SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: The ‘LIGO-India’ project is related to: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Gravitational waves B) Nuclear fusion C) Quantum computing D) Space exploration

Question 2: The “LiFE” initiative launched by India at COP26 focuses on what?

A) Sustainable lifestyles B) Industrial growth C) Urban development D) Digital governance

Question 3: Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

A) Hyderabad B) Chennai C) Bengaluru D) Pune

Question 4: Consider the following statements: 1. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched in 2020. 2. The scheme aims to make India a global manufacturing hub. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 5: Consider the following statements: 1. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. 2. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 6: Which of the following is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh? (UPPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Kathak B) Bihu C) Garba D) Giddha

Question 7: Which international agreement, signed by India in 2024, enhances critical mineral supply chains for green energy?

A) BBNJ Agreement B) ISA Framework C) USMCA Pact D) MRC Partnership

Question 8: Which of the following is a type of renewable energy technology? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Solar photovoltaic B) Nuclear fission C) Coal gasification D) Diesel generators

Question 9: Which of the following is a key feature of the “PM Fasal Bima Yojana”?

A) Providing free seeds to farmers B) Crop insurance against natural calamities C) Subsidizing farm equipment D) Promoting organic farming

Question 10: The ‘Lucknow Pact’ was signed in which year? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) 1916 B) 1919 C) 1922 D) 1925

Question 11: Which of the following is a core component of the Digital India Mission?

A) Providing free healthcare services B) Enhancing digital infrastructure and literacy C) Promoting organic farming D) Developing smart highways

Question 12: Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Constitution’s Seventh Schedule?

A) Division of powers between Union and States B) Fundamental Rights C) Directive Principles D) Emergency Provisions

Question 13: The ‘ASTROSAT’ observatory, operational since 2015, primarily studies which cosmic phenomenon?

A) X-ray sources B) Gravitational waves C) Dark matter D) Exoplanets

Question 14: Consider the following statements –
1. The Supreme Court of India has declared the Electoral Bond Scheme unconstitutional.
2. The Electoral Bond Scheme was implemented in 2018.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) Only 1 is correct. B) Only 2 is correct. C) Both 1 and 2 are correct. D) Both 1 and 2 are wrong.

Question 15: The "Startup India" initiative was launched in which year?

A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2016 D) 2017

Question 16: Which of the following is a key feature of the Kyoto Protocol?

A) Binding emission reduction targets B) Phase-out of ozone-depleting substances C) Promotion of renewable energy D) Regulation of plastic waste

Question 17: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Finance Commission?

A) Article 280 B) Article 275 C) Article 265 D) Article 300

Question 18: The idea of “Doctrine of Eclipse” in constitutional law implies what?

A) A law is completely void if violates any part of Constitution B) A pre-constitutional law inconsistent with Fundamental Rights remains dormant C) A law gets automatically amended when Constitution changes D) A state law is nullified if Parliament makes a central law later

Question 19: Consider the following statements: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes is established under Article 338B. 2. The NCBC has the power to summon witnesses. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 20: Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Vigilance Commission was established under the CVC Act, 2003. 2. The CVC oversees anti-corruption measures in public sector undertakings. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 21: The ‘Indian Independence League’ was associated with: (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Gandhi B) Nehru C) Subhas Chandra Bose D) Tilak

Question 22: In a code, if ‘GLOW’ is written as ‘IQOZ’, how is ‘SHINE’ written?

A) VLLTK B) WKKSI C) UKKRI D) VJJSH

Question 23: Which of the following is the oldest Veda? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Rigveda B) Samaveda C) Yajurveda D) Atharvaveda

Question 24: Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty? (UPSC Prelims 2015, General Studies)

A) Protect national heritage B) Pay taxes C) Vote in elections D) Join armed forces

Question 25: Which international agreement was India a part of to combat climate change, signed in 2015?

