UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 · GS Paper 1
Prelims 2024 questions with answer key
94 questions, grouped by subject (not in the exam booklet's order). Attempt each one before tapping "Show answer".
Ancient India
Q1
Consider the following information:
Archaeological Site State Description 1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port Town 2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site 3. Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site 4. Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut cave shrines In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 1 and 4
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3
Q2
Consider the following statements:
- 1. There are no parables in Upanishads.
- 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
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
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q3
With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?
- 1. Nayaputta
- 2. Shakyamuni
- 3. Tathagata
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q4
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?
- (a) Kavyalankara
- (b) Natyashastra
- (c) Madhyama-vyayoga
- (d) Mahabhashya
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Answer: (c) Madhyama-vyayoga
Medieval India
Q5
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
- (a) Krishnadevaraya
- (b) Narasimha Saluva
- (c) Muhammad Shah III
- (d) Yusuf Adil Shah
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Answer: (a) Krishnadevaraya
Modern India
Q6
With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
- 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
- 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
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
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UPSC dropped this question from the evaluation.
Q7
Consider the following pairs:
Party Its Leader 1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 2. Socialist Party C. Rajagopalachari 3. Congress for Democracy Jagjivan Ram 4. Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra Dev How many of the above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q8
With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
- 1. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
- 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q9
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
- (a) C. Rajagopalachari
- (b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- (c) T.T. Krishnamachari
- (d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
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Answer: (d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Art & Culture
Q10
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage
List released by UNESCO:
- 1. Shantiniketan
- 2. Rani-ki-Vav
- 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
- 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q11
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
- (a) Prajnaparamita Sutra
- (b) Visuddhimagga
- (c) Sarvastivada Vinaya
- (d) Lalitavistara
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Answer: (c) Sarvastivada Vinaya
Q12
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
- (a) Ghhau dance
- (b) Durga puja
- (c) Garba dance
- (d) Kumbh mela
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Answer: (c) Garba dance
World Geography
Q13
On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?
- 1. Equator
- 2. Tropic of Cancer
- 3. Tropic of Capricorn
- 4. Arctic Circle
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 2 and 4
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Answer: (d) 2 and 4
Q14
Consider the following statements:
Statement- I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
- Statement-II: At the equator heat is transported to great heights by strong convection currents.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I in correct, bot Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II in correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q15
With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.
- 2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q16
Consider the following:
- 1. Pyroclastic debris
- 2. Ash and dust
- 3. Nitrogen compounds
- 4. Sulphur compounds
How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (d) All four
Q17
Consider the following statements:
Statement- I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for the weathering of rocks.
- Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
- Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III ars correct and both of them explain Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
- (c) Only one of the Statement II and III is correct and that explain Statement- I
- (d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement - III is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III ars correct and both of them explain Statement-I
Q18
Consider the following information:
Region Name of the mountain range Type of mountain 1. Central Asia Vosges Fold mountain 2. Europe Alps Block mountain 3. North America Appalachians Fold mountain 4. South America Andes Fold mountain In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q19
With reference to “water vapour”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.
- 2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q20
Consider the following description:
- 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low
- 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
- 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm-250 cm.
What is this type of climate?
- (a) Equatorial climate
- (b) China type climate
- (c) Humid subtropical climate
- (d) Marine West coast climate
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Answer: (d) Marine West coast climate
Q21
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
- Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Q22
Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?
- 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.
- 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q23
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
- 2. No water enters the Red Sea from 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
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q24
One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effects on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?
- (a) Amazon Basin
- (b) Congo Basin
- (c) Kikori Basin
- (d) Rio de la Plata Basin
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Answer: (b) Congo Basin
Q25
The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:
- (a) Canada and the United States of America
- (b) Chile and Argentina
- (c) China and India
- (d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation
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Answer: (a) Canada and the United States of America
Q26
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Finland
- 2. Germany
- 3. Norway
- 4. Russia
How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Indian Geography
Q27
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
- (a) Ghaghara-Gomati-Gandak-Kosi
- (b) Gomati -Ghaghara-Gandak-Kosi
- (c) Ghaghara-Gomati-Kosi-Gandak
- (d) Gomati-Ghaghara-Kosi-Gandak
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Answer: (b) Gomati -Ghaghara-Gandak-Kosi
Q28
Consider the following information:
Waterfall Region River 1. Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada 2. Hundru Chota Nagpur Subarnarekha 3. Gersoppa Western Ghats Netravati In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) Only one
Polity & Governance
Q29
Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
- 1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
- 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
- 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
Select the 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
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q30
Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
Select the 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
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q31
Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
- (a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
- (b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
- (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
- (d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
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Answer: (c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
Q32
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?
