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Which of the following factors affect Climate of India? 1. La Nina 2. Westerly jet streams 3. Tibetan plateau 4. Indian ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | La Nina - Occurrence of La Nina and El Nino affects the South west monsoon and rainfall pattern across India. Westerly jet streams - They are prevalent over north India during winters and are also responsible for winter rains in North west region. Tibetan plateau - Tibetan plateau is the main reason for change of press... | d | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors affect Climate of India? 1. La Nina 2. Westerly jet streams 3. Tibetan plateau 4. Indian ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and... |
Which among the following schools of philosophy believed in the existence of God? Samkhya Lokayata Yoga Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Both Samkhya and Lokayata schools did not believe in existence of God. Samkhya is an atheistic and strongly dualistic orthodox (Astika) school of Indian philosophy. The Samkhya Sutra (14th c. CE) and its commentaries explicitly attempt to disprove god's existence through reasoned argument. The Lokayata school aslo know... | c | Religion and Philosophy | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following schools of philosophy believed in the existence of God? Samkhya Lokayata Yoga Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Bo... |
With reference to agricultural sector, what is the aim of agricultural extension services? | bringing more area under cultivation | extending agricultural finance at subsidised rates | transmission of scientific technologies to agricultural practices | bringing more area under cultivation | Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Generally, agricultural extension can be defined as the "delivery of information inputs to farmers." Extension services are classified into 3 types: Technology transfer: the traditional mo... | c | Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to agricultural sector, what is the aim of agricultural extension services?##Option_A: bringing more area under cultivation###Option_B: extending agricultural finance at subsidised rates##Option_C: transmission of scientific technologies to agricultural practi... |
With reference to the FCNR (B) accounts, consider the following statements: The deposits in FCNR(B) accounts cannot be used to make any local payments in India. Deposits in the FCNR (B) accounts increase external debt of India. Currency risks due to exchange rate fluctuations are borne by the banks. Which of the statem... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | An FCNR account is a term deposit account that can be maintained by NRIs and PIOs in foreign currency. FCNRs are not savings accounts but fixed deposit accounts. The balance in FCNR account for making local payments in India. India’s external debt at the end of 2015-16 grew $10.6 billion or 2.2 per cent, year on year, ... | c | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the FCNR (B) accounts, consider the following statements: The deposits in FCNR(B) accounts cannot be used to make any local payments in India. Deposits in the FCNR (B) accounts increase external debt of India. Currency risks due to exchange rate fluctuation... |
A rise in which of the following macro-economic variables may lead to a fall in the level of output in an economy? Savings Export Government taxes Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | There are macro variables, a rise in level of which leads to a fall in the level of output in the economy. These include (i) saving (ii) imports (iii) government taxes. A rise in level of any of these variables implies a fall in level of demand for the domestically produced goods. This leads to a fall in the level o... | c | 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:A rise in which of the following macro-economic variables may lead to a fall in the level of output in an economy? Savings Export Government taxes Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option... |
With reference to "Income elasticity of demand", which of the following statements is/are correct? Normal goods have a positive income elasticity of demand. Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity of demand. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The income elasticity of demand is a measure of the relationship between a change in the quantity demanded for a particular good and a change in real income. It refers to the sensitivity of the quantity demanded for a certain product in response to a change in consumer incomes. The formula for calculating income elasti... | c | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Income elasticity of demand", which of the following statements is/are correct? Normal goods have a positive income elasticity of demand. Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity of demand. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Opt... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Hedge funds: 1. Hedge funds, defined under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, are unregistered private investment partnerships that invest and trade in securities. 2. Hedge funds are subject to regulatory provisions similar to Mutual Funds. Which of t... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Hedge fund is a private investment partnership and funds pool that uses varied and complex proprietary strategies and invests or trades in complex products, including listed and unlisted derivatives. There is no exact definition to the term “Hedge Fund”. Hedge funds are unregistered private investment partnerships, fu... | a | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Hedge funds: 1. Hedge funds, defined under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, are unregistered private investment partnerships that invest and trade in securities. 2. Hedge funds are subject to regulatory p... |
Consider the following statements: If Prime Minister of India is from upper house he will not be able to vote in his favour in case of a no-confidence motion. If any member of Council of Minister is from upper house he can not make statements in lower house. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct : If Prime Minister of India is from upper house he will not be able to vote in his favour in case of a no-confidence motion. Statement 2 is not correct : A Council of Minister from upper house can make statements in lower house also. | a | Council of ministers | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: If Prime Minister of India is from upper house he will not be able to vote in his favour in case of a no-confidence motion. If any member of Council of Minister is from upper house he can not make statements in lower house. Which of the sta... |
The split in Arya Samaj in 1893 occurred due to difference in opinion of: | Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism | Anglicised vs. Sanskrit based education | Underage marriage | Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism | The Arya Samaj Movement was an outcome of reaction to Western influences. Dayanand Saraswati, its founder, rejected Western ideas and sought to revive the ancient religion of the Aryans. He disregarded the authority of later Hindu scriptures like the Puranas and described them as the work of lesser men and responsible ... | d | Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The split in Arya Samaj in 1893 occurred due to difference in opinion of:##Option_A: Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism###Option_B: Anglicised vs. Sanskrit based education##Option_C: Underage marriage##Option_D: Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism##Answer:d##Explainatio... |
"Hutti" in Karnataka and "Ramgiri" in Andhra Pradesh are associated with which of the following? | Anthracite Coal Fields | Gold Fields | Uranium Deposits | Anthracite Coal Fields | There are three gold fields in the country, namely Kolar and Hutti Gold Field in Karnataka and Ramgiri Gold Field in Andhra Pradesh. In India, Anthracite coal is found only in Jammu and Kashmir and that too in small quantity. Potential Geothermal Energy in India include Manikaran (Himachal Pradesh), Puga Valley (J&K) a... | b | Mineral Resourcesclassification and distribution | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"Hutti" in Karnataka and "Ramgiri" in Andhra Pradesh are associated with which of the following?##Option_A: Anthracite Coal Fields###Option_B: Gold Fields##Option_C: Uranium Deposits##Option_D: Anthracite Coal Fields##Answer:b##Explaination:There are three gold fields in the... |
Which of the following is/are common between American (USA) and Indian Polity? Manner of election of president System of collective responsibility Single citizenship Integrated Judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | USA is an example of presidential form of government while India follows parliamentary system. The manner of election of president is entirely different in India and USA. System of collective responsibility is a constitutional convention in governments using the Westminster System that members of the cabinet must publi... | d | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are common between American (USA) and Indian Polity? Manner of election of president System of collective responsibility Single citizenship Integrated Judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Optio... |
Which among the following do NOT include subsidies in calculation of national income? GDP at market price GVA at basic price GVA at factor cost Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | GDP at market price does not include subsidies while the GVA at factor cost includes both production and product subsidies. GVA at basic prices though donot includes production subsidies, but includes product subsidies. GVA at factor cost + (Production taxes less Production subsidies) = GVA at basic prices GDP at marke... | a | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following do NOT include subsidies in calculation of national income? GDP at market price GVA at basic price GVA at factor cost Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_... |
In 2015, Physics Nobel prize was Awarded For Work On Neutrinos Metamorphosis i.e. Neutrinos change their identities while travelling in space. What is the significance of this discovery? | Neutrinos are massless and it validates Standard Model of particle physics. | Neutrinos have mass and it validates Standard Model of particle physics. | Neutrinos have mass and it violates Standard Model of particle physics. | Neutrinos are massless and it validates Standard Model of particle physics. | The Nobel Prize in Physics 2015 recognised Takaaki Kajita in Japan and Arthur B. McDonald in Canada, for their key contributions to the experiments which demonstrated that neutrinos change identities. This metamorphosis requires that neutrinos have mass. The Standard Model of particle physics is a theory concerning the... | c | no_topic_assigned | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In 2015, Physics Nobel prize was Awarded For Work On Neutrinos Metamorphosis i.e. Neutrinos change their identities while travelling in space. What is the significance of this discovery?##Option_A: Neutrinos are massless and it validates Standard Model of particle physics.##... |
