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UPSC Prelims GS 2018
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?
- Which reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
- Which reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to
Art and Culture
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following pairs:
- The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
- With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created…
- With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red…
Environment
- "Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
- Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been…
- How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by…
- In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
- The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
- The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
- Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the…
- Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct…
- Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
- Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?
- With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does…
- With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit help…
Geography
- Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do no have gold mines. 3.…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3.…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years. 2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago,…
- Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up the recent past due to human activities? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal Select the correct answer using the code…
- Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
Indian Economy
- As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of…
- Consider the following items: 1. Cereals grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers containing advertising material Which of the above items…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years. 2. The Government does not…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. 2. Treasury bills are…
- Consider the following statements: Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables 1. individuals of a country to accumulate more…
- Consider the following: 1. Areca nut 2. Barley 3. Coffee 4. Finger millet 5. Groundnut 6. Sesamum 7. Turmeric The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum…
- Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to
- If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then
- Increase is absolute and per capital real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if
- India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to
- The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online…
- Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did. 2. Establish a policy…
- Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
- Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
- Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
- With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements: 1. BHIM app allows the user to tranfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account. 2. While a chip-pin…
- With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are…
- With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: 1. 'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and…