gas rigs operated by the country in international waters Embassies of other countries located on its own territory Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
The domestic territory of a country includes: Territory living within political frontiers, including its territorial waters. Ships and aircraft operated by the country between political frontiers of two or more countries. Oil and natural gas rigs, fishing vessels and floating platforms operated by the country in intern...
b
Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:For income accounting, the domestic territory of a country includes which of the following? Territory within the political frontiers Oil and natural gas rigs operated by the country in international waters Embassies of other countries located on its own territory Select the ...
With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements: Failure of Cripps Mission Popular discontent Rejection of Gandhi's Eleven- point demand by Lord Irwin Allied reverses and British withdrawal from South-East Asia and Burma Which of the above was/were the reasons ...
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
Gandhi’s Eleven-point demands were not put during Quit India Movement. In January 1930, Gandhiji issued an eleven-point ultimatum to Lord Irwin, combining some general and specific demands. With no positive response forthcoming from the Government on Gandhi's Eleven-point demands, the Congress Working Committee inves...
b
The Quit India Movement, I942
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements: Failure of Cripps Mission Popular discontent Rejection of Gandhi's Eleven- point demand by Lord Irwin Allied reverses and British withdrawal from South-East Asia and Burma ...
With reference to Union budget, which of the following is/are covered under the revenue receipts? National Saving certificates Income from sale of Treasury bills Grants-in-aid from foreign countries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
Small savings (Post-Office Savings Accounts, National Savings Certificates, etc.) come under the Capital receipts. Income from sale of Treasury bills is a part of government borrowings which comes under capital receipts. Grants-in-aid from foreign countries and international organisations come under the non-tax revenue...
d
Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Union budget, which of the following is/are covered under the revenue receipts? National Saving certificates Income from sale of Treasury bills Grants-in-aid from foreign countries Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 onl...
Which one of the following publishes the "Global Competitiveness Index" report periodically?
World Economic Forum
The World Bank
IMF
World Economic Forum
The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. India has been placed at 55th position on 2015 Global Competitiveness Index of the world's most competitive economies. India moved u...
a
no_topic_assigned
Electrical Engineering
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following publishes the "Global Competitiveness Index" report periodically?##Option_A: World Economic Forum###Option_B: The World Bank##Option_C: IMF##Option_D: World Economic Forum##Answer:a##Explaination:The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly ...
Consider the following Government Acts/policies: Shram Suvidha portal Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 Retrospective Taxation  Which of the initiatives given above will improve ease of doing business in India?
1  only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1  only
Shram Suvidha Portal under ministry of labour and employment facilitates ease of reporting at one place for various Labour Laws, consolidated information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It is one of the various steps taken by government of India regarding labor reforms to improve ease of doing business. Recen...
b
Misc Economic Issues
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Government Acts/policies: Shram Suvidha portal Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 Retrospective Taxation  Which of the initiatives given above will improve ease of doing business in India?##Option_A: 1  only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Op...
Which of the following are classified under the Right to Freedom of Religion? Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion. Freedom of conscience and free profession of religion. Protection of culture of minorities. Freedom to manage religious institutions and affairs. Select the c...
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
1st and 3rd statements are incorrect as they pertain to Article 15 and 29 respectively. Right to Freedom of Religion consists of the following Articles (25-28): Article 25 - Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. Article 26- Freedom to manage religious affairs...
c
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following are classified under the Right to Freedom of Religion? Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion. Freedom of conscience and free profession of religion. Protection of culture of minorities. Freedom to manage religious...
In the context of modern scientific development, the term ‘excitonium’, recently seen in news, is 
a new element in periodic table
a drug to use during operations
a new form of matter
a new element in periodic table
Scientists have proven the existence of new form of matter called excitonium - which was first theorised almost 50 years ago. Excitonium exhibits macroscopic quantum phenomena, like a superconductor and is made up of excitons, particles that are formed in a very strange quantum mechanical pairing.
c
New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
Economics
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of modern scientific development, the term ‘excitonium’, recently seen in news, is ##Option_A:a new element in periodic table###Option_B:a drug to use during operations##Option_C:a new form of matter##Option_D:a new element in periodic table##Answer:c##Explain...
Consider the following features about an Indian painting: Traditionally, done by womenfolk on mud walls, it is now also painted on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Its main theme revolves around Hindu deities. Generally, empty spaces are filled with various motifs. Which of the following paintings is characterized by ...
Kangra Painting
Mithila Painting
Kalamkari Painting
Kangra Painting
Mithila painting (also known as Madhubani Painting) originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the Bihar state of India. Themes of the Maithili painting revolve around Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga and Saraswati. The natural themes that are used include the Sun, the Moon and the rel...
b
Paintings
Geology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following features about an Indian painting: Traditionally, done by womenfolk on mud walls, it is now also painted on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Its main theme revolves around Hindu deities. Generally, empty spaces are filled with various motifs. Which of...
Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the creation of a buffer stock for pulses. Which of the following agencies would be involved in procurement? Food Corporation of India (FCI) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) Small Farmer...
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for creation of buffer stock of pulses. The buffer stock will be created in current year itself. It has approved procurement of about 50,000 ton pulses from the kharif crop 2015-16 and one lakh ton out of arrivals of rabi crop of 2015-16. Procu...
d
Initiatives taken by Govt
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the creation of a buffer stock for pulses. Which of the following agencies would be involved in procurement? Food Corporation of India (FCI) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Feder...
Which of the following states of India have regions of rainfall exceeding 200cm as well as the regions with less than 50cm of rainfall? Maharashtra Rajasthan West Bengal Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
Western Ghats in Karnataka and Maharashtra receive more than 200cm of rainfall. Deccan plateau regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka receive less than 50cm of rainfall. West Bengal has no regions with less than 50cm of rainfall. Rajasthan has no regions with more than 200cm of rainfall.
b
Precipitation Forms & Types, Distribution of Rainfall
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following states of India have regions of rainfall exceeding 200cm as well as the regions with less than 50cm of rainfall? Maharashtra Rajasthan West Bengal Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and...
The term "Polar" in Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) signifies that
the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.
the PSLV satellite orbits the earth from pole-to-pole.
PSLV satelite is launched from North pole because of low air resistance.
the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.
PSLV launches the satellites in polar orbits. That is, the satellites which would revolve around the earth from south pole to north pole(pole to pole) will be launched by PSLVs.   The PSLV is one of world's most reliable launch vehicles. It is used for delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits. It is designed m...
b
no_topic_assigned
Economics
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "Polar" in Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) signifies that##Option_A: the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.###Option_B: the PSLV satellite orbits the earth from pole-to-pole.##Option_C: PSLV satelite is launched from North pole because o...
