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With reference to CHOGM Foreign Ministers Plenary-2022, Consider the following statements:-

i. CHOGM foreign minister’s plenary was held in Jamaica

ii. The Theme of the plenary is ‘Democracy, Peace and Governance

iii. It was attended by Dr. S.Jaishankar from India

iv. This meeting held every year

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. i, ii and iv

B. ii, iii and iv

C. i, iii, iv

D. ii and iii

Answer: D

Explanation: Factual Question. Either you know or you don’t. Logic can’t be applied here.

Source: June 2022 CA

Which two of the following statements are not correct ?

i. NIA is a primary counter-terrorist task force in India.

ii. It was established on November 30,2006

iii. It does take permission from respective states to investigate.

iv. It has its branches in Lucknow and Kolkata.

 

A. ii and iii

B. iii and iv

C. i and iv

D. i and iii

Answer: A

Explanation: What you must know is that NIA does not take permission of state govt. Use that and you have your answer. Question is asking about not correct.

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Important Material for Prelims

 

 
 

Which two of the following statements are correct in respect of India’s GSAT 24 satellite launching?

i. It is a 24 Ku band Communication Satellite.

ii. It was launched from Kourou Space Center in French Guinea.

iii. This will provide coverage to Pan India.

iv. It his launched by ISRO’s powerful rocket GSLV Mk III

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. i, ii and iv

B. i, ii and iii 

C. ii, iii and iv

D. All are correct

Answer: B

Explanation: Even if you don’t know, still you know that it is extremely difficult to transfer rocket launching system to a different country. So, if ii is right iv can’t be right. Use that to find your answer

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-June 2022 Material

 

 
 

The SEBI has set up an Advisory Committee on hybrid Securities. In respect of hybrid Securities which of the following statements is / are correct?

  1. Hybrid Securities are securities that have a combination of Debt and Equity characters.
  2. Common Stock was the first type of a hybrid security.
  3. The holders of common stock receive dividends before the holders of preferred stocks.
  4. The Hybrid Securities are a way for Banks / companies to borrow money from investors
  1. (ii) and (iv)
  2. (i) and (iii)
  3. (i) and (iv)
  4. (ii) and (iii)

Answer: C

Explanation: Use Common Sense. If you look at option no 3, common stock can’t be given priority before preferred stock. Then You have your answer.

Source: June 2022 CA

 

 
 

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) ?

  1. The Scheme has become operational in entire India.
  2. Assam became the 34th State to adopt ONORC.
  3. This move has made food security portability
  4. Ration Cards are nationalised using voter identity card seeding
  1. (i) and (iv)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (ii) and (iv)

Answer: D

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: 

One Nation One Ration Card – UPSCTREE

 
 

According to Asia’s Global Start-Up  Ecosystem Report released on June 14, 2022, which Indian State ranked First position in Asia ?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Kerala

Answer: D

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-June 2022 Material

 
 

In respect of BRICS-22 Summit held in virtual mode, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The meeting’s topic is ‘Foster High-Quality BRICS partnership, usher in a New era for Global Development.
  2. Valdimir Putin said that Russia is ready to promote close and versatile interaction with BRICS partners.
  3. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, members should understand security concerns of each other and ………………………..
  4. Chinese President XI Jinping welcomes expanding military ties among BRICS.
  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  4. All of these

Answer: A

 

Source: June 2022 CA

 

In respect of ‘EX-KHAAN QUEST-2022’ which of the following statements are correct ?

  1. It is a Multinational Peace Keeping Exercise.
  2. It was conducted from March 6, to March 20, 2022.
  3. It was held in Ulaan-baatar, Mongolia.
  4. Indian contingent was represented personnel from Kashmir Scouts.
  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (i) and (iv)
  3. (i) and (iii)
  4. (ii) and (iii)

Answer: C

 

Source: June 2022 CA

The International Day of Yoga is observed on every June 21. Which of the following statements about International Day of Yoga are not correct?

  1. The observation of International Day of Yoga was started from the year 2018.
  2. The idea to have an UN-mandated day for celebrating Yoga was put forward by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  3. This Day was incepted in UN General Asembly in 2015.
  4. June 21 was selected as Yoga Day because it is the longest day of year in Southern Hemisphere.
  1. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iv)
  4. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer: B

Explanation: Modi and Northern Hemisphere is the key here.

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-June 2022 Material

 
 

An innovative Project called ‘National Initiative for Promoting Up-skilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN) was launched in June 2022. Relating to this which of the following statements are correct?

