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Prelims 2022

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Economy19 Q
Q1"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the fo…
EasyInternational Financial …
Q2With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Ra…
MediumExchange Rates and Curre…
Q3With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank o…
MediumMonetary Policy and Liqu…
Q4With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the…
MediumInternational Financial …
Q5With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)"? 1. Government can red…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q6With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1…
MediumFDI, FPI and External Co…
Q7Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mi…
MediumSectors and Classificati…
Q8Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with refer…
EasyDirect Taxes and Income …
Q9With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct…
MediumCorporate Finance, Gover…
Q10With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. A share of the household financial savings g…
MediumFiscal Deficits, Public …
Q61Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capit…(Dropped by UPSC)
MediumFDI, FPI and External Co…
Q63Consider the following statements: 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India. 2. The ra…
MediumMarket Regulation and In…
Q64With reference to the 'Banks Board Bureau (BBB)', which of the following statements are correct? 1. The Governor of RBI…
MediumBanking Regulation and P…
Q65With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements: 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond fo…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q67Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent y…
MediumEconomic Growth and Deve…
Q68In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
EasyMonetary Policy and Liqu…
Q71In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs i…
EasyLabour Markets, Wages an…
Q72In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in…
MediumMining, Critical Mineral…
Q80Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?
EasyESG, BRSR and Sustainabl…
History & Culture16 Q
Q51In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferre…
MediumConstitutional Developme…
Q52In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
EasyMedieval Economy and Soc…
Q53Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who o…
EasyQuit India, INA and Revo…
Q54With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would…
MediumConstitutional Developme…
Q55With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka…
EasyBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q56With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person : Known as 1. Aryadeva : Jaina scholar…
MediumAncient Sources, Inscrip…
Q57With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened duri…
MediumDelhi Sultanate and Earl…
Q58With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
EasyMedieval Sources, Travel…
Q59With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses…
MediumEuropean Arrival, Trade …
Q60According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a…
MediumAncient Economy, Society…
Q91Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts : Location in the State of 1. Dhauli : Odisha 2. Erragu…
MediumMauryan Empire and Admin…
Q92Consider the following pairs: King : Dynasty 1. Nannuka : Chandela 2. Jayashakti : Paramara 3. Nagabhata II : Gurjara-Pr…
MediumEarly Medieval Regional …
Q93Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
EasySangam Age and Early Sou…
Q94"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
EasyMughal Empire and Admini…
Q95The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderaba…
MediumReligion, Philosophy and…
Q96The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following sta…
MediumArchitecture, Temples an…
Science & Technology14 Q
Q32With reference to Web 3. 0, consider the following statements: 1. Web 3. 0 technology enables people to control their ow…
MediumBlockchain and Distribut…
Q33With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements: 1. SaaS buyers can customise the us…
MediumData Systems, Cloud and …
Q34Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often ta…
EasyMissiles, Guidance and S…
Q35Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?
EasyQuantum Computing
Q36Consider the following communication technologies: 1. Closed-circuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wir…
MediumTelecommunication, Mobil…
Q37Consider the following statements: 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form o…
MediumMicrobiology and Virolog…
Q38Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics: 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast. 2. The or…
MediumMicrobiology and Virolog…
Q39In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements: 1. The Serum In…
MediumImmunity, Vaccines and I…
Q40If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? 1.…
MediumPlanetary, Lunar and Sol…
Q46With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the followi…
MediumPolymers, Plastics and E…
Q69With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements: 1. They enable the digital representati…
MediumBlockchain and Distribut…
Q97Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
EasyImmunity, Vaccines and I…
Q98Consider the following statements: 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanopart…
MediumNanotechnology, Composit…
Q99Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to: 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguis…
MediumGenomics, Proteomics and…
Polity & Governance13 Q
Q11Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971…
MediumSupreme Court - Jurisdic…
Q12With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as…
MediumSector Regulators and Re…
Q13Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President…
MediumConstitutional Amendment…
Q14Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Mi…
MediumPrime Minister, Council …
Q15Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass…
MediumSessions, Motions and Pa…
Q16With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated…
MediumPolitical Parties, Anti-…
Q17Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of…
MediumAttorney General and Uni…
Q18With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie a…
MediumConstitutional Remedies …
Q19With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals mu…
MediumE-Governance and Digital…
Q20With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and C…
MediumSpeaker and Presiding Of…
Q31Consider the following: 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. DigiLocker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-so…
EasyE-Governance and Digital…
Q73If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statem…
EasyFifth and Sixth Schedule…
Q74Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and…
MediumMinistries, Departments,…
Geography12 Q
Q23Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
EasyWorld Rivers, Lakes and …
Q24Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
EasyFluvial Processes and La…
Q25Consider the following pairs: Peak : Mountains 1. Namcha Barwa : Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi : Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nok…
MediumHimalayas and Trans-Hima…
Q26The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
EasyCountries, Borders and P…
Q27Consider the following countries: 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the…
EasyCountries, Borders and P…
Q28With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains…
MediumMineral Resources of Ind…
Q29In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
EasyEarth Motions, Rotation,…
Q30Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake : Location 1. Hokera Wetland : Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland : Himachal Pradesh 3.…
MediumIndian Lakes, Wetlands a…
Q70Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs : States 1. Ghataprabha : Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar : Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira…
MediumWater Resources, Dams an…
Q81Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2…
MediumInsolation, Heat Budget …
Q84Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered I…
MediumRenewable Energy Resourc…
Q88Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in the news : Country 1. Anatolia : Turkey 2. Amhara : Ethiopia 3.…
MediumCountries, Borders and P…
Environment & Ecology12 Q
Q41"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:
EasyClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q42Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climat…
MediumClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q43"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which on…
MediumWetland Ecology and Ecos…
Q44In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM2. 5 should no…
MediumAmbient Air Pollution an…
Q45With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fungus. 2. It…
MediumSpecies Identification, …
Q47Which of the following is not a bird?
EasySpecies Identification, …
Q49"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
EasyNature-Based Solutions a…
Q50The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
EasyNature-Based Solutions a…
Q75Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
EasyEnvironment Protection A…
Q89With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole…
MediumWildlife Protection Law …
Q90Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
EasySpecies Interactions and…
Q100Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in…
EasyAmbient Air Pollution an…

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