Why Jhelum forms meanders in its youth stage, a feature associated with the mature stage of the rivers? | Due to low gradient of flow in its youth stage reducing its kinetic energy. | Due to large number of pebble rocks present in its path significantly reducing its speed. | Due to local base level provided by the erstwhile larger lake. | Due to low gradient of flow in its youth stage reducing its kinetic energy. | Srinagar, capital city of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the banks of Jhelum river. Rivers generally form meanders in its mature stage but Jhelum, flowing through the Kashmir valley, forms meanders in its youth stage. About 2 million years ago when the Kashmir valley, surrounded by Great Himalayan Range i... | c | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why Jhelum forms meanders in its youth stage, a feature associated with the mature stage of the rivers?##Option_A: Due to low gradient of flow in its youth stage reducing its kinetic energy.###Option_B: Due to large number of pebble rocks present in its path significantly re... |
Which of the following factors affect cropping pattern in India? Temperature Rainfall Irrigation Size of land holdings Availability of Insurance Availability of Investment Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3, 4 and 5 only | 2, 4, 5 and 6 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | The variations in cropping pattern in India are due to: Geographical factors: Relief, Soil, Temperature, Rainfall. Economic factors: Irrigation, size of land holdings, sale price of crops and income of farmers, insurance and investment. eg- the main reasson of groundnut replacing cotton in Madhya Pradesh is easy avai... | d | Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors affect cropping pattern in India? Temperature Rainfall Irrigation Size of land holdings Availability of Insurance Availability of Investment Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3, 4 an... |
The term “ekcharya” related to Bharatnatyam signifies: | the adornation of the performer with flowers. | the invocation of God to seek His blessings. | the end of a Bharatnatyam performance. | the adornation of the performer with flowers. | . | d | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term “ekcharya” related to Bharatnatyam signifies:##Option_A:the adornation of the performer with flowers.###Option_B:the invocation of God to seek His blessings.##Option_C:the end of a Bharatnatyam performance.##Option_D:the adornation of the performer with flowers.##An... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the classical dances of India:
1. Chowk- It is tri bent position of the body deflected at the Neck, Torso, and Knee.
2. Tribhanga- In this posture, the chowk dancer tries to create the shape of a square with the help of her legs.
Which of the statements given abov... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | d | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the classical dances of India:
1. Chowk- It is tri bent position of the body deflected at the Neck, Torso, and Knee.
2. Tribhanga- In this posture, the chowk dancer tries to create the shape of a square with the help of h... |
Consider the following statements. 1. Tandav and Lasya represent the Feminine and Masculine aspects of classical dance respectively. 2. Nritta, Nritya, and Natya are the three elements of classical dance. 3. The Natya Shashtra mentions eight Rasas only. Select the correct answer using the codes given below | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | b | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. Tandav and Lasya represent the Feminine and Masculine aspects of classical dance respectively. 2. Nritta, Nritya, and Natya are the three elements of classical dance. 3. The Natya Shashtra mentions eight Rasas only. Select the correct an... |
Consider the following statements about Alvars: They along with Naynars were examples of early bhakti movements originating in Tamil Nadu. They were inspired from Tantricism and Lingayat school of philosophy. Their composition Silappadikaram is frequently described as significant as four Vedas. Which of the statements ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva). They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. Alvars and Nayanars initiated a mov... | a | Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Alvars: They along with Naynars were examples of early bhakti movements originating in Tamil Nadu. They were inspired from Tantricism and Lingayat school of philosophy. Their composition Silappadikaram is frequently described as signif... |
Consider the following statements: The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones. In Northern Hemisphere, the extra tropical cyclones rotates clockwise whereas tropical cyclones rotate anticlockwise. The wind velocity in a tropical cyclone is much higher and it is... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The extra tropical cyclone differs from the tropical cyclone in number of ways: The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones. They cover a larger area and can originate over the land and sea. Whereas the tropical cyclones originate only over the seas and on reach... | b | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones. In Northern Hemisphere, the extra tropical cyclones rotates clockwise whereas tropical cyclones rotate anticlockwise. The wind velocity i... |
With reference to role of women in Indian national movement and reforms related to them, which of the statement given below is NOT correct? | Nari Bahinis or women brigades were formed during Tebhaga movement to resist colonial police. | The Government of India Act, 1935 provided women reserved seats in the legislatures. | Women"s Indian Association, the first women association all India level was established under leadership of Sarojini Naidu. | Nari Bahinis or women brigades were formed during Tebhaga movement to resist colonial police. | Tebhaga movement saw involvement of women at high level. It saw widespread autonomous action of the "proletariat and semi proletariat women:, belonging to dalit and tribal communities. Through their own initiative they formed Nari Bahinis or women's brigades and resisted the colonial police with whatever weapon they co... | c | Women movements | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to role of women in Indian national movement and reforms related to them, which of the statement given below is NOT correct?##Option_A: Nari Bahinis or women brigades were formed during Tebhaga movement to resist colonial police.###Option_B: The Government o... |
With reference to various schools of art, consider the following statements: Sarnath School is characterised by plain halo behind Buddha. Mathura school is characterised by the themes from Buddhism, Jainism and Brahminism. In Gandhara school more stress is given to the inner beauty and facial emotions rather than bodi... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | A highly decorated halo behind the head of Buddha was characteristic feature of the Mathura school. The Gandhara school had a plain halo while the Sarnath school had a halo with little decoration. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Theme of Mathura school included Buddhism, Jainism and Brahmanism. Several Brahmani... | b | Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to various schools of art, consider the following statements: Sarnath School is characterised by plain halo behind Buddha. Mathura school is characterised by the themes from Buddhism, Jainism and Brahminism. In Gandhara school more stress is given to the inne... |
The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees but the distance measured from North to South is much more than distance measured from East to West. Why? | Distance between two longitudes increases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes decreases towards the pole. | Distance between two longitudes increases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes remains almost the same everywhere. | Distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes remains almost the same everywhere. | Distance between two longitudes increases towards the poles whereas the distance between two latitudes decreases towards the pole. | The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India, are roughly about 30 degrees, whereas the actual distance measured from north to south extremity is 3,214 km, and that from east to west is only 2,933 km. This difference is based on the fact that the distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles whereas t... | c | Latitude and Longitude including important Parallels and Meridians/ Local and Standard Time | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees but the distance measured from North to South is much more than distance measured from East to West. Why?##Option_A: Distance between two longitudes increases towards the poles whereas the distance... |
Niti Aayog has recently designated nodal ministries to fulfill India"s commitment to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In this regard, consider the following pairs: SDG Nodal Ministry 1. Zero Hunger : Rural Development 2. Sustainable cities and communities : Environment and Forest and Climate Change 3. D... | 1, 2 and 3 | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | SDG 2: Zero Hunger i.e. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture: The nodal Ministry implementing it is Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth i.e. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable Economic growth, full and prod... | d | Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Niti Aayog has recently designated nodal ministries to fulfill India"s commitment to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In this regard, consider the following pairs: SDG Nodal Ministry 1. Zero Hunger : Rural Development 2. Sustainable cities and communities : E... |
ISRO recently made a record with the PSLV-C34 after successfully launching 20 satellites. In this context, consider the following statements about PSLV-C34: It deployed satellites in the Geo-synchronous orbit. All the launched satellites were Navigational and communication satellites. It used both solid and liquid prop... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its thirty sixth flight (PSLV-C34), launched the Cartosat-2 series satellite for earth observation and 19 co-passenger satellites together weighing about 560 kg at lift-off into a 505 km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The co-passenger satellites are from USA, Canada, G... | a | no_topic_assigned | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:ISRO recently made a record with the PSLV-C34 after successfully launching 20 satellites. In this context, consider the following statements about PSLV-C34: It deployed satellites in the Geo-synchronous orbit. All the launched satellites were Navigational and communication s... |
