SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: The ‘Siang River’, a key tributary of the Brahmaputra, originates in which Himalayan region?

A) Sikkim B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttarakhand

Question 2: The "Green Revolution" in India primarily focused on:

A) Agricultural diversification B) Large-scale irrigation projects C) Increasing food production through high-yielding varieties D) Rural development

Question 3: The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha under which Article? (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Article 71 B) Article 78 C) Article 85 D) Article 123

Question 4: Where will the International Geeta Mahotsav 2024 be organised?

A) New Delhi B) Dubai C) Colombo D) Newyark City

Question 5: Which of the following is a key focus of the “Digital Agriculture Mission” launched in 2021?

A) Promoting organic farming B) Digitizing agricultural services C) Subsidizing fertilizers D) Expanding irrigation

Question 6: The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' aims to: (MPPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Provide elementary education B) Promote higher education C) Support vocational training D) Enhance teacher training

Question 7: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Finance Commission?

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

Question 8: The “First War of Indian Independence” is also known as:

A) The Sepoy Mutiny B) The Revolt of 1857 C) The First War of Independence D) The Indian Rebellion

Question 9: The “PM Awas Yojana” aims to provide housing for all by which year?

A) 2022 B) 2024 C) 2025 D) 2027

Question 10: Which Mughal emperor’s revenue system was based on the ‘Zabt’ system?

A) Akbar B) Jahangir C) Shah Jahan D) Aurangzeb

Question 11: Consider the following statements: 1. The Attorney General of India is appointed under Article 76. 2. The Attorney General has the right to vote in Parliament. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 12: The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution through which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment B) 44th Amendment C) 52nd Amendment D) 61st Amendment

Question 13: Which constitutional amendment introduced the anti-defection law in India?

A) 52nd Amendment B) 42nd Amendment C) 44th Amendment D) 61st Amendment

Question 14: Which of the following was a recommendation of the Simon Commission? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Abolition of diarchy B) Introduction of universal adult suffrage C) Establishment of a federal government D) Complete independence for India

Question 15: From a table of tourist arrivals, if arrivals increased from 5 million to 6 million, what is the growth rate? (UPSC Prelims 2016, CSAT)

A) 20% B) 15% C) 25% D) 30%

Question 16: The average of 12 numbers is 60. If a 13th number 78 is added, what is the new average? (UPSC Prelims 2023, CSAT)

A) 61 B) 62 C) 63 D) 64

Question 17: Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

A) Methane B) Nitrogen C) Oxygen D) Argon

Question 18: The ‘NITI Aayog’ replaced which body? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Planning Commission B) Finance Commission C) National Development Council D) Economic Advisory Council

Question 19: Consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayan range is a fold mountain system. 2. The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. 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: Which of the following was a major outcome of the Simon Commission (1927)?

A) Boycott by Indian political parties B) Introduction of dyarchy C) Formation of the Constituent Assembly D) Enactment of the Rowlatt Act

Question 21: Which Indian agro-climatic zone, characterized by black regur soils, is most prone to vertisol cracking during dry seasons?

A) Gangetic Plain B) Deccan Plateau C) Coastal Plains D) Eastern Ghats

Question 22: Which of the following is a biosphere reserve in India? (BPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Nilgiri B) Ranthambore C) Sariska D) Periyar

Question 23: What is the goal of GROW initiative unveiled by NITI Aayog?

A) national cleanliness campaign for water bodies B) pollution control C) Greening and restoration of barren lands D) Child Health and Education

Question 24: The Ashokan inscriptions were written in which script in North India? (UPSC Prelims 2019, General Studies)

A) Brahmi B) Kharosthi C) Devanagari D) Tamil

Question 25: If the price of a book is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, what is the net percentage change in price? (UPSC Prelims 2024, CSAT)

A) No change B) 4% decrease C) 4% increase D) 2% decrease

Question 26: Bharatanatyam dance form originated in which state of India?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh

Question 27: Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of May 2025?

A) D.Y. Chandrachud B) U.U. Lalit C) N.V. Ramana D) Ranjan Gogoi

Question 28: The ‘ASTROSAT’ observatory, operational since 2015, primarily studies which cosmic phenomenon?

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

Question 29: A is B’s brother, C is B’s sister, and D is A’s father. Who is C’s father? (UPSC Prelims 2021, CSAT)

A) A B) B C) C D) D

Question 30: Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) W.C. Bonnerjee B) Dadabhai Naoroji C) A.O. Hume D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Question 31: The term 'Roaring Forties' is associated with: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Westerly winds B) Tropical cyclones C) Ocean currents D) Trade winds

Question 32: A car travels 300 km at 60 km/h and returns at 75 km/h. What is the average speed for the entire journey?

A) 66 km/h B) 67.5 km/h C) 68 km/h D) 69 km/h

Question 33: The ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’, adopted at COP15 in 2022, aims to protect what percentage of land and sea by 2030?

A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 35%

Question 34: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Attorney General of India?

A) Article 76 B) Article 88 C) Article 105 D) Article 124

Question 35: Which ancient Indian university was known for its medical and astronomical studies?

A) Nalanda B) Takshashila C) Vikramashila D) Vallabhi

Question 36: In a code, if CAT is written as 3120, how is DOG written? (UPSC Prelims 2018, CSAT)

A) 4157 B) 5176 C) 6147 D) 7165

Question 37: The ‘National Emergency’ is proclaimed under which Article? (UPSC Prelims 2016, General Studies)

A) Article 356 B) Article 352 C) Article 360 D) Article 368

Question 38: With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Walter Elliot were associated with: (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Archaeological excavations B) Establishment of English East India Company C) Educational reforms D) Judicial reforms

Question 39: Which Indian state has the highest per capita income as per the Economic Survey 2024-25?

A) Goa B) Delhi C) Haryana D) Maharashtra

Question 40: 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 41: Who was the first ruler to issue gold coins in India? (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Indo-Greek Kings B) Guptas C) Mauryas D) Kushanas

Question 42: Which of the following is a key feature of the “National Solar Mission”?

A) Promoting wind energy B) Achieving 100 GW solar capacity by 2022 C) Subsidizing electric vehicles D) Enhancing rural electrification

Question 43: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Backward Classes?

A) Article 338B B) Article 340 C) Article 342 D) Article 341

Question 44: The ‘Bhitarkanika National Park’ is known for: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Tigers B) Lions C) Mangroves D) Elephants

Question 45: The "Polio Eradication Programme" in India is led by which organization?

A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B) World Health Organization (WHO) C) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) D) Both B and C

Question 46: Eco-mark certificate to ecologically safe products is issued by:

A) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) B) Union Ministry of Environment C) Union Ministry of Corporate affairs D) Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs

Question 47: The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' was launched in which year? (UPPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

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

Question 48: The “National Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research” (MAHIR) focuses on which area?

A) Renewable energy B) Artificial Intelligence C) Space exploration D) Biotechnology

Question 49: 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 50: Which Chola king is credited with establishing a naval expedition to Southeast Asia?

A) Rajendra Chola I B) Rajaraja Chola I C) Kulottunga I D) Vijayalaya Chola