With reference to the growth of Sufi Movements in the religious history of medieval India, consider the following statements: It rose in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic interpretation of Quran by the theologians. Sufis of all order defied 'sharia' laws. Whic...
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: In the early centuries of Islam, a group of religious minded people called the 'Sufis' turned into ascetism and mysticism in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate as a religious and political institution. Statement 2 is correct: The Sufis were critical of the dogmatic defini...
a
Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
Geography
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the growth of Sufi Movements in the religious history of medieval India, consider the following statements: It rose in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic interpretation of Quran by the theologians. ...
Arrange the following major oceans in order of decreasing size: 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Indian Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
2-1-3-4
1-2-3-4
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean having area larger than the combined area of all continents. It is also deeper than any other ocean In order of size the major oceans are – the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. The extension of the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean...
d
Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following major oceans in order of decreasing size: 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Indian Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1-2-3-4 ###Option_B: 1-2-4-3 ##Option_C: 2-1-3-4 ##Option_D: 1-2-3-4 ##...
With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements: The magnitude scale is known as the Mercalli scale. The magnitude is expressed in absolute numbers of I to XII. A seismograph is used to record earthquake waves. Which of the statements above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 only
nan
c
Earthquakes, Folding, Faulting, Isostasy
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements: The magnitude scale is known as the Mercalli scale. The magnitude is expressed in absolute numbers of I to XII. A seismograph is used to record earthquake waves. Which of the statements above is/ar...
Which of the following is not a type of architectural style?
Pietra Dura
Panchayatan
Vesra
Pietra Dura
All are architectural styles.
d
Difference between Architecture & Sculpture
Geology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following is not a type of architectural style? ##Option_A: Pietra Dura ###Option_B: Panchayatan ##Option_C: Vesra ##Option_D: Pietra Dura ##Answer:d##Explaination:All are architectural styles.##Topic:Difference between Architecture & Sculptur...
Consider the following statements: Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
.
b
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?##Optio...
Consider the following statements with respect to the National Population Register (NPR): NPR was prepared for the first time in 2015 It is not mandatory for every usual resident of India to register under NPR The NPR is normally conducted along with Census and in 2015 NPR was ceded with Aadhar  Which of th...
1 Only 
2 Only 
3 Only 
1 Only 
nan
c
No_topic
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the National Population Register (NPR): NPR was prepared for the first time in 2015 It is not mandatory for every usual resident of India to register under NPR The NPR is normally conducted along with Census and in 20...
.Consider the following statements regarding Article 20: 1. The immunity under the provision of no ex-post facto law can also be claimed in 2. The protection against double jeopardy is available in both the proceedings i.ecase of preventive detention before a court of law and administrative authorities. Which of ...
Only 1  
Only 2  
Both1 and 2  
Only 1  
.
a
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:.Consider the following statements regarding Article 20: 1. The immunity under the provision of no ex-post facto law can also be claimed in 2. The protection against double jeopardy is available in both the proceedings i.ecase of preventive detention before a court of la...
 Reservation in promotion for SC"s and ST"s was first introduced :
by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right
by 78th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory but not a legal right
by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a legal right
by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right
.
a
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Reservation in promotion for SC"s and ST"s was first introduced :##Option_A:by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right###Option_B:by 78th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory but not a legal right##Option_C:by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A)...
Consider the following statements-: 1. The first Jain council was presided by Jain monk Sthulbhadra 2. In this council teachings of Tirthankars were compiled in 14 books known as the Purvas. Choose the incorrect statements from the codes given below
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
nan
d
No_topic
Geography
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements-: 1. The first Jain council was presided by Jain monk Sthulbhadra 2. In this council teachings of Tirthankars were compiled in 14 books known as the Purvas. Choose the incorrect statements from the codes given below##Option_A:1 only###Opti...
Consider the following statements: 1. Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes in educational institutions 2. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
.
c
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes in educational institutions 2. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts. Which of the statements given ab...
Which of the following are associated with thunderstorms? 1) Lightening 2) Heavy rain 3) Cumulonimbus clouds 4) Strong winds Select the code for the correct answer:
1 and 2
2 and 3
1,2 and 4
1 and 2
.
d
Others
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are associated with thunderstorms? 1) Lightening 2) Heavy rain 3) Cumulonimbus clouds 4) Strong winds Select the code for the correct answer:##Option_A:1 and 2###Option_B:2 and 3##Option_C:1,2 and 4##Option_D:1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:.##T...
Consider the following characteristics of Indian soil: This soil resembles a brick in terms of its deep red color and surface texture. It is heavily leached soil. The red color is imparted by the presence of iron oxide. It is widely found in Kerala. Which of the following soils is characterized by the above-mentioned f...
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
All these are the characteristic features of laterite soil. It develops in areas of high rainfall and high temperature. Due to heavy rainfall, other water-soluble minerals are leached away and soil rich in iron oxide and aluminum compounds is left behind. This imparts the typical brick-like red color and texture to thi...
a
Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following characteristics of Indian soil: This soil resembles a brick in terms of its deep red color and surface texture. It is heavily leached soil. The red color is imparted by the presence of iron oxide. It is widely found in Kerala. Which of the following so...
Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) commissioned at Kochi, Kerala : 1. It can detect, track and warn both surface and underwater threats. 2. It has been designed by DRDO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
 1 only
 2 only
 Both 1 and 2
 1 only
The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a state-of-the-art automated system capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and generating warning for both surface and underwater threats. Kochi naval harbour became the first in the country to get this top-notch defence system. Si...
a
National Unclassified
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) commissioned at Kochi, Kerala : 1. It can detect, track and warn both surface and underwater threats. 2. It has been designed by DRDO. Which of th...
Which of the following issues the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) ?
 World Economic Forum (WEF)
 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 
 World Economic Forum (WEF)
As per the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2015, of the World Economic Forum, rank of India has improved significantly to 52nd in 2015 from 65th in 2013. Improving ranking of India from 65th to 52nd position in travel and tourism competitiveness index had been set as a target in the Result Framework Doc...
a
Reports(International)
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following issues the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) ? ##Option_A: World Economic Forum (WEF) ###Option_B: United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ##Option_C: World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)  ##Option_D: World Econ...
Aerial seeding refers to technique of using helicopters and aeroplanes for (a) Sowing seeds (b) Generating artificial rain  (c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides  (d) Both 
nan
 Generating artificial rain  (c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides  (d) Both (a) and 
nan
nan
Aerial seeding is a technique of sowing seeds using helicopters and aeroplanes to scatter them. This technique was recently employed in Andhra Pradesh in Krishna and Guntur districts. This was done for the aerial seeding of nearly 1,500 hectares of degraded forest on hill slopes that are not suitable for traditional ...
a
National Unclassified
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Aerial seeding refers to technique of using helicopters and aeroplanes for (a) Sowing seeds (b) Generating artificial rain  (c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides  (d) Both ##Option_A:nan###Option_B: Generating artificial rain  (c) Spraying fertilizers...