  1. This initiative was launched for skill training of 1 lakh construction workers.
  2. It was launched under the flagship of Scheme of Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme.
  3. This Scheme will provide work opportunities to them in foreign countries also.
  4. This Scheme will be implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
  1. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer: A

 

Source: June 2022 CA

Pick up wrong matching in respect of New Chief Justices of High Courts appointed recently :

  1. Justice Vipin Sanghi – Uttarakhand
  2. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan – Telengana
  3. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma – Rajasthan
  4. Justice Rashmin Manharbhal Chhaya – Guwahati

Answer: C

Source: June 2022 CA

PM eVIDYA programmes was launched by Ministry of Education in May, 2020. Which of the following major initiative of the programme are not correct?

  1. DISHA (One Nation and Multi Digital Platforms)
  2. Swayam Prabha TV Channel (One Class-One Channel)
  3. Special e-content for visually and hearing impaired
  4. Extensive partnership with parents’ associations in school management
  1. (i) and (iv)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (ii)

Answer: A

 

Source: June 2022 CA

 

In which district of Gujarat India’s First-ever Girl Panchayat called ‘Balika Panchayat’ was started?

  1. Kutch
  2. Bharuch
  3. Navsari
  4. Ahmedabad

Answer: A

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-June 2022 Material

 
 

The Khuvsgul Lake National Park of Mongolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. In respect of this which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The decision was taken during the 38th Session of International Council of ordinating Council of Man and Biosphere Programme.
  2. This programme held at Paris in June 2022.
  3. The Biosphere Network was launched at UNESCO in 1971.
  4. The First Biosphere Reserve of the World wide established in 1975
  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (ii) and (iii)
  4. (iii) and (iv)

Answer: B

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-June 2022 Material

 
 

The Reserve Bank of India released it’s vision on ‘Architecture of Digital Finance’ in a document for payment System on July 17, 2022. In respect of this, which of the following statements are not correct ?

  1. This is called Payment Vision 2025 document.
  2. This document includes Bigtechs and Finetechs in payments.
  3. It includes introducing Bitcoin currency.
  4. It delinks Credit Cards with the Unified Payments Interface.
  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (iii) and (iv)
  3. (ii) and (iii)
  4. (ii) and (iv)

Answer: B

Explanation: Common logic can be applied here. Bitcoin can be minted by anyone, so RBI won’t introduce it as its currency. De-linking is goes against the times we live. All we hear is linking this with that.

Source: June 2022 CA

Match the person in Column-I with the name of the state in Column-II :

PersonState
(X) Potti Sriramulu(P) Punjab

(Y) Master Tara Singh

(Q) Jharkhand
(Z) Shibu Soren      (R) Andhra Pradesh

 

(A) (X) – (P), (Y) – (R), (Z) – (Q)

(B) (X) – (Q), (Y) – (P), (Z) – (R)

(C) (X) – (R), (Y) – (P), (Z) – (Q)

(D) (X) – (R), (Y) – (Q), (Z) – (P)

Answer: C

 

Source: August 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: August CA 2022 Material

 
 

The Henderson Brooks – Bhagat report, the Arun Nehru report respectively pertain to (identify the correct option):

  1. The Sino-Indian relations after independence, and the reforms needed in the management of the Indian armed forces
  2. Reforms needed in India’s foreign relations, and reforms in Centre-State relations.
  3. Indo-Pak relations, and Indo-Sri Lanka relations.
  4. Sino-Indian engagement of 1962, and reforms needed in the management of Indian armed forces

Answer: D

 

Source: November 2021 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Prelims test series – Modern India+Nov 2021 CA

Match the political leaders in Column-I with the Political Party in Column-II

Political Leader Political Party

(X) Dr. Shayama Prasad Mookerjee

(P) Swatantra Party
(Y) Piloo Mody(Q) Congress Socialist Party
(Z) Ram Manohar Lohia(R) Bharatiya Jana Sangh

 

  1. (X) – (P), (Y) – (Q), (Z) – (R)
  2. (X) – (P), (Y) – (R), (Z) – (P)
  3. (X) – (P), (Y) – (Z), (Z) – (Q)
  4. (X) – (R), (Y) – (P), (Z) – (Q)

Answer: D

Source: Basic Knowledge

 

The popular titles used for Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Erode Venkata Ramaswamy, Vallabh Bhai Patel were respectively

  1. Sher-e-Kashmir Pariyar, Sardar
  2. Sardar, Anna, Sher-e-Punjab
  3. Anna, Sher-e-Punjab, Pariyar
  4. Anna, Sher-e-Kashmir, Sher-e-Punjab

Answer: A

Source: Basic Knowledge

 

The following Princely States of India were known for their reformist policies:

  1. Kashmir, Bhopoal
  2. Travancore, Baroda
  3. Jagadalpur, Porbandar
  4. Jaipur, Alwar

Answer: D/ NOT VALUED

Explanation: Confusion is there with respect to B and D. Travancore is a mixed bag (It saw temple entry movement, Praja mandal movement etc.) whereas Jaipur was reformist. However almost all of these states witnessed Praja Mandala movement. Most probably it will be tagged as NOT VALUED.