In Assam, tea garden labourers, shouting "Gandhi Maharaj ki Jai", demanded a big increase in their wages. They left the British-owned plantations amidst declarations that they were following Gandhiji"s wish. Interestingly, in the Assamese Vaishnava songs of the period the reference to Krishna was substituted by "Gandhi... | Quit India Movement | Civil Disobedience Movement | Non-Cooperation Movement | Quit India Movement | During Non-Cooperation Movement many interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi in their own ways; mostly to suit their local grievances: The Patidar peasants of Kheda (Gujarat) organized non-violent campaigns against the high land revenue demand. Liquor shops were picketed in coastal Andhra and interior Tamil Nadu. The... | c | The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Assam, tea garden labourers, shouting "Gandhi Maharaj ki Jai", demanded a big increase in their wages. They left the British-owned plantations amidst declarations that they were following Gandhiji"s wish. Interestingly, in the Assamese Vaishnava songs of the period the re... |
" When water becomes scarce, the vegetation turns brown to limit water loss. It stores necessary moisture and nutrients in its roots while awaiting the return of the rainy season. With food and water reserves stored below ground, it is able to survive the effects of fire as well." Which of the following ecosystems/biom... | Tropical Rainforest | Tropical Desert | Tropical Savannah | Tropical Rainforest | In the Savannah biome, in order for the grasses to survive the dry season and the periodic fires, they have developed an adaptation that allows them to grow quickly when there is adequate water. Then when water becomes scarce, the grasses turn brown to limit water loss. They store necessary moisture and nutrients in th... | c | Climatic regions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:" When water becomes scarce, the vegetation turns brown to limit water loss. It stores necessary moisture and nutrients in its roots while awaiting the return of the rainy season. With food and water reserves stored below ground, it is able to survive the effects of fire as ... |
Which of the following terms is/are the focus of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act? Fiscal Deficit Revenue Deficit Current Account Deficit Rupee Convertibility Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The FRBM Act specifies the annual reduction targets for fiscal indicators. The FRBM rules of 2004 specifies reduction of fiscal deficit to 3% of the GDP by 2008-09 with annual reduction target of 0.3% of GDP per year by the Central government. Similarly, revenue deficit has to be reduced by 0.5% of the GDP per year wit... | b | Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following terms is/are the focus of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act? Fiscal Deficit Revenue Deficit Current Account Deficit Rupee Convertibility Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only#... |
The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups "Asurs", "Birhor" and "Korwas" are found in which of the following states? | Uttar Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Jharkhand | Uttar Pradesh | There are nine primitive tribe groups in Jharkhand - Asur, Mal Paharia, Birhor, Birjia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, Hill Kharia, Korwa and Savar. In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India r... | c | Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups "Asurs", "Birhor" and "Korwas" are found in which of the following states?##Option_A: Uttar Pradesh###Option_B: Andhra Pradesh##Option_C: Jharkhand##Option_D: Uttar Pradesh##Answer:c##Explaination:There are nine primitive tribe group... |
Which of the following statements regarding ceramic-polymer hybrid (CASPOL) is NOT correct? | It has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). | It makes surfaces waterproof and protects against fire and high temperature. | It is eco-friendly as it is free of toxic materials. | It has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). | The scientists of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) (a body of ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram, have showcased the ceramic-polymer hybrid (CASPOL), a spin-off product that could protect public transport systems and poor men residing in thatched homes from fire accidents. Besides its ability to protect against fire and ... | d | no_topic_assigned | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding ceramic-polymer hybrid (CASPOL) is NOT correct?##Option_A: It has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).###Option_B: It makes surfaces waterproof and protects against fire and high temperature.##Option_... |
Consider the following statements about World Investment Report: It is an annual report released by International Monetary fund. In 2016 report, India ranked first in FDI inflows. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | India continues to be among the top ten countries in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows globally and the fourth in developing Asia, as per the World Investment Report 2016 by the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). India ranks 10th after USA, Hongkong China, China, Ireland, Nethe... | c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about World Investment Report: It is an annual report released by International Monetary fund. In 2016 report, India ranked first in FDI inflows. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only#... |
Which among the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty? | to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion. | to protect monuments, place and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance. | to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. | to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion. | Fundamental Duties are provided under Article 51A: It shall be the duty of every citizen of India- to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; to uphold and prote... | b | Fundamental Duties | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?##Option_A: to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion.###Option_B: to protect monuments, place and objects of artistic or historic interest which... |
Consider the following statements: 1. Certificates of deposit (CD) are unsecured, negotiable, short-term instruments in bearer form, issued by commercial banks. 2. Treasury bills are fixed interest bearing debt instruments issued by the RBI on behalf of the Central Government. 3. Call money is short term financial ins... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The money market is a market for short term funds which deals in monetary assets whose period of maturity is upto one year. The major participants in the market are the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Commercial Banks, Non- Banking Finance Companies, State Governments, Large Corporate Houses and Mutual Funds. Treasury ... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Certificates of deposit (CD) are unsecured, negotiable, short-term instruments in bearer form, issued by commercial banks. 2. Treasury bills are fixed interest bearing debt instruments issued by the RBI on behalf of the Central Governme... |
Under which of the following conditions the Governor has to mandatorily reserve the bill for the reconsideration of the President? If it endangers the position of High Court. If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy If it is against the larger interest of the country Select the correct answer using ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Governor reserves the bill for the consideration of the President. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court. (Article 200) In addition, the Governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature: Ultra... | a | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under which of the following conditions the Governor has to mandatorily reserve the bill for the reconsideration of the President? If it endangers the position of High Court. If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy If it is against the larger interest of... |
Consider the following pairs: Island in News Nations involved in conflict 1. Kuril Islands : Russia and Japan 2. Paracel Islands : China and Vietnam 3. Spratly Islands : Britain and Argentina Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Kuril Island: All the islands are currently under Russian jurisdiction. Japan claims the two southernmost large islands (Iturup and Kunashir) as part of its territory. Both the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands are associated with the South China Sea conflict. The Paracel Islands are disputed between the Peopl... | b | Map based questions from World | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Island in News Nations involved in conflict 1. Kuril Islands : Russia and Japan 2. Paracel Islands : China and Vietnam 3. Spratly Islands : Britain and Argentina Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A:1 only###Optio... |
The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the "Specific Relief Act, 1963" submitted its report and the Centre is contemplating amendments to the Act with a primary objective of: | Nuclear Accidents Compensation | Ease of Doing Business | National plan for disaster management | Nuclear Accidents Compensation | In the last week of January 2016, the government constituted a five-member expert committee to review the Specific Relief Act, 1963 and suggest changes needed to remove bottlenecks in execution of contract-based infrastructure development, public private partnerships and other public projects. The Centre is contemplati... | b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the "Specific Relief Act, 1963" submitted its report and the Centre is contemplating amendments to the Act with a primary objective of:##Option_A: Nuclear Accidents Compensation###Option_B: Ease of Doing Business##Option_C... |
India has been divided into a number of Landslide Vulnerability Zones. Which of the following regions of India are classified under Very high vulnerability zones? | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Rain shadow areas in Western Ghats | Ladakh region | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Landslide Vulnerability Zones Very High Vulnerability Zone: Highly unstable, relatively young mountainous areas in the Himalayas and Andaman and Nicobar, high rainfall regions with steep slopes in the Western Ghats and Nilgiris. High Vulnerability Zone: All the Himalayan states and the states from the north-eastern r... | a | Earthquakes, Folding, Faulting, Isostasy | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India has been divided into a number of Landslide Vulnerability Zones. Which of the following regions of India are classified under Very high vulnerability zones?##Option_A: Andaman and Nicobar Islands###Option_B: Rain shadow areas in Western Ghats##Option_C: Ladakh region##... |
