UPSC Prelims Questions

Q.1531Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one of the following present-day territories was outside the limits of Ashoka’s empire?

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Q.1532Miscellaneous2024Easy

Who among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and used to cast excellent matchlocks during the medieval period?

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Q.1533Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which one among the following is the earliest text?

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Q.1534Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: COVID-19 a health catastrophe that caused great distress. S6: It triggered the movement of more than 7 million people through lockdown and post-lockdown periods. P: India also undertook the Vande Bharat Mission. Q: Made-in-India vaccines were sent to more than 90 countries on a commercial and grant basis. R: India justified its credentials as a global HADR player deploying Rapid Response Teams to Maldives, Kuwait and Mauritius launching the multiphased mission SAGAR. S: During the pandemic, India re-established its credentials as the Pharmacy of the World by supplying medicines and equipment to over 150 countries in the face of daunting logistical challenges. The correct sequence should be

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Q.1535Miscellaneous2024Easy

Which of the following is/are the correct components of the “Lion Capital” at Sarnath? 1. The shaft (stambha-yashti) or the tall tapering column 2. An elliptical top part – the abacus, devoid of any carvings 3. Overflowing inverted petals below the abacus Select the answer using the code given below:

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Q.1536Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the President of India. S6: He shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine. P: In the performance of his duties, the Attorney-General shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Q: The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. R: Any person qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed for the post. S: The duty of the Attorney-General is to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to him or assigned to him by the President, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force. The correct sequence should be

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Q.1537Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement of the parts. You are required to select the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. generations of Indian women (P)/ many policies and behaviours (Q)/ 'population bomb' related narratives mobilised (R)/ that shaped the lives of (S)

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Q.1538Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following events leading to the Indian Independence: 1. Lucknow Pact 2. Return of Subhash Chandra Bose to India 3. Cripps Mission 4. Naval Mutiny in Bombay Select the chronological sequence of these events (earliest to latest) from the code given below:

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Q.1539Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements about the condition of widows in the 18th century India: 1. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber promoted widow remarriage. 2. Maratha General Parshuram Bhau promoted widow remarriage. 3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed Sati. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q.1540Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements about the administrative measures of Shivaji: 1. The scheme of Ashta Pradhan (eight ministers) was completed and announced at the time of Shivaji’s coronation with regulations and duties properly defined. 2. Shivaji introduced Marathi in place of Persian and coined Sanskrit technical terms for administrative purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.1541Miscellaneous2024Easy

The distribution of charkhas on a wide scale among the people was decided by:

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Q.1542Miscellaneous2024Easy

The terms used for cereals in the Rig Veda are:

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Q.1543Miscellaneous2024Easy

The Research Design and Standards Organization is the R&D wing of which one of the following organizations?

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Q.1544Miscellaneous2024Easy

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Speaker of Lok Sabha) List-II (Tenure) A. Manohar Gajanan Joshi 1. 14th Lok Sabha B. Somnath Chatterjee 2. 13th Lok Sabha C. Meira Kumar 3. 16th Lok Sabha D. Sumitra Mahajan 4. 15th Lok Sabha Code:

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Q.1545Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: Nano Mission Programme was initiated in 2007. S6: The efforts of this mission are evident through India's global ranking based on the publications in SCI journals. P: The Nano Mission is likely to pave the path for India's domination in cutting-edge science. Q: Its goal is to foster, promote and develop all aspects of nano-science and nanotechnology. R: This is an umbrella programme which promotes basic research and focuses on nanotechnology adaptation and transfer to industry for use by masses. S: The support under this extends to create skilled human resources, projects related to nanoscience and nanotechnology and building infrastructure of nano S&T labs at several institutes spread across the country. The correct sequence should be

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Q.1546Miscellaneous2024Easy

With reference to the Mesolithic art in India, consider the following statements: 1. Alexander Burns discovered the first rock paintings in India at Sohagihat in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Bhimbetka rock paintings were discovered when archaeologist V.S. Wakankar noticed the rocks out of a train window while travelling from Bhopal to Itarsi and got off at the nearest railway station to explore the site. 3. The paintings and engravings do not exist in the same shelter in the rock art of Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.1547Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements about the Vedanta philosophy: 1. Shankara was the founder of Advaita Vedanta. 2. The philosophy of Dvaita was elaborated by Madhva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.1548Miscellaneous2024Easy

Directions: Each of the following sentences has an uderlined word. Read the sentence carefully and identify which word class the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She sings much (better) than I do.

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UPSC Prelims Questions

Which one of the following present-day territories was outside the limits of Ashoka’s empire?

Who among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and used to cast excellent matchlocks during the medieval period?

Which one among the following is the earliest text?

Consider the following events leading to the Indian Independence: 1. Lucknow Pact 2. Return of Subhash Chandra Bose to India 3. Cripps Mission 4. Naval Mutiny in Bombay Select the chronological sequence of these events (earliest to latest) from the code given below:

Consider the following statements about the condition of widows in the 18th century India: 1. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber promoted widow remarriage. 2. Maratha General Parshuram Bhau promoted widow remarriage. 3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed Sati. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The distribution of charkhas on a wide scale among the people was decided by:

The terms used for cereals in the Rig Veda are:

The Research Design and Standards Organization is the R&D wing of which one of the following organizations?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Speaker of Lok Sabha) List-II (Tenure) A. Manohar Gajanan Joshi 1. 14th Lok Sabha B. Somnath Chatterjee 2. 13th Lok Sabha C. Meira Kumar 3. 16th Lok Sabha D. Sumitra Mahajan 4. 15th Lok Sabha Code:

Consider the following statements about the Vedanta philosophy: 1. Shankara was the founder of Advaita Vedanta. 2. The philosophy of Dvaita was elaborated by Madhva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Directions: Each of the following sentences has an uderlined word. Read the sentence carefully and identify which word class the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She sings much (better) than I do.

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