SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: Which of the following is a key feature of the Paris Agreement?

A) Limit global warming to 1.5°C B) Phase-out of ozone-depleting substances C) Promote commercial mining D) Regulate fishing quotas

Question 2: Consider the following statements: 1. The August Offer (1940) promised a Constituent Assembly after the war. 2. The Wavell Plan proposed a fully Indian Executive Council. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 3: Consider the following statements: 1. The Espoo Convention addresses environmental impact assessments. 2. India is a signatory to the Espoo Convention. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 4: Which dynasty built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora? (UPSC Prelims 2017, General Studies)

A) Rashtrakuta B) Chalukya C) Pallava D) Chola

Question 5: 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 6: Which critically endangered species, endemic to the Andaman Islands, is threatened by coral reef degradation?

A) Dugong B) Andaman Shrew C) Narcondam Hornbill D) Hawksbill Turtle

Question 7: Which of the following is the longest bone in the human body?

A) Femur B) Humerus C) Tibia D) Fibula

Question 8: The ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ aims to support: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

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

Question 9: Consider the following statements: 1. The Montreal Protocol aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances. 2. The Kyoto Protocol sets binding emission reduction targets for developed countries. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 10: Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. 2. The CAT has jurisdiction over private sector disputes. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 11: The ‘Radcliffe Line’ was drawn to demarcate the boundary between India and which region in 1947?

A) Pakistan B) Bangladesh C) Myanmar D) Sri Lanka

Question 12: The ‘National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture’ promotes:

A) Organic farming B) Urban development C) Industrial growth D) Mining efficiency

Question 13: The ‘Direct Tax Code’ aims to replace: (UPSC Prelims 2015, General Studies)

A) Income Tax Act B) GST Act C) Customs Act D) Excise Act

Question 14: 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 15: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission?

A) No specific article B) Article 315 C) Article 324 D) Article 356

Question 16: What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha member?

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

Question 17: Which of the following is a key objective of the Make in India initiative?

A) Boost manufacturing sector B) Promote agricultural exports C) Subsidize service industries D) Reduce corporate taxes

Question 18: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission?

A) No specific article B) Article 315 C) Article 324 D) Article 356

Question 19: The ‘Ajanta Caves’ are primarily associated with which religion? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Buddhism B) Jainism C) Hinduism D) Sikhism

Question 20: Consider the following statements: 1. The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. 2. The Ryotwari System was implemented in Bengal and Bihar. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 21: Which ancient Indian university was known for its medical and astronomical studies?

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

Question 22: India’s first Geothermal power project will be established at?

A) Ladakh B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Himachal Pradesh D) Mumbai

Question 23: Which of the following is a folk dance of Punjab?

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

Question 24: Which Indian state is known as the "Rice Bowl of India"?

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

Question 25: The “Global Hunger Index 2024” ranked India in which category?

A) Low B) Moderate C) Serious D) Alarming

Question 26: Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar?

A) Bhanu Athaiya B) Satyajit Ray C) A.R. Rahman D) Resul Pookutty

Question 27: Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Mission on Youth Empowerment”?

A) Promoting skill development B) Subsidizing luxury goods C) Reducing job opportunities D) Banning vocational training

Question 28: Which Indian national park, known for its unique cloud forest ecosystem, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Sundarbans B) Kaziranga C) Manas D) Nanda Devi

Question 29: Which of the following is a measure of a country’s economic development?

A) GDP growth rate B) Inflation rate C) Unemployment rate D) Interest rates

Question 30: Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to frequent flooding?

A) Ganga B) Kosi C) Brahmaputra D) Yamuna

Question 31: Which of the following is a key objective of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission 2023?

A) Achieve 5 MMT annual production by 2030 B) Reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2025 C) Establish 100 hydrogen refueling stations by 2027 D) Replace 50% of fossil fuels by 2030

Question 32: The “National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems” focuses on which area?

A) Artificial Intelligence B) Cybersecurity C) Quantum Computing D) Robotics

Question 33: The ‘Coriolis Force’ is caused by: (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Earth’s rotation B) Earth’s revolution C) Solar radiation D) Ocean currents

Question 34: Which of the following is a west-flowing river?

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

Question 35: Which Indian state topped the “State Health Index 2023” by NITI Aayog?

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

Question 36: Which organization publishes the "World Economic Outlook" report?

A) World Bank B) IMF C) WTO D) UNDP

Question 37: Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of April 2025?

A) D.Y. Chandrachud B) Sanjiv Khanna C) N.V. Ramana D) U.U. Lalit

Question 38: Which river originates from the Gangotri Glacier?

A) Ganga B) Yamuna C) Brahmaputra D) Godavari

Question 39: 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 40: Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Information Commission was established under the RTI Act, 2005. 2. The CIC can adjudicate complaints against private entities. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Question 41: Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?

A) Ganga B) Indus C) Nile D) Amazon

Question 42: The ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative was launched to: (UPSC Prelims 2022, General Studies)

A) Develop vaccines B) Distribute vaccines globally C) Fund vaccine research D) Regulate vaccine prices

Question 43: In a code, if WATER is written as XBUFS, how is FIRE written? (UPSC Prelims 2023, CSAT)

A) GJTF B) HKUG C) IJWH D) JKXI

Question 44: 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 45: 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 46: Which Indian state launched the “Mukhyamantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana” in 2024?

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

Question 47: 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 48: The ‘Wavell Plan’ was proposed in which year? (UPSC Prelims 2018, General Studies)

A) 1945 B) 1943 C) 1947 D) 1941

Question 49: Which of the following is a key feature of the “Bharat Net Phase III” launched in 2024?

A) Providing free Wi-Fi in urban areas B) Connecting all gram panchayats with high-speed broadband C) Subsidizing 5G smartphones D) Promoting AI-based education

Question 50: Which of the following organizations provides loans to developing countries?

A) International Monetary Fund (IMF) B) World Trade Organization (WTO) C) World Bank D) European Union (EU)