A) Kyoto Protocol B) Paris Agreement C) Montreal Protocol D) Copenhagen Accord

Question 26: Which of the following is a key feature of the Sundarbans?

A) Mangrove forests B) Desert landscapes C) High seismic activity D) Extensive river systems

Question 27: Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? (Original, General Studies)

A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Biomass D) Coal

Question 28: The ‘Vedic Age’ is primarily associated with which of the following? (UPSC Prelims 2018, General Studies)

A) Rigveda B) Mahabharata C) Ramayana D) Puranas

Question 29: Consider the following statements: 1. The Espoo Convention addresses environmental impact assessments. 2. India is a signatory to the Espoo Convention. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 30: Which of the following is a major iron ore-producing state? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Odisha D) Kerala

Question 31: Who was the first Indian to go into space?

A) Rakesh Sharma B) Kalpana Chawla C) Sunita Williams D) Ravish Malhotra

Question 32: Who was the first woman ruler of a princely state in India?

A) Rani Lakshmibai B) Rani Durgavati C) Begum Hazrat Mahal D) Rani Rudramadevi

Question 33: The monsoon winds in India are primarily caused by:

A) The Earth's rotation B) The Himalayas blocking winds from the north C) The differential heating of land and water D) The jet stream

Question 34: The “PM Kisan Credit Card” provides credit access up to how much without collateral?

A) Rs. 1 lakh B) Rs. 1.6 lakh C) Rs. 2 lakh D) Rs. 3 lakh

Question 35: Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?

A) Kerala B) Mizoram C) Goa D) Tamil Nadu

Question 36: From a passage on climate change, what is the main goal of the Paris Agreement? (UPSC Prelims 2020, CSAT)

A) Limit global warming B) Reduce deforestation C) Promote renewable energy D) Conserve biodiversity

Question 37: Which Indian state topped the National Electric Mobility Index 2022?

A) Delhi B) Karnataka C) Gujarat D) Maharashtra

Question 38: Which of the following is a key objective of the Startup India initiative?

A) Promote entrepreneurship B) Subsidize agricultural inputs C) Expand public sector enterprises D) Reduce corporate taxes

Question 39: The “SAMUDRA” portal launched in 2024 is associated with which ministry?

A) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways B) Ministry of Fisheries C) Ministry of Environment D) Ministry of Defence

Question 40: Which organization conducts the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for India?

A) NITI Aayog B) UNDP C) World Bank D) Oxfam

Question 41: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the Anti-Defection Law?

A) Eighth B) Ninth C) Tenth D) Eleventh

Question 42: Who is the author of the famous book “Jana Gana Mana”?

A) Rabindranath Tagore B) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay C) Subhas Chandra Bose D) Vishnu Sharma

Question 43: Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Pyramid of energy in a food chain is always upright and can never be inverted.
Statement-II: Some amount of energy in the form of heat is always lost at each trophic level.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A) Both Statement-I and Statement–II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect D) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Question 44: The ‘Harmonious Construction’ principle is applied to resolve conflicts between which constitutional elements?

A) Fundamental Rights and DPSPs B) Union and State powers C) Statutory laws and ordinances D) Different constitutional articles

Question 45: Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere D) Thermosphere

Question 46: Which Indian state is known as the "Rice Bowl of India"?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Punjab C) Haryana D) Uttar Pradesh

Question 47: Which of the following is a vaccine developed by India? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Covaxin B) Pfizer C) Moderna D) AstraZeneca

Question 48: Which of the following is a key objective of the “Make in India” initiative?

A) Promoting foreign direct investment only B) Boosting manufacturing and job creation C) Eliminating imports completely D) Focusing on agriculture

Question 49: Which of the following is a Kharif crop? (UPPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Rice B) Wheat C) Barley D) Mustard

Question 50: Which ancient Indian text is known for its contributions to mathematics and astronomy?

A) Surya Siddhanta B) Arthashastra C) Dharmashastra D) Kamasutra