UPSC Prelims MCQs

1. Which of the following comprise of the ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ recently notified by the Union Ministry of Defence (MoD)?

1. Next Generation Corvettes
2. Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems
3. Tank Engines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ans: D

2.AmbiTAG,’ recently seen in news is-

A. Stealth destroyer

B. India’s first indigenous temperature data logger for the cold chain management

C. Super Computer developed by IIT Delhi

D. Indigenous missile (air-to-air)

Ans: B

3. Regarding tobacco use, consider the following statements:

1. As per the WHO study titled “Economic Costs of Diseases and Deaths Attributable to Tobacco Use in India”, the economic burden of diseases and deaths attributable to tobacco use tobacco in India was as high as Rs. 1.77 lakh crores, amounting to approx 1% of GDP.
2. Tobacco control legislation in India dates back to ‘Cigarettes Act, 1975’ which mandates the display of statutory health warnings in advertisements and on cartons and cigarette packages.
3. The National Health Policy 2017 has set an ambitious target of reducing tobacco use by 30% by 2025.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1,2

B. 2,3

C. 3

D. All of the above

Ans: D

4. Litoria Mira, recently seen in the news, is-

Ans: A

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Milk sector in India:

1. India is the world’s 2^ndlargest producer of milk.
2. e-GOPALA app (Generation of wealth through Productive Livestock), is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for the direct use of farmers.
3. World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1,2

B. 2,3

C. 3

D. All of the above

Ans: B

6. Dr. K.P. Krishnan expert committee, recently seen in the news, is related to:

Ans: A

7. SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, often mentioned in news, is an initiative of:

Ans: B

8. Kharg or Khark Island, often mentioned in news, belongs to which of the following country?

Ans: A

9. Who among the following is the first Indian teacher to receive the Global Teacher Award has been appointed by the World Bank as an Advisor to the World Bank?

A. Ranjitsinh Disable

B. D. P. Chattopadhyaya

C. Anand Kumar

D. Deepak Chopra

Ans: A

10. Which of the following state recently announced a 33.3 % reservation for girl students in engineering & medical colleges of the state?

Ans:D

11. SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal to support India’s elderly persons, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of:

Ans: B

12. Anoop Satpathy committee, recently seen in the news, is related to:

Ans: B

13. Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962) case is related to:

Ans: A

14. Regarding the YounTab scheme, consider the following statements:

1. YounTab scheme formulated to encourage digital learning, bridge the digital divide between connected and unconnected and mitigate the Covid pandemic disruptions.
2. It is a scheme for the students in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans: C

15.‘I-Familia’, a new global database, has been launched by:

Ans: B

16. Lamu port, often mentioned in news, is located in:

Ans: C

17. Ratle Hydroelectric Project is a run of river scheme located on which of the following rivers?

Ans: B

18. Rengmatribe, recently seen in the news, belong to-

Ans: A

19. Vidarbha Tiger corridors, recently seen in the news, is located in:

Ans: C

20. Who among the following has recently become the President of Iran?

Ans: C

21. NATRAX- the High-Speed Track (HST) is located in-

A. Varanasi

B. Mumbai

C. Lucknow

 D. Indore

Ans:D

22. Concerning the NIPUN Bharat Mission, consider the following statements:

1. The vision of the NIPUN Bharat Mission is to create an enabling environment to ensure the universal acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy so that every child achieves the desired learning competencies in reading, writing, and numeracy by the end of Grade 3.
2. NIPPON Bharat will be implemented by the Department of School Education and Literacy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans: C

23. SPARSH [System for Pension Administration (Raksha)] is an initiative of:

Ans:D

24. BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan (2021-24) has been accepted by all the member countries. It has proposed by-

A. India

B. China

C. Russia

D. South Africa

Ans: A

25. National Forensic Science University, recently seen in the news, is located in:

Ans: A

26. Which of the following is the first country to adopt UPI standards for its QR deployment, and the first country in our immediate neighborhood to accept mobile-based payments through the BHIM App?