- (a) Article 15
- (b) Article 16
- (c) Article 19
- (d) Article 21
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Answer: (d) Article 21
Q33
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration
- 1. He/She shall not preside.
- 2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
- 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q34
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
- 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
- 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
- 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/ her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2
Q35
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
- 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Q36
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’:
- 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
- 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
- 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1,2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Q37
With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:
- 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
- 2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
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
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q38
How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023.
- (a) One
- (b) Two
- (c) Three
- (d) Four
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Answer: (d) Four
Q39
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
- 1. Konkani
- 2. Manipuri
- 3. Nepali
- 4. Maithili
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1, 2 and 4
- (c) 1,3 and 4
- (d) 2,3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Q40
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
- (a) a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
- (b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
- (c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
- (d) the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
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Answer: (c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
Q41
Consider the following statements:
- 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
- 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
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
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q42
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, Subsequent to the amendment of NEC ACT in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
- 1. Governor of the Constituent State
- 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
- 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
- 4. The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1,2 and 3
- (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1,2 and 3
International Relations
Q43
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
- 2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- 3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2
- (d) 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 2 only
Q44
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: There is instability and a worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
- Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d’état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
- (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q45
Consider the following pairs:
Country Reason for being in the news 1. Argentina Worst economic crisis 2. Sudan War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces 3. Turkey Rescinded its membership of NATO How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) All three pairs
- (d) None of the pairs
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Answer: (b) Only two pairs
Q46
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
- Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q47
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Italy
- 2. Japan
- 3. Nigeria
- 4. South Korea
- 5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, aging population or declining population?
- (a) 1, 2 and 4
- (b) 1,3 and 5
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 3 and 5 only
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4
Economy
Q48
Consider the following statements with respect of the digital rupee:
- 1. It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
- 2. It appears as a liability on the RBI’s balance sheet.
- 3. It is insured against inflation by its very design.
- 4. It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 4
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4
Q49
Consider the following statements:
- 1. In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.
- 2. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
- 3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Q50
With reference to the Indian economy, “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” are the instruments of:
- (a) Bond market
- (b) Forex market
- (c) Money market
- (d) Stock market
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Answer: (c) Money market
Q51
In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?
- 1. Insurance Companies
- 2. Pension Funds
- 3. Retail Investors
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
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q52
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
- Statement-II: Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Q53
Consider the following statements:
- 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council.
- 2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q54
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:
Economic activity Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce Secondary 2. Dairy farm Primary 3. Mineral exploration Tertiary 4. Weaving cloth Secondary How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q55
Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?
- (a) Algeria and Morocco
- (b) Botswana and Namibia
- (c) Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
- (d) Madagascar and Mozambique
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Answer: (c) Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
Q56
Consider the following:
- 1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
- 2. Motor vehicles
- 3. Currency swap
Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
Q57
With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:
- 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
- 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
- 3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q58
With reference to the rule/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements:
- 1. There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.
- 2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.
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
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q59
With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
- 2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q60
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:
Items Category 1. Farmer's plough Working capital 2. Computer Fixed capital 3. Yarn used by the weaver Fixed capital 4. Petrol Working capital How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q61
Consider the following airports:
- 1. Donyi Polo Airport
- 2. Kushinagar International Airport
- 3. Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1,2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q62
The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:
- (a) the number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.
- (b) the number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.
- (c) the birth rate minus death rate.
- (d) the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
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Answer: (d) the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
Q63
With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:
- 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
- 2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
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
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q64
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
- Statement-II: The US Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q65
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
- Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-1
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC dropped this question from the evaluation.
Environment & Ecology
Q66
Consider the following statements:
- 1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
- 2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
- 3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q67
The organisms ‘’Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater” are:
- (a) Birds
- (b) Fish
- (c) Insects
- (d) Reptiles
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Answer: (c) Insects
Q68
Consider the following pairs:
Country Animal found in its natural habitat 1. Brazil Indri 2. Indonesia Elk 3. Madagascar Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q69
Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only Insect that can pollinate this tree?
