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Prelims 2020

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100 questions98 scored · 2 dropped (reference only)
History & Culture20 Q
Q14One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
EasyOrganisations, Personali…
Q21With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2.…
MediumColonial Economy, Land R…
Q22With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayan…
MediumBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q23Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half…
EasyColonial Economy, Land R…
Q24Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallav…
MediumEarly Medieval Regional …
Q25Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha…
EasyMedieval Economy and Soc…
Q26With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the f…
MediumSwadeshi, Boycott and Ho…
Q27The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Confe…(Dropped by UPSC)
MediumCivil Disobedience, Roun…
Q28The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
EasyEducation, Press and Pub…
Q29With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
EasyAncient Economy, Society…
Q30Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or b…
MediumMauryan Empire and Admin…
Q31With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'para…
EasyBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q32In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women's right to gain education 2. age o…
MediumSocio-Religious Reform M…
Q33Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
EasyColonial Economy, Land R…
Q34Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
EasyEducation, Press and Pub…
Q35With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following event…
EasyTribal, Peasant and Civi…
Q36With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated…
MediumLiterature, Languages an…
Q71With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer…
MediumBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q82With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known a…
EasyHistorical Ports and Cul…
Q97With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Famous Place : Present State 1. Bhilsa : Madhya Pr…
MediumAncient Sources, Inscrip…
Polity & Governance16 Q
Q1Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot ente…
MediumE-Governance and Digital…
Q2Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
EasyParliament Composition, …
Q3With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following s…
MediumWelfare Delivery, DBT an…
Q4Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of…
EasyFundamental Rights
Q5In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
EasyDirective Principles of …
Q7A constitutional government by definition is a
EasyBasic Structure, Constit…
Q8Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the princi…
MediumRights, DPSP and Duties …
Q9In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person w…
MediumAlternate Dispute Resolu…
Q11A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
EasySalient Features and Com…
Q12Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
EasyDirective Principles of …
Q13Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, se…
MediumBasic Structure, Constit…
Q15In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
EasyCivil Services and Admin…
Q16The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
EasyPreamble and Constitutio…
Q18With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is…
MediumDirective Principles of …
Q19Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be ma…
MediumChief Minister, State Co…
Q20Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/…
MediumSessions, Motions and Pa…
Economy16 Q
Q6Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro E…
MediumFiscal Deficits, Public …
Q17“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to
EasyInternational Financial …
Q49If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely t…
MediumForeign Exchange Reserve…
Q50If you withdraw ₹ 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate mone…
EasyMoney, Currency and Mone…
Q51With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?
EasyFDI, FPI and External Co…
Q52With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Indi…(Dropped by UPSC)
MediumForeign Trade, Trade Pol…
Q54In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following? 1. Housing loans owed by house…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q56With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Quanti…
MediumForeign Trade, Trade Pol…
Q57If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do? 1. Cut and optimize…
MediumMonetary Policy and Liqu…
Q58With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements: 1. Worke…
MediumLiberalisation, Privatis…
Q60In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to p…
MediumDeposit Insurance and Fi…
Q62What is the importance of the term “Interest Coverage Ratio” of a firm in India? 1. It helps in understanding the presen…
MediumCorporate Finance, Gover…
Q67Consider the following statements: 1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesa…
MediumInflation, Price Indices…
Q70With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. ‘Commercial Paper’ is a short-term unsecured…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q84According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production…
MediumBiofuels, Ethanol and Su…
Q92Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are…
EasyMining, Critical Mineral…
Agriculture15 Q
Q59Consider the following statements: 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central…
MediumAgricultural Credit, Rur…
Q61In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture? 1. Fixing Minimum Support Price…
MediumFarmer Welfare, Income S…
Q63Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past? 1. Minimum Support…
MediumMinimum Support Price, P…
Q66Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1…
MediumAgricultural Credit, Rur…
Q69Consider the following statements: 1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Suppo…
MediumMinimum Support Price, P…
Q80What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. Wh…
MediumSoil Fertility, Nutrient…
Q83What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the…
MediumConservation Agriculture…
Q86With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both…
MediumPulses and Oilseeds
Q87“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to…
MediumSugar, Fibre and Industr…
Q88With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: 1. Solar power can be used for running surface p…
MediumFarm Energy, Pumps and A…
Q89With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements: 1. A s…
MediumSugar, Fibre and Industr…
Q90In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture? 1. Crop…
MediumSustainable and Climate-…
Q91What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2.…
MediumFertilisers and Integrat…
Q94With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: 1. At present, the retail price of c…
MediumFertilisers and Integrat…
Q98Consider the following statements: 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Ce…
MediumAgricultural Groundwater…
Environment & Ecology13 Q
Q48Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke…
MediumToxic Chemicals, Pestici…
Q72With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2…
MediumSpecies Identification, …
Q73Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Pa…
MediumNational Parks and Wildl…
Q74With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated re…
EasySpecies Identification, …
Q75Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer…
MediumSpecies Recovery and Rei…
Q76Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural s…
MediumCircular Economy, Resour…
Q77Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctu…
MediumSpecies Identification, …
Q78In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or…
MediumSustainable Transport, B…
Q79Consider the following statements: 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release su…
MediumIndustrial Pollution Con…
Q81If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
EasyWildlife Protection Law …
Q85Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary valu…
EasyCarbon Pricing, Markets …
Q95With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two…
MediumNational Parks and Wildl…
Q100Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?
EasyTiger Reserves, Elephant…
Science & Technology11 Q
Q37In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for
EasyGene Editing, Gene Thera…
Q38With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down…
MediumArtificial Intelligence,…
Q39With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct? 1. VLC us…
MediumOptical Fibre and Data T…
Q40With reference to "Blockchain Technology", consider the following statements: 1. It is a public ledger that everyone can…
MediumBlockchain and Distribut…
Q41With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and anti…
MediumNanotechnology, Composit…
Q42Consider the following activities: 1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field 2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes…
MediumRobotics, Automation and…
Q43"The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has si…
MediumAstronomy, Cosmology and…
Q44Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a pr…
MediumGene Editing, Gene Thera…
Q45What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumo…
MediumImmunity, Vaccines and I…
Q46In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of
EasyCybersecurity, Encryptio…
Q47Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells? 1. Plant…
MediumCell Biology and Biomole…

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