Ans:D

27. India’s first Green Hydrogen Mobility project will be set up in:

Ans: B

28. Concerning the Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) consider the following statements:

1. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the extension of the term of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List.
2. The extension is for 6 months beyond 31st July 2021 and up to 31st January 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans: C

29. Concerning the Amazon rainforests, consider the following statements:

1. The Amazon forests in South America, which are the largest tropical forests in the world.
2. A significant amount of deforestation in eastern and south-eastern Brazil has turned the forest into a source of CO2 that can warm the planet.
3. It is home to nearly a fifth of the world’s land species and is also home to about 30 million people including hundreds of indigenous groups and several isolated tribes.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1,2

B. 1,3

C. 2,3

D. 1,2,3

Ans:D

30. Fit for 55′ package is an initiative of:

Ans:D

31. Dalit Bandhu is the latest flagship program of the which of the following government?

Ans: A

32. The National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number – 7827170170, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of:

 Ans: B

33. Which of the following became the first city in India where people can avail high-quality drinking water directly from the tap on a 24-hour basis?

Ans: C

34. Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2021 was published by:

A. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

B. China Meteorological Administration

C. UNFCCC

D. IUCN

Ans: B

35. India and which of the following country are conducting their first-ever naval exercise (Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021), in reflection of their growing defense and military cooperation?

Ans: A

36.“Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021” recently seen in the news, is an initiative of:

A. Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

B. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C. Union Ministry of Rural Development

D. Union Ministry of Coal

Ans:D

37. Concerning the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021, consider the following statements:

1.  The aim of the Challenge is ‘Nari Sashaktikaran’, which is to empower women to help them achieve their full potential.
2. It is being implemented under the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19) Program.
3. The winners will be awarded INR 5,00,000 each to develop, market, and implement their solutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans:D

38. Which of the following countries has India signed a deal for the procurement of 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles?

A. USA

B. France

C. Russia

D. Israel

Ans: C

39. World Social Protection Report 2020-22, recently seen in the news, is published by:

Ans: B

 40. ‘Inspiration4’, recently seen in the news, is-

A. First all-civilian, non-governmental spaceflight by SpaceX.

B. New cryptocurrency

C. Exoplanet

D. Galaxy

Ans: A

1. In multicellular organisms’ variation in the characteristics of spaces and produced by?

(a) changes in the DNA of the cell

(b) changes in the RNA of the cell

(c) changes in the DNA beyond repair

(d) none of these

Ans. A

2. Consider the following statements regarding cloning

(i) Embryonic stem cells that can be used for healthy tissue to replace injured or diseased tissue in the human body are created by therapeutic cloning

(ii) Reproductive cloning only uses the reproductive cells to create genetically identical animal

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) only (i)

(b) Only (ii)

(c) Both(i)and (ii)

(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Ans. A

3. Which of the following statement regarding stem cells is incorrect?

i) They are not found in all multicellular organisms

ii) In adult organisms these cells act as a repair system for the body

iii) The specialized cells differentiated from stem cells during embryo development are called pluripotent cells

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a) only (i)

b) (i) and (iii)

C) (ii)and (iii)

d) (i), (ii), (iii)

Ans. A

4. Consider the following statements regarding LIPOSOMES

i. These are artificial vesicles

ii. Design a system for drug delivery

iii. Which can be created from cholesterol and natural nontoxic phospholipids

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a) only (i)

b) (i) and (iii)

c)(ii)and (iii)

d) (i), (ii), (iii)

Ans. D

5. Which of the following statements regarding bioremediation is/ are true?

i. It is a method of solving environmental problems by using microorganisms and fungi

ii. It can only take place in aerobic conditions

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) only (i)

(b) Only (ii)

(c) Both (i)and (ii)

(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Ans. A

6. Consider the following:

i. If the centromere is absent, the chromosome is called the acentric chromosome

ii. When the centromere is situated at one end of the chromosome is called acrocentric

Which of the statements is/are true?

a. only i

b. only ii

c. Both i and ii

d. Neither i nor ii

Ans. A

7. Consider the following statements

i. The northern blot technique is used for the direction of DNA

ii. The Western blot technique is used for the detection of specific proteins in a sample of tissue homogenate

iii. The southern blot technique is used for the direction of RNA

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a) only (i)

b) (i) and (iii)

C)only (ii)

(i), (ii), (iii)

Ans. B

8. Which of the following statement is true about biofuel

i) biofuel cannot be obtained from starchy plants

ii) biofuel can be derived directly from plants or indirectly agricultural commercial domestic and industrial waste

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) only (i)

(b) Only (ii)

(c) Both (i)and (ii)

