UPSC Prelims Full Length Test – 1

Q 1.Consider the following statements about the term “haplobank”, which was in news recently:

  1. It refers to a specially maintained collection of embryonic cells
  2. India, in collaboration with Australia, is aiming to create haplobank relevant to Indian population

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-A. Only 1

Q 2.Consider the following statements about Coastal Berth Scheme:

  1. It is an initiative by Ministry of Shipping
  2. The schemes aims to provide financial support from central government to ports or state governments for creation of infrastructure
  3. Under the scheme, 100% of the project cost will be funded by the central government

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1 & 2

B. Only 2

C. Only 2 & 3

D. 1, 2 & 3

Show Answer Answer:-A. Only 1 & 2

Q 3.The proposed Integrity Index will:

  1. be developed by the NITI Aayog
  2. bring out annual rankings of Public Sector Banks and other Financial Institutions of GoI

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-B. Only 2

Q 4. The recently launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) aims to immunise all those pregnant women who have been left unimmunized and every child in the country below the age of _?

A. One year

B. Two year

C. Three year

D. Four year

Show Answer Answer:-B. Two year

Q 5. Consider the following pairs of committees with tasks to which they are associated:

  1. Gulshan Rai committee – Cyber Security
  2. Saumitra Chaudhuri Committee – Auto Fuel Vision & Policy 2025
  3. Ramesh Chand Committee – Computation of Minimum Support Price (MSP)

Which of the above is/are correct?

A. Only 1 & 2

B. Only 1,2 & 3

C. Only 2 & 3

D. 1, 2 & 3

Show Answer Answer:- D. 1, 2 & 3

Q 6. Consider the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire:

  1. The king was the highest court of appeal in the Vijayanagara Empire
  2. Village was the basic unit of administration
  3. Caste system was absent and all human beings were treated equally in the matters of employment

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 & 2 Only

B. 3 Only

C. 2 &3 Only

D. 1,2 & 3

Show Answer Answer:-A. 1 & 2 Only

Q 7. With respect to Apbhramsa, consider the following statements:

  1. It developed from Sanskrit Language but deviates from the norm of Sanskrit grammar
  2. It is a direct precursor to modern Hindi language

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-C. Both 1 & 2

Q 8. With reference to the computation of the time, the audayika system and ardharaatrika system were devised by ___:
A. Brahamgupta
B. Varahmihira
C. Aryabhata
D. Nagarjuna

Show Answer Answer:-C. Aryabhata

Q 9. The Ellora Caves, Mahabalipuram Caves and Khajuraho Temples are ascribed to respectively?
A. Rastrakuta, Chola, Chandela
B. Rastrakuta, Pallava, Chandela
C. Saatvahana, Pallava, Chandela
D. Saatvahana, Chola, Chandela

Show Answer Answer:-B. Rastrakuta, Pallava, Chandela

Q 10. Which among conclusions has been derived from the debasement of the coins and gradual disappearance of gold coins during the post-Gupta period?
A. Commodities became cheap
B. Gold Mining was stalled
C. Money economy was gradually replaced by Barter Economy
D. There was a decline in trade

Show Answer Answer:-D. There was a decline in trade

Q 11. Consider the following: 

  1. Bioaccumulation
  2. Bio-concentration
  3. Bio-magnification

Which among the above take place at the same trophic level of the Food Chain?

A. only 1

B. only 2

C. only 2 & 3

D. only 1 & 2

Show Answer Answer:-

Q 12. Consider the following statements:

  1. Biological Nitrogen Fixation occurs in absence of Oxygen only
  2. Only Symbiotic Bacteria can fix atmospheric Nitrogen

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both are correct

D. Both are incorrect

Show Answer Answer:-D. Both are incorrect

Q 13.Which of the following is / are incorrect pairs regarding classification of biodiversity? 

  1. Alpha diversity – Between-community diversity
  2. Beta diversity – Within-Community diversity
  3. Gamma diversity – Overall Biodiversity

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

A. Only 2

B. Only 3

C. 1 & 2

D. 1, 2 and 3

Show Answer Answer:-C. 1 & 2

Q 14.The following bar chart shows the relative biomass of four different populations of a particular food pyramid.

Which among the above populations is most likely of producers?