Source: History Books

Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Rammohan Roy were respectively:

  1. The ruler of Quilon, and the ruler of Baleshwar.
  2. The founder of the feminist movement in India, and the founder of the Brahmo Samaj
  3. An artist, and the author of Tuhfat Ul Mujahideen
  4. Editor of Sambad Kaumudi and the editor of Mirat-ul-Akbar

Answer: C

Source: Spectrum and CA.

 
 

The Nehru-Mahalanobis model was concerned with the:

  1. Planned growth of the Indian Economy
  2. The development of Indian Culture
  3. The improvement of Indian Education
  4. The development of India’s Foreign Policy

Answer: A

 

Source: Basic Economy Knowledge

 

 
 

The Patola weave was traditionally done in (choose the correct combination)

  1. Pochampalli and Kanchipuram
  2. Surat and Patan
  3. Patan and Ahmedabad
  4. Dacca and Benares
  5. Benares and Paithan
  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (v)

Answer: B

 

Source: NCERT

UPSCTREE Source: PPT-6 – Complete NCERT Test

 
 

The Muslim League accepted the Lucknow Pact but rejected the Nehru Report because :

  1. One offered Muslims more representation than the proportion of their population while the other did not
  2. Of the fear of Muslims being punished by the Colonial Government
  3. Of the desire to ally with the Raj.
  4. They distrusted what they insisted was the Hindu leadership of the Congress.

Answer: A

Source: Spectrum

UPSCTREE Source: Classes on Modern India

 

Which of the following is a part of the Constitution of India ?

  1. Relations between the Union and the States
  2. Finance, property, contracts and suits
  3. Trade, commerce and intercourse within India
  4. Fundamental Rights
  1. (i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. (I) and (iv)
  4. (i), (ii, (iii) and (iv)

Answer: D

 

Source: Basic Polity Knowledge

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Classes

 
 

What was the common to Katherine Mayo, Aldous Huxley, Charles Andrews and William Digby ?

  1. They wrote commentaries on the condition of India during British rule
  2. They were supporters of the Indian National Movement
  3. They were opponents of the Indian National Movement
  4. They were friends of Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: A

 

Source: NCERT + Spectrum

 

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was opposed to Muslims joining the Congress because:

  1. He feared that this would attract retaliation from the British
  2. He suspected that the Congress would be dominated by Hindus
  3. He did not like the idea of opposing the British
  4. He was a separatist
  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: Not Valued

Explanation: To be honest, this question is debatable as history is subject to interpretation according to the historian. First 3 options are definitely right. The real issue is whether he was a separatist or not?

Source: Spectrum

 
 

Which of the regional political parties was first able to form a Government in one of the states of India ?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
  2. Akali Dal
  3. Mizo National Front
  4. Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Answer: A/B

Explanation: Confusion is there as both DMK and Akali Dal formed government in 1967. Although Akali Dal was older than DMK. Akali dal was created around 1920 whereas DMK was created in 1949.

Source: Wikipedia

 

 
 

Fill in the blanks:

………….is an excavated site in Orissa which yielded faceted hoes, chisels, pounders, mace heads and grinding stones.

  1. Sulabhdihi
  2. Golbai Sasan
  3. Kuchai
  4. Baidapur

Answer: C

 

Source: Upinder Singh. Exact Statement.

Match the names in Column-I of the foreign traveller with came to India with the approximate time period when he visited India in Column-II

(P) Al-Masudi(W) 5th Century
(Q) Fa-Hien(X) 7th Century
(R) Huen-Tsang(Y) 10th Century
(S) Ibn Batuta(Z) 14th Century

 

(A) (P) – (X), (Q) – (Y), (R) – (W), (S) – (Z)

(B) (P) – (Y), (Q) – (W), (R) – (X), (S) – (Z)

(C)  (P) – (Z), (Q) – (Y), (R) – (X), (S) – (W)

(D) (P) – (W), (Q) – (Y), (R) – (Z), (S) – (X)

Answer: B

 

Source: Medieval India History book – Old NCERT/ New NCERT

UPSCTREE Source: Test on Medieval India and Classes

 
 

Which of the following issue is not taken into account while discussing the concept of seafloor spreading?