With reference to the Sendai Framework, consider the following statements : 1. It is related to Disaster Risk reduction. 2. It is a voluntary and non-binding agreement. 3. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).  Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
 1 and 2 only
 1 and 3 only
 2 and 3 only 
 1 and 2 only
The “Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030” was adopted during the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan in March, 2015. It is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action. The Sendai Framewor...
d
Also in News(Misc)
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to the Sendai Framework, consider the following statements : 1. It is related to Disaster Risk reduction. 2. It is a voluntary and non-binding agreement. 3. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).  Which of the...
Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 have been cleared by the Union Cabinet to give effect to which of the following conventions ? 1. Bunker Convention 2. Nairobi Convention 3. Salvage Convention Select the correct answer using the code given below 
 1 only
 1 and 3 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 only
The Union Cabinet had ratified the shipping ministry’s proposal and thereby cleared amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 to give effect to the Bunker Convention, Nairobi Convention and Salvage Convention of the International Maritime Organisation or IMO — the global standard-setting authority for the safety,...
d
National Unclassified
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 have been cleared by the Union Cabinet to give effect to which of the following conventions ? 1. Bunker Convention 2. Nairobi Convention 3. Salvage Convention Select the correct answer using the code given below...
Which of the following pairs of rivers have been taken up for the Interlinking of River (ILR) programme? 1. Ken-Betwa 2. Krishna-Kaveri 3. Damanganga-Pinjal  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in the year 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas. The Detailed Project Reports (DPR) of Ken – Betwa Link Proje...
b
Drainage System
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following pairs of rivers have been taken up for the Interlinking of River (ILR) programme? 1. Ken-Betwa 2. Krishna-Kaveri 3. Damanganga-Pinjal  Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and ...
With reference to the usefulness of ‘Titanium Sponge’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has been used extensively for space and defence applications. 2. Can be used in orthopaedic implants because of its biocompatibility. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2)
1 only
Titanium Sponge: It is a Titanium (Ti) alloy products produced by conversion of raw titanium through Kroll process which is subjected to leaching or heated vacuum distillation to remove impurities and gaining the purest form (99.7 per cent) of Titanium Sponge. India has become the seventh country in the world produci...
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to the usefulness of ‘Titanium Sponge’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has been used extensively for space and defence applications. 2. Can be used in orthopaedic implants because of its biocompatibility. Select the corre...
Which one of the following best describes the concept of cloud seeding ?
Use of plants for food prodution in International space station. 
It means providing moisture-borne seeds for greater productivity. 
Provide information to fishermen regarding the pollution level in seas. 
Use of plants for food prodution in International space station. 
Cloud Seeding is a process of intervening chemically to induce precipitation — rain or snow — from clouds. Rain happens when moisture in the air reaches levels at which it can no longer be held, and cloud seeding aims to facilitate and accelerate that process by making available chemical ‘nuclei’ around which condensa...
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following best describes the concept of cloud seeding ?##Option_A:Use of plants for food prodution in International space station. ###Option_B:It means providing moisture-borne seeds for greater productivity. ##Option_C:Provide information to fishermen rega...
Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a Cryogenic engine?   1. All cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines. 2. Carry payload of low mass than the solid propellants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
Cryogenics is the science and technology of temperatures below 120 Kelvin (−153° Celsius), the limit being defined by the boiling point of methane, a principal component of natural gas. Propellants that are usually gases at room temperature but become liquids when cooled to very low temperatures to achieve the high d...
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Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a Cryogenic engine?   1. All cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines. 2. Carry payload of low mass than the solid propellants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Opti...
Which of the following are the parameters required for Special Category States? 1. Flood and drought prone areas. 2. Hilly and difficult terrain. 3. More than 30% BPL population. 4. Low population density. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
How is SCS accorded? The NDC considered factors such as hilly and difficult terrain, low population density and/or a sizeable share of tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances. The National Development Council first accorde...
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the parameters required for Special Category States? 1. Flood and drought prone areas. 2. Hilly and difficult terrain. 3. More than 30% BPL population. 4. Low population density. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##O...
With reference to Payment Banks, consider the following sentences: 1. It can undertake both deposit and lending activities. 2. Deposit can be even a crore per individual. 3. Required to maintain CRR Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
Objectives of payment banks:  The objectives of setting up of payments banks will be to further financial inclusion by providing (i) small savings accounts and (ii) payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users. ...
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Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Payment Banks, consider the following sentences: 1. It can undertake both deposit and lending activities. 2. Deposit can be even a crore per individual. 3. Required to maintain CRR Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 a...
The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action. It was  endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR...
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Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following? ##Option_A: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan. ###Option_B: Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation. ##Option_C: Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources. ##Option_D...
The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action. It was  endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR...
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Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following? ##Option_A: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan. ###Option_B: Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation. ##Option_C: Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources. ##Option_D...
With respect to the inter-linking of rivers, consider the following statements: 1. Gravity will play an important role in transfer of water. 2. Diversion will be from north and west to southern rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
Interlinking of rivers involves diverting surplus water through a network of canals to relatively drier areas either within a state or two or more states. Water doesn’t always flow as one wishes, so a dam is built at the ‘from’ end to raise the level and then let gravity take over.  The idea behind ILR is to divert w...
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Drainage System
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to the inter-linking of rivers, consider the following statements: 1. Gravity will play an important role in transfer of water. 2. Diversion will be from north and west to southern rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 ...
If you travel through the Western Himalayan Region across the year, you are Iikely to see which of the following crops?   
Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
Rice, Potato, Tea, Litchis and Lime
Jute, Maize, Potato, Mango and Saffron
Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
The Western Himalayan Region covers Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the hill region of Uttarakhand. There is alluvial soil in the valleys of Kashmir, Kullu and Dun, and brown soil in the hills. The valley floors grow rice, while the hilly tracts grow maize in the kharif season. Winter crops are barley, oats, ...
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Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If you travel through the Western Himalayan Region across the year, you are Iikely to see which of the following crops?   ##Option_A: Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron ###Option_B: Rice, Potato, Tea, Litchis and Lime ##Option_C: Jute, Maize, Potato, Mango and Saffron ...
Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in India: 1. Culturable Waste Land  are those land which is left uncultivated for more than five years. 2. Current Fallow land are those land  which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years. Which of the stateme...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Statement 1 is correct: any  land which is left uncultivated for more than five years are included in Culturable Waste-Land Statement 2 is incorrect: those land  which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years are included in fallow other than current fallow land.
a
Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in India: 1. Culturable Waste Land  are those land which is left uncultivated for more than five years. 2. Current Fallow land are those land  which is left uncultivated for more than a year but l...
