SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution? (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Single citizenship B) Dual citizenship C) No judicial review D) No fundamental rights

Question 2: Which ancient Indian dynasty is known for the rock-cut architecture of Mahabalipuram?

A) Chola B) Chera C) Pallava D) Pandya

Question 3: Who was the last ruler of the Maratha Empire?

A) Baji Rao II B) Shivaji C) Balaji Baji Rao D) Shahu Maharaj

Question 4: What is the currency of Sri Lanka?

A) Baht B) Ringgit C) Rupee D) Rupiah

Question 5: The ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’, launched in 2023, focuses on:

A) Urban development B) Citizen outreach C) Industrial growth D) Defense modernization

Question 6: Which state is famous for the “Kumbh Mela”?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Himachal Pradesh D) Rajasthan

Question 7: Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

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

Question 8: The “National Mission on Natural Farming” promotes which of the following?

A) Chemical-free farming B) Mechanized farming C) Export-oriented farming D) Urban farming

Question 9: If a sum of Rs. 4000 becomes Rs. 5200 in 4 years at simple interest, what is the annual interest rate? (Original, CSAT)

A) 6% B) 7.5% C) 8% D) 9%

Question 10: Which Indian state is the largest producer of jute?

A) West Bengal B) Assam C) Bihar D) Odisha

Question 11: Which Indian city hosted the G20 Development Working Group Meeting in 2023?

A) New Delhi B) Bengaluru C) Udaipur D) Hyderabad

Question 12: Which of the following is a key objective of the “Viksit Bharat@2047” initiative?

A) Achieving universal literacy by 2047 B) Making India a developed nation by 2047 C) Eliminating poverty by 2030 D) Promoting tourism by 2047

Question 13: Which of the following is a secondary sector activity?

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

Question 14: Which Indian city is the first to implement a Climate Action Plan?

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

Question 15: The “Global Innovation Index 2024” is released by which organization?

A) World Economic Forum B) World Intellectual Property Organization C) UNESCO D) World Bank

Question 16: What is the minimum age for becoming the President of India?

A) 35 years B) 40 years C) 30 years D) 45 years

Question 17: Who was the first Prime Minister of India to resign before completing their term?

A) Morarji Desai B) Indira Gandhi C) V.P. Singh D) H.D. Deve Gowda

Question 18: Consider the following statements: 1. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced by the 101st Constitutional Amendment. 2. The GST Council is chaired by the Prime 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 19: Who was the first governor-general of independent India?

A) C. Rajagopalachari B) Lord Mountbatten C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Question 20: Which of the following is a constitutional body in India? (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) NITI Aayog B) National Human Rights Commission C) Election Commission D) Central Vigilance Commission

Question 21: The ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’, discussed in 2024, is a policy proposed by which entity?

A) European Union B) UNFCCC C) World Bank D) G20

Question 22: The ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’ was first articulated in which landmark Supreme Court case?

A) Golaknath case B) Kesavananda Bharati case C) Minerva Mills case D) S.R. Bommai case

Question 23: Consider the following statements: 1. The Lucknow Pact was signed between the Congress and Muslim League in 1916. 2. The Pact demanded complete independence from British rule. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 24: The “PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan” launched in 2024 targets the development of which group?

A) Urban youth B) Tribal villages C) Women entrepreneurs D) Migrant workers

Question 25: The ‘Atmospheric Pressure’ is measured using which instrument? (Original, General Studies)

A) Thermometer B) Barometer C) Hygrometer D) Anemometer

Question 26: The “Global Innovation Index 2024” ranked India at which position?

A) 39th B) 40th C) 41st D) 42nd

Question 27: The ‘Ghadar Movement’ aimed to overthrow colonial rule through which method?

A) Non-violence B) Armed revolution C) Petitions D) Boycotts

Question 28: The “Global Economic Freedom Index 2024” is released by which organization?

A) Heritage Foundation B) World Bank C) IMF D) WEF

Question 29: Which of the following is an example of a non-tariff barrier in international trade?

A) Customs duties on imported goods B) Subsidies provided to local industries C) Import quotas D) Export tariffs

Question 30: The ‘Champaran Satyagraha’ was launched to address issues faced by which group?

A) Indigo farmers B) Textile workers C) Railway employees D) Salt producers

Question 31: Which Indian state topped the “State Startup Ecosystem Index 2023”?

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

Question 32: The ‘Eutrophication’ process is caused by: (Original, General Studies)

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

Question 33: Which committee recommended the merger of public sector banks in India?

A) Narasimham Committee B) Kelkar Committee C) Rangarajan Committee D) Tarapore Committee

Question 34: The “National Mission on Women’s Safety” focuses on which of the following?

A) Enhancing women’s security measures B) Subsidizing private transport C) Reducing public awareness D) Banning women’s education

Question 35: The “Ujjwala Yojana” provides free LPG connections to which group?

A) Urban households B) BPL women C) Farmers D) Migrant workers

Question 36: Consider the following statements: 1. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2°C. 2. India is the largest emitter of CO2 per capita globally. 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: The “PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendra” is associated with which sector?

A) Agriculture B) Healthcare C) Education D) Tourism

Question 38: The ‘INS Vikrant’ is India’s first indigenous:

A) Submarine B) Frigate C) Destroyer D) Aircraft carrier

Question 39: The ‘GST Council’ is chaired by: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Union Finance Minister B) Prime Minister C) RBI Governor D) NITI Aayog CEO

Question 40: Which is the largest desert in the world?

A) Gobi Desert B) Karakum Desert C) Sahara Desert D) Atacama Desert

Question 41: The ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ focuses on: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Nuclear energy B) Solar energy C) Wind energy D) Green hydrogen

Question 42: Consider the following statements regarding Wings India 2024 –
(1) it was organized at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad from 18 to 21 January 2024
(2) It was organized by the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Question 43: Which Indian state topped the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24?

A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttarakhand

Question 44: The "Dhamma Mahamatras" were appointed by? (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

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

Question 45: Which Indian state launched the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana” in 2024 to promote youth entrepreneurship?

A) Haryana B) Bihar C) Gujarat D) Odisha

Question 46: From a passage on biodiversity, what is the primary cause of species extinction? (UPSC Prelims 2024, CSAT)

A) Habitat loss B) Climate change C) Overpopulation D) Natural disasters

Question 47: Which Indian state was formed on November 1, 2000?

A) Chhattisgarh B) Jharkhand C) Uttarakhand D) All of the above

Question 48: Consider the following pairs: Mountain : Location/Country
1. Mount Vinson : Arctic
2. Mount Kilimanjaro : Tanzania
3. Mount Aconcagua : France
4. Mount Vesuvius : Italy
Select correct answer using code given below:

A) 1, 2 and 4 only B) 1 and 4 only C) 2 and 4 only D) 3 and 4 only

Question 49: Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?

A) Sahyadri Range B) Aravalli Range C) Himalayas D) Vindhya Range

Question 50: From a table of population growth, if City A’s population grew from 100,000 to 120,000 in 5 years, what is the annual growth rate? (UPSC Prelims 2024, CSAT)

A) 4% B) 5% C) 6% D) 7%