Upsc prelims MCQ
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In the context of Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion of 18th century, consider the following statements:
1. The sanyasis were descendants of the 'dasnami' group who were followers of Shankaracharya.
2. It was a combined armed resistance by Sanyasis and Muslim Fakir against the East India Company of India
3. The Sanyasis apart from being religious mendicants acted as traders, moneylenders and mercenaries.
4. They revolted mainly against the reversal of benefits like having tax-free lands and free movement which they received traditionally.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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20%
Only two
43%
Only three
36%
All four
1%
None
Consider the following description:
1. It is a high-altitude wetland and an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane.
2. The site experiences extreme cold desert conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the year.
3. It is located in a rain-shadow region, making it one of the driest wetlands in the country.
Which of the following Ramsar sites is best described by the description given above?
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11%
Loktak Lake
25%
Wular Lake
57%
Tso Kar Wetland Complex
7%
Chandra Taal Wetland
Which of the following type of citizens are covered under the National Social Assistance Programme?
1. Person of 60 years and above and belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
2. Farm laborer of 45 years and above.
3. Widow of 40 years belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
4. All people with severe or multiple disabilities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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26%
1 and 4 only
27%
2 and 3 only
39%
1 and 3 only
9%
2 and 4 only
With reference to subduction zones, consider the following statements:
1. Subduction zones occur only when an oceanic plate moves underneath a continental plate.
2. Subduction zones are major sites for the formation of metamorphic rocks.
3. The Andes Mountain range is an example of a geological feature formed by the process of subduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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13%
3 only
14%
1 only
47%
2 and 3 only
27%
1, 2, and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Z-Morh Tunnel:
1. It is a 6.5 km-long tunnel located near Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It provides all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Ladakh.
3. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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8%
1 only
25%
1 and 2 only
23%
2 and 3 only
44%
1, 2 and 3
As per the third schedule of the Indian constitution, which of the following authorities need to take an Oath of Secrecy?
1. Members of Parliament
2. Ministers of Union
3. Ministers of States
4. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
5. President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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13%
1 and 5 only
26%
2 and 3 only
29%
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
31%
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana?
1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for unorganized workers to ensure old-age protection.
2. It guarantees a minimum assured pension of Rs 5,000 per month to the subscriber after attaining the age of 60 years.
3. The spouse is entitled to the same amount of pension as a family pension after the subscriber's death.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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27%
1 only
35%
1 and 2 only
17%
2 and 3 only
22%
1, 2 and 3
Mount Dukono, which recently erupted, is located in which country?
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24%
Philippines
54%
Indonesia
11%
Malaysia
10%
Papua New Guinea
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Which ministry/institution implements the Vigyan Jyoti programme, aimed at
encouraging meritorious girls to pursue higher education and careers in STEM?
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31%
Ministry of Women and Child Development
28%
Ministry of Education
36%
Ministry of Science and Technology
5%
NITI Aayog
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
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28%
(a) Paragana- Sarkar- Suba
25%
(b) Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
34%
c) Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
12%
(d) Paragana-Suba-Sarkar
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
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18%
(a) Jain monks
48%
(b) Playwrights
26%
(c) Temple architects
8%
(d) Philosophers
Q3. The policy of Doctrine of Lapse is generally associated with :
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11%
Warren Hastings
13%
Lord Hastings
6%
Robert Clive
70%
Lord Dalhousie