Upsc Syllabus
Upsc Syllabus
Upsc Syllabus
a. Mugger
b. Saltwater
c. Silonia
d. Gharial
Qn 1) With regard to SCATFORM project, recently seen in news, consider the following
statements
1. It is is jointly funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and
Government of India.
2. It aims to improve quality of forest in the catchment area by sustainable forest
management, soil and moisture conservation and livelihood development.
3. Andhra Pradesh is the first state in India to launch this project.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 2). Which among the following best describes the term ‘Data Localization’?
a. the act of storing information held by forest dwellers.
b. the act of storing data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a
specific country where the data was generated.
c. the act of storing data on any device that is not physically present within the borders of
a specific country where the data was generated.
d. the act of storing data on device that is indigenously made by a country where the data
was generated.
Qn 1) Which among the following is/are possible benefits of Methanol blending in Petrol?
1. It can improve air quality.
2. It improves vehicle efficiency.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 2) Flamingo Festival, is held every year in which among the following place?
a. Dal Lake
b. Chilika Lake
c. Pulicat Lake
d. Nagaland
Qn 3). With regard to ‘Size India Project’, consider the following statements
1. It will help create a India-specific size chart for the textiles and garment industry.
2. It is an initiative by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI).
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) Web - Wonder Women Campaign, recently seen in news is launched by which among
the following?
1. Ministry of Women and Child Development
2. NGO Breakthrough
3. Twitter India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), consider the following statements?
1. The scheme is mandatory for farmers who have taken institutional loans from banks.
2. It encourages farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) Which among the following events would happen to earth if its poles are flipped?
1. Higher amounts of solar radiation at surface
2. Change in Climate
3. Strong winds
4. Electric grid collapse
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1, 2 and 4 only
d. 2, 3 and 4 only
Qn 2). Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, recently seen in news, refers to:
a. Conduct of Exit poll and dissemination of their results
b. Model code of conduct
c. Election expenses
d. Scrutinizing the election nomination of a candidate
Qn 3) With regard to Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP), consider the following
statements
1. It is an initiative of NASSCOM alone.
2. It facilitates Chinese IT and BT enterprises to do business in India freely.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) Partnership Summit , often seen in news is organized by which among the following?
1. NITI Aayog
2. DIPP
3. CII
4. World Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1, 3 and 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Qn 2) ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ is organized by which among the following?
a. Ministry of Women and Child Development
b. Ministry of social justice and empowerment
c. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
d. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Qn 3) With regard to Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) scheme, consider the following
statements
1. The scheme’s objective is to refinance collateral-free loans given by the lenders to small
borrowers.
2. Mudra Loans are available for non-agricultural activities upto Rs. 10 lakh.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) Partnership Summit , often seen in news is organized by which among the following?
1. NITI Aayog
2. DIPP
3. CII
4. World Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1, 3 and 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Qn 2) ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ is organized by which among the following?
a. Ministry of Women and Child Development
b. Ministry of social justice and empowerment
c. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
d. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Qn 3) With regard to Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) scheme, consider the following
statements
1. The scheme’s objective is to refinance collateral-free loans given by the lenders to small
borrowers.
2. Mudra Loans are available for non-agricultural activities upto Rs. 10 lakh.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) With regard to Green-Ag project, recently seen in news, consider the following
statements
1. It seeks to integrate biodiversity, climate change and sustainable land management
objectives and practices into Indian agriculture.
2. The project would be implemented in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO).
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 2) Panj Tirath, the ancient Hindu religious site, recently seen in news is located at?
a. Kabul, Afghanistan
b. Peshawar, Pakistan
c. Allahabad, India
d. Yangon, Myanmar
Qn 3). With regard to Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana, consider the following statements
1. It is launched by Ministry of new and renewable energy.
2. Under this scheme the government will give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile
charging socket as freebies to farmers.
Which among the above the statement is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) Which among the following is criteria for considering a building as Ancient monument
under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958?
a. A building which is in existence for not less than 200 years.
b. A building which is in existence for not less than 100 years.
c. A building which is in existence for not less than 100 years and of national importance.
d. A building constructed before August 15, 1947.
Qn 2) Consider the following statements
1. The power to force a member to withdraw from the either House or to place him under
suspension is vested only with speaker of Lok Sabha.
2. The speaker can revoke the suspension order whenever he/she decides to do so.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 3) With regard to National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, consider the
following statements
1. It covers complaints regarding ‘goods’ only not ‘services’.
2. The commission is headed by a sitting or retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) With regard to Assam Accord often seen in news, consider the following statements
1. It is signed between Government of India and Government of Assam.
2. As per the Accord, those Bangladeshis who came between 1966 and 1971 will be barred
from voting for ten years.
3. It mentions that the international borders will be sealed.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
Qn 2) Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations, recently seen in
news is signed between which among the following?
a. India - Pakistan
b. India - China
c. China - US
d. US - Russia
Qn 3) Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018, recently seen in news refers to:
a. An act by ASEAN to ease the trade among the Asian Countries
b. AN Initiative by OPEC countries to supply oil to least developed countries in Asia.
c. US’s increased engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthened support.
d. Climate change projects by UNEP in Asia.