Consider the following statements regarding distribution of temperature on Oceans: The annual range of temperature is greater in the Atlantic Ocean than in the Pacific Ocean. In the temperate zone, the eastern sections of the oceans are warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The apparent annual oscillation of the sun causes a seasonal change in the surface temperature. However, this change on the surface water of the oceans is comparatively less, than on the land surfaces. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Atlantic Ocean than in the Pacific Ocean. This is due to difference ... | c | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding distribution of temperature on Oceans: The annual range of temperature is greater in the Atlantic Ocean than in the Pacific Ocean. In the temperate zone, the eastern sections of the oceans are warmer than the western sections. Whic... |
Consider the following statements: Evidence of water harvesting and management have been found in the Indus Valley civilisation. Both Arthashastra and Kalhan""s Rajtarangiri give detailed account of irrigation systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Evidence of water harvesting and management have been found even in the Indus Valley civilization. Archaeological evidence of irrigation and drinking water supply systems through a large number of wells with bricks lining have been found at several Indus valley sites. Dholavira, an Indus valley site had several reservo... | c | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Evidence of water harvesting and management have been found in the Indus Valley civilisation. Both Arthashastra and Kalhan""s Rajtarangiri give detailed account of irrigation systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Opt... |
Which of the following are classified as erosional landforms? Stalactites Cirque Playas Sea Stacks Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Groundwater Erosional Landforms - Pools, Sinkholes, Lapies and Limestone Pavements, Caves Depositional Landforms - Stalactites , Stalagmites and Pillars Glaciers Erosional Landforms - Cirque , Horns and Serrated Ridges, Glacial Valleys/Troughs Depositional Landforms - Moraines, Eskers, Outwash Plains, Drumlins Winds ... | b | Second order (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains & other landforms) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are classified as erosional landforms? Stalactites Cirque Playas Sea Stacks Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaina... |
"Budget 2016-17 has introduced a new classification system for the Centre"s spending in Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) into three categories: Core of the Core, Core, and Optional Schemes. Which of the schemes forms part of the "Core of the Core"? Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarentee Act (MNREGA) Nation... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 5 only | 1 and 2 only | Budget 2016-17 has introduced a new classification system for the Centre's spending .The new system divides Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) into three categories: Core of the Core, Core, and Optional Schemes. This system is based on the recommendations of a sub-committee of chief ministers formed by Niti Aayog in Mar... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"Budget 2016-17 has introduced a new classification system for the Centre"s spending in Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) into three categories: Core of the Core, Core, and Optional Schemes. Which of the schemes forms part of the "Core of the Core"? Mahatma Gandhi National R... |
Which of the following countries is/are NOT the members of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)? | Pakistan | China | India | Pakistan | India was recently admitted into the MTCR. Except China, all other BRICS countries are member of MTCR. In 2004 China applied to join the MTCR, but members did not offer China membership because of concerns about China's export control standards. Pakistan is also not a member of MTCR | d | no_topic_assigned | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following countries is/are NOT the members of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)?##Option_A: Pakistan###Option_B: China##Option_C: India##Option_D: Pakistan##Answer:d##Explaination:India was recently admitted into the MTCR. Except China, all other BR... |
Consider the following statements regarding Marginal Cost of funds based Lending rate (MCLR): It refers to the minimum interest rate for loans that is determined by a bank. It is not sensitive to changes in the policy rates thereby improving monetary transmission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) refers to the minimum interest rate of a bank below which it cannot lend, except in some cases allowed by the RBI. It is an internal benchmark or reference rate for the bank. MCLR actually describes the method by which the minimum interest rate for loans is determine... | a | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Marginal Cost of funds based Lending rate (MCLR): It refers to the minimum interest rate for loans that is determined by a bank. It is not sensitive to changes in the policy rates thereby improving monetary transmission. Which of t... |
What is common between Mahabalipuram, Hampi and Pattadakal? | They all are sites of Vesara style of Architcture, a unique combination of Nagara and Dravida style. | The major Monuments at these places were bulit by Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola. | These sites are part of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list. | They all are sites of Vesara style of Architcture, a unique combination of Nagara and Dravida style. | Group of Monuments at Hampi: The austere, grandiose site of Hampi was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar. Its fabulously rich princes built Dravidian temples and palaces which won the admiration of travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal: Pattadak... | c | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is common between Mahabalipuram, Hampi and Pattadakal?##Option_A: They all are sites of Vesara style of Architcture, a unique combination of Nagara and Dravida style.###Option_B: The major Monuments at these places were bulit by Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chol... |
Which of the following was/were associated with Dr B R Ambedkar? Mahad Satyagraha Independent Labour Party Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Pune Sarvajanik Sabha, was a sociopolitical organisation established in 1870 which started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and people of India. The organisation was a precursor to the Indian National Congress which started with its first session from Maharashtra itself. It was formed ... | c | Prsonality Based Questions | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was/were associated with Dr B R Ambedkar? Mahad Satyagraha Independent Labour Party Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, ... |
In the hey days of the Mughal empire after the "Treaty of Allahabad", 1765 , the East India Company got diwani functions from the Emperor Shah Alam and the Nizamat functions from the Subahadar of Bengal The Governor of Bengal endeavoured to correct the abuses of the Company"s civil and military services but his reforms... | Lord Cornwallis | Lord Warren Hastings | Lord Clive | Lord Cornwallis | By the second Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765, fallout of Battle of Plassey) the Emperor Shah Alam was taken under the company's protection and was to reside at Allahabad. He was assigned Allahabad and Kora ceded by Nawab of Oudh. The Emperor in turn issued a firman on 12th August 1765 granting to the Company in perpe... | c | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the hey days of the Mughal empire after the "Treaty of Allahabad", 1765 , the East India Company got diwani functions from the Emperor Shah Alam and the Nizamat functions from the Subahadar of Bengal The Governor of Bengal endeavoured to correct the abuses of the Company"... |
Consider the following statements regarding Human Genome Project–write (HGP-write): It seeks to build an artificial human genome with sophisticated bioengineering tools. Technologies developed through HGP-write will be universally applicable to all organisms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Human Genome Project-write (HGP-write)- to write or build an artificial human genome with sophisticated bioengineering tools. The Human Genome Project (HGP) was a large, international and multi-institutional effort that took 13 years [1990-2003] and $2.7 billion to produce a blueprint of the sequence of genes and spac... | c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Human Genome Project–write (HGP-write): It seeks to build an artificial human genome with sophisticated bioengineering tools. Technologies developed through HGP-write will be universally applicable to all organisms. Which of the st... |
Consider the following statements regarding Coal Bed Methane (CBM): It refers to a reserve of coals stored in deep ocean basins. Currently, there are no CBM producing blocks in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Coal bed methane refers to a reserve of natural gas stored in coal seams. Methane is associated with coal as a by product of the coal formation process. It is trapped in coal beds and released during and after mining. This methane does cause disasters in underground coal mines. With India having the fourth largest pro... | c | Energy Resourcesconventional and nonconventional resources | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Coal Bed Methane (CBM): It refers to a reserve of coals stored in deep ocean basins. Currently, there are no CBM producing blocks in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_... |
Consider the following pairs: Schedule Added by 1. 9th Schedule : 4 th Amendment 2. 10th Schedule : 25th Amendment 3. 12th Schedule : 73 rd Amendment. Which of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Ninth Schedule: Added by 1st amendment in 1951. It contains acts & orders related to land tenure, land tax, railways, industries. Tenth Schedule: Added by 52nd amendment in 1985. It contains provisions on disqualification of grounds of defection. Eleventh Schedule: By 73rd amendment in 1992. It contains provisions o... | d | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Schedule Added by 1. 9th Schedule : 4 th Amendment 2. 10th Schedule : 25th Amendment 3. 12th Schedule : 73 rd Amendment. Which of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 a... |
भारत सरकार के द्वारा प्रारंभ की गयी "किरण कार्यक्रम" का मुख्य उद्येश्य निम्नलिखित में से किसपर आधारित है? | स्कूली बच्चों (6 से 10th तक ) को नवोन्मेष के लिए प्रोत्साहन करना ; | महिला वैज्ञानिकों के करियर एडवांसमेंट में सहायता के लिए; | अल्पसंख्यक महिलाओं में रोजगार के प्रोत्साहन के लिए ; | स्कूली बच्चों (6 से 10th तक ) को नवोन्मेष के लिए प्रोत्साहन करना ; | nan | b | No_topic | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:भारत सरकार के द्वारा प्रारंभ की गयी "किरण कार्यक्रम" का मुख्य उद्येश्य निम्नलिखित में से किसपर आधारित है?##Option_A:स्कूली बच्चों (6 से 10th तक ) को नवोन्मेष के लिए प्रोत्साहन करना ;###Option_B:महिला वैज्ञानिकों के करियर एडवांसमेंट में सहायता के लिए;##Option_C:अल्पसंख्यक महि... |