Consider the following statement regarding cropping season in Northern part of  India: 1.Subtropical crops are largely cultivated  under kharif season. 2.Under rabi season largely temperate crops are cultivated. 3.Zaid cropping season  beginning after harvesting  of rabi crops. Which of the statement...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Statement 1 is  incorrect:In northern  India under the kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible. Statement 2 is correct: The  rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and...
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Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statement regarding cropping season in Northern part of  India: 1.Subtropical crops are largely cultivated  under kharif season. 2.Under rabi season largely temperate crops are cultivated. 3.Zaid cropping season  beginning after harvesti...
 A particular crops  sown in India has the following characteristics: 1. it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas. 2. It is successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude. 3. yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha . ...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Exp: . Rice is considered to be a crop of tropical humid area, It is successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude. and from humid areas in eastern India to dry but irrigated areas of Punjab, Haryana, western U.P. and northern Rajasthan.yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya Pradesh, ...
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Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:  A particular crops  sown in India has the following characteristics: 1. it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas. 2. It is successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude. 3. yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhy...
) consider the following crops of India: 1.Ragi   2. Moong   3.Guar Which of the above is/are predominantly confined to dryland farming region in India? (a) 1 and 2 only                           (b) 1 and 3 only (c ) 2  only                                     (d) 1,2 and 3
nan
nan
nan
nan
ragi ,  bajra ,  moong, gram   aand  guar  (fodder crops) are considerd as hardy and drought resistant crops  and cultivation of this crops is possible in dryland farming region
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Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: ) consider the following crops of India: 1.Ragi   2. Moong   3.Guar Which of the above is/are predominantly confined to dryland farming region in India? (a) 1 and 2 only                           (b) 1 and 3 only (c ) 2  only                                ...
Consider the following statements : 1.Groundnut  is  cultivated during rabi season in western parts of the country. 2. In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season 3. Maharashtra  is  the leading producer of groundnut in India Which of the  statement given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only     ...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Groundnut  is  cultivated during kharif season in western  parts of the country. It is largely a rainfed kharif crop of drylands. Statement 2 is correct: . In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season because in southern parts of the country. the temperatu...
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Land Resources and Agriculture
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1.Groundnut  is  cultivated during rabi season in western parts of the country. 2. In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season 3. Maharashtra  is  the leading producer of groundnut in India Which of the  statement give...
 Consider the  following statements regarding a particular mineral found in India. 1. It is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for Manufacturing  ferro alloys. 2. Odisha is the leading producer of it. 3. In Odisha Mines are located particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sunder...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Manganese is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese. Major mines in Odisha are located in the central part of the iron ore belt of India, particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh,Gangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi and B...
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Mineral and Energy Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:  Consider the  following statements regarding a particular mineral found in India. 1. It is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for Manufacturing  ferro alloys. 2. Odisha is the leading producer of it. 3. In Odisha Mines are loc...
With reference to Black earths or Chernozem soils of Ukraine and Black Soils of India, which of the following statements is/are not correct : 1. Both are rich in humus and calcium. 2. Both are unleached soils. 3. Both attribute their color to humus. 4. Both are highly retentive of moisture. Select...
 1 and 2 only
 1, 2 and 3 only
 2 and 4 only
 1 and 2 only
The black earths or chernozems are rich in humus and calcium. However, black soils are rich in iron, calcium, lime, potash but poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter. Therefore, 1st statement is not correct. Black earths are unleached soils. However, in black soils of India, it is due to leaching that there is...
b
Soils
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to Black earths or Chernozem soils of Ukraine and Black Soils of India, which of the following statements is/are not correct : 1. Both are rich in humus and calcium. 2. Both are unleached soils. 3. Both attribute their color to humus. 4. Both...
With reference to the zonal classification of the soils, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. While Pedalfers are found in humid climates, Pedocals are associated with arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones. 2. While Pedalfers are leached soils, in Pedocals calcification is observed. 3. The black earths o...
 1 only
 1 and 2 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 only
Two main zonal groups of soils are the Pedalfers and the Pedocals.  Pedalfers - These are leached (downward movement of salts) soils found in Humid Climates extending from high-latitude coniferous forests, mid-latitude deciduous forests to low-latitude tropical forests and grasslands. Pedocals - These are associated wi...
b
Soils
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the zonal classification of the soils, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. While Pedalfers are found in humid climates, Pedocals are associated with arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones. 2. While Pedalfers are leached soils, in Pedocals cal...
Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges
 Formed due to faulting
 Acting as watersheds
 That are roughly parallel or run in one general direction
 Formed due to faulting
Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges which are roughly parallel or run in one general direction. A prominent example of this is found in the North American continent. The western part of the continent is a mountanious region known as the Western Cordilleras. It stretches from the north to the south along t...
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Structure and Physiography
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges ##Option_A: Formed due to faulting ###Option_B: Acting as watersheds ##Option_C: That are roughly parallel or run in one general direction ##Option_D: Formed due to faulting ##Answer:c##Explaination: Cordiller...
Consider the following plateaus : 1. The Great Basin 2. The Tibetan Plateau 3. The Bolivian Plateau Which of the above are intermontane plateaus ?
 1 and 2 only
 1 and 3 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 and 2 only
Intermontane plateaus are plateaus lying between mountains or mountain ranges. They are generally quite high.  Bolivian Plateau - in between the the Andes mountain ranges. Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes of South America, is located in this plateau region. La Paz, capital of Bolivia, is the world's highes...
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Structure and Physiography
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following plateaus : 1. The Great Basin 2. The Tibetan Plateau 3. The Bolivian Plateau Which of the above are intermontane plateaus ? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 on...
What explains the several number of large lakes in the highland region of Africa ?
 Meteor Strike
 Presence of rift valley
 Artificially created for exploiting hydro-potential of rivers
 Meteor Strike
One of the special physical features of Africa is its Great Rift Valley. A Rift Valley is a long and deep valley formed due to cracks of rifts in the land. It is bounded by wall-like steep slopes on both sides. In Africa, there is long chain of such rift valleys running from the south of lake Malawi northward to the ...
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Structure and Physiography
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: What explains the several number of large lakes in the highland region of Africa ? ##Option_A: Meteor Strike ###Option_B: Presence of rift valley ##Option_C: Artificially created for exploiting hydro-potential of rivers ##Option_D: Meteor Strike ##Answer:b##...
Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef: It is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-west coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It forms part of the Coral Triangle bio-region. Which of the statements given above is/are corr...
 1 and 3 only
 2 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 and 3 only
The Great Barrier Reef is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-east coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It is a World Heritage Site.  Coral Reefs - When the corals die their hard skeletons remains fixed in place and new corals grow upon them. Thes...
b
Structure and Physiography
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef: It is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-west coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It forms part of the Coral Triangle bio-region. Wh...