(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Ans. B

9. The ionization potential of nitrogen is

a) less than that of oxygen

b) greater than that of oxygen

c) same as that of oxygen

d) none of the above

Ans. B

10. Which of the following pairs is/ are correctly matched?

i) White biotechnology: medicine

ii) grey biotechnology: environment

iii) red biotechnology: medicine

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a) only i

b) i and iii

c) ii and iii

d) i, ii, iii

Ans. B

11. Which of the following is/ are the reason(s) behind communication satellites being geosynchronous?

i. Low equatorial altitude providing coverage of the maximum surface area of the earth

ii. The geosynchronous movement which allows the satellite to have a continuous view of the same part of the earth

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a) Only i.

b) Only ii

c) Both I and ii

d) Neither I nor ii

Ans. B

12. Space is not empty; it contains low-density particles. which of the following is /are the particles present there?

i) Plasma of hydrogen

ii) plasma of helium

iii) neutrinos

iv) dust

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Which one of the statements given above is /are correct?

a. i and ii

b. i, ii, iii

c. iii and iv

d. i, ii, iii and iv

Ans. D

13. Which of the following bodies for more lives and monitors the implementation of the policies of the Indian Space Programme?

a. Space Commission department of space

b. Indian Space Research Organisation

c. Indian Space Research Organisation

d.none of these

Ans. A

14. Which of the following is/ used as a moderator in nuclear reactors

i. Water

ii. heavy water

iii. graphite

Choose the correct one.

a. Only ii

b. i and ii

c. Only I.

d. i, ii, iii

Ans. D

15. Which of the following is are the methods used to enrich Uranium

i. Gas centrifuge

ii.thermal diffusion

iii. Aerodynamic process

iv. thermal centrifuge

v. gaseous diffusion

Choose the correct answer:

a. i, iii, iv

b. ii, iii,v

c. i, ii, iii, and v

d. all of these

Ans. C

16. which of the following is/are the advantages of using Thorium as a fuel in a nuclear reaction?

i. contains no fissile material

ii. better resistant to nuclear weapons

iii. useful in thermal reactors

Select the correct answer from the following

a. i and ii

b. ii and iii

c. only ii

d. i, ii, and iii

Ans. B

17. Which of the following is incorrect about The Monoclonal antibodies?

a. Monoclonal antibodies are mono-specific antibodies

b. they are from a single parent type that attacks many antigens.

c.Monoclonal antibodies are all clones of unique parent cells

d.all are correct

Ans. B

18. Consider the following statements

i. Vitamin C was the first vitamin to be produced by a fermentation process using Acetobacter.

ii. It is the process by which an egg is fertilized

Which of the statement given is/are incorrect?

a. Only i

b. Only ii

c. Both i and ii

d. Neither i nor ii

Ans. D

19. Which of the following is/are the general properties of matter?

i. it has inertia

ii.it does not offer resistance

iii. it is divisible

iv. porosity

v. cohesion and adhesion

Select the correct answer.

a. i , ii, and iii

b. i, iv and v

c. i, iii, iv and v

d. all of these

Ans. C

20. The jet water pump, which is often used to pump water out of the basement, works on which of the following principle?

a. Bernoulli’s principle

b. Pascal’s law

c. both A and B

d.none of these

Ans. A

21. Moh’s scale is used to indicate the degree of

a. rigidity of minerals

b. the hardness of minerals

c. brittleness of substance

d. ductility of substance

Ans. B

22. Consider the following statements:

i. Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speed around March 3 and can operate upto speeds of march 6

ii. Ramjet engine is an improvement over the scramjet engine

which is/ are correct?

a) only i

b) only ii

c) both i and ii 

d) neither i nor ii

Ans. A

23. Which of the following displays employ the organic compound to emit light in response to an electric compound?

a. OLED

b. Plasma display

c. LED

d. NED

Ans. A

24. The branch of biology which deals with the process of aging is called

a. Gerontology

b. Geology

c.Genealogy

d.Genetics

Ans. A

25. Consider the following pairs:

i. Mycology: Study of fungi

ii. Ornithology: Study of fishes

iii. Herpetology: Study of birds

which is/ are correct?

a. only i

b. only ii

c. only iii

d. i and ii

Ans. A

1. Consider the following statements with regard to the State Council of Ministers 

1. The constitution specifies the size of the state council of ministers and the ranking of ministers.
2. The advice tendered by the ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court

Which of the statements given above is are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither I nor 2

Ans. B

2. Consider the following statements with reference to Public Accounts Committee:

1. The committee was set up under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1919.
2. Speaker is the ex- officio chairman of the committee A minister cannot be a member of the committee.

