UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

25 Jun 2024 12:47

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

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Geography

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

24 Jun 2024 15:32

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 convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements

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UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 17:08

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 ?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #C_A #Geography

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 16:53

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 digitized.

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #C_A

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 08:59

MPPSC prelims paper

Exam date - 23/06/2024

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 08:37

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #C_A #Economy

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 08:28

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the

following statements:

1. The entry age group for enrolment in the shceme is 21 to 40 years.

2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.

3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.

4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #C_A #Economy

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 21:51

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 on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #polity

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 21:29

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #polity

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 14:19

Consider the following statements:

Statement-1:

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #C_A

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 10:04

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UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 10:02

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.

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Economy

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 10:02

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:

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Ancient_History

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

21 Jun 2024 10:49

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Ancient_History

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

21 Jun 2024 10:49

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #polity

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

24 Jun 2024 15:32

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Geography

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

24 Jun 2024 11:27

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23 Jun 2024 17:07

Consider the following statements:

Statement-1:

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?

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23 Jun 2024 14:50

🌟 *Free Residential Civil Service Coaching* 🌟

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- Date of Exam: 30th June 2024
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 25th June 2024

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- Top-performing candidates in the exam will receive *free food and accommodation* .
- We are a Pan-Indian campus, and we encourage people from all states to apply.

🌐 *Our Features* :

1. Exam - Oriented Learning & Testing
2. Pan-Indian Exposure (Students are expected to come atleast from 15 states)
3. 24/7 A/C Reading Rooms
4. A/C Rooms for all (not dormitories)
5. Mentorship from UPSC Interview Attendees
6. A Community of Prelims - Qualified Students to Enhance Peer Learning.

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UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 08:47

What is Mothers Absolute Affection program 'MAA' ?

CAPF 2023 : see here

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

23 Jun 2024 08:32

Similar questions asked on PM Shram Yogi maan dhan Yojana

1) BPSC 2019 - see here
2) HCS 2023 - see here

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 22:03

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 gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Geography #environment

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 21:46

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #polity

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 16:52

What can be done to remove weakness from the body ?
Fall in Haemoglobin level and WBC count.

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 14:19

Consider the following statements:

Statement-1:

There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.

Statement-II:

There have been military takeovers/coups detat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Geography #C_A

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 10:02

Consider the following statements in 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.

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Economy

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 10:02

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 USA Government debt is not hacked by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Economy

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

22 Jun 2024 09:57

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

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Modern_History

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

21 Jun 2024 10:49

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:

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #polity

UPSC - Previous year questions MCQ Quiz

20 Jun 2024 10:32

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?

[ UPSC CSE - 2024 ] #Geography