SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: Which of the following is a key feature of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission?

A) Women’s self-help groups B) Subsidized urban housing C) Free public transport D) Mandatory digital literacy

Question 2: A, B, C, D, E sit in a row. A is not at an end, B is to C’s right, D is not next to E, and C is second from the left. Who is in the middle?

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

Question 3: The ‘Quad Summit’ in 2024 was hosted by: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Japan B) India C) Australia D) USA

Question 4: The ‘Agnipath Scheme’ is related to:

A) Education B) Healthcare C) Military recruitment D) Agriculture

Question 5: Which advanced technology, tested by DRDO in 2024, enables hypersonic missile speeds exceeding Mach 5?

A) Ramjet B) Scramjet C) Turbojet D) Pulsejet

Question 6: The ‘AUKUS’ alliance includes which country? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) India B) Australia C) Japan D) Canada

Question 7: 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 8: Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize in Economics?

A) Amartya Sen B) C.V. Raman C) Rabindranath Tagore D) Mother Teresa

Question 9: 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 10: The ‘Gaganyaan Mission’ aims to: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Send humans to space B) Explore Mars C) Study the Sun D) Launch a lunar rover

Question 11: Which country hosted the ‘COP28’ climate conference? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) UAE B) India C) UK D) Brazil

Question 12: The ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’, launched in 2023, focuses on:

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

Question 13: Which mission aims to make Indian cities “garbage free” by 2026?

A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan B) SBM Urban 2.0 C) Smart Cities Mission D) AMRUT 2.0

Question 14: 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 15: Which ecological process, driven by anaerobic bacteria, is a major source of methane emissions in wetlands?

A) Methanogenesis B) Nitrification C) Sulphur reduction D) Carbon fixation

Question 16: Consider the following statements: 1. The Public Accounts Committee is chaired by a member of the opposition. 2. The Estimates Committee includes members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 17: If 3x + 5 = 20, what is the value of x? (UPSC Prelims 2022, CSAT)

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

Question 18: Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

A) Article 17 B) Article 15 C) Article 21 D) Article 23

Question 19: 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 20: If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, which of the following is true? (UPSC Prelims 2024, CSAT)

A) Some roses are red B) All roses are red C) Some flowers are not roses D) No roses are red

Question 21: The ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ aims to support: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Artisans B) Farmers C) Students D) Entrepreneurs

Question 22: 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 23: The “PM e-Bus Sewa” scheme aims to deploy how many electric buses by 2027?

A) 5,000 B) 10,000 C) 15,000 D) 20,000

Question 24: Which ancient Indian philosophical school, associated with Kanada, posited the concept of atomism as a basis for reality?

A) Nyaya B) Samkhya C) Vaisheshika D) Mimamsa

Question 25: The “Mawsmai Caves” are located in which state?

A) Meghalaya B) Nagaland C) Sikkim D) Arunachal Pradesh

Question 26: Which Indian festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?

A) Holi B) Diwali C) Eid D) Christmas

Question 27: 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 28: Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Right to Education"?

A) Article 19 B) Article 21A C) Article 29 D) Article 32

Question 29: Which of the following was a major demand of the Moderates in the Indian National Congress? (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Swaraj B) Civil service reforms C) Complete independence D) Armed struggle

Question 30: Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?

A) Article 352 B) Article 368 C) Article 370 D) Article 356

Question 31: Which of the following is a key component of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission?

A) Piped water to all households B) Subsidized rural housing C) Free public transport D) Mandatory solar panels

Question 32: In a code, if KING is written as LJOH, how is QUEEN written? (UPSC Prelims 2023, CSAT)

A) RVFFO B) SWGGP C) RUGGP D) SVFFO

Question 33: Which of the following is a key focus of the “Smart Cities Mission”?

A) Rural development B) Urban infrastructure and sustainability C) Agricultural modernization D) Industrial expansion

Question 34: The “Golden Temple” is located in which state of India?

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

Question 35: Which international organization released the “Global Hunger Index 2024” report?

A) World Health Organization B) Food and Agriculture Organization C) International Food Policy Research Institute D) World Bank

Question 36: Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Tourism Policy” draft released in 2022?

A) Promoting sustainable tourism B) Eliminating visa requirements C) Subsidizing air travel D) Focusing on urban tourism

Question 37: The ‘Lucknow Pact’ was signed in which year? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

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

Question 38: Based on a passage about health, what is the primary focus of Ayushman Bharat? (UPSC Prelims 2015, CSAT)

A) Universal healthcare B) Medical education C) Drug manufacturing D) Private hospitals

Question 39: The ‘Western Disturbances’ primarily affect the weather of: (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Northern India B) Southern India C) Eastern India D) Western India

Question 40: The ‘National Commission for Scheduled Castes’ is constituted under: (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Article 338 B) Article 324 C) Article 356 D) Article 368

Question 41: What is the currency of Sri Lanka?

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

Question 42: Who was the first woman to receive the “Jnanpith Award”?

A) Mahadevi Verma B) Ashapoorna Devi C) Sarojini Naidu D) Ismat Chughtai

Question 43: The “PM SHRI Scheme” aims to upgrade how many schools by 2027?

A) 10,000 B) 14,500 C) 20,000 D) 25,000

Question 44: The “PM Atal Bhujal Yojana” focuses on which of the following?

A) Groundwater management B) Solar energy promotion C) Rural housing D) Digital connectivity

Question 45: Consider the following statements: 1. The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar." 2. The Narmada River flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 46: Which of the following is a folk dance of Assam?

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

Question 47: Which advanced technology, tested by DRDO in 2024, enables hypersonic missile speeds exceeding Mach 5?

A) Ramjet B) Scramjet C) Turbojet D) Pulsejet

Question 48: 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 49: Which of the following is a key objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?

A) Promote girl child education B) Subsidize crop insurance C) Expand public sector enterprises D) Reduce corporate taxes

Question 50: Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?

A) Fourth Schedule B) Fifth Schedule C) Sixth Schedule D) Seventh Schedule