Which of the statements given above is are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 only

Ans. D

3. Consider the following statements with reference to the Supreme Court of India:

1. The advice of the Supreme Court on any dispute arising out of any pre-constitutional treaty is not binding on the President.
2. The court must render its opinion to the President if he/she refers to matters related to any question of law or fact of public importance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. A

4. Consider the following statements regarding Union Ministers:

1. A person cannot become a minister without being a Member of Parliament
2. The salaries and allowances of ministers are mentioned in the constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

5. Consider the following statements with regard to Vice -President‘s role as chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

1. He is the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution and the Rules of procedure for all house-related matters
2. His rulings constitute precedents that are of a binding nature
3. He determines whether Rajya Sabha member stands to be disqualified on grounds of defection

Which of the statements given above is correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Ans. D

6. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his/her powers and duties from

1. The constitution of India
2. The Rules of procedure and conduct business of Lok Sabha
3. Parliamentary Conventions

Select the correct option

(a). 1 only

(b). 2 only

(c). 2 and 3 only

(d). 1,2 and 3

Ans. D

7. Consider the following statements with reference to pesticides in India

1. Pesticides in India are regulated under the insecticides Act of 1968
2. 2. The use of pesticides is banned by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
3. Pesticides in India cannot be advertised and promoted

Which of the statements given is are/ correct?

(a). 1 only

(b). 1 and 3

(c). 2 and 3 only

(d). 1,2 and 3

Ans. A

8. Consider the following statements with reference to Consolidated Sinking Fund?

1. It is a reserve fund created by the states with RBI as a buffer for repayment of their liabilities
2. This fund is maintained in the public account and is not to be used for any other purpose, except for the redemption of loans

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a). 1 only

(b). 2 only

(c). Both 1 and 2

(d). Neither 1 and 2

Ans. C

9. Consider the following statements with respect to Vote of Credit

1. it is granted for meeting an unexpected demand upon the resources of India
2. it is an extraordinary grant and the details of the demand are not ordinarily given in a budget.

Which is/are correct?

(a). Only 1

(b). Only 2

(c). Both 1 and 2

(d). Neither 1 and 2

Ans. C

10. Who among the following are service voters which to cast their vote either through postal ballot or through proxy voting?

1. Non- resident Indians
2. Members of armed forces
3. Indian Diplomats posted abroad

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a). 1 and 2 only

(b). 2 and 3

(c). 1 and 3

(d). 1,2 and 3

Ans. B

11. With respect to Lok Adalat, consider the following statements

1. It has been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
2. The award by the Lok Adalat is not binding and it is appealable.
3. There is no strict application of procedural laws like the Civil Procedure Code and the Evidence Act while assessing the claim by Lok Adalat.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) I and 3 only.

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. A

12. Consider the following statements with reference to National Migrant Information System:

1. It is a central online repository on migrant workers designed to facilitate their seamless movement across States.
2. It is developed by NITI Aayog.
3. It can be used for contact tracing and movement monitoring during COVID 19.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. C

13. Consider the following statements regarding the office of Speaker in the Lok Sabha:

1. The date of the election of the Speaker is fixed by the Pro-tem Speaker.
2. The Speaker being a member of the ruling party vacates his office as soon as the Lok Sabha is dissolved.

Which of the statements given above is are correct?

 (a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

14. To provide independence to Judiciary, the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is made extremely difficult by the constitution. In this context, which of the following statements are correct?

1. A Chief Justice of the High Court can be removed only on the ground of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
2. A motion containing the charges against the judge must be approved by a special majority in both houses of the parliament.
3. No High Court Judge has been removed from the office so far.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3 only

Ans. C

15. Consider the following statements regarding the division of power of taxation between the Centre and the States:

1. The power of taxation on subjects enumerated in the concurrent list lies exclusively with the Parliament.
2. The power to impose taxes on subjects not enumerated in any list is vested with the state legislatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

16. Consider the following pairs

          Ethnic Groups in news               Country

1. Uighurs                                               China
2. Oromo                                                 Iraq
3. Kurds                                                   Ethiopia

Which of the pairs given above correctly matched?