- (a) Fig
- (b) Mahua
- (c) Sandalwood
- (d) Silk cotton
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Answer: (a) Fig
Q70
Consider the following:
- 1. Butterflies
- 2. Fish
- 3. Frogs
How many of the above have poisonous species among them?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (c) All three
Q71
Consider the following:
- 1. Cashew
- 2. Papaya
- 3. Red sanders
How many of the above trees are actually native to India?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) Only one
Q72
Consider the following:
- 1. Carabid beetles
- 2. Centipedes
- 3. Flies
- 4. Termites
- 5. Wasps Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?
- (a) Only two
- (b) Only three
- (c) Only four
- (d) All five
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Answer: (b) Only three
Q73
Consider the following plants:
- 1. Groundnut
- 2. Horse-gram
- 3. Soybean
How many of the above belong to the pea family?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (c) All three
Q74
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-Il are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-1 is correct, but Statement-II in incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II in correct
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UPSC dropped this question from the evaluation.
Q75
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: The European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
- Statement-II: The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-1
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Q76
Which one of the following is the correct description of “100 Million Farmers”?
- (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
- (b) It is an International alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of organic animal husbandry.
- (c) It is a digital platform fully integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers, sellers and third parties trade fertilisers quickly and securely.
- (d) It is a platform with the mission of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their products.
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Answer: (a) It is a platform for accelerating the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon), nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
Science & Technology
Q77
“Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of:
- (a) Assisted reproductive technologies
- (b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies
- (c) Vaccine production technologies
- (d) Wastewater treatment technologies
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Answer: (d) Wastewater treatment technologies
Q78
Which of the following statements about Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 are-correct?
- 1. This was a joint military Exercise between India and Bangladesh.
- 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
- 3. Joint response during counter-terroriam operations was a goal of this operation.
- 4. The Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1, 2 and 4
- (c) 1, 3 and 4
- (d) 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4
Q79
Consider the following aircraft:
- 1. Rafael
- 2. MiG-29
- 3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth Generation fighter aircraft?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q80
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
- Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-1
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Q81
Which one of the following words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote “an interoperable network of 3D Virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of users, who can exert property rights over virtual items”?
- (a) Big data analytics
- (b) Cryptography
- (c) Metaverse
- (d) Virtual matrix
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Answer: (c) Metaverse
Q82
Consider the following activities:
- 1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
- 2. Monitoring of precipitation
- 3. Tracking the migration of animals In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two
Q83
Consider the following materials:
- 1. Agricultural residues
- 2. Corn grain
- 3. Wastewater treatment sludge
- 4. Wood mill waste
Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q84
With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements:
- 1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
- 2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecraft.
- 3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q85
Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
- (a) Hydrogen peroxide
- (b) Hydronium
- (c) Oxygen
- (d) Water vapour
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Answer: (d) Water vapour
Q86
Recently, the term”pumped-storage hydropower” is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?
- (a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields
- (b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
- (c) Long duration energy storage
- (d) Rainwater harvesting system
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Answer: (c) Long duration energy storage
Q87
Consider the following:
- 1. Battery storage
- 2. Biomass generators
- 3. Fuel cells
- 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) Only three
- (d) All four
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Answer: (d) All four
Q88
In which of the following are hydrogels used?
- 1. Controlled drug delivery in patients
- 2. Mobile air-conditioning systems
- 3. Preparation of industrial lubricants
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q89
Which one of the following is synthesised in the human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?
- (a) Nitric oxide
- (b) Nitrous oxide
- (c) Nitrogen dioxide
- (d) Nitrogen pentoxide
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Answer: (a) Nitric oxide
Current Affairs & GK
Q90
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.
- Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Stateme-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Q91
Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?
- (a) Bhupender Yadav
- (b) Nalin Mehta
- (c) Shashi Tharoor
- (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Answer: (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Q92
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
- 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
- 3. Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
Q93
Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
- (a) Operation Sankalp
- (b) Operation Maitri
- (c) Operation Sadbhavana
- (d) Operation Madad
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Answer: (c) Operation Sadbhavana
Q94
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of the Indian Defence Forces?
Army Air Force Navy 1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander 2. Major General Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral 3. Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel Group Captain Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 4
- (b) 1 and 3
- (c) 2, 3 and 4
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only