SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: Which of the following is a bacterial disease?

A) Tuberculosis B) Dengue C) Chikungunya D) Polio

Question 2: Which of the following is a constitutional body? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Union Public Service Commission B) NITI Aayog C) NHRC D) CVC

Question 3: With reference to the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, which of the following best expresses its essence?

A) God and soul are different but connected B) The world is an illusion and only Brahman is real C) Selfless action is the path to liberation D) Truth is relative to perception

Question 4: Which of the following is the most important reason why the Indian judiciary is independent?

A) The judges are appointed by the President of India B) The tenure of judges is fixed until retirement C) The judiciary is separate from the executive D) The judiciary controls the appointments of judges

Question 5: Which of the following is a key feature of the “National Hydrogen Policy” 2022?

A) Promoting green hydrogen production B) Subsidizing fossil fuels C) Enhancing coal-based energy D) Promoting nuclear energy

Question 6: From a table of India’s trade data, if imports grew from $400 billion in 2022 to $480 billion in 2023, what is the growth rate?

A) 15% B) 18%, C) 20%, D) 22%

Question 7: Which one of the following is a major source of air pollution in India? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Burning of crop residue B) Excessive rainfall C) Afforestation D) Use of organic fertilizers

Question 8: The ‘Rigveda’ primarily contains: (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Hymns B) Narratives C) Philosophical texts D) Legal codes

Question 9: The ‘Eutrophication’ process is caused by: (Original, General Studies)

A) Soil erosion B) Nutrient enrichment C) Air pollution D) Deforestation

Question 10: Which of the following is a key objective of the Mudra Yojana?

A) Promote microfinance for small businesses B) Subsidize crop insurance C) Expand public sector enterprises D) Reduce corporate taxes

Question 11: The ‘Purchasing Power Parity’ theory adjusts exchange rates based on:

A) Trade balances B) Price levels C) Interest rates D) Fiscal deficits

Question 12: The ‘National Earthquake Engineering Simulation Consortium’, launched in 2024, aims to enhance:

A) Weather forecasting B) Flood management C) Seismic resilience D) Tsunami detection

Question 13: Which of the following is a key feature of the National Earthquake Risk Mitigation Project?

A) Retrofitting critical infrastructure B) Subsidizing insurance premiums C) Promoting urban migration D) Expanding coastal defenses

Question 14: Which of the following states is NOT a part of the 'Seven Sisters' of Northeast India? (UPPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Assam B) Manipur C) Sikkim D) Nagaland

Question 15: Which Indian state topped the State Food Safety Index 2023 released by FSSAI?

A) Kerala B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Maharashtra

Question 16: The “PM-JANMAN” scheme launched in 2023 targets the welfare of which group?

A) Urban youth B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups C) Women entrepreneurs D) Migrant workers

Question 17: Which Article deals with the Right to Equality? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Article 19 B) Article 14 C) Article 21 D) Article 32

Question 18: Which Indian city was ranked as the cleanest in the Swachh Survekshan 2023?

A) Indore B) Surat C) Navi Mumbai D) Pune

Question 19: Which of the following is the primary objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act?

A) To promote export-led growth B) To reduce fiscal deficit C) To curb inflation D) To improve employment opportunities

Question 20: Which of the following is a key feature of the “Stand-Up India” scheme?

A) Promoting entrepreneurship among women and marginalized groups B) Providing free education C) Subsidizing agricultural loans D) Promoting digital payments

Question 21: Consider the following statements: 1. The Great Indian Bustard is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. 2. The Asiatic Lion is found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 22: The “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme is implemented under which ministry?

A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution B) Ministry of Finance C) Ministry of Agriculture D) Ministry of Home Affairs

Question 23: Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Mission on Green Ports” launched in 2024?

