UPSC Prelims Miscellaneous Questions

Q.829Miscellaneous2024Easy

A point object is placed at the centre of curvature of a spherical concave mirror. Which one among the following would be the correct location of image formed?

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Q.830Miscellaneous2024Easy

If f(x) = ax - b and g(x) = cx + d are such that f(g(x)) = g(f(x)), then which one of the following holds?

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Q.831Miscellaneous2024Easy

What is the eccentricity of the ellipse if the angle between the straight lines joining the foci to an extremity of the minor axis is 90°?

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Q.832Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following in respect of moment of a force: 1.The moment of force about a point is independent of point of application of force. 2.The moment of a force about a line is a vector quantity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.833Miscellaneous2024Easy

The differential equation, representing the curve y = e^(a cos x + b sin x) where a and b are arbitrary constants, is

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Q.834Miscellaneous2024Easy

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon?

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Q.835Miscellaneous2024Easy

In January 2024, India’s first all-girls’ Sainik School was inaugurated at:

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Q.836Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day. 2. National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Q.837Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements about INS Sagardhwani : 1. It is an oceanographic research vessel of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. 2. Recently it embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries in Ocean Research and Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.838Miscellaneous2024Easy

In February 2024, Government of India has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and:

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Q.839Miscellaneous2024Easy

Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted three nominations from India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Which one among the following cities is not one among them?

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Q.840Miscellaneous2024Easy

Who among the following is the author of the book Why Bharat Matters ?

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Q.841Miscellaneous2024Easy

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and:

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Q.842Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following statements with regard to the constitution of Finance Commission is/are correct? 1. The Government of India has recently constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission under the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya. 2. Finance Commission is constituted in pursuance to Article 263 of the Constitution of India. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Q.843Miscellaneous2024Easy

ABC is a triangle with A(3, 5). The mid-points of sides AB, AC are at (-1, 2), (6, 4) respectively. What are the coordinates of centroid of the triangle ABC?

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Q.844Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following Women's Associations and their important associates in early twentieth century India: Women’s Associations Important Associate 1. Women’s Indian Association of 1917 Margaret Cousins 2. National Council of Women in India of 1925 Sarala Devi Chaudhurani 3. Bharat Stree Mahamandal of 1910 Lady Meherbai Tata Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Q.845Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements about the issue of separate electorate during the early decades of the twentieth century in India as a means to secure adequate representation for the deprived social categories in the absence of universal adult franchise: 1. The All India Depressed Classes Association of M.C. Rajah was staunchly in favour of joint electorate. 2. The All India Depressed Classes Leaders' Conference demanded separate electorate. 3. The Communal Award in September 1932 recognised the right to separate electorate for the 'untouchables'. Which of the statements given above are correct

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Q.846Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following statements with regard to the famous ‘silk routes’ are correct? 1. Silk routes refer to East-bound European silk cargoes along these routes. 2. There were several silk routes, over land and by sea, joining together vast regions of Asia with Europe and northern Africa. 3. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and thrived almost till the fifteenth century. 4. Besides silk, Chinese pottery, textiles and spices from India and South-east Asia travelled the same route. Select the answer using the code given below:

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UPSC Prelims Miscellaneous Questions

A point object is placed at the centre of curvature of a spherical concave mirror. Which one among the following would be the correct location of image formed?

If f(x) = ax - b and g(x) = cx + d are such that f(g(x)) = g(f(x)), then which one of the following holds?

What is the eccentricity of the ellipse if the angle between the straight lines joining the foci to an extremity of the minor axis is 90°?

Consider the following in respect of moment of a force: 1.The moment of force about a point is independent of point of application of force. 2.The moment of a force about a line is a vector quantity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The differential equation, representing the curve y = e^(a cos x + b sin x) where a and b are arbitrary constants, is

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon?

In January 2024, India’s first all-girls’ Sainik School was inaugurated at:

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day. 2. National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Select the answer using the code given below:

In February 2024, Government of India has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and:

Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted three nominations from India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Which one among the following cities is not one among them?

Who among the following is the author of the book Why Bharat Matters ?

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and:

ABC is a triangle with A(3, 5). The mid-points of sides AB, AC are at (-1, 2), (6, 4) respectively. What are the coordinates of centroid of the triangle ABC?

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