Qn 1) Women’s wall, to protect renaissance values has been formed recently in which among
the following state?
a. West Bengal
b. Maharashtra
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala
Qn 2) With regard to Survey on Retail Payment Habits of Individuals (SRPHi), consider the
following statements
1. It is a survey launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. It will capture payment habits of individuals across India.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 3) With regard to Cinereous vulture recently seen in news, consider the following
statements
1. It is a migratory bird.
2. It is classified as Near Threatened under the IUCN Red List.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) With regard to World Gold Council, consider the following statements?
1. It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment.
2. Its aim is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.
3. Its headquarters is located at Geneva.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 2) With regard to recently launched National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the
following statements
1. It is under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
2. It aims to achieve a national-level target of 20-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10
concentration by between 2017 and 2024.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn3) With regard to ECO Niwas Samhita 2018, consider the following statements
1. It is Energy Conservation Building Code for commercial buildings.
2. It is launched by Ministry of Power.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 1) With regard to Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS), consider the following
statements
1. It is managed by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
2. It creates an inventory of all bridges in the country and rate their structural condition.
3. IBMS is the largest platform in the world owned by a single owner.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 2) With regard to Kasturirangan Report on Western Ghats, consider the following
statements
1. It recommends that no new thermal power projects and hydro power projects should be
allowed in Western Ghats.
2. Building and construction projects up to 20,000 sq m is to be allowed.
3. It recommends ban on new polluting industries.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 3). “Samwad with Students”, to engage youngsters across India to capture their scientific
temperament is an initiative by which among the following?
a. Department of Science and Technology
b. Department of Biotechnology
c. ISRO
d. Ministry of Human Resource Development
Qn 1) Which among the following is/are possible benefits of establishing Gas hub in India?
1. It will lead to adoption of a market-based gas-pricing regime.
2. It will drastically reduce the price of LPG in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 2) In which among the following India has improved its ranking with respect to previous
year?
1. Ease of Doing Business
2. Human Development Index
3. Happiness Index
4. Global Hunger Index
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1,3 and 4 only
d. 2 and 3 only
Qn 3) With regard to Bhima- Koregaon battle, consider the following statements
1. It was a battle between the Peshwa forces and the British.
2. Dalits were not a participant in the battle.
3. The higher Caste Mahar were instrumental in the battle.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only
Qn 1) Which among the following is/are possible benefits of establishing Gas hub in India?
1. It will lead to adoption of a market-based gas-pricing regime.
2. It will drastically reduce the price of LPG in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 2) In which among the following India has improved its ranking with respect to previous
year?
1. Ease of Doing Business
2. Human Development Index
3. Happiness Index
4. Global Hunger Index
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1,3 and 4 only
d. 2 and 3 only
Qn 3) With regard to Bhima- Koregaon battle, consider the following statements
1. It was a battle between the Peshwa forces and the British.
2. Dalits were not a participant in the battle.
3. The higher Caste Mahar were instrumental in the battle.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only
Qn 1) Ultima Thule, recently seen in news refers to:
a. An asteroid found by NASA’s OSIRIS-REX Mission
b. A mysterious object located in the Kuiper belt.
c. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams.
d. Nanosatellite by IIT Delhi
Qn 2) With regard to Space activities bill 2017, consider the following statements
1. It encourages the participation of non-governmental/private sector agencies in space
activities.
2. The government will maintain a register of all space objects.
3. If any person undertakes any commercial space activity without authorisation they shall
be punished with imprisonment up to 3 years or fined more than ₹1 crore or both.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
Qn 3). “2+2 dialogue” recently held between India and which among the following?
a. France
b. China
c. Namibia
d. US
Qn 1) With respect to Mohan Reddy Committee recommendations regarding engineering
education, consider the following statements
1. It recommended to stop setting up new colleges from 2020.
2. Introduce undergraduate engineering programmes exclusively for artificial intelligence,
blockchain, robotics, quantum computing etc.
3. Additional seats should be approved in traditional engineering areas.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Qn 2) With regard to Conventions on Biological diversity (CBD), consider the following
statements
1. It is mandatory obligation on parties to submit national report as part of convention.
2. India has achieved all of its National Biodiversity Targets (NBT).
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Qn 3) OSIRIS - Rex Mission recently seen in news refers to:
a. US mission designed to visit an asteroid and return a sample of its dust back to Earth.
b. Joint Mission by US and Japan to explore the habitability in mars.
c. India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
d. Israel’s mission explore extrasolar planets.
Qn 1). ‘Food Sustainability Index’ is published by which among the following
a. Economic Intelligence Unit
b. World Economic Forum
c. UNDP
d. Food And Agriculture Organization
Qn 2). With regard to Hebbagodi Lake recently seen in news, consider the following
statements
1. It is having India’s largest floating island.
2. Plants are hydroponically grown in this lake.
3. The root of the plants have pollutant digesting bacteria.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
Q3. With respect to World Customs Organization, consider the following statements
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2 only
d. 1 and 3 only