(a) I only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. A

17. The power commission appoints delimitation commission for the delimitation of constituencies is conferred:

(a) Election Commission of India

(b) State Election Commission

(c) The President

(d) The Parliament

Ans. C

18. Consider the following statements with regard to the election of the President:

1. The voting in the election of the President is done by open ballot.
2. The Election of the President is he according to the principle of First Pa the post system.
3. Provisions of NOTA are not applicable in the presidential election.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 3 only

(c) I and 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Ans. B

19. The Indian Constitution has not adopted the system of proportional representation for the election of members of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies because:

1. Difficult for the voters to understand the complexity of the system.
2. Multiple political parties in India will lead to instability in government.
3. It decreases the significance of the party system:

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) I only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. C

20. Consider the following:

1. Power to give advice to the President
2. Power to entertain Public Interest Litigation (PILs) from the individuals
3. Power to entertain Writs

Which of the above powers is/are conferred on the Supreme Court but is not available to the High Court?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) I only

(c) I and 3 only.

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. B

21. With reference to a Judge of the High Court in India, consider the following statements:

1. A distinguished jurist cannot be appointed as High Court Judge.
2. To uphold judicial independence, the constitution has fixed the tenure of High Court Judges.
3. A Judge subscribes to an oath or affirmation before the governor of the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2-only

(b) and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. B

22. Which of the following statements regarding the Union Cabinet Committees is/are correct?

1. The decisions made by them are binding on the Cabinet.
2. Their members are drawn only from the cabinet ministers.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below,

 (a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither I nor 2

Ans. D

23. Which of the following features make elections in India free and fair?

1. Universal Adult Franchise
2. Independence of Election Commission
3. Use of VVPAT in the voting process.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) I and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. D

24. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the reservation of seats in the panchayats, as provided. under the constitution?

1. Seats for the SCs and the STS are to be reserved in every panchayat in the proportion of their population to the total population in the panchayat area.
2. Of the seats reserved for the SCs and the STs, not less than one-third of the seats are to be reserved for women belonging to the respective categories.
3. The legislature of a state can make any provision for reservation of seats in any panchayat in favor of backward classes.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) I only

(b) 2 and 3 only

 (c) 1 and 3 only

 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. D

25. The committee/commission was formed to examine thoroughly the various issues in Centre-state relations. It recommended the establishment of an Inter-State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution for the first time.

Which of the following committees/commission is referred to in the above paragraph?

(a) Punchhi Commission

(b) Khusro Committee.

(c) First Administrative Reforms Commission

(d) Sarkaria Commission

Ans. C

1. Consider the following:

1. The sun, the moon, and the earth are in a straight line.
2. Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth
3. The tidal range is greater than normal

The above-given conditions define which of the following tides?

(a) Apogean Spring tides

(b) Perihelion Spring tides

(e) Perigean Spring tides

(d) Aphelion Spring tides

Ans. C

2. Which of the following is/are favorable condition(s) for the faster decomposition of the organic matter in the soil?

1. Lack of oxygen
2. Detritus rich in nitrogenous substances
3. Cold temperatures

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. A

3. Which of the following is/are components of Bharatmala Pariyojana?

1. Development of economic corridors.
2. Development of border and international connectivity roads.
3. Development of port connectivity roads.
4. Development of expressways

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, and 3 only

Ans. C

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding igneous rock?

1. They can form beneath as well as on the surface of the earth
2. They are devoid of fossils
3. Quartzite and granite are igneous rocks

Choose the correct option

(a). 1 and 2 only

(b). 2 and 3 only

(c). 1 only

(d). 1,2 and 3

Ans. A

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Periodic Labour Force Survey

1. it aims to provide labor and employment data for both urban and rural India.
2. It is conducted by the National Statistical Office

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither I nor 2

Ans. C

6. These cool temperate western margins are under the permanent influence of the Westerlies all-round the year. They are also regions of much cyclonic activity. Summers are never very warm here. The natural vegetation of this climatic type is a deciduous forest like oak, elm, ash, beech, poplar, and hornbeam.

Which of the following climatic type described in the passage given above?

(a) Mediterranean Climate

(b) British Type Climate.

(c) Steppe Climate

(d) Natal climate

Ans. B

7. Which of the following correctly describes the phenomenon of ‘Break in the Monsoon?

(a) A rain deficient situation in any area when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal rainfall

(b) When rain fails to occur for one or more weeks during the southwest monsoon period after having rained for a few days.

(c) Bifurcation of monsoon winds into Arabian Sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch.

(d) Sudden onset of the moisture-laden winds associated with violent thunder and lightning.