" This region is a delta region of about 900 sq. km situated in the west coast of Kerala State, India. The farming System practiced here is unique as it is the only system in India that practices rice cultivation below sea level. It is one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites in India."... | Koratpur | Pampore | Kuttanad | Koratpur | Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) are regions of outstanding biodiversity that reflect the natural evolution of farming and may help provide natural solutions to changing climates in the future. India has three Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites- Pampore (J&K) Koratpur... | c | Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:" This region is a delta region of about 900 sq. km situated in the west coast of Kerala State, India. The farming System practiced here is unique as it is the only system in India that practices rice cultivation below sea level. It is one of the Globally Important Agricultu... |
With reference to trends in expenditure on social services as a proportion of the GDP in last five years, consider the following statements: There has been a constant increase in the expenditure on education. The expenditure on health as a proportion of GDP has remained constant. Which of the statements given above is/... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | d | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to trends in expenditure on social services as a proportion of the GDP in last five years, consider the following statements: There has been a constant increase in the expenditure on education. The expenditure on health as a proportion of GDP has remained cons... | |
Which among the following offices/post are deemed to be "Office of Profit"? President Governor Union Minister Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | A sitting President or Vice-President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit. The expression "office of profit" has not been defined in the Constitution or in the Representation of the People Act, 1951. It is for the courts to expla... | d | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following offices/post are deemed to be "Office of Profit"? President Governor Union Minister Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Exp... |
The 86th constitutional amendment inserted/ changed articles in which of the following parts of the constitution? Part III Part IV Part IV-A Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 86th Amendment: Insertion of new Article 21A- After article 21 of the Constitution, the following article shall be inserted, namely: Right to education: "21A. The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine". ... | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The 86th constitutional amendment inserted/ changed articles in which of the following parts of the constitution? Part III Part IV Part IV-A Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only... |
Consider the following pairs: Types of Inflation Meaning 1.Skewflation High inflation and low growth 2. Stagflation Price rise of small group of commodities over a sustained period of time 3. Reflation deliberately brought by the government to increase demand to foster growth. Which of the pairs given above ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Skewflation is a situation in which there is a price rise of one or a small group of commodities over a sustained period of time. Stagflation is a condition of slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment - a time of stagnation - accompanied by a rise in prices, or inflation. Stagflation occurs when the ... | c | Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Types of Inflation Meaning 1.Skewflation High inflation and low growth 2. Stagflation Price rise of small group of commodities over a sustained period of time 3. Reflation deliberately brought by the government to increase demand to fo... |
Consider the following statements regarding the French
1) They were defeated by the British in the battle of Wandiwash
2) The French were friendly with Siraj-ud-Daulah
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | c | No_topic | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the French
1) They were defeated by the British in the battle of Wandiwash
2) The French were friendly with Siraj-ud-Daulah
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Bot... |
Which of the following best defines Investment in an economy? | change in saving | change in capital stock | change in government expenditure | change in saving | An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future. In an economic sense, an investment is the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth. Capital stock implies production capacity of the producers. Pr... | b | Misc Economic Issues | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best defines Investment in an economy?##Option_A: change in saving###Option_B: change in capital stock##Option_C: change in government expenditure##Option_D: change in saving##Answer:b##Explaination:An investment is an asset or item that is purchased w... |
Consider the following statements: Wood"s Education Dispatch, 1854 advocated extension of education in vernacular languages. Raja Rammohun Roy supported the foundation of Sanskrit College as he believed in educating the masses in ancient Indian philosophy. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded Aligarh Scientific society for deve... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Charles Wood's Education Dispatch signalled a shift away from the downward filtration policy, as it recommended the extension of vernacular elementary education. Raja Rammohun Roy sent a memorandum to the governor general protesting against the founding of the Sanskrit College in Calcutta. Roy represented a generation ... | b | Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Wood"s Education Dispatch, 1854 advocated extension of education in vernacular languages. Raja Rammohun Roy supported the foundation of Sanskrit College as he believed in educating the masses in ancient Indian philosophy. Sir Syed Ahmed Kha... |
Arrange the following events in the chronological order of their occurrence : Formation of the Deccan Traps. Breaking up of Pangea. Collision of Indian Plate with Asiatic Plate. Formation of Great Plains of North India. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1-2-3-4 | 2-1-3-4 | 2-3-4-1 | 1-2-3-4 | India was a large island situated off the Australian coast, in a vast ocean. The Tethys Sea separated it from the Asian continent till about 225 million years ago. India is supposed to have started her northward journey about 200 million years ago at the time when Pangaea broke. During the movement of the Indian plate ... | b | Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following events in the chronological order of their occurrence : Formation of the Deccan Traps. Breaking up of Pangea. Collision of Indian Plate with Asiatic Plate. Formation of Great Plains of North India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##... |
With reference to Bharatnatyam, consider the following statements: Natya Shastra provides information on this dance form. In this dance one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance. The face of the artist is painted over to appear as though a mask is worn. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Bharatnatyam Dance is considered to be over 2000 years old. Several texts beginning with Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra (200 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.) provide information on this dance form. The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material, for the study of the technique and grammar of body m... | b | Indian Dance | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Bharatnatyam, consider the following statements: Natya Shastra provides information on this dance form. In this dance one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance. The face of the artist is painted over to appear as though a mask is worn. Which of... |
Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the Southwest Monsoon Season. Which of the following factors are responsible for it? It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during this season. There are two factors responsible for it: The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Hence, both the statements are correct. | c | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the Southwest Monsoon Season. Which of the following factors are responsible for it? It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch. Select the correct answer using the code gi... |
What is the significance of centralised cash reserves with Central Bank? To offer financial help to the commercial banks during emergencies To increase or decrease the credit creation capacity of commercial banks To have a say in appointments in commercial banks board of directors To inspire the confidence of public in... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Central bank acts as the custodian of the cash reserves of commercial banks and helps in facilitating their transactions. There are many advantages of keeping the cash reserves of the commercial banks with the central bank. In the first place, the centralisation of cash reserves in the central bank is a source of great... | b | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the significance of centralised cash reserves with Central Bank? To offer financial help to the commercial banks during emergencies To increase or decrease the credit creation capacity of commercial banks To have a say in appointments in commercial banks board of dir... |
Which among the following are parts of triratnas of jainism? Right teaching Right faith Right action Right knowledge Right monastic order Select the correct answer using the code below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | In Jainism the three jewels (also referred to as ratnatraya) are understood as samyagdarshana ("right faith"), samyagjnana ("right knowledge"), and samyakcharitra ("right action"). One of the three cannot exist exclusive of the others, and all are required for spiritual liberation. The Triratna is symbolized frequently... | c | Religion and Philosophy | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following are parts of triratnas of jainism? Right teaching Right faith Right action Right knowledge Right monastic order Select the correct answer using the code below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option... |
Goods and Services Tax Bill is a: | Money Bill | Finance Bill-I | Finance Bill- II | Money Bill | The Goods and Services Tax Bill or GST Bill, officially known as The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) Bill, 2014, proposes a national Value added Tax to be implemented in IndiA from June 2016. "Goods and Services Tax" would be a comprehensive indirect tax on manufacture, sale and consumption of g... | d | Types of bills and Legislative procedure | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Goods and Services Tax Bill is a:##Option_A: Money Bill###Option_B: Finance Bill-I##Option_C: Finance Bill- II##Option_D: Money Bill##Answer:d##Explaination:The Goods and Services Tax Bill or GST Bill, officially known as The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amend... |