  1. Volcanic activities along mid-oceanic ridges
  2. Distribution of fossils in different continents
  3. Stripes of normal and reverse magnetic field observed in rocks of ocean floor
  4. Age of rocks from the ocean floor

Answer: B

Source: Geography Standard Book

UPSCTREE Source: Geography Classes

 

The streams which do not follow the regional slopes and drain across the geological structures are called :

  1. Subsequent stream
  2. Re-sequent stream
  3. Insequent stream
  4. Consequent stream

Answer: C

Source: Geography Standard Book

UPSCTREE Source: Geography Classes

 
 

According to Weber, the most important factor in locating a factory is :

  1. Raw materials
  2. Transportation cost
  3. Agglomeration
  4. Labour

Answer: B

Explanation: Geography Optional Question

Source: Geography Optional

UPSCTREE Source: Geography Classes

 
 

Match the following and choose correct codes:

I. Barchans(i) Coastal
II. Meander(ii) Glacier
III. Saddle(iii) Aeolian
IV. Stalk(iv) Fluvial

Codes:

  1. (I) – (ii), (II) – (iii), (III) – (i), (IV) – (iv)
  2. (I) – (ii), (II) – (iv), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (i)
  3. (I) – (i), (II) – (iii), (III) – (ii), (IV) – (iv)
  4. (I) – (iii), (II) – (iv), (III) – (ii), (IV) – (i)

 

Answer: D

 

Source: GC Leong

UPSCTREE Source: Test on GC Leong (PT-18)

Population distribution of rural and urban areas can be shown by

  1. Hythergraph
  2. Ergo graph
  3. Dots and sphere
  4. Line graph

Answer: C

 

Source: Current Affair, World Population Prospect report by UN

 

Match the following lakes with the places state :

LakesPlaces
I. ChilikaBihar
II. Deepor Beel Manipur
III. LoktakAssam
IV. KanwarOdisha

 

Select the correct match:

  1. (I) – (iv), (II) – (ii), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (ii)
  2. (I) – (iii), (II) – (ii), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (iv)
  3. (I) – (iv), (II) – (iii), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (i)
  4. (I) – (i), (II) – (iii), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (ii)

Answer: C

Source: Geography and CA

UPSCTREE Source: Environment Test and Current Affairs Material.

Environment Watch – World Wetland Day – 02 Feb and RAMSAR sites in India !!! – UPSCTREE

 

In which stage of demographic transition, the highest population growth is observed?

  1. First
  2. Second
  3. Third
  4. Fourth

Answer: B

 

Source: NCERT

UPSCTREE Source: Geography Classes

 
 

Which of the following countries is the largest rice producing nation in the world ?

  1. Australia
  2. USA
  3. India
  4. China

Answer: D

Source: Current Affairs

Match the following mountain peaks with the ranges in which they are located in regions:

PeaksRegions
I. DoddabettaWestern Ghats
II. DhupgarhNilgiris hills
III. Guru ShikharAravalli Range
IV. Anaimudi Satpura Range

Select the correct codes:

  1. (I) – (iv), (II) – (iii), (III) – (ii), (IV) – (i)
  2. (I) – (iii), (II) – (ii), (III) – (iv), (IV) – (i)
  3. (I) – (ii), (II) – (iv), (III) – (iii), (IV) – (i)
  4. (I) – (ii), (II) – (iii), (III) – (iv), (IV) – (i)

Answer: C

 

Source: Geography

UPSCTREE Source: Random Question Answer and Map set.

 

 
 

Which of the following tribe is not found in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Birhors
  2. Khand
  3. Bhils
  4. Jarawa

Answer: D

Source: Geography 

UPSCTREE Source: Geography Classes and Random Q & A Set

 

 
 

Which of the following language is not included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Bhojpuri
  2. Maithili
  3. Nepali
  4. Sindhi

Answer: A

 

Source: Basic Knowledge.

Match the following important places with the location / country:

Places Location /Country
I. Gran Chaco(i) Between the Missouri and Arkansas rivers in USA
II. Yucatan Peninsula(ii) Democratic Republic of Congo
III. Ozark Plateau(iii) Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia
IV. Katanga Basin(iv) Mexico

Select the correct Codes.

  1. (I) – (ii), (II) – (i), (III) – (iv), (IV) – (iii)
  2. (I) – (iv), (II) – (i), (III) – (ii), (IV) – (iii)
  3. (I) – (iii), (II) – (i), (III) – (iv), (IV) – (ii)
  4. (I) – (iii), (II) – (iv), (III) – (i), (IV) – (ii)

Answer: D

Explanation: If you know OZARK, you have your answer. OZARK is a famous NETFLIX series set up in USA.

Source: Geography Mapping

Sources around you- Netflix

Which among the following is the highest peak of Appalachians Mountain?

  1. Mitchell
  2. Elbert
  3. Damavand
  4. Elbrus

Answer: A

 

Source: Geography Mapping

 

Verkhoyansk, the lowest temperatures recording station in Siberia is situated in the basin of

  1. Kolyma
  2. Lena
  3. Yana
  4. Yenisey

Answer: C

 

Source: Geography Mapping

 

Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer using the codes given below the list :

PlanetNickname
I. Mars(i) Green Planet
II. Venus(ii) Red Planet
III. Saturn(iii) Ringed Planet
IV. Uranus(iv) Veiled Planet

 

Codes :

    (I)  (II)    (III)  (IV)

  1. (i) (iii)     (iv)    (ii)
  2. (i) (iv)     (iii)    (ii)
  3. (ii) (iii)    (iv)    (i)
  4. (ii) (iv)    (iii)    (i)

Answer: D

 

Source: GC Leong

 

Which of the following is/are correct in respect of Parliamentary form of Government in India ?

