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GS mock test for UPSC

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“Nano Urea,” developed by India, is expected to:

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With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as.

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India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?

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The “One Health” concept promotes:

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Which Article of the Constitution provides for the formation of new states and the alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states?

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The “Gig Economy” refers to:

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The Rigveda is primarily a collection of:

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The official language of the Indian Union is:

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Who was the leader of the Indigo Revolt (1859–60)?

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The “RuPay” card was launched by:

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Which of the following is the main component of biogas?

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What is the pH of pure water at 25°C?

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Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

 

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With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote .

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The term “carbon footprint” refers to:

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“Project Tiger” was launched in:

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The major objective of the Green Revolution was to:

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The Chipko Movement is associated with:

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Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

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The Harappan script has been:

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Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?

1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism.

2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.

3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which Mughal ruler built the Peacock Throne?

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“Green Hydrogen” refers to hydrogen produced using:

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The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was introduced by:

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The Swadeshi Movement was a reaction to:

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The “Permanent Settlement” was introduced by:

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Which river is known as ‘Dakshina Ganga’ or ‘Ganga of the South’?

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Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance?

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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The “Big Bang Theory” explains:

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Who among the following was associated with the Home Rule Movement?

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Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

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Who was the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

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Which part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?

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What is the function of hemoglobin in the human body?

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Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of fruits?

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Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?

"Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely."

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The term “Quorum” in Parliament refers to:

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Which of the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights?

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Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

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Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

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What is meant by 'Depreciation' in economics?

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“Hydroponics” is a method of growing plants:

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Who was the first Indian woman to direct a feature film?

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The largest gland in the human body is:

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What is the chemical name of common salt?

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The 'Geneva Conventions' are concerned with:

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by blocking:

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The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from:

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The term “Biofortification” refers to:

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What is the role of platelets in blood?

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The longest written Constitution in the world is that of:

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From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?

1. The Guptas of Magadha

2. The Paramaras of Malwa

3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar

4. The Maukharis of Kanauj

5. The Yadavas of Devagiri

6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi

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Which index is used by the RBI for inflation targeting in India?

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Which of the following is the smallest bone in the human body?

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The term "Democratic Republic" in the Preamble indicates:

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With reference to india, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to

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Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission of India?

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Which of the following rights cannot be suspended even during Emergency?

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The term 'Stagflation' refers to a situation where:

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Which one of the following ancient towns is well. known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

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The “Albedo effect” is associated with:

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The Indian National Congress was formed in:

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Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti

2. Gandhara

3. Kosala

4. Magadha

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With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.

2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.

3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.

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Which committee recommended the “Panchayati Raj” system in India?

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Who among the following has the power to promulgate an ordinance?

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Which of the following countries is not a member of the QUAD grouping?

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Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?

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Who was the first Indian to win Nobel Prize?

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The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.

2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.

3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.

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Which of the following characterizes/characteriz the people of Indus Civilization?

1. They possessed great palaces and temples.

2. They worshipped both male and female deities.

3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare

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Which city is known as the “Space City of India”?

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Who among the following was called the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?

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Which of the following taxes is indirect in nature?

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Which Article of the Constitution deals with “Equal Protection of Laws”?

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The Basel Convention deals with:

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Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

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Which gas is known as “Marsh Gas”?

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Who discovered the neutron?

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Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Executive?

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With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to,

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Which committee recommended the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

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What is the chemical formula of ozone?

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The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) was established under which Prime Minister's leadership?

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The “Eighth Schedule” of the Indian Constitution deals with

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Which Indian state has no international border?

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Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution by:

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Which of the following are features of a federal system?

  1. Written Constitution

  2. Independent Judiciary

  3. Division of Powers

  4. Unitary governance
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The largest coal reserve in India is found in:

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Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?

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Which Indian movie was the first to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category?

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The Viceroy who conducted the Partition of Bengal in 1905 was:

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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“Exoplanets” are planets:

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Which of the following elements is used to manufacture computer chips?

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With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?

1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1" century AD.

2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.

3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.

4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.

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India's first mission to study the Sun is called:

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Which schedule of the Constitution contains the Anti-Defection Law?

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With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.

2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.

3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.

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