Which of the following raw materials is/are the reasons behind localization of fertilizer industry near ports in India? Naphtha Rock phosphate Non-coking coal Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
Naphtha, rock phosphate, sulphur, smelter gases and gypsum are important raw materials to produce chemical fertilizers. Naphtha is mportant to manufacture nitrogenous fertilizers. It is the supply of naphtha which has affected the location of fertilizer units near the ports and oil refineries. The major source of napht...
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following raw materials is/are the reasons behind localization of fertilizer industry near ports in India? Naphtha Rock phosphate Non-coking coal Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 ...
Consider the following pairs : Geographical Region  Associated Region 1. Levant                    Eastern Mediterranean 2. Melanesia              Oceania 3. Nordic Countries   North-west Europe Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
 1 and 2 only
 1 and 3 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 and 2 only
Levant - The Levant is an old term referring to countries of the eastern Mediterranean. Some scholars include in it Cyprus and a small part of Turkey. But basically the Levant has throughout history meant Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. This means Jordan, the West Bank (now under Israeli occupation) and Israel itself a...
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following pairs : Geographical Region  Associated Region 1. Levant                    Eastern Mediterranean 2. Melanesia              Oceania 3. Nordic Countries   North-west Europe Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ? ##O...
Consider the following statements regarding Coral Triangle bio-region : 1. It is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. 2. It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals and marine plant species on Earth.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
 1 only
 2 only
 Both 1 and 2
 1 only
The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and marine plant species on Earth. It is said ...
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Structure and Physiography
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Coral Triangle bio-region : 1. It is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. 2. It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals and marine plant species on Earth.  Which of the statements given above is/are corre...
Which of the following set of cities do not have the same time zone ?
 Washington DC, Lima and Panama
 Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria
 Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi
 Washington DC, Lima and Panama
North Korea in August moved its clock back 30 minutes to create a new “Pyongyang Time”- breaking from a standard imposed by Japanese imperialists more than a century ago. The change will put the standard time in North Korea at GMT+8:30, 30 minutes behind South Korea which, like Japan, is at GMT+9:00. Washington D...
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following set of cities do not have the same time zone ? ##Option_A: Washington DC, Lima and Panama ###Option_B: Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria ##Option_C: Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi ##Option_D: Washington DC, Lima and Panama ##Answer:d##Expl...
Which of the following deserts is not located on the western coasts of continents ?
 Mohave Desert
 Great Australian Desert
 Atacama Desert
 Mohave Desert
The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents. The aridity of the hot deserts is mainly due to the effects of the off-shore trade winds. Eg- Mohave Desert in USA, Great Australian Desert, Atacama Desert etc. The temperate deserts are rainless because of their interior location...
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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 deserts is not located on the western coasts of continents ? ##Option_A: Mohave Desert ###Option_B: Great Australian Desert ##Option_C: Atacama Desert ##Option_D: Mohave Desert ##Answer:d##Explaination: The major hot deserts of the wo...
Which of the following rivers do not drain into the Atlantic Ocean ? 1. Nile 2. Congo 3. Niger 4. Zambezi 5. Orange Select the correct answer using the code given below.
 1 only
 1 and 4 only
 1, 4 and 5 only
 1 only
Nile - It is the longest river in the world. It drains about 10 percent of the whole of Africaand has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. They meet near Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. From there the river flows northward through the Sahara desert and finally flowing into the Mediterranean Sea vi...
b
The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following rivers do not drain into the Atlantic Ocean ? 1. Nile 2. Congo 3. Niger 4. Zambezi 5. Orange Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only ##Option_C: 1, 4 and 5 on...
Consider the following pairs : Active Volcano       Location 1. Erebus           :     Antarctica 2. Cotopaxi        :    Chile 3. Soputan         :     Indonesia 4. Etna                :    Italy Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
 1, 3 and 4 only
 2 and 4 only
 2 and 3 only
 1, 3 and 4 only
Cotopaxi - Ecuador  Rest all are correct. Mount Erebus is the only live volcano on Antarctica. Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe.
a
GS_Geography_unclassified
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : Active Volcano       Location 1. Erebus           :     Antarctica 2. Cotopaxi        :    Chile 3. Soputan         :     Indonesia 4. Etna                :    Italy Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 onl...
Consider the following countries : 1. Russia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Iran 4. Kazakhstan 5. Turkmenistan  Which of the above open out to Caspian Sea ?
 1, 2 and 4 only
 1, 3 and 5 only
 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
 1, 2 and 4 only
Caspian Sea - It is the world’s largest inland body of water. It lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia. The sea’s name derives from the ancient Kaspi peoples, who once lived in Transcaucasia to the west. The sea is bordered in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the s...
d
GS_Geography_unclassified
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following countries : 1. Russia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Iran 4. Kazakhstan 5. Turkmenistan  Which of the above open out to Caspian Sea ? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1, 3 and 5 only ##Option_C: 2, 3, 4 and 5 only ##Opti...
Consider the following statements regarding Oceanic or Marine Type of climate : 1. Rainfall occurs all round the year. 2. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees. 3. It is generally found on the eastern coasts of the temperate regions.  Which of the statement...
 1 and 2 only
 1 and 3 only
 2 and 3 only
 1 and 2 only
Oceanic or Marine Type of climate - These are found on western coasts of the temperate regions which are under the influence of the Westerlies all round the year. Therefore, rainfall occurs all round the year.They are also referred to as British Type of Climate. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech ...
a
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 statements regarding Oceanic or Marine Type of climate : 1. Rainfall occurs all round the year. 2. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees. 3. It is generally found on the eastern coasts of the t...
"South of the tropical grasslands of Southern Brazil lies the region of temperate grasslands. This region has a warm climate with rain all through the year, although it rains more in summers than in winter. These grasslands are found in central Argentina." Which of the following regions is described in the above passag...
 Selvas
 Campos
 Gran Chaco
 Selvas
The passage describes the Pampas region. Selvas - The Amazon basin which lies close to the equator has an equitorial type of climate. It is hot and wet all the year round. This region is, therefore, covered with equatorial rain-forests locally known as Selvas. Campos (and Llanos) - On either side of the Amazo...
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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:"South of the tropical grasslands of Southern Brazil lies the region of temperate grasslands. This region has a warm climate with rain all through the year, although it rains more in summers than in winter. These grasslands are found in central Argentina." Which of the follo...
Consider the following statements: 1.More than ninty  percent of coal reserves  of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi and Godavari. 2. Majority of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type . 3. Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the important mines of coal. Which of the abov...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Statement 1 is correct: More than ninty (97) percent of coal reserves  of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone. Mahanadi and Godavari. Statement 2 is also correct: Majority (80 percent)of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type . Statement 3 is incorrect: Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the im...