  1. This system is founded on the notion of collaboration and coordination between Legislature and Executive
  2. India borrowed Parliamentary form of Government from Britain
  3. This type of Government can also be formed without political parties
  4. In this form of Government the Head of the State is Prime Minister
  1. (i) and (iv)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iv) only
  4. (i) and (ii)

Answer: D

 

Source: Polity Book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets and Classes.

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Public Accounts Committee of Parliament ?

  1. This committee was first mentioned in Minto Morley Reofrms.
  2. This committee is constituted under Rule 308 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha
  3. This committee is constituted for every two years
  4. It restricts any ministers for being elected as a member of it.
  1. (iii) and (iv)
  2. (i) and (iii)
  3. (i) and (iv)
  4. (ii) and (iii)

Answer: B

Explanation: The question is asking about not correct.

Source: Polity Book

Which of the following features of Indian Constitution are not borrowed from South Africa ?

  1. Election of the members of Rajya Sabha
  2. Amendment of the Constitution
  3. Concept of Procedure established by Law
  4. Centre appoints the Governors at the States
  1. (ii) and (iii)
  2. (i) only
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (ii) only

Answer: C

 

Source: Polity book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets and Classes

In respect of Rajya Sabha which of the following statement’s is/are correct ?

  1. Like Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha is also subjected to dissolution
  2. Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha including in the area of supply
  3. The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies of States & UTs.
  4. The nominated members of Rajya Sabha are Party of Electoral College for Election of Vice President.
  1. (iii) only
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. (iv) only

Answer: D

Source: Polity Book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Material-Imp Topics & Polity Sets

Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of impeachment of Indian President?

  1. The President of India is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution
  2. The charges against the President shall be preferred by Lok Sabha only
  3. Rajya Sabha only shall investigate the charges against President
  4. There is no provision of impeachment of President of India in Indian Constitution
  1. (ii) only
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (i) only
  4. (i) and (iii)

Answer: C

Source: Polity Book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets and Classes

 
 

Consider the following statements in respect of Collegium system in Judiciary:

  1. It is the system of appointments and transfer of Judges
  2. This system has come through an Act of Parliament
  3. The Supreme Court Collegium is comprising of Chief Justice of India and 8 other senior most Judges
  4. As for as Chief Justice of India is concerned the outgoing Chief Justice of India recommends his successor

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. (i) and (iv)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (iii)

Answer: A

Source: Polity and CA

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets

 

 
 
 

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. Part X of Indian Constitution deals with the Scheduled and Tribal areas
  2. This Part contains Art. 220 to Art. 224
  3. This part deals with formation of autonomous state comprising of certain tribal areas in Assam
  4. Assam also comes under Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution
  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (i) and (iv)
  4. (i) only

Answer: A

Source: Polity Book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Classes and sets

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in respect of National Institution for Transforming India ?

  1. It serves as the Apex Public Polity Think Tank of Government of India
  2. It’s predecessor adopted Bottom Up approach
  3. It’s parent ministry is Ministry of Planning
  4. It strives to promote co-operative federation
  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. (i), (ii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  4. All of these

Answer: C

Source: CA

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets, Current Affairs and Classes.

 

Which of the following taxes are levied and collected by Union but assigned to States ?

  1. Corporation tax
  2. Excise duty on tobacco
  3. Duties in respect of succession to property other than Agriculture land
  4. Stamp duties on Bills of Exchange
  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (iii) only
  3. (ii) and (iv)
  4. (iv) only

Answer: B

 

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements :The Fundamental Duties :

  1. Are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens
  2. Are not enforceable through courts
  3. Are added to the Constitution through 44th Amendment of Constitution
  4. The Eleventh Fundamental Duty was added to Part IV-A of Constitution by 42nd Amendment

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (iv)

Answer: Not valued

Explanation: No correct option is given

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements : In the Constitution of India

  1. Bankruptcy and Insolvency are in Union List
  2. Trust and Trustees are in State List
  3. Social Security is in Concurrent List
  4. Capitation taxes is in State List
  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (iii) and (iv)
  3. (ii) and (iv)
  4. (ii) and (iii)

Answer: Not Valued

Explanation: The question does not ask what one needs to do.

