UPSC Civil Services Prelims (GS Paper 1) - Mock 1

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are legally enforceable by the courts. 2. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. 3. They aim at establishing social and economic democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. He holds office for a term of six years. 2. He can be impeached for violation of the Constitution. 3. He is elected directly by the people of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. The Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution every five years. 2. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court: 1. The judges are appointed by the President. 2. It has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. State Election Commission conducts elections to panchayats. 2. It provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 3. It was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilization: 1. The script has been completely deciphered. 2. Lothal was a prominent dockyard city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under Ashoka. 2. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. 3. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Empire: 1. The Taj Mahal was built by Jahangir. 2. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. The first session was held in Calcutta. 2. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. The Khilafat Movement was merged with it. 2. Gandhi called it off due to the Chauri Chaura incident. 3. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas: 1. They are an example of young fold mountains. 2. The Himadri is the southernmost range of the Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon: 1. The Tamil Nadu coast remains mostly dry during the Southwest monsoon. 2. The Southwest monsoon brings rainfall to most parts of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. The Mariana Trench is located in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 3. The Gulf Stream is a cold ocean current. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Soils of India: 1. Black soil is highly suitable for cotton cultivation. 2. Laterite soil is rich in nitrogen and organic matter. 3. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: 1. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. 2. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. It manages the foreign exchange reserves of India. 2. It was established based on the Hilton Young Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Taxes in India: 1. GST is an indirect tax destination-based tax. 2. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. 3. Customs duty is levied on export and import of goods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity: 1. In-situ conservation includes botanical gardens. 2. IUCN publishes the Red List of Threatened Species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Climate Change Agreements: 1. India is not a signatory to the Paris Agreement. 2. The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer. 3. The Kyoto Protocol focuses on greenhouse gas emission reduction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights: 1. They are justiciable in nature. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution. 2. They aim at establishing social and economic democracy. 3. They are legally enforceable by the courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. He holds office for a term of six years. 2. He is elected directly by the people of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. The Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution every five years. 2. A joint sitting is presided over by the President. 3. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court: 1. The retirement age for a Supreme Court judge is 62 years. 2. The judges are appointed by the President. 3. Original jurisdiction includes disputes between two or more States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. It provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 2. State Election Commission conducts elections to panchayats. 3. It was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilization: 1. The script has been completely deciphered. 2. It was a Bronze Age civilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under Ashoka. 2. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. 3. Mahayana Buddhism believes in idol worship of Buddha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Empire: 1. Aurangzeb completely banned the playing of music at his court. 2. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. 3. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. Annie Besant was the first woman President of INC. 2. The first session was held in Calcutta. 3. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. It demanded complete independence (Purna Swaraj) from the beginning. 2. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 3. Gandhi called it off due to the Chauri Chaura incident. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas: 1. They are an example of young fold mountains. 2. Mount Everest is located in the Greater Himalayas. 3. The Zaskar range is part of the Trans-Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon: 1. Retreating monsoons cause rainfall in Coromandel coast. 2. The Tamil Nadu coast remains mostly dry during the Southwest monsoon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 2. Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. 3. The Mariana Trench is located in the Atlantic Ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Soils of India: 1. Red soil develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron. 2. Laterite soil is rich in nitrogen and organic matter. 3. Black soil is highly suitable for cotton cultivation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: 1. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. 2. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. It directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 2. It manages the foreign exchange reserves of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Taxes in India: 1. GST is an indirect tax destination-based tax. 2. Corporate tax is levied by State Governments. 3. Customs duty is levied on export and import of goods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity: 1. Endemic species are those found strictly in a specific geographical area. 2. The Western Ghats is a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Climate Change Agreements: 1. India is not a signatory to the Paris Agreement. 2. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. 3. The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights: 1. They are absolute and not subject to any restrictions. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. 3. They are justiciable in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. 2. They are legally enforceable by the courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. He holds office for a term of six years. 2. The electoral college consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 3. He can be impeached for violation of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. A joint sitting is presided over by the President. 2. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 3. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court: 1. The retirement age for a Supreme Court judge is 62 years. 2. It has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143. 3. The judges are appointed by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. State Election Commission conducts elections to panchayats. 2. It was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilization: 1. The script has been completely deciphered. 2. It was a Bronze Age civilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. 2. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under Ashoka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Empire: 1. The Taj Mahal was built by Jahangir. 2. Aurangzeb completely banned the playing of music at his court. 3. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. The first session was held in Calcutta. 2. Annie Besant was the first woman President of INC. 3. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 2. The Khilafat Movement was merged with it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas: 1. They are an example of young fold mountains. 