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UPSC Prelims GS 2019
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Consider the following statements: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Trading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of…
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given…
- In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
- Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
- Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
- With refence to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
- With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders or land assignments in lieu of judicial and police…
Art and Culture
Environment
- As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive…
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People’s…
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of…
- Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of…
- Consider the following states: 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to…
- Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
- In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
- In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
- In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use…
- In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the used of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
- In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
- Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
- Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
- Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large…
- Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine
- Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?
Geography
- Consider the following pairs:
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- On 21st June, the Sun
- What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
- Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
- With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in which in the last five years consider the following statements: 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area under…
- With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country. 2.…
Indian Economy
- Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?
- Among the following which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
- Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
- Consider the following statements: 1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis. 3. Till…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Most of India’s external debt is owed by governmental entities. 2. All of India’s external debt is denominated in US dollars. Which of the…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. 2. One of the tasks of…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different…
- Consider the following statements: As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it…
- In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because
- In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/ contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis? 1. The foreign currency earnings of India’s IT…
- The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the
- The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus