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UPSC Prelims GS 2022
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- "Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
- According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a…
- Consider the following pairs:
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- In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
- Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of…
Art and Culture
- The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath…
- The World's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly…
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
- With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are…
- With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
Environment
- "Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
- "Climate Action Tracker, which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:
- "If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the…
- "System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in : 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane…
- Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?
- Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
- Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar…
- Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
- In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM 2.5 should not exceed 15 µg/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed…
- The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
- Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amarnath 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6. Spinach Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Which of the following is not a bird?
- Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
- With reference to "Gucchi" sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a fungus. 2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3. It is commercially…
- With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is…
- With reference to polythylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements: 1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and…
Geography
- Consider the following countries : 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?
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- Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation…
- Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
- Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
- If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. 2. Tsunamis could…
- In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
- The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
- Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
- With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains thorium. 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian…
Indian Economy
- "Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
- Consider the following statements: 1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India. 2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.…
- In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development…
- In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers?
- In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
- Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics 3. A commercial bank…