Source: Polity Book

Consider the following statements in respect of Welfare State:

A Welfare State in one which :

  1. Promotes political wellbeing of its citizens
  2. Protects social wellbeing of it’s electorate
  3. Is based on the principle of equal opportunity
  4. Promotes equal distribution of wealth

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (iv)

Answer: B

 

Source: Polity and Conceptual

UPSCTREE Source: Economy Classes/Polity Classes

Consider the following statements in respect of Fundamental Rights during times of Emergencies :

During the times of emergencies :

  1. The enforcement of all Fundamental Rights may be suspended
  2. There is provision for moving to court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights
  3. Right to Protection in respect of conviction for offences cannot be suspended
  4. Right to Protection of Life and Personal Property cannot be suspended

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. (i) and (iii)
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (i) and (iv)
  4. (iii) and (iv)

Answer: D

Source: Polity Book

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets and Classes

Which of the following statement/s is/are not correct in respect of Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha ?

  1. It’s objective is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance
  2. It requires proper and Seven days prior notice given to the Chair
  3. It will not interrupt the normal business of the House
  4. It pinpoints the failure of the Government in the performance of it’s duties in accordance with Constitution and Laws
  5. It is mandatory on the part of the Chair to permit the Motion.
  1. (i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. (i), (iii) and (v)
  3. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  4. (ii), (iii) and (v)

Answer: D

 

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements in respect of Anti-detection Law in India ?

  1. Political Parties got Constitutional recognition by 52nd Constitutional Amendment
  2. Anti-defection Law came into effect on March 18, 1985
  3. The decision of the Speaker in disqualifying an elected member is subject to judicial review.
  4. Anti-defection law comes in action if there is split in the Political Party

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

  1. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer: C

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Polity Sets and Classes

Consider the following statements in respect of Panchayati Raj institutions in India :

  1. Every Panchayati has right to receive grant-in and from the State Fund on the recommendation made by NITI Aayog
  2. The assigned / shared revenues are one which is collected by State Government but shared / transformed to local bodies
  3. State Finance Commission recommends transfer of financial resources from Centre to the States
  4. The State Finance Commission created under Article 243(I) reviews the financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

    1. (ii) and (iv)
    2. (i) and (ii)
    3. (iii) and (iv)
    4. (ii) and (iii)

Answer: A

Explanation: Common Sense can be applied here. A state body cannot direct the center what to do, so option ii is definitely wrong. It is against the principle of hierarchy.

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements in respect of Ashok Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj System in India. This Committee recommended:

(i)  Replacement of the then three-tier system by a two-tier system.

(ii) Setting up of Peace Committees at each District level to resolve non-secular issues.

(iii) Supremacy of elected bodies through devolution of powers.

(iv) Non-participation of political in Panchayati elections.

Which of the above statement/s is/ are correct?

  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (iii) and (iv)
  3. (ii) and (iv)
  4. (i) and (iii)

Answer: D

 

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements in respect of Pressure Groups:

These groups act as Interest Groups and:

  1. Can influence the government regarding their particular interests.
  2. The policies pursued by these groups will provide common benefits to society.
  3. In order to influence the government, they require number of members.
  4. State Centered Theory assumes that these groups do not have enough popular support.

Which of the above statement/s is / are correct?

  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (i) and (iii)
  3. (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i) and (iv)

Answer: B

Explanation: Common Sense can be applied here.

Source: Polity Book

 

Consider the following statements in respect of Game Theory of Policy Evaluation :

The basic concepts of Game Theory model are :

  1. Players in a game can be people. Governments or institutions.
  2. Strategies are selected by players without anticipating the moves of other players.
  3. Players have different preferences among the possible outcomes.
  4. Payoffs are often used to represent the value of these outcomes to di9fferent players.

Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

  1. (i), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  3. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  4. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer: A

Explanation: Even if you don’t know, you can apply common logic here and get your answer correct.

Source: Optional Questions.

Consider the following statements in respect of Incremental Model of Policy Formulation :

(i)     The concept of incrementalism in policy formulation is out forwarded by Ribert Dahl.

(ii)    The disjointed policy making deposits policy making as a process of mudding through

(iii)   The synoptic model of policy formulation acknowledges man’s limited problem solving capacities.

(iv)   Disjointed incrementalism explains governmental decision making.

(v) Logical incrementalism explains strategy formulation in large and complex business organizations.

Which of the above statements/s is / are correct?

Which of the above statements/s is / are correct ?

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. (ii), (iii) and (v)
  3. (ii), (iv) and (v)
  4. (iii), (iv) and (v)

Answer:  Not Interested.

Explanation: No Body cares for this question.

Source: Optional Question

 

The sex ratio at birth for the Indian population as per NFHS 5 is :

(A) 909

(B) 199

(C) 929

(D) 939

Answer: C

 

Source: August 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: August CA

Where was the concept of sustainable development explained for the first time ?