Ans. B

8. Which of the following evidence supports the Continental Drift Theory proposed by Alfred Wegner?

1. Jig Saw fit of South American and African coastlines.
2. The occurrence of rich placer deposits of gold in the Ghana coast despite the absence of source rocks.
3. Distribution of identical fossils across oceans.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. D

9. Consider the following statements with respect to ocean trenches:

1. They are located along divergent plate boundaries.
2. They are associated with volcanoes and strong earthquakes.
3. Tonga Trench and Mariana trench are located in the Pacific Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. C

10. Consider the following regarding Latitudes and Longitudes?

1. Latitude is measured as the angular distance of a point on the earth’s surface north or south of the equator.
2. Both the latitude and the longitude of a place are measured from the center of the earth

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. C

11. With reference to the type of mountains. consider the following statements

1. Fault Mountain involves both the compression and tension of the earth’s crust, while mainly compression. mountain evolves
2. The Andes is an example of fault mountains whereas the Vosges is an example of fold mountains

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only)

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. A

12. In the context of geomorphology, the term playas refer to

(a) shallow lakes in the depressions of plains found in desert regions.

(b) unassorted course and fine debris dropped by melting glaciers.

(c) large-sized angular blocks plucked from land by glaciers.

 (d) small round shallow depressions formed on limestone surfaces

Ans. A

13. Which of the following statements is are correct with reference to the Western Disturbances?

1. They are shallow cyclonic depressions originating over the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
2. Their arrival in India is characterized by a sudden drop in the prevailing night temperature.
3. It is highly beneficial for rabi crops in Northern India.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. C

14. With reference to the earth’s gravity(g), consider the following statements:

1. It is influenced by the distribution of mass of material within the earth.
2. It is greater near the poles than at the equator.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither I nor 2

Ans. C

15. Which of the following is/are proof(s) of the sphericity of the Earth?

1. Possible circumnavigation of the earth without a steep fall.
2. Different times of sunrise and sunset at different places on earth.
3. The shape of earth’s shadow during a lunar eclipse.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. D

16. Consider the following landforms:

1. Stalagmites
2. Sinkholes
3. Uvalas
4. Lapies

Which of the landforms given is/are erosional landforms formed by the action of groundwater?

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. C

17. With reference to River Luni, which of the following statements is correct?

(a) It is formed by two streams, the Saraswathi and Sabarmati.

(b) It flows through the states of Mad Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

(e) It drains into the Gulf of Khambhat

(d) It is cut twice by the Tropic of Cancer

Ans. A

18. Consider the following statements.

1. While a lunar eclipse can occur twice a year, a solar eclipse occurs only once a year.
2. A solar eclipse always takes place on the summer solstice of the Northern Hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both I and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

19. The Western Ghats are locally known by different names. In this context, consider the following pairs

          Local name                   Region

1. Sahyadri                           Maharashtra
2. Nilgiri                               Tamil Nadu
3. Annamalai                       Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Ans. A

20. Which of the following statements is correct in the context of the Lakshadweep Islands?

(a) The entire island group is built of coral deposits.

(b) Narcondam is a small volcanic island in the Lakshadweep group.

(c) Saddle peak is the highest peak in the Lakshadweep islands.

(d) Eleven-degree channel Lakshadweep separates from the Maldives.

Ans. A

21. With reference to Longitudes and Standard Time Zones, consider statements: the following

1. The entire world is divided into fifteen time zones
2. All countries have adopted their standard time from the central meridian of their countries.

Which of the statements given above is are correct?

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

22. Which of the following are the effects of the Himalayan Mountains on the Indian climate?

1. It protects the subcontinent from the cold northern winds.
2. it traps the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent
3. It creates different air pressure zones causing a reversal in the direction of monsoon winds,

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b)2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. A

23. In the context of Indian geography, Karewas are

(a) thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials found in the Kashmir Himalayas.

(b) alluvial fans formed by the tributaries of Indus in the Northwest region of India.

(c) ill-drained, damp, and thickly forested narrow tracts at the foothills of the Himalayas

(d) oases in the Thar desert.

Ans. A

24. It is a unique nice variety in the coastal areas of the Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Thrissur districts. The salt water-resistant variety grows tall, flourishes under flood-like conditions, and grows entirely on leftovers from half a year of fish culture in fields. The cycle is called “one fish and one rice’ in which fish is grown up to April 15 after which fields are drained before the first bout of rains gets them rid of salt. The season goes up to October when they are brought under fish culture again.

Which of the following varieties of rice is being described in the above passage?

