SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: The “PM Kisan Credit Card” scheme is aimed at providing credit to which group?

A) Urban entrepreneurs B) Farmers C) Women SHGs D) Migrant workers

Question 2: The ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ aims to provide:

A) Drinking water B) Irrigation C) Sanitation D) Flood control

Question 3: The ‘Vice-President of India’ is elected by: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Electoral College B) Lok Sabha C) Rajya Sabha D) State Legislatures

Question 4: Which of the following is a major mica-producing state? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Jharkhand B) Gujarat C) Kerala D) Punjab

Question 5: 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 6: Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB):
1. It is a multilateral development bank established at 5th BRICS Summit in South Africa (2013).
2. President of the NDB is elected from among the member countries and there are two vice presidents who are from the remaining members.
Which of the above is/are not correct?

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

Question 7: Which quantum communication protocol, demonstrated in India in 2024, ensures unhackable data transfer?

A) Quantum key distribution B) Quantum teleportation C) Quantum entanglement swapping D) Quantum superposition

Question 8: Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary in Assam? (BPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary B) Keoladeo National Park C) Sundarbans D) Bandhavgarh

Question 9: Which leader was associated with the ‘Home Rule League’?

A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak B) Mahatma Gandhi C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 10: The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ was launched in: (UPSC Prelims 2019, General Studies)

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

Question 11: Consider the following pairs: Ocean : Deepest place/point
1. Pacific Ocean - Puerto Rico Trench
2. Atlantic Ocean - Mariana Trench
3. Indian Ocean - Java Trench
How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None

Question 12: The earliest evidence of urbanization in India comes from which civilization?

A) Indus Valley Civilization B) Vedic Civilization C) Mauryan Empire D) Gupta Empire

Question 13: In which category has Uttar Pradesh been ranked in the Startup Ranking Framework 2022 report of the state released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade?

A) Best performing state B) Top performing state C) Startup Leader Category D) Aspiring Leader Category

Question 14: Which of the following is a major manganese-producing state?

A) Karnataka B) Gujarat C) Rajasthan D) Uttar Pradesh

Question 15: Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

A) 101st Amendment B) 99th Amendment C) 103rd Amendment D) 97th Amendment

Question 16: Who estimate the poverty in india?

A) NSO B) CSO C) NITI Aayog D) NITI Aayog and UNDP

Question 17: The ‘Hawa Mahal’ is located in which city of Rajasthan? (RPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Jaipur B) Udaipur C) Jodhpur D) Ajmer

Question 18: Which of the following is a key feature of the “National Mission on Battery Storage”?

A) Promoting lithium-ion battery production B) Subsidizing lead-acid batteries C) Expanding coal-based storage D) Reducing renewable energy adoption

Question 19: Consider the following statements: 1. The National Green Tribunal was established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 2. The NGT has the power to hear cases related to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. 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: The ‘Chauri Chaura’ incident led to the suspension of which movement? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Quit India B) Non-Cooperation C) Civil Disobedience D) Swadeshi

Question 21: Who has recently been appointed by President Draupadi Murmu as the new Chairman of Lokpal?

A) Justice Sanjeev khanna B) Ajay Manikrao Khanvilkar C) Lingappa Narayana Swamy D) Fali S. Nariman

Question 22: Which Sultan is credited with the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate?

A) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak B) Iltutmish C) Balban D) Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish

Question 23: What is the main objective of the PM Gati Shakti initiative?

A) Housing for all B) Infrastructure development through multimodal connectivity C) Universal health coverage D) Solar power expansion

Question 24: Which ruler is known for his contribution to art and architecture during the Gupta period?

A) Chandragupta I B) Samudragupta C) Chandragupta II D) Skandagupta

Question 25: If 5 men can complete a work in 10 days, how many days will 10 men take? (UPSC Prelims 2022, CSAT)

A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8

Question 26: The ‘Harappan Civilization’ is primarily associated with which river system? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Indus B) Ganga C) Narmada D) Godavari

Question 27: Which of the following are the most likely effects of eutrophication?
1. Increase in the pH levels of seawater
2. Degradation of the coral ecosystem
3. Decrease in Chemical Oxygen Demand

A) 1 only B) 2 only C) 1 and 2 only D) 2 and 3 only

Question 28: Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Mission on Himalayan Studies”?

A) Promoting sustainable development in Himalayan states B) Enhancing coastal tourism C) Subsidizing urban housing D) Promoting digital literacy

Question 29: Which of the following is a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution? (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Right to vote B) Duty to pay taxes C) Duty to preserve national heritage D) Right to work

Question 30: Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

A) Sukumar Sen B) T.N. Seshan C) M.S. Gill D) J.M. Lyngdoh

Question 31: Which Indian city was designated as the first “Water Plus” city under the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2023?

A) Indore B) Surat C) Bhopal D) Pune

Question 32: Which nuanced aspect of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment mandates the creation of State Election Commissions?

A) Panchayat elections B) Municipal governance C) Finance Commission D) District planning

Question 33: Which Indian state was the first to implement a “State Quantum Policy” in 2024?

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

Question 34: The ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) 1973 B) 1980 C) 1990 D) 2000

Question 35: The “National Mission on Digital Health” aims to create a digital health ID for all citizens by which year?

A) 2025 B) 2026 C) 2027 D) 2028

Question 36: 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 37: Who is considered the architect of modern Indian education under British rule? (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Lord Macaulay B) Lord Curzon C) Warren Hastings D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Question 38: From a passage on renewable energy, which source is most abundant in India? (UPSC Prelims 2022, CSAT)

A) Solar B) Wind C) Hydro D) Biomass

Question 39: Consider the following statements: 1. The Digital India Mission was launched in 2015. 2. The BharatNet project aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 40: Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Bihar? (BPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary B) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary C) Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary D) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Question 41: Consider the following statements: 1. The National Human Rights Commission was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. 2. The NHRC can intervene in cases pending before courts. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 42: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Public Service Commissions?

A) Article 315 B) Article 324 C) Article 300 D) Article 356

Question 43: Consider the following statements about Namo Drone Didi Scheme:
1. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched NaMo Drone Didi Scheme in Gorakhpur(UP).
2. The scheme aims to empower rural women by providing them with agricultural drones and training them to become drone pilots for agricultural purposes.
Choose the correct statement:

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

Question 44: Which of the following is a feature of Fundamental Rights in India? (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) They are absolute B) They are not subject to reasonable restrictions C) They are justiciable D) They cannot be amended

Question 45: Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Lord Mountbatten B) C. Rajagopalachari C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 46: Which of the following is a key feature of the “PM Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV”?

A) Urban road connectivity B) Rural road connectivity C) Highway expansion D) Metro rail development

Question 47: The “National Mission on Cultural Heritage” launched in 2024 is implemented by which ministry?

A) Ministry of Culture B) Ministry of Tourism C) Ministry of Education D) Ministry of Home Affairs

Question 48: The 'Rowlatt Act' was passed in which year? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) 1917 B) 1918 C) 1919 D) 1920

Question 49: Which of the following is a part of the Residuary Powers?

A) Matters not in Union or State Lists B) Education C) Agriculture D) Public Health

Question 50: The "Project Tiger" was launched in India in the year:

A) 1973 B) 1981 C) 1992 D) 2001