Prelims G.S. question 45

Question framed from Newsletters

Q.43 Recently there is an outbreak of Scrub Typhus, which generally occurs through which of the following species ?

A) Mite

B) Spider

C) Ant

D) All of the above

Prelims G.S. question 44

From our Mock Series (Mock-9)

Q.70 Consider the following :

1) CFL

2) Incandescent lamps

3) LED lamp

Indiscrimate or improper disposal of which among the above causes mercury pollution ?

A) Only 1

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Prelims G.S. question 43

From our Mock Series (Mock-10)

Q.98 Consider the following plants :

1) Cashewnut

2) Cycas

3) Date palm

4) Pinus

Which among the above is/are flowering plants ?

A) 1,2,3

B) 1 & 3

C) 2,3,4

D) Only 3

Ans. B

Prelims G.S. Qquestion 42

Q. Which of the following are the gases whose presence in high concentration in the lower strata of atmosphere, is responsible for causing greenhouse effect ?

1) Sulphur dioxide

2) Carbon dioxide

3) Chlorofluorocarbons

4) Nitrogen

Codes:

A) 1 & 2

B) 2 & 3

C) 3 & 4

D) 1,2,3,4

Prelims G.S. question 41

Q. Which of the following contributes to the burst of monsoon in india ?

1) Intense heating of the north-west part of Indian sub continent during summer

2) Steep pressure gradient between Indian ocean & Indian landmass

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both are correct

D) Both are incorrect

Prelims G.S. Question 40

Framed from NCERT class 11th

Q.Which of the following can be a threat to biodiversity ?

1) Global climate change

2) Pests & pathogens

3) Invasive species

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1,2,3

D) 1 & 2 

Prelims G.S. question 39

Framed from Dinesh publications Science & technology class 10th

Q.Which of the following can be used in biomass power plants to produce electricity ?

1) Cow dung

2) Rice husk

3) Stalks of wheat

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) 2 & 3

C) 1,2,3

D) None of the above

Prelims G.S. question 38

From Mock series 9

Q.Which of the following mammals are found in India in their natural habitat ?

1) Flying fox

2) Puma

3) Snow leopard

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) 2 & 3

C) 1,2,3

D) 1 & 3

Prelims G.S. question 37

From Mock series 9

Q.If you wish to see pandas & Gibbons , which of the following regions do you have to travel :

A) Western Himalayas

B) Eastern Himalayas

C) Western ghats

D) Eastern Ghats

Prelims G.S. Question 36

Q. Which of the following organs from a brain dead person can be used as donated organ ?

1) Heart

2) Kidney

3) Liver

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) 1 & 2

C) 1 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Prelims G.S. Question 35

Q. Use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits is banned but it is often reported to be illegal used . What are the likely health hazards of exposure to the chemical ?

1) Permanent damage to the eyes

2) Pulmonary edema

3) Irritation of the mouth , throat & nose

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) Only 1

D) 1,2,3

Prelims G.S. Question 34

Q. Water hyacinth is generally provided as a notorious aquatic weed, but it can be a useful plant. Which among the following statements are correct ?

1) This plant contains certain substances which can be extracted & used as medicines, herbicides & pesticides

2) This plant can be used to remove many heavy metals like cadmium, lead &  mercury from water bodies

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both are correct

D) Both are incorrect

Prelims G.S. question 33

Q. Which of the following can be made using biodegradable polymers ?

A) Artificial lens of eye

B) Artificial blood vessels

C) Artificial teeth     

D) Artificial intestine

Prelims G.S. question 32

Question framed from NCERT 10^th class

Q. Which among the following are the decomposers ?

1) Algae

2) Fungi

3) Bacteria

Codes :

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. B

Prelims G.S. question 31

Question framed from Laxmikanth-Indian Polity

Q.8 Which of the following statements are true of the Indian Electoral System ?

1. The electoral contest is based on the First Past the Post System, which ensures proportionality of representation.

2. The task of 'superindence, direction and control of elections' has been entrusted by the Con stitution to the Election Commission of India.