A) Promoting coal exports B) Reducing carbon emissions in port operations C) Expanding port privatization D) Subsidizing fishing vessels

Question 24: The ‘LPG Reforms’ in India were introduced in: (UPSC Prelims 2016, General Studies)

A) 1991 B) 1985 C) 2000 D) 1975

Question 25: If 12 workers can complete a task in 15 days, how many days will 18 workers take? (Original, CSAT)

A) 8 B) 9 C) 10 D) 11

Question 26: Which of the following is a part of the Union List?

A) Defense B) Education C) Agriculture D) Public Health

Question 27: Which ancient university was located in Bihar? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Nalanda B) Takshashila C) Vikramshila D) Ujjain

Question 28: Which of the following is a secondary sector activity?

A) Manufacturing B) Agriculture C) Fishing D) Forestry

Question 29: The “PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana” aims to achieve what annual agricultural growth rate?

A) 2% B) 3% C) 4% D) 5%

Question 30: The ‘Monetary Policy Committee’ is constituted by: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Reserve Bank of India B) Finance Ministry C) NITI Aayog D) Parliament

Question 31: Which of the following rivers flows into the Arabian Sea? (UPPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Narmada B) Godavari C) Krishna D) Kaveri

Question 32: Which Indian state has the highest forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report 2023?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Chhattisgarh D) Odisha

Question 33: The “PM Awas Yojana (Gramin)” aims to construct how many houses by 2024?

A) 2 crore B) 3 crore C) 4 crore D) 5 crore

Question 34: If all P are Q, some Q are R, and no R are S, which is true?

A) All P are S B) No P are S C) Some P are S D) Some P are not S

Question 35: The “PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana” provides pension to which group?

A) Urban workers B) Small and marginal farmers C) Corporate employees D) Migrant workers

Question 36: The ‘National Biodiversity Authority’ is headquartered in: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Chennai B) Delhi C) Kolkata D) Bengaluru

Question 37: Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm”?

A) Reducing import dependency on edible oils B) Promoting dairy production C) Enhancing irrigation facilities D) Subsidizing fertilizers

Question 38: Which Indian city was ranked first in the “Clean Air Index 2024”?

A) Aizawl B) Imphal C) Shillong D) Gangtok

Question 39: The ‘Minimum Support Price’ is announced for: (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Agricultural crops B) Industrial goods C) Services D) Exports

Question 40: A shopkeeper sells an item at a 25% discount and earns a 25% profit. If the selling price is Rs. 750, what is the cost price? (UPSC Prelims 2023, CSAT)

A) Rs. 600 B) Rs. 625 C) Rs. 650 D) Rs. 675

Question 41: The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ was launched in: (UPSC Prelims 2019, General Studies)

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

Question 42: The ‘Theosophical Society’ was founded in India by: (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Annie Besant B) Swami Vivekananda C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy D) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Question 43: Who founded the Indian National Congress? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Lala Lajpat Rai B) A.O. Hume C) Dadabhai Naoroji D) Surendranath Banerjee

Question 44: Consider the following statements: 1. The National Disaster Management Authority was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. 2. The NDMA is chaired by the Home Minister. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 45: The ‘Sanchi Stupa’ was originally commissioned by whom? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Chandragupta B) Ashoka C) Kanishka D) Harsha

Question 46: Which of the following is not a component of the Fiscal Deficit?

A) Revenue Expenditure B) Capital Expenditure C) Interest Payments D) Grants to States

Question 47: Which of the following is a member of the ‘Quad’ group? (UPSC Prelims 2018, General Studies)

A) Japan B) China C) Russia D) South Korea

Question 48: The ‘Lok Sabha’ must meet at least how many times a year?

A) Twice B) Once C) Thrice D) Four times

Question 49: The ‘Speaker of Lok Sabha’ is elected by: (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Lok Sabha members B) President C) Prime Minister D) Rajya Sabha

Question 50: Consider the following statements:
1. Alluvial soil is generally rich in potash but poor in phosphorous.
2. Black soil is known for its self-ploughing nature.
Select correct answer using code given below:

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