UPSC Civil Services Prelims (GS Paper 1) - Mock 3

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They are legally enforceable by the courts. 2. They are contained in Part IV of the 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 is elected directly by the people of India. 3. The electoral college consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 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. The Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution every five years. 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. 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. 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. Iron was widely used for weapons. 2. It was a Bronze Age civilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. 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. Aurangzeb completely banned the playing of music at his court. 2. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat. 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. 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. It demanded complete independence (Purna Swaraj) from the beginning. 2. 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. The Zaskar range is part of the Trans-Himalayas. 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. El Nino positively impacts the Indian 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 Gulf Stream is a cold ocean current. 2. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 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. 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. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 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. Customs duty is levied on export and import of goods. 2. GST is an indirect tax destination-based 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. IUCN publishes the Red List of Threatened Species. 3. In-situ conservation includes botanical gardens. 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. They are justiciable in nature. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. 3. They are absolute and not subject to any restrictions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): 1. They aim at establishing social and economic democracy. 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 is elected directly by the people of India. 2. He holds office for a term of six years. 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. It has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143. 2. The retirement age for a Supreme Court judge is 62 years. 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. One-third of total seats are reserved for women. 2. State Election Commission conducts elections to panchayats. 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. Iron was widely used for weapons. 3. Lothal was a prominent dockyard city. 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. 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. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. 2. The Taj Mahal was built by Jahangir. 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. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 2. The Surat Split occurred in 1907. 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. 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 Zaskar range is part of the Trans-Himalayas. 2. They are an example of young fold mountains. 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. 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. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in India. 2. Black soil is highly suitable for cotton cultivation. 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. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. 2. 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 directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 2. It manages the foreign exchange reserves of India. 3. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 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. Corporate tax is levied by State Governments. 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. In-situ conservation includes botanical gardens. 3. 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 Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. 2. India is not a signatory to the Paris Agreement. 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 absolute and not subject to any restrictions. 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 are legally enforceable by the courts. 3. 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 is elected directly by the people of India. 2. He holds office for a term of six years. 3. The electoral college consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament: 1. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. 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 retirement age for a Supreme Court judge is 62 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: 1. One-third of total seats are reserved for women. 2. It provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 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. Lothal was a prominent dockyard city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. 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. 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 first session was held in Calcutta. 2. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 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. 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 Southwest monsoon brings rainfall to most parts of India. 3. Retreating monsoons cause rainfall in Coromandel coast. 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. 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. Black soil is highly suitable for cotton cultivation. 2. 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. Stagflation refers to high inflation combined with high unemployment. 2. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. 3. Deflation is a general decline in prices for goods and services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 1. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 2. It directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 3. 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. 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. In-situ conservation includes botanical gardens. 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 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 justiciable in nature. 2. They are absolute and not subject to any restrictions. 3. 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 are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding President of India: 1. The electoral college consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 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. 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 was constitutionalized by the 73rd Amendment Act. 2. 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. Lothal was a prominent dockyard city. 2. The script has been completely deciphered. 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. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. 3. 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. 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. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 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. 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. El Nino positively impacts the Indian 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. Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. 2. The Mariana Trench is located in the Atlantic Ocean. 3. Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the right. 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. Red soil develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron. 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. Headline inflation includes volatile food and energy prices. 2. 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 directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 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. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. 2. GST is an indirect tax destination-based tax. 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. The Western Ghats is a recognized biodiversity hotspot. 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 Kyoto Protocol focuses on greenhouse gas emission reduction. 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. They are absolute and not subject to any restrictions. 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 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 is elected directly by the people of India. 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. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. 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. The judges are appointed by the President. 2. Original jurisdiction includes disputes between two or more States. 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 provides for a three-tier system in all states regardless of population. 2. One-third of total seats are reserved for women. 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. 3. Iron was widely used for weapons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. It rejected the authority of the Vedas. 2. Mahayana Buddhism believes in idol worship of Buddha. 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. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress: 1. It was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. 2. 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. The Khilafat Movement was merged with it. 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. The Himadri is the southernmost range of the Himalayas. 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 Tamil Nadu coast remains mostly dry during the Southwest monsoon. 2. Retreating monsoons cause rainfall in Coromandel coast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanography: 1. Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. 2. 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. Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil in India. 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. Stagflation refers to high inflation combined with high unemployment. 2. WPI primarily measures changes in the prices of services. 3. 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 directly deals with individual citizens for opening savings accounts. 2. The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members. 3. 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. Income Tax is a progressive direct tax. 2. 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. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C. 2. 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. Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies. 2. They are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?