(a) Pokkali

(b) Damodar

(c) Porteresia

(d) IR-8

Ans. A

25. Consider the following statements:

1. The Rivers that existed before the upheaval of the Himalayas and cut their courses southward by making gorges in the mountains are known as superimposed rivers.
2. The Rivers which follow the general direction of the slope are known as the consequent rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. B

1. In the context of the Indian economy, the term ‘Twin Deficit’ refers to-

A. Revenue deficit accompanied with Fiscal Deficit.

B. Occurrence of Current Account Deficit and Fiscal Deficit together.

C. Simultaneous Current Account Deficit and Capital Account Deficit.

D. the simultaneous rise in the Non-Performing Assets of banks and debt burden of the corporates.

Ans. B

2. Which of the following caused the 1991 economic crisis in India-

1. Balance of payment.
2. Rising prices of essential goods.
3. High Fiscal Deficit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below-

A. 1 and 2 only.

B. 2 and only.

C. 1 and 3 only.

D. 1, 2, and 3.

Ans. D

3. Consider the following statements in the context of proportional taxation-

1. In this, the taxing authority charges the same rate of tax from each taxpayer, irrespective of income.
2. The objective of redistribution of resources by the government is achieved through this system of taxation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct-?

A. 1 only.

B. 2 only.

C. Both 1 and 2.

D. Neither 1 nor 2.

Ans. A

4. which of the following is\are the cause of Demand-Pull Inflation-

1. Increased government spending.
2. Higher prices of inputs.
3. Lower interest rates.

Select the correct answer using the code given below-

A. 1 and 3 only.

B. 2 and 3 only. 

C. 2 only.             

D. 1, 2, and 3 

Ans. A  

5. Which of the following are accounted for in the current account of ‘Balance of Payment’-

1. Exports.
2. Private Transfers.
3. Net Commercial Borrowings.
4. Foreign Direct Investment.

Select the correct answer by the code given below-

A. 1 and 2 only.

B. 3 and 4 only.

C. 1 and 3 only.

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Ans. A

6. Which of the following are the fiscal policy measures taken by the government to control inflation-

1. Reduction in public expenditure and public borrowing.
2. Increasing taxes on private businesses.
3. Increasing interest rates in the economy-

Select the correct answer giving using the code given below-

A. 1 and 2 only.

B. 2 and 3 only.

C. 1 and 3 only.

D. 1,2 and 3.

Ans. A

7. Consider the following statements with reference to inflation-

1. Inflation reduces the purchasing power of the currency.
2. Produces are worst affected by inflation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct-?

A. 1 only.

B. 2 only.

C. Both 1 and 2.

D. Neither 1 nor 2.

Ans. A

8. Which reference to special drawing rights, consider the following statements-

1. It is used as an international currency to facilitate smooth trade between nations.
2. Its value is determined by a basket of currencies which includes the Indian Rupee.

Which of the statements given above is\are correct-?

A. 1 only.

B. 2 only.

C. Both 1 and 2.

D. Neither 1 nor 2.

Ans. D

9. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to National Disposable Income-

1. It’s giving an idea of what is the maximum amount of goods and services the domestic economy has at its disposal-
2. It’s include transfer from the rest of the world such as aids and gifts.

Select the correct answer given below-

A. 1 only.

B. 2 only.

C. Both 1 and 2.

D. Neither 1 nor 2.

Ans. C

10. Which of the following indices is/are published by the world bank-

1. Ease of Doing Business Index.
2. Human Development Index.
3. Logistic Performance Index.

Select the correct answer-

A. 1 only.

B. 1 and 3 only.

C. 2 and 3 only.

D. 1, 2, and 3.

Ans. B

11. Which of the following statements are correct worth reference to stagflation-

1. Stagflation refers to a state of an economy that is experiencing a simultaneous increase in inflation and rising unemployment.
2. The occurrence of stagflation proves the theory behind the Philips curve.

Select the correct answer-

A. 1 only

B. 2 only.

C. 3 only.

D. 1, 2, and 3.

Ans. A

12. Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural Census in India-

1. It is a central sector scheme for the collection of data on the structure of operational holdings by different size classes and social groups.
2. It is conducted every five years in India.
3. The first agricultural census was conducted in 1950-51.