With reference to Rajasthani or Rajput painting, consider the following statements: They were completely indigenous and were not influenced by sultanate paintings. Paintings were done for decoration on walls and illustration in books. Majority of the themes were centered around Krishna and his adventures. Which of the ... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Rajasthani or Rajput paintings developed under patronage of different kingdoms of Rajputana area in western India. Rajasthani painting consists of four principal schools that have within them several artistic styles and sub styles that can be traced to the various princely states that patronised these artists. The four... | c | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Rajasthani or Rajput painting, consider the following statements: They were completely indigenous and were not influenced by sultanate paintings. Paintings were done for decoration on walls and illustration in books. Majority of the themes were centered aro... |
Permanent Settlement system was introduced in Bengal due to which of the following reasons? It would incentivise investment in agriculture by the landlords. It did not require large administrative machinery. It would create a powerful loyal class of local population. Select the correct answer using the code given below... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Through Permanent Settlement British aimed that the landlords would invest money in improving the land, as with the state demand being fixed the whole of the benefit from increased production and enhanced income would accrue to them. Further reasons to introduce the permanent settlement: It was easier to collect revenu... | d | Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Permanent Settlement system was introduced in Bengal due to which of the following reasons? It would incentivise investment in agriculture by the landlords. It did not require large administrative machinery. It would create a powerful loyal class of local population. Select ... |
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in Africa as one proceeds from North to South? Cape Town Maputo Nairobi Dodoma Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 3-4-2-1 | 4-1-3-2 | 1-3-2-4 | 3-4-2-1 | Cape Town, Maputo, Nairobi and Dodoma are important cities in South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania respectively. Recently Prime Minister took a four nation Africa tour to these countries. | a | Map based questions from World | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in Africa as one proceeds from North to South? Cape Town Maputo Nairobi Dodoma Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 3-4-2-1###Option_B: 4-1-3-2##Option_C: 1-3-2-4##Option_D: 3-4-2-... |
Consider the following pairs: Type of Soil Characteristic 1. Alluvial Soil : Self ploughing in nature 2. Red and Yellow Soil : Cut as bricks for use in construction. 3. Arid Soils : Kankar layer formation Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Black Soils: They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried. So, during the dry season, these soil develop wide cracks. Thus, there occurs a kind of 'self ploughing'. Self ploughing occurs in black soil. Red and Yellow Soils: The soil develops a reddish co... | c | Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Type of Soil Characteristic 1. Alluvial Soil : Self ploughing in nature 2. Red and Yellow Soil : Cut as bricks for use in construction. 3. Arid Soils : Kankar layer formation Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A:... |
With reference to the powers Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), consider the following statements: He ascertains and certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty. He audits all the expenditure from contingency fund and public accounts of India. He submits the audit reports relating to the accounts of Centre and st... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Article 279: He ascertains and certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty. His certificate is final. The ‘net proceeds’ means the proceeds of a tax or a duty minus the cost of collection. Article 151: He submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of the Centre to President, who shall, in turn, place them b... | b | CAG | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the powers Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), consider the following statements: He ascertains and certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty. He audits all the expenditure from contingency fund and public accounts of India. He submits the audit repo... |
Which of the following qualifications are laid down by the Indian Constitution, for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature? He must be not less than 30 years of age in case of legislative council. A person to be elected to the legislative assembly must be an elector for an assembly constituency in the ... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The Constitution lays down the following qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature. He must be a citizen of India. He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission for this purpose. In his oath or affirmation, he swears: To bea... | a | Working of Vidhan Sabha | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following qualifications are laid down by the Indian Constitution, for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature? He must be not less than 30 years of age in case of legislative council. A person to be elected to the legislative assembly must be an... |
The Start-up India Action Plan of Union Government is an initiative of: | Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion | Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship | Department of Economic Affairs | Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion | Start up India Action Plan is an initiative of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP). Startup India campaign is based on an action plan aimed at promoting bank financing for start-up ventures to boost entrepreneurship and encourage start ups with jobs creation. The campaign was first announced by Prime Min... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Start-up India Action Plan of Union Government is an initiative of:##Option_A: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion###Option_B: Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship##Option_C: Department of Economic Affairs##Option_D: Department of Industrial Policy ... |
With reference to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), consider the following statements: They allow investment in in income-generating real estate assets. They can be traded on stock exchange. 100% FDI has been permitted in REITs. 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 | REITs are similar to mutual funds. While mutual funds provide for an opportunity to invest in equity stocks, REITs allow one to invest in income-generating real estate assets. Hence, statement 1 is correct. REITs raise funds from a large number of investors and directly invest that sum in income-generating real estate... | a | Initiatives taken by Govt | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), consider the following statements: They allow investment in in income-generating real estate assets. They can be traded on stock exchange. 100% FDI has been permitted in REITs. Which of the statements given above is/ar... |
With reference to Kushanas, consider the following statements: They introduced satrap system of government in India. They controlled the Silk Route, which became great source of income to them. They patronised both Buddhism and Vaishanavism. Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Kushanas introduced the satrap system of government. The empire was divided into numerous satrapies, and each satrapy was placed under the rule of a satrap. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Kushans controlled the Silk Route , which started from China and passed through their empire in Central Asia and Afghanis... | d | Others | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Kushanas, consider the following statements: They introduced satrap system of government in India. They controlled the Silk Route, which became great source of income to them. They patronised both Buddhism and Vaishanavism. Which of the pairs given above is... |
A 'Democracy' is a form of government in which: rulers are elected by the people. elections are conducted in free and fair manner where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value. government rules within limits set by constitutional law... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Features of a democracy form of government: In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people. a democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. in a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote mu... | d | Democratic & NonDemocratic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A 'Democracy' is a form of government in which: rulers are elected by the people. elections are conducted in free and fair manner where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value. government ... |
Consider the following statements about "The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016": It aims to provide for targeted delivery of subsidies by assigning 12 digit unique identity numbers. The bill empowers the UID authority to collect demographic information like r... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 is a money bill of the Parliament of India. It aims to provide legal backing to the Aadhaar unique identification number project. The Aadhaar Bill plans to use the identification number issued by the Unique Identification ... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about "The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016": It aims to provide for targeted delivery of subsidies by assigning 12 digit unique identity numbers. The bill empowers the UID author... |
The scheme of composition of a legislative council in the state legislature as laid down in the Constitution can be modified by: | President | Governor | State Legislature | President | Unlike the members of the legislative assembly, the members of the legislative council are indirectly elected. The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. It means that the size of the council depends on the size of the assemb... | d | Working of Vidhan Parishad | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The scheme of composition of a legislative council in the state legislature as laid down in the Constitution can be modified by:##Option_A: President###Option_B: Governor##Option_C: State Legislature##Option_D: President##Answer:d##Explaination:Unlike the members of the legi... |