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Mineral and Energy Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements: 1.More than ninty  percent of coal reserves  of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi and Godavari. 2. Majority of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type . 3. Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the i...
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South from the Northern coast ? 1. Desert Vegetation 2. Tropical Rain-forests 3. Savanna Grassland 4. Mediterranean Vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
 4-3-1-2
 3-4-2-1
 4-1-3-2
 4-3-1-2
Major part of Africa lies within the tropical zone. The belt lying along the equator on both sides has a hot, wet climate throughout the year. It rains almost daily and there is only one season, namely, the hot-wet summer. This is known as the equitorial type of climate. It is covered with thick forests called Tropical...
c
Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South from the Northern coast ? 1. Desert Vegetation 2. Tropical Rain-forests 3. Savanna Grassland 4. Mediterranean Vegetation Select the correct answer using...
Consider the following:
Nawagam
Naharkatiya
Moran
Nawagam
Explanation: Naharkatiya and Moran are important oil producing field in Assam along with Digboi. Nawagam , Ankaleshwar,Kalol, Mehsana, Kosamba and  Lunej are major oil fields of Gujarat. Bander is famous coal field in Maharashtra.
c
Mineral and Energy Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following: ##Option_A:Nawagam ###Option_B:Naharkatiya ##Option_C:Moran ##Option_D:Nawagam ##Answer:c##Explaination: Explanation: Naharkatiya and Moran are important oil producing field in Assam along with Digboi. Nawagam , Ankaleshwar,Kalol...
consider the following statements: 1. nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation. 3.Kudankulam nuclear plant has PHWR  type of Reactors. 3. PHWR reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant. Which of the above statement is/are ...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:statement 1 is correct: nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation(2.9 %) total nuclear power plant capacity 5780 Mwe. Statement 2 is incorrect: Kudankulam nuclear plant has PWR  type of reactors, PHWR is similar to that in a PWR with the difference being the use of heavy ...
c
Mineral and Energy Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: consider the following statements: 1. nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation. 3.Kudankulam nuclear plant has PHWR  type of Reactors. 3. PHWR reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and cool...
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Russia as one proceeds from South to North ?
 Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
 Mixed deciduous - steppes - mountain vegetation - taiga - tundra
 Steppes - mixed deciduous - mountain vegetation - tundra - taiga
 Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
In Russia, there is a great variety in the vegetation. The vegetation belts lie one after the other in a more or less regular sequence from the north to the south. The northernmost belt has the tundra type of vegetation. It is followed by the taiga, the mixed deciduous, the steppes and the mountain vegetation.  In the ...
a
Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Russia as one proceeds from South to North ? ##Option_A: Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra ###Option_B: Mixed deciduous - steppes - mountain vegetation - ta...
Consider the following statements regarding India interlinking of Rivers(ILR) Programme: 1.  has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16. 2.  Godavari and Krishna river interlinking is the first of India’s interlinking of rivers programme. 3. Task Force on I...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:  The programme has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16 total 30 links Statement 2 is incorrect:Ken and betwa linking is the first in India’s ILR programme. Statement 3 is correct: . Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers set up under...
a
Water Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding India interlinking of Rivers(ILR) Programme: 1.  has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16. 2.  Godavari and Krishna river interlinking is the first of India’s interli...
Consider the following:
Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana
Gosikhurd
Upper Siang
Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana
Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana(Uttar Pradesh), Gosikhurd(Maharashtra),Upper Siang(Arunanchal Pradesh) Ujh multipurpose project (J&K) all are come under National project on Irrigation
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Water Resources
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following: ##Option_A:Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana ###Option_B:Gosikhurd ##Option_C:Upper Siang ##Option_D:Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana ##Answer:d##Explaination: Saryu Nahar  Pariyojana(Uttar Pradesh), Gosikhurd(Maharashtra),Upper Siang(Arunanchal Prades...
Consider the following statements regarding World population projections released by United nations on August 2015: 1.The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one. 2. Nigeria  will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2050 . 3. India to surpass China by 2022 t...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one, world population is growing slower now; 10 years ago, the growth rate was 1.24 per cent a year, while today, it is growing by 1.18 per cent. Statement 2 is correct: Nigeria which will be the third largest...
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Reports(International)
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements regarding World population projections released by United nations on August 2015: 1.The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one. 2. Nigeria  will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2...
First  sunhak peace prize are awarded to Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta and Anote Tong,consider the following statement regarding this: .1.Anote Tong  has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution 2. Modadugu Vijay Gupta Has been selected  for his pioneer work in global awareness of the severity ...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Anote Tong  President of Kiribati Islands has been selected for his pioneering work in creating global awareness on the severity of climate change issue and sought for action by the international community for its solution. Statement 2 is incorrect: Noted Indian agriculture s...
b
World Famous
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: First  sunhak peace prize are awarded to Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta and Anote Tong,consider the following statement regarding this: .1.Anote Tong  has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution 2. Modadugu Vijay Gupta Has been selected  for his pion...
Recently B5 Disiel is in news,consider the following statement regarding  this: 1.It is a bio-diesel blended diesel fuel. 2. fuel  has almost no sulphur or aromatics . 3.One of the disadvantage of blending of bio-diesel would result in increase of unburnt hydrocarbons. Which of the statement given abo...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The bio-diesel (B100) shall be blended in a ratio of 5 per cent with diesel and marketed as Bio-diesel blended Diesel B5 HSD. Statement 2 is also correct: It is an environment friendly fuel which has almost no sulphur or aromatics and has about 10 per cent built in oxygen. ...
a
Also in News(Geo+Eco)
Chemistry
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Recently B5 Disiel is in news,consider the following statement regarding  this: 1.It is a bio-diesel blended diesel fuel. 2. fuel  has almost no sulphur or aromatics . 3.One of the disadvantage of blending of bio-diesel would result in increase of unburnt hydro...
With reference to cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements: Kharif season is suitable for cultivation of temperate crops, while rabi season is suitable for cultivation of tropical crops. The crops grown in zaid season require hot and humid conditions for their growth. Which of the statements given a...
1 only
2 only
 Both 1 and 2
1 only
The kharif season (June-September) largely coincides with southwest monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar etc is possible. The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October- November and ends in March- April. The low temperature conditions during this season ...
b
GS_Geography_unclassified
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements: Kharif season is suitable for cultivation of temperate crops, while rabi season is suitable for cultivation of tropical crops. The crops grown in zaid season require hot and humid conditions for ...
Which of the following is/are the advantages of inter-linking of rivers?
Improved irrigation facilities.
Generation of hydropower.
Flood control.
Improved irrigation facilities.
