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UPSC Prelims GS
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2021
- Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?Modern Indian History
- With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?Modern Indian History
- With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?Modern Indian History
- Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?Science and Technology
- Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context ofScience and Technology
- Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an…Science and Technology
- Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?Science and Technology
- In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? 1. Area of the hole in the lid 2. Temperature of the flame 3. Weight…Science and Technology
- In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement…Science and Technology
- The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context ofScience and Technology
- Triclosan, considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?Science and Technology
- Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid becauseScience and Technology
- Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?Science and Technology
- With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccine', consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these…Science and Technology
- With reference to street-lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps? 1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps. 2. As…Science and Technology
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- Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I 3. Establishment of Chola…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- 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,…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denoteAncient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known asAncient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka Lay follower…Art and Culture
- With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? 1. Cassava 2. Damaged wheat grains 3.…Environment
- Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). 2. CGWA was formed…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.…Environment
- If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?Environment
- In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint? 1. Copper slag 2. Cold mix…Environment
- Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural soil 3. Production of cement Select the correct answer using…Environment
- What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the…Environment
- Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife…Environment
- Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5.…Environment
- Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is…Environment
- Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? It is a measure, in monetary value, of theEnvironment
- With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart areEnvironment
- With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.…Environment
- With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An…Environment
- "The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light…Geography
- Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?Geography
- Consider the following pairs:Geography
- Consider the following statements: 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is…Geography
- Siachen Glacier is situated to theGeography
- Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamagalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanand Wildlife…Geography
- With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the…Geography
- With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop. 2. Green-gram alone accounts for…Geography
- With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements: 1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when 'bud chip…Geography
- Consider the following statements: 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison…Indian Economy
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India. 2. In…Indian Economy