With reference to the Tejas combat aircraft, consider the following statements: It is the lightest multi-role supersonic aircraft of its class. It was developed by India in collaboration with Israel. Due to strategic reasons the aircraft will not be available for export to any other country. Which of the statements giv... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Tejas is India's first indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA), which is all set to replace the MiG-21 series. It was designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and HAL. Tejas is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class. Defence Minister has pointed out that Teja... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Tejas combat aircraft, consider the following statements: It is the lightest multi-role supersonic aircraft of its class. It was developed by India in collaboration with Israel. Due to strategic reasons the aircraft will not be available for export to a... |
ISRO has been working to test a "Scramjet engine". What is the significant feature of these engines? | They utilize solar energy to produce thrust. | They obtain oxygen from the atmosphere for combustion. | They work on a 4-stage cryogenic engine sequenced between solid and liquid propellant. | They utilize solar energy to produce thrust. | While conventional rocket engines need to carry both fuel and oxidiser on board for combustion to produce thrust, scramjets obtain oxygen from the atmosphere by compressing the incoming air before combustion at hypersonic speed. The scramjet engine can also liquefy the oxygen and store it on board. | b | no_topic_assigned | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:ISRO has been working to test a "Scramjet engine". What is the significant feature of these engines?##Option_A: They utilize solar energy to produce thrust.###Option_B: They obtain oxygen from the atmosphere for combustion.##Option_C: They work on a 4-stage cryogenic engine ... |
Consider the following statements: Out of the total utilisable water resource, surface water dominates over ground water. Agriculture accounts for most of the both surface and ground water utilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Out of the total utilisable water resource (1122 km 3 ), surface water (690 km 3 ) dominates over ground water (432 km 3 ). Agriculture accounts for most of the both surface and ground water utilization. It accounts for close to 90 per cent of both surface water and ground water utilization. Hence, both the statements ... | c | Water ResourcesAvailability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Out of the total utilisable water resource, surface water dominates over ground water. Agriculture accounts for most of the both surface and ground water utilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###O... |
Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft Purpose 1. Juno : Orbiting Jupiter and studying its composition 2. Rosetta : Mapping and investigating the Mercury 3. New Horizons : Exploring the Kuiper Belt Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Juno is a NASA space probe orbiting the planet Jupiter. It was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on August 5, 2011, as part of the New Frontiers program, and entered Jupiter orbit on July 4, 2016. The spacecraft is in a polar orbit to study Jupiter's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar ma... | c | Others | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft Purpose 1. Juno : Orbiting Jupiter and studying its composition 2. Rosetta : Mapping and investigating the Mercury 3. New Horizons : Exploring the Kuiper Belt Select the correct answer using the code given be... |
Why is GDP NOT considered as an appropriate indicator of welfare? It takes non-monetary transactions into account. It does not take externalities into account. Growth in GDP may be concentrated in the hands of few individuals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | GDP is the sum total of value of goods and services created within the geographical boundary of a country in a particular year. However, higher level of GDP of a country may not be a good index of greater well-being of the people of that country. There are at least three reasons: Distribution of GDP: how uniform is it... | b | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why is GDP NOT considered as an appropriate indicator of welfare? It takes non-monetary transactions into account. It does not take externalities into account. Growth in GDP may be concentrated in the hands of few individuals. Select the correct answer using the code given... |
The term "Dark sky reserve" is often seen news is: | a zone showing most evidences of presence of dark matter | an area kept free of light pollution | an area of high ozone layer depletion | a zone showing most evidences of presence of dark matter | A dark-sky reserve is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that is kept free of artificial light pollution. The purpose of a dark sky preserve is generally to promote astronomy. | b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "Dark sky reserve" is often seen news is:##Option_A: a zone showing most evidences of presence of dark matter###Option_B: an area kept free of light pollution##Option_C: an area of high ozone layer depletion##Option_D: a zone showing most evidences of presence of da... |
With reference to the constitution of Monetary Policy Committee, consider the following statements: It will determine the inflation targets in the medium term for RBI. The decision of the Committee would be binding on the RBI. The establishment of the committee is brought through an amendment to the RBI Act. Which of t... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | MPC was set up consequent to the agreement reached between Government and RBI to task RBI with the responsibility for price stability and inflation targeting. The Reserve Bank of India and Government of India signed the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement. Subsequently, the government, while unveiling the Union Budget ... | b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the constitution of Monetary Policy Committee, consider the following statements: It will determine the inflation targets in the medium term for RBI. The decision of the Committee would be binding on the RBI. The establishment of the committee is brought th... |
Consider the following statements regarding "Duar Formations": These formations are associated with Himachal and Uttaranchal Himalayas. They have been used for the development of coffee gardens. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The two distinguishing features of Himachal and Uttaranchal Himalayas region from the point of view of physiography are the 'Shiwalik' and "Dun formations". Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations. In place of the Shiwaliks here, the '... | c | Important physical features & regions of the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "Duar Formations": These formations are associated with Himachal and Uttaranchal Himalayas. They have been used for the development of coffee gardens. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?##Option_A: 1 only###... |
Consider the following statements: The Wassenaar Arrangement through export controls aims to prevent the development of chemical or biological weapons. The Australia Group aims to promote transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. Which of the statemen... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Wassenaar Arrangement has been established in order to contribute to regional and international security and stability, by promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies, thus preventing destabilising accumulations. The Australia Group (AG) is... | d | no_topic_assigned | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Wassenaar Arrangement through export controls aims to prevent the development of chemical or biological weapons. The Australia Group aims to promote transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use ... |
Which of the following is/are spread over only one State in India? Bundelkhand Upland Ajanta Range Dandakaranya Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Bundelkhand Uplands - It is spread over the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Ajanta Range - It lies completely inside Maharashtra. Dandakaranya - It is spread over the states of Orissa, Chattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. | b | Important physical features & regions of the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are spread over only one State in India? Bundelkhand Upland Ajanta Range Dandakaranya Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:... |
Consider the following pairs: Script Period 1. Brahmi : Mauryan 2. Siddhamatrika : Gupta 3. Modi : Marathas Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only | The Brahmi script is one of the most important writing systems in the world by virtue of its time depth and influence. It represents the earliest post-Indus corpus of texts, and some of the earliest historical inscriptions found in India. Most importantly, it is the ancestor to hundreds of scripts found in South, Sou... | d | Languag and Literature | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Script Period 1. Brahmi : Mauryan 2. Siddhamatrika : Gupta 3. Modi : Marathas Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The Brahmi ... |
Consider the following statements regarding conditions of growth of tea and coffee crops: Both are shade-loving crops. Both are grown at elevations from 600 to 1600 mts above sea level. Both thrive well in hot and humid climate. 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 | All the three statements are correct. Tea - It thrives well in hot and humid climate. The ideal conditions for its growth is 20-30 degree C. It requires 150-300 cm annual rainfall. It is a shade-loving plant. It is grown at elevations from 600 to 1600 mts above sea level. Coffee - It requires hot and humid climate with... | d | Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding conditions of growth of tea and coffee crops: Both are shade-loving crops. Both are grown at elevations from 600 to 1600 mts above sea level. Both thrive well in hot and humid climate. Which of the statements given above is/are cor... |
The Centre recently approved the culling of wild animals such as nilgai and wild boar in Bihar and rhesus monkey in Himachal Pradesh by declaring them "vermin". Declaring a wild animal "vermin" is associated with which among the following legislations? Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Prevention of Cruelty to Animal... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The Centre approved the culling of wild animals such as nilgai and wild boar in Bihar and rhesus monkey in Himachal Pradesh by declaring them 'vermin', under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in December 2015. As per Section 62 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, States can send a list of wild animals to the Centre ... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Centre recently approved the culling of wild animals such as nilgai and wild boar in Bihar and rhesus monkey in Himachal Pradesh by declaring them "vermin". Declaring a wild animal "vermin" is associated with which among the following legislations? Wildlife Protect... |
Consider the following statements.
1. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in winters only.
2. Mango Showers are monsoon showers of Kerala.
3. Western Disturbances are important for the development of Rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is Correct. During October and November, northeast monsoon while crossing over the Bay of Bengal, picks up moisture and causes torrential rainfall over the Tamil Nadu coast, southern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Karnataka and southeast Kerala. In the South-west Monsoon Season, the Tamil Nadu coast remains d... | a | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in winters only.
2. Mango Showers are monsoon showers of Kerala.
3. Western Disturbances are important for the development of Rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ... |
Which of the following statements regarding the Northern Plains is/are correct? 1. The Bhabar is a narrow belt where rivers often disappear in large boulders. 2. The Tarai is a swampy and marshy belt, thus lacking diversity in wild life. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct as the Bhabar is the narrow belt at the Shivalik foothills,rich in rocks and boulders as it is the breaking point of slope. Thus, the river streams often disappear in these rocks. Statement 2 is not correct as the Tarai is rich in vegetation and has a varied wildlife too. | a | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the Northern Plains is/are correct? 1. The Bhabar is a narrow belt where rivers often disappear in large boulders. 2. The Tarai is a swampy and marshy belt, thus lacking diversity in wild life. Select the correct answer using the c... |
Mussories located on the hill top is cooler than adjoining plains of Dehradun due to:
| Proximity to the mountains of Himalayas.
| Presence of numerous water bodies and falls.
| Presence of thin air on the mountains.
| Proximity to the mountains of Himalayas.
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Temperature decreases with height. Due to thin air, places in the mountains are cooler than places on the plains. For example, Agra and Darjiling are located on the same latitude, but temperature of January in Agra is 16°C whereas it is only 4°C in Darjiling.
| c | Climatic Regions of India | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Mussories located on the hill top is cooler than adjoining plains of Dehradun due to:
##Option_A: Proximity to the mountains of Himalayas.
###Option_B: Presence of numerous water bodies and falls.
##Option_C: Presence of thin air on the mountains.
##Option_... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the composition of Atmosphere? Oxygen is present only in the troposphere. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant gas after Nitrogen and Oxygen. Higher composition of dust particles is found in sub tropical regions when compared to tropical regions. Select the co... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Statement 1 is incorrect: Oxygen is present in small amounts till 120 Km height of the atmosphere. Troposphere is the lowermost layer of atmosphere present upto average height of 13 Km. Statement 2 is incorrect: Composition of Atmosphere is as follows : Nitrogen 78.08 Oxygen 20.95 Ar... | d | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the composition of Atmosphere? Oxygen is present only in the troposphere. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant gas after Nitrogen and Oxygen. Higher composition of dust particles is found in sub tropical regions when ... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding structure of the atmosphere? Temperature decreases steadily with increase in height. Thickness of troposphere is highest at Equator and lowest at the poles. Ionosphere layer is responsible for radio transmission on earth. Select the correct answer from the code... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | Statement 1 is incorrect: Temperature of air decline steadily in Troposphere, which is the lowermost layer of atmosphere. After this, temperature remains constant for some height and then increases in the stratosphere. Statement 2 is correct: Height of troposphere is more over equator due to string convectional curren... | b | The Atmosphere Structure, Composition | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding structure of the atmosphere? Temperature decreases steadily with increase in height. Thickness of troposphere is highest at Equator and lowest at the poles. Ionosphere layer is responsible for radio transmission on e... |
Which among the following is/are the effects of tropical cyclones brought by easterly jet streams into India during summer season? 1. They affect the distribution of monsoon rainfall in India. 2. They reduce the amount of monsoon rainfall in India. Select the correct answer using the code below: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1 is correct. The easterly jet stream steers the tropical depressions into India. These depressions play a significant role in the distribution of monsoon rainfall over the Indian subcontinent. The tracks of these depressions are the areas of highest rainfall in India. The frequency at which these depressio... | a | Climatic Regions of India | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are the effects of tropical cyclones brought by easterly jet streams into India during summer season? 1. They affect the distribution of monsoon rainfall in India. 2. They reduce the amount of monsoon rainfall in India. Select the correct answer... |
Which of the following factors affect insolation on the surface of earth? Latitude Altitude Transparency of atmosphere Continentality Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | Latitude of the place determines the angle which the sun's rays makes with the earth surface. At equator, Sun's rays are almost vertical and hence they receive more insolation compared to polar areas where sun rays are almost parallel to earth surface. Altitude of a place has affect on temperature of a place but not on... | b | Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors affect insolation on the surface of earth? Latitude Altitude Transparency of atmosphere Continentality Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:2 and 3 only ###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:2 a... |
Which of the following statements regarding the Central Highlands of Peninsular Plateau is/are correct?
1. It slopes towards south and southeastern directions.
2. It is marked by the presence of metamorphic rocks.
3. Many tributaries of the river Yamuna have their origin in this region.
Select the co... | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
| Central highlands form the northernmost boundary of the Deccan plateau. They are bounded to the west by the Aravali range. An eastern extension of the Central Highland is formed by the Rajmahal hills, to the south of which lies the Chotanagpur plateau. Statement 1 is incorrect as the general elevation of the Central Hi... | b | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding the Central Highlands of Peninsular Plateau is/are correct?
1. It slopes towards south and southeastern directions.
2. It is marked by the presence of metamorphic rocks.
3. Many tributaries of the river Yamuna have t... |
What are the reasons due to which places at higher latitudes receive lesser Insolation?
Sun rays are slant to the surface.
Sun rays have to pass through greater depth of atmosphere resulting in more absorption.
Presence of glaciers and snow at higher latitudes
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1, 2 and 3
| 1 only
| As the latitude increases , angle which sun rays make with the earth surface starts decreasing and sun rays start becoming more slant. Slant sun rays get absorbed, scattered and diffused in the upper layers in larger amount as against vertical sun rays which directly reach to surface with very little absorption,scatter... | b | Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What are the reasons due to which places at higher latitudes receive lesser Insolation?
Sun rays are slant to the surface.
Sun rays have to pass through greater depth of atmosphere resulting in more absorption.
Presence of glaciers and snow at higher latit... |
Consider the following statements regarding heating of Earth"s atmosphere: Atmosphere gets heated through convection till the Troposphere. Atmosphere gets heated by short wave terrestrial radiation. Heating of atmosphere through conduction is limited to only lower layers of atmosphere. Which of the statements given abo... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Statement 1 is correct: The air in contact with the earth rises vertically on heating in the form of currents and this Process of vertical heating of the atmosphere is called Convection. This convective transfer of energy is confined only to the troposphere (lowermost layer of atmosphere). Statement 2 is incorrect: Air... | a | Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding heating of Earth"s atmosphere: Atmosphere gets heated through convection till the Troposphere. Atmosphere gets heated by short wave terrestrial radiation. Heating of atmosphere through conduction is limited to only lower layers of ... |
Which of the following factors influence the temperature of air at any place? Latitude Altitude Distance from the sea Ocean currents Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | Latitude affects insolation at a point which affects temperature of any place. As earth get heated by terrestrial radiation so the temperature of atmosphere in troposphere goes on decreasing with rise in altitude. Due to higher specific heat of water and moderating influence of sea breeze, places near the sea always ha... | d | Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors influence the temperature of air at any place? Latitude Altitude Distance from the sea Ocean currents Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: ... |
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