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GS mock test for UPSC

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The Harappan script has been:

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The term “Biofortification” refers to:

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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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Which Indian state has the largest forest cover by area?

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Who is the real founder of Mughal Empire in india?

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The “Maitri” and “Bharati” stations are Indian research stations located in:

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What is the meaning of ‘Deflation’?

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The principle of “Checks and Balances” is most closely associated with:

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The “Eighth Schedule” of the Indian Constitution deals with

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

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

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The authority to alter the boundaries of states in India lies with:

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Which of the following are considered transfer payments?

1.Subsidies

2.Pensions

3. Wages

4. Scholarships

Select the correct answer:

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Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

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The Chipko Movement is associated with:

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Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution by:

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Disguised unemployment is most commonly found in:

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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in:

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In India, “Right to Education” is a:

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The largest gland in the human body is:

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The rate of chemical reaction increases with:

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What is meant by 'Depreciation' in economics?

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With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in Indu during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

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The major objective of the Green Revolution was to:

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The “Gig Economy” refers to:

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Which article deals with the Abolition of Untouchability?

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India’s first nuclear reactor was named:

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The Swadeshi Movement was a reaction to:

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

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DNA fingerprinting was first developed by:

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Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?

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Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for radio communication?

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The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in:

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Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of fruits?

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Which of the following organizations releases the “Global Gender Gap Report”?

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is related to Panchayati Raj Institutions?

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Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

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The 42nd Amendment Act is known as:

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Which of the following is the main component of biogas?

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

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In the context of the Indian economy, CRR stands for:

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Which of the following is the longest National Highway in India?

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The "Zero Hour" in the Indian Parliament refers to:

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The term "Democratic Republic" in the Preamble indicates:

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The “NITI Aayog” replaced which of the following institutions?

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

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What is the function of hemoglobin in the human body?

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Which Indian physicist discovered the scattering effect that explains the blue color of the sky?

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

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

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The Rigveda is primarily a collection of:

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What is the role of platelets in blood?

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The headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is located in:

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“Project Tiger” was launched in:

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What is the pH of pure water at 25°C?

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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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Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

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Consider the following:

1. Deification of the Buddha

2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas

3. Image worship and rituals

Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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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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Who was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India?

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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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In India, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha lies with:

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The “RuPay” card was launched by:

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The “Doctrine of Pleasure” under the Indian Constitution is related to:

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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.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Which of the following is not a mountain pass in the Himalayas?

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

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

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

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Which Mughal ruler built the Peacock Throne?

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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 “Big Bang Theory” explains:

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The “Albedo effect” is associated with:

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Which mission was India's first lunar mission?

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The longest written Constitution in the world is that of:

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The National Green Tribunal was established in:

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The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of:

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Who wrote ‘Discovery of India’?

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The famous “Neolithic site of Burzahom” is located in:

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

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Which acid is present in the stomach and helps in digestion?

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Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

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Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.

2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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What is the chemical name of common salt?

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“Green Hydrogen” refers to hydrogen produced using:

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The “Basic Structure Doctrine” was established in which case?

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Who among the following was known as the “Frontier Gandhi”?

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Which Indian river flows westward?

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The term ‘Secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which amendment?

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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.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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The 'Geneva Conventions' are concerned with:

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The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in the year:

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What is the primary goal of the Blue Economy initiative?

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Which gas is known as “Marsh Gas”?

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The term “Bioaccumulation” refers to:

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Which of the following regions is rich in “Mangrove” vegetation?

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The first battle of Panipat was fought between:

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The term “Repo Rate” is associated with:

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