A. Population a

B. Population b

C. Population c

D. Population d

Show Answer Answer:-B. Population b

Q 15.Consider the following statements:

  1. A niche is specific functional role of an organism
  2. No two species can occupy the same niche at the same time

Which of the above is / are correct statements?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-C. Both 1 & 2

Q 16.Identify the famous Indian painting with the help of given information:

  1. The artists of this painting are called ‘Patuas’
  2. The painting is traditionally done on cloth or paper with water colour
  3. The themes of the painting are based on Hindu goddesses, and other mythological characters from Ramayana and Mahabharat

Select the correct answer from options given below:

A. Pattachitra

B. Kalamkari

C. Madhubani

D. Kalighat

Show Answer Answer:-D. Kalighat

Q 17.Identify the tribe of India with the help of given information:

  1. The tribe has become the first to get habitat rights in India
  2. The tribes are concentrated mainly in the dense sal forests of Maikal Hills, in Madhya Pradesh
  3. The tribe live a semi-nomadic life, and practice Bewar, or ‘dahiya’ cultivation

Select the correct answer from options given below:

A.Dongaria Kondh

B. Baiga

C. Gond

D. Tharu

Show Answer Answer:-B. Baiga

Q 18.Which of the following pairs of the religious movements and their founders is / are correct?

  1. Bhagat Movement – Mavji
  2. Lingayat movement – Basava
  3. Gaudiya Vaishnavism – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

A. 1 & 2

B. 2 & 3

C. 1 & 3

D. 1,2 & 3

Show Answer Answer:-D. 1,2 & 3

Q 19.Identify the painting type with the help of given information:

  1. The painting is generally done on  wooden planks and is influenced with Deccan, Vijayanagar & Maratha empire
  2. The painting has been recognized with Geographical indication status by the Government of India
  3. The art is referred as ‘palagai padam’ in local dialect

Select the correct answer from options given below:

A. Mysore Painting

B. Deccani Painting

C. Thanjavur Painting

D. Pattachitra Painting

Show Answer Answer:-C. Thanjavur Painting

Q 20.Consider the following Indian handicrafts:

  1. Kanjeevaram sarees
  2. Kota doria
  3. Orissa Ikat
  4. Pochampalli Ikat

Which of the above has/have GI (Geographical Indication) Status?

A.1 Only

B. 1 & 2 Only

C. 1, 2 & 3 Only

D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

Show Answer Answer:-D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

Q 21.Consider the following statements about the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP):

  1. It is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs)
  2. Union Agriculture Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the commission

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1& 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-A. 1 Only

Q 22. Consider the following organizations:

A. ASEAN

B. Mercosur

C.AEC

D. CARICOM

How many of them have Asian countries as their members?

Show Answer Answer:-B. Mercosur

Q 23.With reference to various international agreements and arrangements related to nuclear energy, consider the below observations:

1. IAEA facilitates the direct sharing of information about nuclear installations among member countries

2. Euratom facilitates cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy

3. Nuclear Suppliers Group regulates the export of nuclear materials

How many of the above statements is / are correct?
Only 1 statement

Show Answer Answer:-Only 1 statement

Q 24.Many countries such as North Korea, Burma etc. ban possession of a satellite phones and possessing the satellite phones is illegal over there. In this context, please consider the following: 

  1. Satellite Phones usually bypass local telecom systems and pose a threat to Government 
  2. The Governments in these countries want mass surveillance and / or lack the technology to intercept satellite phone traffic.
  3. These countries need to enter into an international convention which they don’t want to. 

Which among the above hold correct reason for the given statement?

A. Only 1 is correct

B. Only 1 & 3 are correct

C. Only 1 & 2 are correct

D. All are correct

Show Answer Answer:-

Q 25.Consider the following:

  1. Right to Life & Liberty
  2. Right to Freedom of Religion
  3. Equality before law
  4. Freedom of speech and expression

Which among the above can NOT be claimed by foreigners in India?
A. 2& 4

B. only 3

C. only 4

D. 1,2,3,4 & 5

Show Answer Answer:-C. only 4

.Q 26 Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to Copper (Cu), Silver (Ag) and Gold (Au)?

  1. All of them are can be found naturally in their elemental state
  2. All of them belong to same group in the periodic table

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-

Q 27.Consider the following: 

  1. Sodium 
  2. Potassium 

Which among the above plays vital role in restoring the body fluid?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-

Q 28.Which of the following is / are unconventional sources of natural gas?

  1. Shale Gas
  2. Coal bed methane
  3. Tight Sand stones
  4. Methane Hydrates

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

A. 1

B. 1 & 2

C. 1 ,2 & 3

D. 1,2,3 & 4

Show Answer Answer:-D. 1,2,3 & 4

Q 29 Consider the following Statements:

  1. Radon is the heaviest gas.
  2. Astatine is the rarest element on the earth.
  3. Graphite which is a non-metal is also an electrical conductor.

Which among the above Statement(s) is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 3

C. 2 and 3

D. 1,2 and 3

Show Answer Answer:-D. 1,2 and 3

Q 30.Consider the following differences between Hydrogen and Helium gases:

  1. While Helium is a non-flammable gas, Hydrogen is a flammable gas
  2. Helium is lighter than Hydrogen gas

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer Answer:-A. Only 1

Posted

in

,

by

PraveenGupta

Tags:

, , , , , , , ,

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You cannot copy content of this page