The National river interlinking project envisages linking 26 major rivers of India by constructing 30 different link canals. It has two components:  (a) Himalayan Rivers Development Component and (b) Peninsular Rivers Development Component . The two can be linked on the Mahanadi. Interlinking of rivers shall prov...
a
GS_Geography_unclassified
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following is/are the advantages of inter-linking of rivers? ##Option_A:Improved irrigation facilities. ###Option_B:Generation of hydropower. ##Option_C:Flood control. ##Option_D:Improved irrigation facilities. ##Answer:a##Explaination: The Nati...
Consider the following pairs:    Tribes            Location 1. Jarawa         Nicobar 2. Shompen    Andaman 3. Onge          Little Andaman Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
Jarawas : This tribe mostly inhabits the western coasts of Middle and South Andaman Islands. They are dependent mainly on hunting for food and water. The  Nicobarese  (Nicobari) and  Shompen  of the Mongoloid origin constitute the Nicobar Island tribes.         Onge : One of the most ancient tribes in the country, ...
c
World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs:    Tribes            Location 1. Jarawa         Nicobar 2. Shompen    Andaman 3. Onge          Little Andaman Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 3 ...
With reference to ‘Jarawa’ community of India, consider the following statement: 1. They live mainly in the Nicobar Island. 2. They mainly depend upon hunting and gathering. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
The tribes of the Andaman Islands – the Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Onge and Sentinelese – are believed to have lived in their Indian Ocean home for up to 55,000 years. Considered one of the most isolated people on earth, the Jarawa are a hunter-gatherer tribe that has lived in the dense forests of Andaman Islands comple...
b
World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘Jarawa’ community of India, consider the following statement: 1. They live mainly in the Nicobar Island. 2. They mainly depend upon hunting and gathering. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are co...
Consider the following statements. 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement. Select the correct answer using the...
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
.
a
Indian Dance
Geology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of m...
Consider the following statements with reference to Mohiniattam: 1. It generally narrates the story of a feminine dance by Vishnu. 2. Costume is of special importance with white and off-white being principal colours. Select the code for the incorrect statements.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
1 only
.
d
No_topic
Geography
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Mohiniattam: 1. It generally narrates the story of a feminine dance by Vishnu. 2. Costume is of special importance with white and off-white being principal colours. Select the code for the incorrect statements.##Option_A:1 ...
Consider the following : Tipu Sultan had desire to change with the times. This was symbolized in the introduction of New calendar New system of coinage New scales of weights and measures Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 only 2 only 2...
nan
nan
nan
nan
Haider Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu, who ruled Mysore til his death at the hands of the British in 1799. He was, for one, an innovator. His desire to change with the times was symbolised in the introduction of a new calendar, a new system of coinage, and new scales of weights and measures. He.  showed keen inter...
d
India in the late Eighteenth Century
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following : Tipu Sultan had desire to change with the times. This was symbolized in the introduction of New calendar New system of coinage New scales of weights and measures Select the correct answer using the code given b...
The natural phenomena in which the Sun does not set during the months of the Summer season is known as:
mid-night Sun
mid-night Moon
mid-afternoon Sun
mid-night Sun
.
a
Motions and Inclinations of the Earth and their effects
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The natural phenomena in which the Sun does not set during the months of the Summer season is known as:##Option_A:mid-night Sun###Option_B:mid-night Moon##Option_C:mid-afternoon Sun##Option_D:mid-night Sun##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Motions and Inclinations of the Eart...
With reference to Mercury, consider the following statements:   1.        Mercury has a thin atmosphere also called as exosphere.   2.        Its thin atmosphere is because of blasting of solar winds with its atmosphere.   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  
    1 only  
    2 only  
    Both 1 and 2  
    1 only  
.
c
No_topic
Agriculture
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Mercury, consider the following statements:   1.        Mercury has a thin atmosphere also called as exosphere.   2.        Its thin atmosphere is because of blasting of solar winds with its atmosphere.   Which of the statements given above is...
nan
nan
nan
nan
nan
explain for testing
b
literature
Geology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination: explain for testing ##Topic:literature##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
nan
nan
nan
nan
nan
.tetsing from IT Explanation
c
Banking Reforms
Anthropology
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:.tetsing from IT Explanation##Topic:Banking Reforms##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
How many fundamental rights are available for Indian citizens?
 9
 8
 7
 9
.
d
Fundamental Rights
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How many fundamental rights are available for Indian citizens?##Option_A: 9###Option_B: 8##Option_C: 7##Option_D: 9##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
पंथनिरपेक्षता के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये  1- भारतीय अवधारणा सकारात्मक है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा नकारात्मक है  2- भारतीय अवधारणा में विधिक तत्वों पर बल है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा में नैतिक मूल्यों में विशेष बल है 3- भारत में बहुसंख्यक एवं अल्पसंख्यक दोनों को सहयोग एवं संरक्षण जबकि पश्चिमी देशों में ...
केवल 1 और 2 
केवल 2 और 3 
केवल 2 
केवल 1 और 2 
nan
c
The Preamble
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:पंथनिरपेक्षता के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये  1- भारतीय अवधारणा सकारात्मक है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा नकारात्मक है  2- भारतीय अवधारणा में विधिक तत्वों पर बल है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा में नैतिक मूल्यों में विशेष बल है 3- भारत में बहुसंख्यक एवं अल्पसंख्यक दोनों...
“They now began to brand the nationalists as , disloyal babus , seditious Brahmins, and  viole nt villains. The Congress was described as a factory of sedition  and Congressmen as  disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but themselves. ”  In the statement  "They"  ref...
  Extremists
British officials
 Moderates
  Extremists
The British had been suspicious of the National Congress from its inception. But they had not been overtly hostile, in the first few years of its existence because they believed its activities would remain academic and confined to a handful of intellectuals. However, as soon as it became apparent that the Congress wo...
c
Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:“They now began to brand the nationalists as , disloyal babus , seditious Brahmins, and  viole nt villains. The Congress was described as a factory of sedition  and Congressmen as  disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but...
Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Nauroji 1.The East India Associations was organized by Dadabhai Nauroji. 2. He was the founding member of Indian national Congress 3.He wrote a book on colonial economic exlpoitation named as “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”. 4.He was also the mer...
   1, 2, and 3
  2, 3, and 4
   1 and 4
   1, 2, and 3
Dadabhai Naoroji   (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a  Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons   between 1892 and 1895, and the first...
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GS_History_unclassified
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Nauroji 1.The East India Associations was organized by Dadabhai Nauroji. 2. He was the founding member of Indian national Congress 3.He wrote a book on colonial economic exlpoitation named as “Poverty and Un-Brit...
Which of the following was not the aims and objective of initial Inidan National Congress?
