UPSC Prelims GS Mock Test 1

Question 1 of 10

With reference to the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. The Great Bath has been discovered at Mohenjo-daro. 2. Harappan seals commonly used the Brahmi script. 3. Evidence of a dockyard has been found at Lothal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1 only

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Question 2 of 10

Which of the following features is/are part of the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution of India? 1. Supremacy of the Constitution 2. Federal character of the Constitution 3. Free and fair elections Select the correct answer using the code below.

A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 3 of 10

The Western Ghats are important for the Indian monsoon because they:

A block the retreating monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal B force moisture-laden Arabian Sea winds to rise and cause orographic rainfall C create winter rainfall over the Coromandel Coast D prevent cyclones from entering the Arabian Sea

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Question 4 of 10

If the Reserve Bank of India increases the Cash Reserve Ratio, which one of the following is the most likely immediate effect?

A Commercial banks will have more funds for lending B Liquidity in the banking system will decrease C Government borrowing will automatically fall D Exports will become cheaper immediately

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Question 5 of 10

Consider the following pairs: 1. Nilgiri Tahr - Western Ghats 2. Hangul - Kashmir Valley 3. Sangai - Loktak Lake region Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 6 of 10

Which one of the following best explains why LED lamps are more energy efficient than incandescent lamps?

A LEDs convert a larger fraction of electrical energy into visible light B LEDs work only on alternating current C LEDs do not need semiconductors D LEDs produce light by nuclear reactions

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Question 7 of 10

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for an all-India federation. 2. It introduced provincial autonomy. 3. It abolished dyarchy at the Centre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 8 of 10

The term 'fiscal deficit' refers to:

A total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings B revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts C interest payments minus primary deficit D capital receipts minus capital expenditure

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Question 9 of 10

Which of the following is a Ramsar wetland site in India?

A Gir National Park B Keoladeo National Park C Jim Corbett National Park D Silent Valley National Park

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Question 10 of 10

In current affairs, the term 'LiFE' promoted by India is primarily associated with:

A lunar exploration B lifestyle changes for environmental sustainability C financial inclusion for senior citizens D digital health records

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