UPSC Express

Which of the following statements about ‘Sach-Gaurav’ is correct? A. It is an educational program of Ministry of Defence that aims to teach students about service to nation by joining the armed forces. B. It is awareness program run by Supreme Court of India for legal aid . C. It is the first cloned Assamese buffalo male calf, cloned by

Which of the following statements about Nabakalebar festival is/are correct? 1. It is an ancient festival celebrated at the Jagannath Temple. 2. It is a quadrennial festival that is celebrated in the state of Odisha. 3. In this festival, the Idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan are replaced with new set of Idols. Choose the correct answer from

In medieval India, ‘muqaddams’ and ‘khuts’ are used in context of: A. Commercial agent B. Decrees issued by the King C. Military officers D. Village headmen and landlords Explanation : Muqaddams referred to village headmen and khuts were smaller landlord who enjoyed a high standard of life than ordinary peasants during Sultanate period

With reference to Chhau Dance, consider the following statements: 1. It is a dance practised mainly in Western India. 2. It is one of the performing-art forms on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. 3. Steps and techniques of Pari-khanda, a form of martial art, are used in Chhau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 3 only B. 1

Match the following: List 1                                                      List 2 I. Japanese Constitution              1. Election of Rajya Sabha members J. Irish Constitution                        2. Rule of law K. British Constitution                  3. Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha L. South Africa                                  4. Procedure established by law Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. I-1, J-2, K-3, L-4 B.

Which of the following factors led to the decline of handicraft industries in India? 1. The abolition of the monopoly of the East India Company 2. The introduction of railways 3. The gradual disappearance of Indian rulers and their courts 4. The emergence of English educated middle class A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2 and

With reference to the features of the Harrapan burial, beliefs and practices, consider the following statements: 1. Harappan people buried their bodies in North – South direction. 2. Bodies were laid in extended position. 3. Individuals were buried along with their jewellery. 4. They believed in the life after death. Which of these is/are correct? Select your answer from the

Which of the following scene is not portrayed in the prehistoric Rock-art at Bhimbetka? A. Fishing B. Harvesting C. Dancing D. Mouser trapping Explanation : Agriculture began in Neolithic period whereas these paintings belong mainly to the Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods.

The philosophical school of Nyaya is attributed to which of the following sage. A. Kapil B. Gautama C. Jamini D. Kanada Explanation : Nyaya, one of the six systems of Indian philosophy, important for its analysis of logic and epistemology. Nyāya school of Indian Philosophy was founded by Gotama who is also known as Aks̩apāda. This school’s most significant contributions

The red stone torso of a male, an important evidence of Harappan stone art, is reported from which of the following site. A. Harappa B. Lothal C. Mohenjo-Daro D. Kalibangan Explanation : The Male torso is a red sandstone figure. It is remarkable for its naturalistic pose and sophisticated modelling, highlighting its physical beauty. The head and arms of this

which of the following text contains the phrase “Atithi Devo Bhava”. A. Manusmriti B. Vishnu Puran C. Taittriya Upanisad D. Bhagavat Puran Explanation : Atithi Devo Bhavah is a Sanskrit verse which simply means – consider the guest as god. Athithi Devo Bhava, originates from the Taittirya Upanishad of the Yajur Veda. Recently it has also become the tag line

The battle of Wandiwash (1760) was fought between A. Nizam of Hyderabad and the French B. English and the French C. English and Hyder Ali D. Nawab of Carnatic and the British Explanation : The Battle of Wandiwash was the decisive battle in the Anglo-French struggle in southern India during the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). The British forces under Sir

With reference to Ecological pyramids, consider the following statements: 1. Pyramid of numbers takes into account the size of organisms being counted. 2. In pyramid of Biomass, individuals at each trophic level are counted. 3. Pyramid of energy has large energy base at the top of pyramid. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 3 B.

Consider the following statements: 1. Bioaccumulation is the increase in concentration of a pollutant from the environment in an organism. 2. Bio magnification is when a toxic chemical increases in amount each time it moves up a food chain. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None

Consider the following statements on Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: 1. The first Meeting of the Parties (MOP1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in Philippines. 2. India is a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity. 3. The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2

Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘bioremediation’? A. It is the enrichment of the nutrient quality of the soil using biological agents. B. It is the increase of organo-metallic compounds in the organism through energy flow in an ecosystem. C. It is the use of microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic

Consider the following pairs: Diseases Pollutants 1. Minamata Disease : Mercury 2. Itai-Itai Disease : Nitrate 3. Blue Baby Syndrome : Cadmium 4. Black Foot Disease : Arsenic Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation :

Which of the following are non-point sources of pollution in rivers? 1. Surface drains carrying municipal sewage 2. Run-off from agricultural fields 3. Dhobi Ghats 4. Effluents from industries Select the correct answer using the code given below. A. 1 and 4 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 and 4 only Explanation :

Which of the following sources contribute to the formation of acid rains? 1. Volcanic eruptions 2. Thermal Power Plants 3. Burning of coal 4. Automobile exhaust Select the correct answer using the code given below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation : Acid

Which of the following is/are criteria to define Biodiversity Hotspots? 1. It must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics. 2. It must have lost at least 70 percent of its original habitat. 3. It must be home to at least 10 critically endangered species of animals. Select the correct answer from the code given below. A.

Which of the following National Parks are also designated as Marine Protected Areas? 1. Campbell Bay 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Sundarbans 4. Rani Jhansi 5. Saddle Peak Select the correct answer using the code given below. A. 1, 2 and 5 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and

With reference to the term ‘Pesticide Treadmill’, consider the following statements: 1. It means increasing the doses of pesticides to prevent the resurgence of the earlier controlled pest. 2. It yields counterproductive results as repeated spraying increases the vulnerabilities of the farming communities to debt and poor health. 3. It involves targeted spraying on pests so that no other insects

With reference to Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), consider the following statements? 1. The ratings have been developed jointly by TERI and Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. GRIHA rating is mandatory for establishment of any new industrial building. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2

Consider the following statements regarding Hope Spots: 1. These are special places that are critical to the health of the oceans. 2. These are declared by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 3. Lakshadweep Island in India is a hope spot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and

Consider the following statements regarding Hope Spots: 1. These are special places that are critical to the health of the oceans. 2. These are declared by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 3. Lakshadweep Island in India is a hope spot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and

Vehicular Emission Norms under the Bharat Stage emission standards cover which of the following pollutants? 1. Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2. NOx 3. Particular Matter (PM) 4. Ozone 5. Hydrocarbon (HC) Select the correct answer using the code given below. A. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only D.

Q11. Which among the following statements is/are correct? 1. The East India Company obtained Bombay from the king of England, Charles II. 2. The factory of Bombay was the first factory on the Western Coast, which the EIC had established. 3. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir (1605-27) gave permission to the EIC to establish their first factory in South India, which the