3. The Parliament of India has the power to make laws for the conduct of elections.

 4. There is a bar to interference by Courts in electoral matters and no election to the Parliament and State Legislatures may be question except by an election petition. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 only             

 B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

 C) 2, 3 and 4 only             

 D) 1 and 4 only

Ans. D

Prelims G.S. Question 30

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S MOCK SERIES 8

Q.14 Under which type of natural hazards do blizzards come?

A) Atmospheric    

 B) Aquatic

 C) Terrestrial      

 D) Biological

Ans. C

Prelims G.S. question 29

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S MOCK SERIES 8

Q.14 Under which type of natural hazards do blizzards come?

A) Atmospheric    

 B) Aquatic

 C) Terrestrial      

 D) Biological

Ans. C

Prelims G.S. question 28

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S MOCK SERIES 8

Q. CENVAT is designed to reimburse the user manufacturer duty paid on imputs excluding

1. capital goods

2. raw materials

3. motor spirit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 A) 1 Only        

 B) 2 Only

 C) 3 Only       

 D) 1 and 3

Ans. A

Prelims G.S. question 27

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S MOCK SERIES 8

Q.5 Which among the following are positively charged ?

1) Electrons

2) Protons

3) Neutrons

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) Only 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. C

Prelims G.S. II question 26

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S mock series 8

Q. What will come at X in the following series?

3, 10, 21, 35, 53, 74, X

A) 90

B) 98

C) 99

D) 100

Prelims G.S. II question 25

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S mock series 8

Q. In a month three Tuesdays were on even dates. Then 21^st of the month is

A) Sunday

B) Monday

C) Wednesday

D) Saturday

Prelims G.S. II question 24

From UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY’S mock series 8

Q. How many numbers will be left out of the numbers from 1 to 30, if all the numbers which are exactly divisible by 3 and also those which have 3 as one of the digits are removed?

A) 12

B) 17

C) 18

D) 20

Prelims G.S. question 23

यह सवाल  NCERT class 10^th से बनाया गया है

Q.88 जलीय जानवर स्थलीय जानवरों की तुलना में बहुत तेजी से सांस लेते हैं:

A) पानी में घुलित ऑक्सीजन की कमी से

B) खून में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी से

C) जलीय जानवर के उच्च चयापचय दर के कारण

D) पानी में घूलित नाइट्रोजन के बड़ने के कारण

उत्तर। सी

Prelims G.S. question 22

यह सवाल  NCERT class 10^th से बनाया गया है

Q.87 निम्न में से क्या एक विकिरण नहीं है?

A) इन्फ्रारेड विकिरण

B) एक्स-रे

C) गामा किरण

D) कॉस्मिक किरण

उत्तर। एक

Prelims G.S. question 21

Q. Which of the following are the coolants that are employed in a nuclear reactor ?

1) Water

2) Carbon di oxide

3) Graphite

Codes :

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. C

Prelims G.S. question 20

Q. Which of the following techniques are involved in Holography ?
1) LASER

2) Diffraction

3) Interference

Codes:

A) 1 & 2

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 3

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Prelims G.S. question 19

Question framed from NCERT SCIENCE class 9^th

Q. Energy park scheme initiated by the centre under the Special Area Demonstration Programme aims to :

1) create awareness about renewable energy systems and devices

2 ) setting up of state level education parks

3) demonstrate the use of NRSE technologies

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Prelims G.S. question 18

Question framed from NCERT SCIENCE class 10^th

Q. Which among the following are considered as the bio-fuels ?

1) Curcas

2) Jatropha

3) Karanje

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

prelims G.S. question 17

Q. Which among the following statements about musical culture in 18th & 19th century North India is/are not correct ?

1) Period was marked by the growing eminence of sadarang Neamat khan who introduced the khayal form

2) Large number of musician moved out of regional centres to Delhi where they hoped they would receive more employment & patronage

3) This period was marked by the formation of specific region based gharanas

Codes:

A) 1,2,3

B) 1 & 3

C) 2 & 3

D) Only 1

Ans. D

prelims G.S. question 16

Q. Which among the following is not an aspect of the Gender Mainstreaming ?

A) GM was established as a global strategy for achieving gender equality by the United Nations

B) It was adopted in 1995 in the Beijing platform of action

C) It requires a review of government policy in all the sectors for eliminating gender disparity