  Politicise and politically educate the people
To promote and nurture Indian unity among people irrespective of caste, religion or province
  To eradicate the social inequality in terms of catse, creed or religion          
  Politicise and politically educate the people
Aims and Objectives   : The initial aims and objectives of the congress, were 1. To flourish solidarity and friendship amongst the people of India 2 To strengthen the feelings of National unity. 3. Consideration of the opinions of educated classes on the issues related to the problems of society. ...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following was not the aims and objective of initial Inidan National Congress? ##Option_A:  Politicise and politically educate the people ###Option_B: To promote and nurture Indian unity among people irrespective of caste, religion or province ##Opti...
The book “India Today” ,  which made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion and claimed that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative, was written by
C. F Andrews
Rajani P Dutt
Girija Mukherji
C. F Andrews
Rajani Palme Dutt‘s authoritative work 'India Today' made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion. Emphasizing the myth, Dutt wrote that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative and guidance and through  a plan secretly pre-arranged with the Viceroy‘ so that it (...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The book “India Today” ,  which made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion and claimed that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative, was written by##Option_A: C. F Andrews###Option_B: Rajani P Dutt##Option_C: Girija...
With reference to Madame Blavatsky consider the following statements : 1. She along with Anie Basent established the Theosophical Society 2. A.O Hume was a member of Theosophical Society and was influenced by Blavatsky Which of the above statements is/are correct?  Select the correct answer  using th...
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The Theosophical Society was officially formed in  New York City , United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna  . Blavatsky ,  Colonel Henry Steel Olcott , William Quan Judge  and others. It was self-described as "... an unsecterian body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and stri...
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Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to Madame Blavatsky consider the following statements : 1. She along with Anie Basent established the Theosophical Society 2. A.O Hume was a member of Theosophical Society and was influenced by Blavatsky Which of the above statements is/are corr...
With reference to Santhal rebellion consider the following statements: 1.The Santhals believed that their actions had the blessings of God.  2.The Santhals did not revolt against the British but only against the moneylenders and outsiders Which of the above statements is/are correct?  Select the corre...
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Among the numerous tribal revolts, the Santhal hool or uprising was the most massive. The Santhals, who live in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal, known as Daman-i-koh, rose in revolt; made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders the dikus and proclaimed the complete annihilation‘ of the alien regime. The s...
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to Santhal rebellion consider the following statements: 1.The Santhals believed that their actions had the blessings of God.  2.The Santhals did not revolt against the British but only against the moneylenders and outsiders Which of the above sta...
With reference to the safety valve theory, consider the following statements: 1.The Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under  the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Ripon 2. It was done to provide safe and constitutional outlet for the rising disco...
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A powerful and long-lasting myth, the myth of the safety valve,‘ has arisen around this question. Generations of students and political activists have been fed on this myth. But despite widespread popular belief, this myth has little basis in historical fact. The myth is that the Indian National Congress was started ...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to the safety valve theory, consider the following statements: 1.The Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under  the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Ripon 2. It was done to provide safe a...
Which of the following were the demands of nationalists in the initial days of freedom struggle ? 1. No reduction of import duties on textile import 2. No expansion in Afghanistan or Burma, 3. Higher expenditure on famine relief,  4. The right of Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases ...
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1,2, and 3 only
On the surface, the nationalist Indian demands of those years -no reduction of import duties on textile import no expansion in Afghanistan or Burma, the right to bear arms, freedom of the Press, reduction of military expenditure, higher expenditure on famine relief, Indianization of the civil services, the right of I...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following were the demands of nationalists in the initial days of freedom struggle ? 1. No reduction of import duties on textile import 2. No expansion in Afghanistan or Burma, 3. Higher expenditure on famine relief,  4. The right of Indian j...
 With reference to the Ilbert Bill, consider the following statements  1. This Bill would enable Indian Megistrate to try Europeans  2.This bill was introduced during the period of Lord Lytton.  3. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans Which of the above statements is/are correct?  ...
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A major agitation was organized during 1883 in favour of the Ilbert Bill which would enable Indian magistrates to try Europeans. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans. Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to pres...
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:  With reference to the Ilbert Bill, consider the following statements  1. This Bill would enable Indian Megistrate to try Europeans  2.This bill was introduced during the period of Lord Lytton.  3. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans Which ...
Consider the following statements: 1.The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was a sudden and historical event 2.The first session was attended by 78 delegates from all provices 3. The British were suspicious of the INC from the very beginning itself Which of the above statements is/are...
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The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was not a sudden event, or a historical accident. It was the culmination of a process of political awakening that had its beginnings in the 1860s and 1870s and took a major leap forward in the late 1870s and early 1880s. The year 1885 marked a turning point in th...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements: 1.The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was a sudden and historical event 2.The first session was attended by 78 delegates from all provices 3. The British were suspicious of the INC from the very beginning it...
Which one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years?
To weld Indians into a nation.
 To gain independence from the British.
To create a common all-India national-political leadership.
To weld Indians into a nation.
In the initial years, independence from the British was not an agenda for INC. INC did not espouse the cause of untouchable and peasants when it was formed for the fear that it would lose the support of the industrialist and zamindars.
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years? ##Option_A: To weld Indians into a nation.###Option_B: To gain independence from the British.##Option_C: To create a common all-India national-political leadership.##Optio...
Consider the following statements: 1. From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. 2. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically. 3.The national leaders struggled for separation of judicial and executive powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correc...
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From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. In fact, the word Congress was borrowed from North American history to connote an assembly of the‟ people. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically, issues being decided through debate and discussion and occasional...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. 2. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically. 3.The national leaders struggled for separation of judicial and executive powers. Whic...
Consider the following statements: 1. Leaders like Gokhale and Ranade identified that the colonialism operated through the more disguised and complex mechanism of free trade and foreign capital investment 2. Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s  “ The Economic History of Inida”  in which he examined in minute detail of ec...
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Three names stand out among the large number of Indians who initiated and carried out the economic analysis of British rule during the years 1870-1905. The tallest of the three was Dadabhai Naoroji, known in the pre-Gandhian era as the Grand Old Man of India. Born in 1825, he became a successful businessman but devot...
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements: 1. Leaders like Gokhale and Ranade identified that the colonialism operated through the more disguised and complex mechanism of free trade and foreign capital investment 2. Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s  “ The Economic History of Inida”...
Consider the following statements : 1. Early nationalists were against foreign capital because they saw it as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it. 2. Interestingly, John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had argued that foreign capital was needed for India to de...
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Nearly all the early nationalists were clear on one question: However great the need of India for industrialization, it had to be based on Indian capital and not foreign capital. Ever since the1840s, British economists, statesman and officials had seen the investment of foreign capital, along with law and order, as t...
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
General Studies
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements : 1. Early nationalists were against foreign capital because they saw it as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it. 2. Interestingly, John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had argued th...