UPSC Prelims Miscellaneous Questions

Q.1423Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The concept of Ahimsa was adopted by Gandhiji after he was introduced to it by Tolstoy. The latter first read about it in German translation of Thirukkural, the great moral treatise in Tamil. S2: Much in the same way that Gandhi was influenced by Tolstoy, in the United States of America, Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his Civil Rights Movement based on Gandhian principles. The second sentence

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Q.1424Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: China has made rapid economic strides but at the cost of democracy. S2: India has followed a path towards rapid economic growth, but by abiding by the norms of a democratic polity. The second sentence

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Q.1425Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The concept of right or wrong needs to be determined on the basis of principles. S2: When it comes to matters related to the field of human rights, positions should be based solely on principles. The second sentence

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Q.1426Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Discomfort' and 'Discomfit'

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Q.1427Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Her left leg was paralysed due to a debilitating disease.

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Q.1428Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Stationery' and 'Stationary'

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Q.1429Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: Civics classes focus on citizenship and governance. S2: The subject develops concepts that enable the reader to apply knowledge about government and the state to the idea of participative citizenship. The second sentence

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Q.1430Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Justice prevailed and the murderer was decapitated.

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Q.1431Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, two lists are given with the keywords mentioned. You are required to match List-I with List-II and mark your response on the Answer Sheet using the code given below the Lists. List-I List-II (Loan word) (Meaning) A. Connoisseur 1. Scattered remains B. Cul-de-sac 2. Collection of documents on someone or something C. Dossier 3. Street with a closed end D. Debris 4. Expert in matters of taste

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Q.1432Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The hotel room had dingy walls.

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Q.1433Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Keshav planned the event with fastidious care.

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Q.1434Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In the following items, two lists are given with the keywords mentioned. You are required to match List-I with List-II and mark your response on the Answer Sheet using the code given below the Lists. List-I List-II (Loan word) (Meaning) A. sui generis 1. Remaining same despite changes B. Facta no verba 2. Conclusion not drawn from stated logic C. Mutatis mutandis 3. Nothing else like it D. Non sequitur 4. Deeds not words

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Q.1435Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one among the following items comprises the major portion of revenue expenditure of the Union Government of India ?

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Q.1436Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following movies won the 96th Academy Award 2024 in the Best Picture category ?

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Q.1437Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one of the following resolutions in the final agreement reached at COP28 is associated with the target of achieving ‘Net Zero by 2050’ ?

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Q.1438Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one of the following statements is correct about the PM-JANMAN scheme ?

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Q.1439Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

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Q.1440Miscellaneous2024Easy

ISRO, in its studies, has revealed that there is a 178% increase in the size of the Ghepang Ghat Glacial Lake. In which of the following States/UTs is this lake located ?

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UPSC Prelims Miscellaneous Questions

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Discomfort' and 'Discomfit'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Stationery' and 'Stationary'

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Justice prevailed and the murderer was decapitated.

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The hotel room had dingy walls.

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Keshav planned the event with fastidious care.

Which one among the following items comprises the major portion of revenue expenditure of the Union Government of India ?

Which of the following movies won the 96th Academy Award 2024 in the Best Picture category ?

Which one of the following resolutions in the final agreement reached at COP28 is associated with the target of achieving ‘Net Zero by 2050’ ?

Which one of the following statements is correct about the PM-JANMAN scheme ?

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

ISRO, in its studies, has revealed that there is a 178% increase in the size of the Ghepang Ghat Glacial Lake. In which of the following States/UTs is this lake located ?

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