D) GM was followed by the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW)

Ans. D

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Prelims G.S. question No. 15

Q.40 Upai refers to the :

A) A form of Marathi poetry that emerged during the Maratha period

B) A category of tenacy tenure held under the Maratha regime

C) A court official during the Maratha rule

D) A group of peasants who rebelled against their oppressive landlords under Maratha rule

Prelims G.S. question 14

 Question Framed from PEARSON CSAT MANUAL

Q. Which among the following are correct ?

1) Pirotan island  -  Gujarat

2) Bhagwan Mahavir – Goa

3) Satkosia Gorge – Odisha

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Shravati valley – Karnataka

Prelims G.S. question 13

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Q. When martial law is imposed , parliament cannot make law in respect of which of the following ?

A) Indemnify any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order in the area where martial law was in force

B) Parliament can by law validate any sentence passed when martial law was in force in the area

C) A law of Parliament can validate forfeiture ordered when martial law was in force in the area

D) Any act done under martial law can be validated by Parliament by law

G.S. 2 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 11

Q. Answer the following in 30 words
1) What is vote on account ?
2) What is caretaker Government ?
3) What is a privilege motion ?
4) What is contempt of Parliament ?
5) Do you justify the PM’s entry into the Parliament through the Rajya Sabha ?

G.S. 2 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 10

Q. Answer the following in 15o words
1) Discuss the major electoral reforms which are necessary in the Indian political system.
2) Discuss the major extra constitutional factors influencing the working of federal polity in India.
3) Examine the role of Estimates committee.

G.S. 2 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 9

Q. Answer the following in 25o words
1) How does Parliament control the Indian executive ? How effective is it  control ?
2) What constitutes the doctrine of basic features as introduced into the constitution of India by the Judiciary ?

G.S. 2 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 8

Q. Answer the following in 25o words
1) Examine the need for the review of Indian constitution.
2) Examine the demand for greater state antomony & also its impact on the  smooth functioning of the Indian polity.

G.S. 1 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 9

Q. Answer the following in 3o words
1) Nagarjunasagar project
2) Mango showers
3) Multi level planning in India
4) India’s laterite soils
5) Linguistic regions of India

G.S. 1 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 8

Q. Answer the following in 25o words
1) Discuss the major racial groups of India.
2) What is waste land ? Write a note on prospects of waste land development in India.
3) Discuss the agro-climatic regions with its classification.

G.S. 1 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 7

Q. Answer the following in 25o words :
1) Discuss the Arya Samaj explaining its goal.
2) How did the terrorist movement gather the strength in countries other  than India ?
3) Was Jawahar Lal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-allignment as the corner stone of India’s foreign policy ?

G.S. 1 MAINS CHALLENGE QUESTION 6

Q. Answer the questions in 25o words :

1) Trace the origin of swadeshi movement .How did it involve the masses ?

2) Discuss Mountbatten Plan. Discuss the reactions of Gandhi & Azad to the 

plan.

Prelims G.S. question 13

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Q. Statements :

1) Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan is restructured into Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

2) Swachh Bharat Mission has two sub-missions i.e. Union territories & States

Codes:

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both are correct

D) Both are incorrect

Ans. A

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Prelims G.S. question 12

Question framed from NCERT class 7^th

Q.8 Which among the following are the determinants  in receiving the amount of energy from the sun ?

1) The distance from the sun

2) The altitude of the sun in the sky

3) The length of day and night

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Prelims G.S. Question 11

Question framed from PEARSON CSAT MANUAL

Q.24 The present Indian monetary system is based on

A) Gold Reserve System

B) Proportional Reserve System

C) Convertible Currency System

D) Minimum Reserve System

Ans. D

Prelims G.S. question 10

यह सवाल एन.सी.आर.टी से बनाया गया है

Q.26 परिसीमन आयोग के संदर्भ मेँ निम्नलिखित मेँ से क्या सही है ?

1) यह प्रदेशों में सीटों और उनके सीमांकन के आवंटन की प्रक्रिया है

2) राज्य की जनसंख्या राज्यों के आवंटन के लिए आधार है

3) यह घरेलू, राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हो सकता है

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D