2. Mount Everest is located in the Greater Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon: 1. The Southwest monsoon brings rainfall to most parts of India. 2. Retreating monsoons cause rainfall in Coromandel coast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 2. The Mariana Trench is located in the Atlantic Ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Soils of India: 1. Laterite soil is rich in nitrogen and organic matter. 2. Black soil is highly suitable for cotton cultivation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: 1. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. 2. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. It was established based on the Hilton Young Commission. 2. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 3. It directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Taxes in India: 1. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. 2. GST is an indirect tax destination-based tax. 3. Customs duty is levied on export and import of goods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity: 1. The Western Ghats is a recognized biodiversity hotspot. 2. IUCN publishes the Red List of Threatened Species. 3. Endemic species are those found strictly in a specific geographical area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Climate Change Agreements: 1. The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer. 2. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights: 1. They are justiciable in nature. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. 3. They cannot be suspended during a National Emergency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are legally enforceable by the courts. 2. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. He holds office for a term of six years. 2. He can be impeached for violation of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. The Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution every five years. 2. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court: 1. It has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143. 2. The judges are appointed by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. It provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 2. It was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilization: 1. Iron was widely used for weapons. 2. The script has been completely deciphered. 3. It was a Bronze Age civilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under Ashoka. 2. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Empire: 1. The Taj Mahal was built by Jahangir. 2. Aurangzeb completely banned the playing of music at his court. 3. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. 2. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 3. The first session was held in Calcutta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. The Khilafat Movement was merged with it. 2. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 3. It demanded complete independence (Purna Swaraj) from the beginning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas: 1. The Himadri is the southernmost range of the Himalayas. 2. The Zaskar range is part of the Trans-Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon: 1. Retreating monsoons cause rainfall in Coromandel coast. 2. El Nino positively impacts the Indian monsoon. 3. The Southwest monsoon brings rainfall to most parts of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 2. Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Soils of India: 1. Laterite soil is rich in nitrogen and organic matter. 2. Red soil develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: 1. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. 2. Deflation is a general decline in prices for goods and services. 3. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. It directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 2. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 3. It manages the foreign exchange reserves of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Taxes in India: 1. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. 2. Customs duty is levied on export and import of goods. 3. Corporate tax is levied by State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity: 1. IUCN publishes the Red List of Threatened Species. 2. Endemic species are those found strictly in a specific geographical area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Climate Change Agreements: 1. The Kyoto Protocol focuses on greenhouse gas emission reduction. 2. The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer. 3. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights: 1. Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies. 2. They are justiciable in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are legally enforceable by the courts. 2. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. 3. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. He holds office for a term of six years. 2. He is elected directly by the people of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. The Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution every five years. 2. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. 3. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court: 1. Original jurisdiction includes disputes between two or more States. 2. The judges are appointed by the President. 3. It has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. It was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. 2. It provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 3. One-third of total seats are reserved for women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilization: 1. It was a Bronze Age civilization. 2. Lothal was a prominent dockyard city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. Mahayana Buddhism believes in idol worship of Buddha. 2. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. 3. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under Ashoka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Empire: 1. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. 2. Aurangzeb completely banned the playing of music at his court. 3. The Taj Mahal was built by Jahangir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. 2. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 3. Annie Besant was the first woman President of INC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. Gandhi called it off due to the Chauri Chaura incident. 2. It was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 3. The Khilafat Movement was merged with it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas: 1. The Himadri is the southernmost range of the Himalayas. 2. The Zaskar range is part of the Trans-Himalayas. 3. Mount Everest is located in the Greater Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon: 1. El Nino positively impacts the Indian monsoon. 2. The Tamil Nadu coast remains mostly dry during the Southwest monsoon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. The Mariana Trench is located in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 3. Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Soils of India: 1. Red soil develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron. 2. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in India. 3. Laterite soil is rich in nitrogen and organic matter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: 1. Deflation is a general decline in prices for goods and services. 2. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. 3. Stagflation refers to high inflation combined with high unemployment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. It was established based on the Hilton Young Commission. 2. It manages the foreign exchange reserves of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Taxes in India: 1. GST is an indirect tax destination-based tax. 2. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity: 1. Endemic species are those found strictly in a specific geographical area. 2. The Western Ghats is a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Climate Change Agreements: 1. The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer. 2. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights: 1. They are absolute and not subject to any restrictions. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?