Which statements are correct-

A. 1 and 2 only.

B. 2 and 3 only.

C. 1 and 3 only.

D. 1,2 and 3.

Ans. A

13. Which of the following provisions were emphasized upon by the Industrial Policy Resolution 1856-

1. Complete state monopoly of the industrial sector.
2. Promotion of regional equality.
3. Surplus industrial production.

Select the correct answer-                         

A. 1 only

B. 1,2 and 3

C. 2 only

D. 1 and 3 only. 

Ans. C 

14. Istanbul convention recently seen in news is related to-

A. Prevention and control of drug trafficking across borders.

B. Control proliferation of nuclear arms.

C. Prevention of violence against women.

D. Crackdown the piracy.

Ans. C

15. Which of the following is/are known as the Bretton woods institutions-

1. IMF.      
2. World bank.
3. World Economic Forum.

Select the correct answer- 

A. 1 Only 

B. 2,3 Only. 

C. 1,2 Only. 

D. 1,2,3 Only.

Ans. C

16. Which of the following is/are the reasons for the development of antimicrobial resistance- 

1. Inappropriate use of medicines.
2. Contaminated water by pharmaceutical wastes.
3. Antibiotics used in animal-rearing.

Select the right answer- 

A. 1 Only.                            

B. 1, 2 Only.                        

C. 2, 3 Only.      

D. 1, 2, and 3. 

Ans. D

17. Which of the following have a bearing on the exchange rate of the currency of a country-

1. Prevailing interest rates in the domestic economy.
2. Speculation in the foreign currency market.
3. Increase in the imports of a country.

Select the right answer-

A. 1, 2 Only.

B. 2, 3 Only.

C. 1, 2 Only.      

D. 1,2 and 3.

Ans. D

18. ‘icommit’ initiative recently seen in news aims at-

A. Moving towards energy efficiency and renewable energy.

B. Planting at least one sapling on environment day in your surroundings.

C. Eliminating the use of single-use plastic.

D. Providing nutritional information to consumers on food packets.

Ans. A

19. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘New space India Limited’ recently seen in the news-

1. It is set up as a public-private partnership company for easy access and transfer of technical knowledge among participating members.
2. It will replace Antrix corporation Ltd. the marketing arm of the Indian space research organization.

Choose the right one-

A. 1 Only.

B. 2 Only. 

C. Both 1,2. 

D. Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans. D

20. Which of the following needs to be subtracted from the National Income of all households.

1. Net interest payments made by households.
2. Corporate Tax.
3. Undistributed part of the profits reared by the firms.
4. Personal tax and non-tax payments.

Choose the correct answer–

A. 1, 4 Only.

B. 1, 3, 4 Only. 

 C. 2, 3 Only. 

D. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Ans. D

21. Consider the following statements regarding viability-

1. It is a financial grant to support infrastructure projects that are economically justified but fall short of financial viability.
2. Funding is subject to a maximum of 50% of the total project cost.

Choose the correct answer-

A. 1 Only.

B. 2 Only. 

C. 1, 2 Both.

D. Neither 1 nor 2. 

Ans. A

22. It is the country’s first 700 MWe unit and the biggest indigenously variant of the pressurized developed variant of the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor. It is located in the state of Gujrat. Recently, this unit of the atomic power project achieved its first criticality-

Which of the following atomic plants is being described in the above passage?

A. Narora Atomic power plant.

B. Tarapur Atomic power plant.

C. Kakrapar Atomic power plant.

D. Kaiga Atomic Power plant.

Ans. D

23. Consider the following statements regarding India Brand Equity Foundation-

1. It is an investment promotion Agency to create awareness about the made in India label in overseas markets.
2. IBEF is fully funded, onward, and controlled by the Union Markets.

Choose the correct answer- 

A. 1 Only.

B. 2 Only.

C. Both 2 and 3.    

D. Neither 1 nor 2.   

Ans. C 

24. With reference to the Horticulture sector in India, Consider the following statements-

1. India is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world.
2. Horticulture crops are not covered under the Minimum support price scheme.

Choose the correct answer-

A. 1 Only.

B. 2 Only.

C. Both 1 and 2.

D. Neither 1 nor 2. 

Ans. B

25. If inflation in country A is higher than in country B, and the exchange rate between the two countries is fixed, which of the following is likely to happen to the trade balance between the two countries assuming the initial price of the basket is the same in both countries-

A. It is favorable for country A to export more goods than Country B.

B. Exports of country B to country A will increase.

C. Country A would experience a surplus trade balance.

D. Both 1 and 3.    

Ans. B

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