(A)   World Development Report

(B)   World Economic Forum Report

(C)   Brundtland Commission Report

(D)   First Earth Summit Report

Answer: C

Source: Economy

UPSCTREE Source: Economy Classes and Economy Sets

Concept: Sustainable Development – Tracing the roots !!! – UPSCTREE

The first regular Census in India was conducted in the year :

(A)   1951

(B)   1881

(C)   1901

(D)   1951

Answer: B

 

Source: Spectrum

UPSCTREE Source: CAT 02 Test

 

According to NITI Aayog’s 2020 index, based on the performance across 16 Sustainable Development Goals, which Indian state occupies the bottom most position ?

(A)   Odisha

(B)   Bihar

(C)   Assam

(D)   Jharkhand

Answer: A

Explanation: Even if you don’t know, still you know that it is extremely difficult to transfer rocket launching system to a different country. So, if ii is right iv can’t be right. Use that to find your answer

Source: 2021 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Exclusive Editorial was published on this:-

[#Must Read] SDG Index 2021 and the Performance of India States – Part I – UPSCTREE

[#Must Read] SDG Index 2021 and the Performance of India States – Part II – UPSCTREE

With reference to United Nation Sustainable Development Goals which of the following is Goal 10 ?

(A)   Reduced inequalities

(B)   Zero hunger

(C)   Decent work and economic growth

(D) Gender equality

Answer: A

Source: Static+CA

UPSCTREE Source: Environment Set + Rattafy-Sept 2022

 

The concept of Sustainable Development Goal is related to :

(A)   Maximum use of resources

(B)   Conservation of resources

(C)   Development of power resources

(D)   Industrial use of resources

Answer: B

 

Source: Economy/Environment

UPSCTREE Source:

Concept: Sustainable Development – Tracing the roots !!! – UPSCTREE

 

Who gave the call for an Evergreen Revolution ?

(A)   Verghese Kunen

(B)   M. S. Swaminathan

(C)   Y.V. Reddy

(D)   Trivubandas Patel

Answer: B

Source: Geography Standard Book

 

Which state in India has been declared as the first organic farming state ?

(A)   Odisha

(B)   Punjab

(C)   Sikkim

(D)   Kerala

Answer: C

 

Source: Older CA

The base year for Wholesale Price Index has shifted to …………….. against the earlier base year of 2004-05.

(A)   2017-18

(B)   2016-17

(C)   2011-12

(D)   2013-14

Answer: C

 

Source: CA and Budget 

UPSCTREE Source:

DNA (Daily News Analysis) – 15 Sept 2022 – UPSCTREE

 
 

Which of the following items does not come under GST in India ?

(A)   Agricultural produce

(B)   Petroleum products

(C)   Gems and Jewellery

(D)   Handicarafts

Answer: B

Source: Current Affairs

UPSCTREE Source: Economy Watch- FAQs on GST (Frequently Asked questions on Goods and Services Tax) – UPSCTREE

 
 

Out of the four concepts of money supply used in India M1, M2, M3 and M4 the Post Office savings are included in:

(A)   M1 only

(B)   M3 and M4 only

(C)   M4 only

(D)   M2 and M4 only

Answer: D

 

Source: Economy – NCERT or standard book

UPSCTREE Source: – Economy Classes

 

Which Indian Plan accepted the strategy of inclusive growth for the first time?

(A)   Eleventh plan

(B)   Twelfth plan

(C)   Tenth plan

(D)   None of these

Answer: A

 

Source: Economy Standard Book

UPSCTREE Source: Economy Classes

 

As per World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, 2022 India’s rank out of 146 countries is :

(A)   123

(B)   135

(C)   117

(D)   120

Answer: B

 

Source: Current Affairs

UPSCTREE Source: CAT-03 Test

 

As per the Multi Dimensional Poverty Index released by NITI Aayog in November. 2021, which state has the lowest share of the total “multidimensionally poor” in India ?

(A)   Punjab

(B)   Kerala

(C)   Himachal Pradesh

(D)   Maharashtra

Answer: B

 

Source: Current Affairs

UPSCTREE Source: Economy Imp Materials

 

For which age group, the Unique Identification Authority of India has issued the Blue coloured Bal Adhaar Card ?

(A)   For children up to 5 years of age

(B)   For children up to 6 years of age

(C)   For children up to 7 years of age

(D)   For children up to 8 years of age

Answer: A

 

Source: Older CA

On the ozone layer, the CFC has continuing their effects as :

(A)   Reactions use the CI atoms formed by them leading to the degradation of ozone.

(B)   Their efficient absorption by water vapours of the atmosphere.

(C)     In reactions, the CI atoms formed by them serve as catalysts leading to the degradation of ozone

(D)   They are constantly produced in increasing quantities, globally.

Answer: C

 

Source: June 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Environemnt Set and PPT-06 Test

Identify the incorrect statement :

(A)   Eutrophication is a natural process seen in fresh water bodies.

