Q1. Skylab crashed on July 11, 1979 in (a) Pacific Ocean (b) Atlantic Ocean (c) Mediterranean Sea (d) Indian Ocean near western Australia (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Indian Ocean near western Australia Explanation: Skylab, America’s first space station, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and crashed in the Indian Ocean near western Australia, marking the end of …
Q1. Silent Valley Project in Kerala was dropped because (a) Ecologists pointed out that the project will set up an environmental imbalance (b) India will have to spend a huge amount of foreign exchange to complete the project (c) Skilled labour and cheap power were not available (d) Some political controversy arose regarding the project …
Q1. Whose signatures are found on a hundred rupee note ? (a) President of India (b) Governor of Reserve Bank of India (c) Prime Minister (d) Finance Minister (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) Governor of Reserve Bank of India Explanation: Every Indian currency note, including the ₹100 note, bears the signature of the RBI Governor, …
Q1. The term ‘Fourth Estate’ refers to (a) A very backward State (b) Judiciary (c) Parliament (d) Press (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Press Explanation: The ‘Fourth Estate’ refers to the press or media, highlighting its role as a watchdog of democracy, alongside the three formal branches of government. Q2. Which one of the following …
Q1. The only State in India that shows excess of females over males is (a) U.P. (b) Kerala (c) Maharashtra (d) Tamil Nadu (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) Kerala Explanation: Kerala has consistently shown a higher female-to-male ratio, attributed to better healthcare, education, and social awareness, setting it apart from other states. Q2. Which is …
Q1. Which country is known as the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’ (a) Japan (b) Korea (c) Taiwan (d) Netherlands (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) Korea Explanation: Korea is traditionally referred to as the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’ due to its serene natural beauty and peaceful landscapes, especially during sunrise. Q2. Country known as …
Q1. Antyodaya scheme is meant (a) To help the Muslims (b) To help the Harijans (c) To help the minorities (d) To help the economically weakest sections of the society Answer: (d) To help the economically weakest sections of the society Explanation: The Antyodaya scheme targets the poorest of the poor, aiming to uplift the …
Q1. Rolling Plan can be best defined in context of India as (a) Formulation of annual plans (b) Perspective of Five-Year Plan with the provision of extending by one year at a time so that there would be a constant planning horizon of five years (c) Aims and achievements reviewed every year in a Five-Year …
Q1. Finance Commission is appointed after every (a) 2 years (b) 5 years (c) 7 years (d) 10 years (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) 5 years Explanation: The Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and States. Q2. Finance Commission is appointed for (a) Passing …
Q1. 44th Amendment of the Constitution speaks of (a) Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right (b) Suspension of individual liberty during emergency (c) Barring the courts from interfering in the disputes regarding the election of Prime Minister (d) Giving more importance to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) …
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