(B)   Greenhouse effect occurs naturally.

(C)   In the upper part of the atmosphere, ozone causes harm to animals.

(D)   In tropical areas, most of the forests have been lost.

Answer: C

 

Source: Environment and CA

UPSCTREE Source: PPT-06 Test

 

Name of the country which announced to change their capital due to sea level rise.

(A)   Indonesia

(B)   Maldives

(C)   Vietnam

(D)   Philippines

Answer: A

 

Source: Jan 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-Jan 2022 Material

 

Indian Crocodile Conservation Project was started in which year ?

(A)   1973

(B)   1975

(C)   1992

(D)    1999

Answer: B

 

Source: Geography and NCERT Environment Book

 

According to the latest reports which city was World’s Most Polluted Cities in 2021 ?

(A)   Ghaziabad

(B)   Bhiwadi

(C)   Hotan

(D)   Delhi

Answer: B

The question is asking about polluted city not capital city, so Bhiwadi also is an answer.

Source: March 2022 CA

UPSCTREE Source: Rattafy-March 2022 Material

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem celebrated on which day ?

(A)   23 July

(B)   2 June

(C)   21 March

(D)   2 February

Answer: Not Valued

Explanation: It is 26 July. No correct Answer.

Source: July 2022 CA

 

Consider the following statements :

(i)     Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.

(ii)    Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.

(iii)   High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

  1. (i) only
  2. (ii) and (iii) only
  3. (i) and (iii)
  4. All of these

Answer: D

Source: Current Affairs

Which of the following are the key features of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) ?

(i)     River basin is the unit of planning and management.

(ii)    It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.

(iii)   One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (i) and (ii) only
  2. (ii) and (iii) only
  3. (i) and (iii) only
  4. All of these

Answer: A

 

Source: UPSC 2016 Prelims

UPSCTREE Source:

UPSC 2016 Prelims Key with Explanation !!! – UPSCTREE

 

In terms of efficiency, the most potent greenhouse gas is :

(A)   N2O

(B)   CH4

(C)   C2O

(D)   CFC

Answer: D

 

Source: Environment Standard Books.

According to Shelford’s Law of Tolerance, the organisms wide environmental factor tolerance limit show:

(A)   Narrow distribution with low population size

(B)   Wide distribution with high population size

(C)   Narrow distribution with high population size

(D)   Wide distribution with low population size

Answer: B

Explanation: Common Logic can be applied here.

Source: NCERT Biology Book

 

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause chronic inflammation in which of the following organs in human body ?

(A)   Intestines

(B)   Brain

(C)   Kidney

(D)   Pancreas

Answer: A

 

Source: Random

Beyond Visual Line of Sight is an experiment, associated with which of the following device ?

(A)   Naval Ships

(B)   Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(C)   Submarines

(D)   Anti-tank Missile

Answer: B

 

Source: Current Affairs. Medicine delivery by drones was in the news.

In ethylene which of the following shape is acquired by the molecule ?

(A)   Linear

(B)   Tetrahedral

(C)   Coplanar triangular

(D)   Hectohedral

Answer: C

 

Source: NCERT Science books

Name the new tool that is aimed at matching potential volunteers to new clinical trials :

(A)   Country without COVID

(B)   World with less COVID

(C)   Goal without COVID

(D)   World without COVID

Answer: D

 

Source: Current Affairs. Common Logic can be applied here.

The world’s first floating nuclear plant was developed by which of the following country ?

(A)   Russia

(B)   India

(C)   China

(D)   USA

Answer: A

 

Source: Older CA

 

Which of the following cause is responsible for production of Radiocarbon in the atmosphere ?

(A)   Atmosphere lightning discharge in atmosphere

(B)   Action of ultraviolet light from the Sun on atmospheric oxygen

(C)   Action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

(D)   Collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

Answer: D

 

Source: NCERT Science Book

 

What was the active medium used in the first working laser ever constructed ?

(A)   Diamond block

(B)   Helium-neon gas

(C)   Ruby rod

(D)   Carbon dioxide gas

Answer: C

 

Source: NCERT Science Book

Unicorn is the name of which space body that was recently discovered at 1,500 light-years away from the Earth ?

(A)   Exo-plant

(B)   Black hole

(C)   Asteroid

(D)   Satellite

Answer: B

 

Source: Current Affairs

What is Patania II, which was seen in the news recently, for being stranded on the Pacific Ocean floor ?

(A)   Container ship

(B)   Submarine

(C)   Mining Robot

(D)   Satellite module

Answer: C

 

Source: Current Affairs

Which company has acquired the Signal-rival messaging application Wickr ?

(A)   Google

(B)   Amazon

(C)   Microsoft

(D)   Apple

Answer: B

 

Source: Current Affairs